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Collected: The Podcast

Collected: The Podcast

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 Welcome to our fortnightly podcast, where we delve into the vibrant world of contemporary writers and the literary life they lead. Offering a deeper and more nuanced perspective on the writing journey, we go beyond the surface often presented in the media. This season, we're thrilled to feature an exceptional lineup of special guests, including best-selling author and Women's Prize founder Kate Mosse, poet and artist Ella Frears, Royal Court Associate Playwright Ishy Din, WritersMosaic Director Colin Grant, and the award-winning author Deepa Anappara. Plus, enjoy extracts from our archive, showcasing our writers reflecting on their creative processes. Join us for honest and heartfelt discussions about the triumphs and challenges of putting words to the page. Whether you're a reader, writer, or simply curious about the art of storytelling, find solidarity, and inspiration with the Royal Literary Fund's Collected podcast. © 2025. All rights reserved. Charity No: 2199522025 Art Social Sciences
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  • #499: Vanessa Collingridge, broadcaster and non-fiction writer

    #499: Vanessa Collingridge, broadcaster and non-fiction writer
    Dec 21 2025

    Collected's Caroline Sanderson is joined by author and broadcaster Vanessa Collingridge to discuss writing about neurodiversity, chronicling the adventures of her distant relative Captain Cook, tackling fake news and democratising knowledge, and a career that has spanned seven continents.

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    41 mins
  • #498: Paula Hawkins, internationally bestselling novelist

    #498: Paula Hawkins, internationally bestselling novelist
    Dec 7 2025

    International bestseller and RLF trustee Paula Hawkins joins Collected host Sonia Faleiro to reflect on her journey to success, how she deals with criticism, and the way each book comes to her differently. Paula's renowned thrillers include The Girl on the Train, A Slow Fire Burning and Into the Water.

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    47 mins
  • #497: Satinder Chohan, playwright and dramastorian

    #497: Satinder Chohan, playwright and dramastorian
    Nov 23 2025

    Presenter Juliet Gilkes Romero is joined by playwright Satinder Chohan to discuss what it means to be a dramastorian, how telling more stories about the dark side of empire would improve our understanding of immigration, and how you balance writing and caring for family members.

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    44 mins
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