We're Not Helpful podcast

19/08/2024

Here's some information to ruin your day! Happy Monday everyone!

16/08/2024

The Matthew Reilly approach to story planning - 'SPLOSIONS!

16/08/2024

If you missed it our new episode is out now! Let us know if you listened and what is your favourite book or author in the Airport Fiction genre?

01/08/2024

28/07/2024

Thank you to all those writers out there that gave their advice while I was stuck on this incredibly long scene.

Pleased to say that today I finally finished it.

So Act 1 of the story is done, though lots of rewriting and editing to go, (there's a lot of "This is horrible but I'll fix it later" moments 😕) but I'm very happy with how it's shaping up 😊

17/07/2024

Writers friends...I need some help.

15/07/2024

New episode coming Wednesday, featuring special guest The Quiet Corner Bedtime Stories

09/07/2024

Homemade audiobook recording set up for a special project. Details to come soon 😉

04/07/2024

Finished reading Morning Star last night. This might be my favourite line in the whole book.

04/07/2024

Brayton I’ve got some really cool new excuses for you!

03/07/2024

Considering it’s my fault we couldn’t record this week (stupid covid! I know, so retro of me) enjoy some silly content. Found this passage in The Princess Bride whilst reading it to my son before bed. William Goldman heping me get vindication since 1973!

01/07/2024

Very sorry, but we have some exciting things planned. Stay tuned ☺️

27/06/2024

It's a Lego day today!

27/06/2024

Did you know we also have a YouTube channel? Now you can see what we looked like as we recorded our Doctor Who episode! Isn't that exciting?!

https://youtube.com/?si=Ko96Z2gn5A60XuDT

24/06/2024

My first attempt at something like this. Hope you enjoy.

Watch here:
https://youtu.be/eau4OgQN6g8?si=vZAzZ4vowti85xFt

Ever wondered what a book lover carries with them every day? In this video, I share my essentials for the ultimate reader's everyday carry (EDC) kit! Whethe...

24/06/2024

Testing out a new set up for the show. What do we think?

16/06/2024

Another episode recorded and it will be out this Wednesday.

Heads up this episode is a little bit different to our usual as we discuss topics such as death, grief and mental health.

If you, or someone you know is struggling please reach out and ask for help.

Love and appreciate you all ❤️

16/06/2024

I decided to create a display for the extras I got from the Neon Ghosts Kickstarter I received earlier this year from and Didn't feel right to just have them sitting in a box, or just sitting on a shelf without some effort put into it.

I think it looks pretty cool. Hopefully others agree too.

We're recording our new episode tonight so if all goes to plan it'll be out Wednesday as usual. Keep an eye out for updates.

14/06/2024

Stayed up way too late to finish this last night. Took about 8 hours all up to build, but it's done! I love it and I may need to buy more.

14/06/2024

This isn't book related but due to a personal tragedy that has occurred recently I've (Brayton) have had to take some extended time away from work to deal with some mental health issues and do a little reset on a few things.

I'm hoping to discuss it more in our next episode, which we are due to record this weekend. But in the meantime I wanted to put out a post reminding you all to look after yourselves and others. And most importantly try to find a little bit of joy in each day.

I am slowly healing, with the help of a great psychologist, but what better way to forget your troubles and find that joy, then by building tiny plastic robots! Look at it! I'm so excited to have it completed.

Stay tuned 🤖

01/06/2024

Built and very roughly organised. Can you spot any favourites?

01/06/2024

Saturday night bookshelf building.

01/06/2024

We are very excited to announce our next episode will be an interview with a fellow Brisbanite, author of the Flamegate Duology, Kate Mac (and her dog Banjo). This was such a fun conversation and we're really excited for you all to hear it.

In the meantime check out Kate's page: katemacwriting.com/ and buy her books!

14/05/2024

Editing has begun on our interview with and I'm making sure I highlight all the important parts.

14/05/2024

I'm sure all the writers out there know this is true.

05/05/2024

We're very pleased to announce our next episode is an interview with Melbourne based author .m.bagia_writer

In the meantime you can find more information about her work on her website https://www.writepointcoaching.com/

We really hope you enjoy :)

01/05/2024

Random book recommendation. This one ⬇️

Just finished it.

It's really good.

Good job

Now onto book 3.

That is all. Carry on with your day.

29/04/2024

Have you listened yet? Let us know how Eloise got it all wrong!

26/04/2024

Mark your calendars!

Note: We recorded this in person and unfortunately we still have a lot to learn and our set up was not ideal. So we hope you will forgive the slightly dodgy audio and, if you listen closely you can hear a cameo from some budgies in the background 🦜