Was a lot of fun recording our last podcast of the year! This clip is from the game we played at the end, which showed off our guests' writing abilities in some new genres... 😂

Sneak peek of our Christmas Special episode featuring @callytaylor.bsky.social, @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social , @edjamesauthor.bsky.social - tune it tomorrow to see what caused such hilarity... 😂

🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright: - 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is) 🧵 1/2

KIKE PEREZZZ!!! 1-0! #VeneziaMonza #VeneziaFC

Monza are an incredibly dirty team... We've been totally dominant again, but need to score when we are on top like this #VeneziaMonza #VeneziaFC

How did we get here?! Genuinely never thought we'd get to 25 never mind 250 episodes, or speak to so many great writers that we've admired - including today's brilliant guest! It has been so rewarding and great fun growing this pod with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social -long may it continue!

Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.

Loved speaking with Joe for our 250th episode (how did we get to 250?!) Episode out now on Patreon, out Friday for everyone else!

A week off from our industry episodes as we catch up with @richardswanauthor.bsky.social to find out what he's been up to since we last spoke (3 years ago!), and hear about 5 books that influenced his own writing. Watch now: youtu.be/bFK4SAJFLH4 Or listen on your podcast app: linktr.ee/ukpageone

Surely Italy can beat Northern Ireland at home. But such is the state of things, I have no confidence about them beating Wales or Bosnia away. #Azzurri

A new episode of Drafting Notes is now out and we're talking about the dreaded synopsis! What to include, what to cut? And is there a way to make the whole process of condensing your novel down to a few hundred words any easier? Watch now: youtu.be/EQ2CMOA62f0 Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone

Well done Scotland... Three brilliant goals

That result is one of the biggest embarrassments I can remember in 4 decades of supporting Italy. Gattuso is shit, but truth is we don't have enough good players, and that's down to years of neglect from the FIGC. I'd prefer us not to win the playoffs and see a proper revolution at the top #Azzurri

Gattuso's impact was disguised by the fact we played rubbish. When we face a decent team, we fall apart. He was never the answer. We may get to the world cup but we won't be doing anything if we do... #ItaliaNorvegia #Azzurri

God that was awful. Improved slightly when we brought Retegui and Esposito on (and took Orsolini off as well) but the best you can say is there is a big step down from the A team to the B team. I hope to never see Scamacca near an Italy shirt again. #MoldovaItalia #Azzurri

Turns out Italy B are shit #MoldovaItalia #Azzurri

Can't get over how bad our defence is. Have once again dominated this game but have let in poor goals and are losing thanks to terrible defending. So frustrating. #CatanzaroVenezia #VeneziaFC

I do appreciate that Destination Calcio provide live coverage of Serie B, but the commentator on the Venezia game is comical at times 😂 Constantly getting players mixed up, going off on very strange tangents, and making strangely confident claims about some of the players #VeneziaFC #VeneziaSudtirol

Our non-Patreon episode of Drafting Notes sees us chatting about self-publishing. It's available to all, but does that mean it is a realistic option for everyone? We discuss! Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/A31pBkM_udo Or listen now: linktr.ee/ukpageone

Two episodes of Drafting Notes out today! First, a new early access episode is out now for our Mid-list and Bestseller backers on Patreon. In this episode, we are discussing how to nail the ending to your book, and why it matters! Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone

Early access to this week's interview with top literary agent David Headley is now up on our Patreon! David shares his views of over 25 years in the industry, and tells us why he thinks it is harder than ever for authors just now. Join Patreon to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone

Woop! First draft of Dark Waters is done! A bit to tidy up/change in the next draft but that's for another day!

Viola rage at VAR! Como are good (funny what money can do!) Inter growing stronger. And Venezia dominate but could a weak attack be their undoing? All this and more on this week's pod! Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

I have never heard @tariqashkanani.bsky.social as excited for anything as he is for a garlic mayo scented book 😂

Page One is back! We're doing a run of episodes with agents and editors to see what the industry is looking for right now, and kicking off with a great guest! It's a fun episode!

