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The Writer's Toolkit

The Writer's Toolkit

Written by: Paul Kalburgi
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Hosted by Paul Kalburgi, The Writer's Toolkit Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the journey of writing for screen and stage. Paul takes you inside the writing rooms of his favourite writers to explore their processes and projects, while sharing inspiring stories from writers who have forged their own paths. The podcast also highlights proactive strategies and innovative ideas for sharing your work with audiences. Subscribe for insightful conversations and practical advice that will inspire you to write and take charge of your creative destiny.

Paul Kalburgi is a playwright and screenwriter, and the author of The Writer's Toolkit, published by Nick Hern Books, London. Visit paulkalburgi.com for information about his projects and writing workshops.

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Episodes
  • Season 3 Toolkit Tips (Part One)
    May 7 2025

    What’s one thing you can do today to move your writing forward? In this bite-sized episode, guests from last season share actionable steps to stay empowered, productive, and creative.

    🎭 Join Paul for the Almost The Birthday Party book launch and live reading – Thursday 5 June, 7:30PM at Calder Bookshop & Theatre, Waterloo. Includes a copy of the playtext and a glass of bubbly!

    🎟️ CLICK FOR TICKETS 🎟️


    Connect with Paul

    • Buy the book, The Writer's Toolkit
    • Visit Paul's website
    • Connect on Instagram @PaulKalburgi
    • Connect on Twitter @PaulKalburgi

    Support the show!

    This podcast is fuelled by coffee. If you'd like to support the show, please send some writing juice via the link below.

    • Buy me a coffee
    • Make a donation

    Want to advertise or sponsor the show?

    Click here to get in touch



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-writers-toolkit/donations
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    20 mins
  • GrimFest at The Old Red Lion
    Aug 8 2024

    In this episode of The Writer’s Toolkit, we delve into the world of horror theatre at GrimFest, a month-long festival in October that celebrates the macabre at the atmospheric Old Red Lion Theatre in London. I chat with festival organisers Jack Robertson, the theatre's Artistic Director, and Nina Atesh about what makes the Old Red Lion the perfect venue for the genre, and Jack reveals opportunities for playwrights at the theatre. Plus, I’m thrilled to announce that a newly extended version of my dark comedy, Almost The Birthday Party, will enjoy a 10th-anniversary revival as part of this year's festival lineup!

    BOOK NOW for Almost the Birthday Party at GrimFest!


    Connect with Paul

    • Buy the book, The Writer's Toolkit
    • Visit Paul's website
    • Connect on Instagram @PaulKalburgi
    • Connect on Twitter @PaulKalburgi


    Connect with the Old Red Lion Theatre

    • Visit the website
    • Follow on Instagram @orltheatre
    • Follow on X @orltheatre


    Connect with GrimFest

    • Visit the website
    • Follow on Instagram @grimfestuk
    • Follow on X @GrimFestUK


    Support the show!

    This podcast is fuelled by coffee. If you'd like to support the show, please send some writing juice via the link below.

    • Buy me a coffee
    • Make a donation


    Want to advertise or sponsor the show?

    Click here to get in touch



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-writers-toolkit/donations
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    37 mins
  • Finding Community
    Jul 30 2024

    This week on The Writer’s Toolkit podcast, we're exploring what community means for playwrights with special guest Kimberley Andrews of London Playwrights. Kimberley shares the inspiring journey of London Playwrights, which started as a simple blog and has grown into a comprehensive resource for a global community of writers. Plus, Paul and Kimberley offer a bounty of practical tips on how to find, build, and engage with your writing community. Grab a notebook and pen—there's plenty to take away from this episode!


    Connect with Paul

    • Buy the book, The Writer's Toolkit
    • Visit Paul's website
    • Connect on Instagram @PaulKalburgi
    • Connect on Twitter @PaulKalburgi


    Connect with London Playwrights

    • Visit the website
    • Follow on Instagram @londonplaywrights
    • Follow on X @LDNPlaywrights
    • Follow on Facebook @londonplaywrights
    • Listen to the podcast, Playwriting Real-life


    Support the show!

    This podcast is fuelled by coffee. If you'd like to support the show, please send some writing juice via the link below.

    • Buy me a coffee
    • Make a donation


    Want to advertise or sponsor the show?

    Click here to get in touch



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-writers-toolkit/donations
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    50 mins
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