• The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse

  • By: Xeni Soteriou
  • Podcast

The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse

By: Xeni Soteriou
  • Summary

  • ”Reading is probably what leads most writers to writing.” Richard Ford, Author I’m a writing coach, workshop host, film and publishing marketer, and storyteller. With this podcast, I aim to get you past that figurative hurdle and back on your narrative path. In each episode, I’ll read selected story passages aloud and analyse these as a writer; inviting you to do the same with prompts and exercises to try for yourself at home. You might want to learn more about #creative writing, you might be writing your own story and need some inspiration, or you simply enjoy listening to stories being read aloud. Whatever the reason you’re here today, let’s get your story en route to completion. You can find me on social media @awriterslighthouse or through my website at awriterslighthouse.com.
    © 2024 Xeni Soteriou
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Episodes
  • How to share your message: Lessons from Charles Dickens
    Dec 19 2021

    In this episode, the last of Season 1, we celebrate the magic and message of A Christmas Carol, published on this day, December 19, 1843! We’ll explore how Charles Dickens harnessed the power of storytelling to deliver his message of generosity, kindness, and redemption through his 5-Stave novella and inspired others to act.

    First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. You’ll then be given an exercise to try at home.

    Did you enjoy the show? If you know a fellow writer who would find this helpful, leave a review or recommendation to help grow the podcast and expand our writing community. 

    Find everything from today’s episode, including the show notes and writing exercise, at awriterslighthouse.com/podcast and search by book title.

    You can also donate to the Food Cycle organisation at https://www.foodcycle.org.uk which aims to provide vulnerable people with meals and calls to keep in touch with those feeling lonely. 

    Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LighthouseReadingRoom 


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    43 mins
  • How to Craft a Sense of Wonder: Lessons from Lewis Carroll
    Dec 12 2021

    In this episode, we explore the world of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and how the author created a timeless children’s story, adored, adapted, and accepted by millions of readers across the world. 

    First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. You’ll then be given an exercise to try at home.

    Did you enjoy the show? If you know a fellow writer who would find this helpful, leave a review or recommendation to help grow the podcast and expand our writing community. 

    Find everything from today’s episode, including the show notes and writing exercise, at awriterslighthouse.com/podcast and search by book title.

    Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LighthouseReadingRoom 

    You can also fuel the show’s creativity with a coffee at ko-fi.com/awriterslighthouse

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    19 mins
  • How to craft Gothic Atmosphere: Lessons from C.J. Cooke
    Dec 5 2021

    In this episode, we explore C.J. Cooke’s The Lighthouse Witches and how the gothic atmosphere of this wonderfully immersive and compelling read has been created. 


    First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. You’ll then be given an exercise to try at home.

    Did you enjoy the show? If you know a fellow writer who would find this helpful, leave a review or recommendation to help grow the podcast and expand our writing community. 

    Find everything from today’s episode, including the show notes and writing exercise, at awriterslighthouse.com/podcast and search by book title.

    Join our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LighthouseReadingRoom 

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    14 mins

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