First Draft at Bro Radio is a radio show for writers, featuring tips, interviews and conversation about all things related to writing.
APRIL
Creative Cardiff's Carys Bradley-Roberts explains the work that she does to help creatives connect and build their skills around Cardiff. If you're hoping to learn how to build your network, or become a freelancer then don't miss this!
Scientist and author, David Wright, a member of Llantwit Major Writing Circle discusses how he connects science and poetry.
Poetry Wales editor, Zoe Brigley explains what she is looking for in a submission and what to avoid. Poets - don't miss this one!
MARCH
Alun Gibbard discusses his experiences as an award winning biographer.
Publisher, Jannat Ahmed explains how she followed her dreams to create the Cardiff based publishing house, Lucent Dreaming. She'll also tell you how to submit!
Bardic Books owner, Kath Giblin, discusses what it was like to start up her own book shop in Llantwit Major, as well as giving tips on how to start your own writing group.
FEBRUARY
BBC Book Club and Number 1 Bestselling author on Amazon Kindle, Carole Hailey discuss her new book 'Scenes from a Tragedy' (Corvus) and explores how authors can use framing devices in their writing.
Award-winning author, Bethany Handley explores ableism and her new collection 'Cling Film' (Seren); she offers her tips on writing as a means of observation.
Meet editor of brand new magazine 'Folding Rock', Kathryn Tann who explains how the magazine came about, and what they are looking for in your submissions.
JANUARY
07 - Monthly Programming - 2025-01-30 19:00:00
First Draft:
Barry based poet, Taylor Edmonds chats about writing for wellbeing and her online community in writing for joy.
Black Bough Books and poet Matthew M.C Smith discusses what makes a poem stand out and gives some great advice for poets.
Author, publisher and Senior Lecturer, Alan Bilton explains how we can best plan out novels and longer fiction, as well as talking about his new book!
DECEMBER - no longer available
Duke Al discusses his open mic night in Dinas Powys, called Poet Treehouse, as well as OCD, Diabetes. Duke also performs his poetry. He answers the question: why should writers go to open mic nights?
St Athan based author, Phil Carradice, gives writers, or those returning to writing, his top tips on getting started, editing and explains why joining a writing circle is something to consider.
Author Laura Sheldon reads an excerpt from 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' by Dylan Thomas, and explains what it was like growing up around the corner from his birthplace at Cwmdonkin Drive.