Welcome to the Writers Chair Podcast (TWC Episode #001)

Welcome, wordsmiths and story seekers! In this very first episode of The Writer’s Chair, author and podcast host Daniel Willcocks invites you to pull up a seat for an honest, no-fluff introduction to this brand new show for writers of all stripes—especially those who like their fiction a little on the darker side. Daniel shares: • Why he’s launching this podcast now (after months of planning), • What to expect from upcoming episodes, • His journey from stage-play adaptations to publishing 70+ books, • Lessons from running (and restarting) multiple writing podcasts over the last decade, • And his personal mission to create the biggest online community for dark fiction authors. This is a candid, unscripted look into the heart of a writer who’s spent 10+ years in the indie trenches—and is ready to bring you along for the ride. ⸻ 🧠 What You’ll Learn • What The Writer’s Chair is all about (and who it’s for) • Daniel’s experience across horror, ghostwriting, coaching and podcasting • Why perfection kills momentum—and how to start before you’re “ready” • How connecting with other authors can make writing less lonely • An invite to join the new Devil’s Rock community for dark fiction writers ⸻ 🔗 Links & Resources 💀 Join the Devil’s Rock community (free): https://www.devilsrockbooks.com/podcast 🖤 Follow Daniel on Instagram: @willcocksauthor 📚 Learn more about Daniel’s books & publishing projects: https://www.danielwillcocks.com ⸻ 🎧 Subscribe & Review If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow writer. New interviews and solo episodes are dropping soon, featuring dark fiction authors, publishing insights, and hard-won lessons from the writing life. ⸻ 🖊️ Quote of the Episode “Writing can be lonely work… but does it really have to be?”