Patreon viewers now have early access to the first of our new run of industry episodes, featuring chats with some top agents and editors. First up, Liza DeBlock of Greenstone Literary who emphasises how to make your query stand out. Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone

Glad to see that some of the nonsense written about Como is finally falling away. There is no miracle - they just have the richest owners in the league. (Which, fair play - but it's the acting like they're a small club on a miracle run that grates)

New Drafting Notes is available for our Patreon backers. Today we're talking about great openings: How to write one, what not to do, and discussing some of our favourite opening lines... Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone

A fun episode of Adventures in Publishing-Land - including tales of my misfortune at the roulette table...

Fantastic performance against the league leaders. This and the domination v Palermo really does give some hope. Yeboah was great and Casas looked more lively than Adorante. #VeneziaFrosinone #VeneziaFC

COMPAGNON!! 1-0! Great work by Yeboah and good dummy by Adorante #VeneziaFrosinone #VeneziaFC

Yes, had great fun on this - thanks again @ukcrimebookclub.bsky.social!

Looking forward to this chat tonight! Always fun doing live stuff, what time is the watershed again..?

Come get some writing wisdom from Dave and @tariqashkanani.bsky.social - I will also be there offering less wisdom as Bloody Scotland's prize winners reunite!

Dominated that game but didn't create enough chances. Still, good performance and point against the league favourites. #PalermoVenezia #VeneziaFC

Horrible seeing Pohjanpalo playing against us 😢 Been the better team so far, but no chances for us and they look dangerous on the break. #PalermoVenezia #VeneziaFC

On this week's episode we are celebrating that rarest of things - a correct prediction from Rigore! Plus - a grumpy @ginkers.bsky.social after yet another sub-par Fiorentina performance and a slightly happier @marcorinaldi.bsky.social as Venezia beat Spezia. Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore

A fun episode this week (and I apologise to any Milan fans for my prediction)

We wanted to make it easier to find, so now you can watch the latest episode of Adventures in Publishing-land now on its new home on our YouTube channel, or listen on the Page One podcast feed!

Can't see us hoping for anything other than a top 8 finish. Our play is too slow and predictable and we don't have great options up front to make changes. I thought the talk of us challenging for the league was optimistic - unfortunately I think I was right. #VeneziaCesena #VeneziaFC

VAR doesn't give the clearest penalty I have seen in ages. The defender literally saved it with his hands outstretched and for some reason it's not given. Cannot stress how poor Italian officiating is. #VeneziaCesena #VeneziaFC

Not had a chance to read this one yet, but if this is anything like Nick's other books it will be a must read!

I didn't know they were doing a new season of Silicon Valley. Can't wait!

Here's my winning pitch from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (still seems mad saying that!) Sinners meets the gothic unease of Don’t Look Now with the broken investigators of True Detective. At its heart, it's not just about a monster that may destroy a city, but the trauma that can destroy a man.

Agents/editors - if this sounds like your sort of thing, please get in touch!

Here's my winning pitch from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (still seems mad saying that!) Sinners meets the gothic unease of Don’t Look Now with the broken investigators of True Detective. At its heart, it's not just about a monster that may destroy a city, but the trauma that can destroy a man.

I saw very little football this weekend but that if course doesn't stop me offering an opinion on the latest goings on in Italy!

What a weekend! We’re over the moon for the winning ESFF writers at @bloodyscotland.bsky.social - @davegoodman.bsky.social, Debut Prize for A Reluctant Spy, @tariqashkanani.bsky.social the McIlvanney Prize for The Midnight King, & @marcorinaldi.bsky.social winning Pitch Perfect for Dark Waters 🎉

Genuinely unbelievable!!! What a weekend!

I think more accurately that it's clear I am the defining factor in Tariq and Dave's wins 😂