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Leigh Turner writing

Leigh Turner writing

Leigh Turner

Writer and former ambassador Leigh Turner explores books, writing and politics.

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Leigh Turner writing - 36. Writing Resources

36. Writing Resources

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07/30/22 • 8 min

Resources to help writers. We look at how to write articles and blogs; how to write a novel; dealing with rejections; a selection of writing courses - and much more. Have a listen to some friendly advice.

For all the links, see my blog here: Resources for Writers.

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Leigh Turner writing - 50. The Three-Body Problem

50. The Three-Body Problem

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04/11/24 • 29 min

"The Three-Body Problem" is out on Netflix. Some Chinese critics are reportedly angered by the series' depiction of China. I can see why. Let's look at the book, and how the Netflix version compares.

You can read the blog post on which this podcast is based on my rleighturner.com website.

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Leigh Turner writing - 34. Dr Wortle's School - a study in taboos
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05/10/22 • 18 min

Were the people of 19th Century England obnoxious moralists? What if they were no worse than we are today? Also available as a blog post.

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Leigh Turner writing - 45. How to Write 10 Books

45. How to Write 10 Books

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01/05/24 • 7 min

How do you get started writing a book - or 10? Here are a few tips. You can read the post on which this podcast is based here: https://rleighturner.com/writing-a-book/

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Leigh Turner writing - 48. Does Duolingo work? How to learn languages
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02/10/24 • 16 min

"Yes, but." A professional diplomat assesses Duolingo against other methods.

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Leigh Turner writing - 23. Why Tuchman's law could change your life
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12/22/21 • 5 min

American historian Barbara Tuchman came up with an elegant formula relevant to keeping things in perspective in today's bad news saturated internet age. You may even find her law helps you. You can read the post on which this short podcast is based at my rleighturner.com blog. Happy listening.

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Leigh Turner writing - 63. "Blood Summit" - Prologue and Chapter 1
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02/22/25 • 16 min

Listen to the Prologue and Chapter 1 of my Berlin thriller "Blood Summit", with diplomat action hero Helen Gale. Chapters 2 and 3 will be in a future podcast. You can find "Blood Summit" on Amazon.

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Leigh Turner writing - 12. Anthony Trollope: 11 reasons to read him
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04/11/21 • 11 min

Anthony Trollope is one of the most brilliant and rewarding authors you have never read. He invented the letter box and his novels boil with strong women. You can read the blog post on which this podcast is based at my rleighturner.com writing blog. Thanks for listening!

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Leigh Turner writing - 58. Lessons in Diplomacy Chapter 1: How to Survive a Crisis
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11/17/24 • 11 min

"A bomb has exploded in Ankara. A big one. City centre." My colleague from the British embassy in the capital of Turkey, five hours' drive to the east, sounded shaken. "Should we declare a crisis?" From Chapter 1 of "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties": "How to Survive a Crisis".

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Leigh Turner writing - 64. "Blood Summit": Chapters 2 and 3
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03/15/25 • 16 min

Listen to Chapters 2 and 3 of my Berlin thriller "Blood Summit", with diplomat action hero Helen Gale. The Prologue and Chapter 1 are in the previous podcast. You can find "Blood Summit" on Amazon.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Leigh Turner writing have?

Leigh Turner writing currently has 64 episodes available.

What topics does Leigh Turner writing cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Leigh Turner writing?

The episode title '48. Does Duolingo work? How to learn languages' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Leigh Turner writing?

The average episode length on Leigh Turner writing is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of Leigh Turner writing released?

Episodes of Leigh Turner writing are typically released every 13 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of Leigh Turner writing?

The first episode of Leigh Turner writing was released on Feb 2, 2021.

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