Death Of 1000 Cuts

S8E7 - September Diary (Writing Ramble)

Death Of 1000 Cuts

Show Notes

Hello folks. In this episode I talk about where I am with my writing and life in September 2025, and lay out a few plans. A chill little diary entry episode.

My book The Game Changers: How Playing Games Changed the World and Can Change You Too is available in shops & here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-game-changers-how-playing-games-changed-the-world-and-can-change-you-too-tim-clare/7687024?ean=9781837260935

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