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Chloe Timms
@clotimms.bsky.social
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Writer at Inside Soap Magazine | Author of THE SEAWOMEN (HodderBooks) she/her ♿ | Agent: Nelle_Andrew | Podcast: Confessions of a Debut Novelist
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Aug 7
Today I'm talking to Silvia Saunders about her award-winning novel Homesick, what kept her going after 10 years of querying and tips for writing funny scenes @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jul 27
Sorry to be so basic.
The Killers Hot Fuss
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jul 26
The Traitors at The Proms was so much fun! Incredible orchestra and performers - plus all the special guests were a real treat!
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jul 25
It took me 23 days, and an appeal, but on principle I was not giving up and missing out. Finally received my whopping £2.95 Delay Repay compensation 🎉
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jul 24
Today I'm talking to Krystelle Bamford about her unique greek chorus novel Idle Grounds, creating dread for her child protagonists and the reader and why Krystelle recommends her experience with an early career agent
@HutchHeinemann

🎧 bit.ly/COADNkrystelle
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jul 3
Today I’m talking to Mel Pennant about her crime novel A Murder for Miss Hortense, how Mel was inspired by her grandmother and what it’s like to write a novel when you’re used to writing plays @johnmurrays.bsky.social

🎧 bit.ly/COADNmelp
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 26
Today I'm talking to Barnaby Martin about his exciting dystopian novel The Quiet, his tips for writing a changed society and how his writing career began with video essays on YouTube @panmacmillan.bsky.social

🎧 bit.ly/COADNbarnaby
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 20
From COVID 'Who not to save?' to the welfare cuts to #AssistedDyingBill, the UK is telling us disabled people loud and clear: we are a burden, a drain, a blight, we're unwelcome, unnecessary, better off dead.
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 19
Today I’m talking to Lisa Smith about her historical novel Jamaica Road. We discuss how the idea came from a writing exercise and voices that wouldn't leave her alone, using real newspaper extracts to make the political backdrop come alive

🎧 bit.ly/COADNlisas
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 15
My local village is hosting an open gardens today. It's perfect for nosey people like me because you get to snoop around posh people's gardens legitimately.
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 13
P.S. Now there's a photo of me on Getty does that mean I've made it?!
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 13
Had a lovely time at the @womensprize.bsky.social ceremony last night! It's been a dream come true to be involved with the trust. Huge congrats to Rachel Clarke and Yael van der Wouden as well as all the nominees!
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 12
Today I'm talking to Seán Hewitt about his literary novel Open, Heaven, using 1st person perspective to explore what love feels like and why you should frame a query letter as you giving agents an amazing opportunity

🎧 bit.ly/COADNseanh
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 8
Started watching What It Feels Like for a Girl on iPlayer - one of the best things I've watched in ages.
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Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin @niamhsquared.bsky.social · Jun 5
Loved chatting to Chloe about Ordinary Saints, creative process, debut life, and writing community. Have a listen!
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 5
Today I'm talking to @niamhsquared.bsky.social about her contemporary novel Ordinary Saints, why she deleted her first 20k words and how entering a competition to give herself a deadline changed her life @manillapress.bsky.social

🎧 bit.ly/COADNniamh
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · Jun 5
Today I'm talking to @niamhsquared.bsky.social about her contemporary novel Ordinary Saints, why she deleted her first 20k words and how entering a competition to give herself a deadline changed her life @manillapress.bsky.social

🎧 bit.ly/COADNniamh
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 29
Today I’m talking to Claire Gleeson about her novel Show Me Where It Hurts, writing empathetically about familicide and grief, and how to fit writing around a busy life
@sceptrebooks.bsky.social

🎧 bit.ly/COADNclaireg
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 26
Yeah three just screams procrastination for me
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 26
8? wow, I could never
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 26
That's a good point!
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 26
Yes I think that's reality for a lot of us!
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 26
Interestingly I did two podcast interviews back to back where one author said she writes in the scrappy 20 minute chunks wherever she finds them and the other author said they have to block out 1-2hr writing sessions. Which is closest to your method?
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 25
Bought some bougie smoked chilli peanut butter when I was away and believe me when I say it is LIFE CHANGING.
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 15
Asha from Corrie wants a word
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Chloe Timms @clotimms.bsky.social · May 15
Congratulations to these outrageously talented women! It was a real joy to read your words and a pleasure to be part of the wonderful judging experience!
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Women's Prize @womensprize.bsky.social · May 15
Drumroll please… the 2025 #Discoveries shortlist is here! Each of the six talented writers have worked hard on their novel-in-progress, dazzling the judges with their originality, characterisation and storytelling. Learn more about them here: womensprize.com/announcing-t...
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