The Craft: stories about writing & the writers' spirit
Sumayya Usmani
46 episodes
8 months ago
I’m Sumayya Usmani, award-winning author and writing mentor, who ditched a legal career for a creative one in my 40s. I believe it’s never too late to follow the path you’ve been chosen to pursue. Are you an aspiring author or writer longing to follow the creative path? The Craft is is a podcast for the curious creative and the daring dreamer - I hope that this podcast helps you take the steps towards realising your writing dreams.
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I’m Sumayya Usmani, award-winning author and writing mentor, who ditched a legal career for a creative one in my 40s. I believe it’s never too late to follow the path you’ve been chosen to pursue. Are you an aspiring author or writer longing to follow the creative path? The Craft is is a podcast for the curious creative and the daring dreamer - I hope that this podcast helps you take the steps towards realising your writing dreams.
Join me twice a month here, as I share insights, inspirations and ideas about the craft and creative life.
The Craft: stories about writing & the writers' spirit
35 minutes 50 seconds
2 years ago
Of hearth and herbs with Mark Diacono
In this episode I talk to the author, gardener and food writer Mark Diacono, (founder of Otter Farm in Devon) about the magic of creating flavour and finding inspiration for recipes and writing through growing herbs at home.
Music credit: Simple Melody by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-Non-Commercial License.
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The Craft: stories about writing & the writers' spirit
I’m Sumayya Usmani, award-winning author and writing mentor, who ditched a legal career for a creative one in my 40s. I believe it’s never too late to follow the path you’ve been chosen to pursue. Are you an aspiring author or writer longing to follow the creative path? The Craft is is a podcast for the curious creative and the daring dreamer - I hope that this podcast helps you take the steps towards realising your writing dreams.
Join me twice a month here, as I share insights, inspirations and ideas about the craft and creative life.