25 episodes

Follow author Nick Corble as he sets about walking an ambitious new route slicing through the heart of England at a 45 degree angle to find out what makes England tick. Listen as he plans and researches the route, and then as he sets about walking it, and get behind the scenes of the writing of a new travel book.

Of interest to walkers, writers and travellers - whether actual or armchair. Take Nick up on his offer to 'Walk With Me', either virtually using any of the social media channels he has set up, or physically, walking a section of the route. Or why not take him up on his offer to 'Talk With Me', to give interviews or presentations?

More on www.diagonalwalking.co.uk

Diagonal Walking Nick Corble

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

Follow author Nick Corble as he sets about walking an ambitious new route slicing through the heart of England at a 45 degree angle to find out what makes England tick. Listen as he plans and researches the route, and then as he sets about walking it, and get behind the scenes of the writing of a new travel book.

Of interest to walkers, writers and travellers - whether actual or armchair. Take Nick up on his offer to 'Walk With Me', either virtually using any of the social media channels he has set up, or physically, walking a section of the route. Or why not take him up on his offer to 'Talk With Me', to give interviews or presentations?

More on www.diagonalwalking.co.uk

    Before, During and After

    Before, During and After

    Following an invitation to record a live interview on a BBC local radio station, Nick thought it might be fun to share thoughts before, during and after the actual event.

    • 15 min
    Finish Start Line

    Finish Start Line

    The book now has a publication date, but thoughts of a finish line prove to be a mirage. There's a few more laps to go in this race yet!

    • 12 min
    Pluses and Minuses

    Pluses and Minuses

    Production of the book is now in full swing, but it's not all straight-forward. There's been some pluses and minuses to the process lately, which Nick shares on this short update podcast.

    • 8 min
    A Walk in the Park

    A Walk in the Park

    The book has gone off to the publisher! It wasn't all a walk in the park however, as Nick explains during this, er, walk in the park.

    • 15 min
    More Choreography Than Strictly Pt2

    More Choreography Than Strictly Pt2

    Still walking along the Thames, in this podcast Nick concludes his update on progress with the book, with a particular focus on the agonises of deciding the best publishing option. The good news is he's made a call, and shares the reasoning around it here.

    • 10 min
    More Choreography Than Strictly Pt. 1

    More Choreography Than Strictly Pt. 1

    Nick's head's been down knocking the book of the walk into shape. In this podcast, he brings listeners up to date on all the various processes involved in the writing and editing of the manuscript, as well as some of the feelings and frustrations involved. A must for any aspiring writer - or for anyone interested in the Diagonal Walking project.

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

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