Serious Whimsy
David K. BarnesWriting about writing and things I like
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Monthly |
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| Issues | 10 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 9 months ago |
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DKB at the Movies - Aug '25
I watch a lot of films - some of them even made during my lifetime!
Here’s a selection of thoughts on a few I saw during August, listed from “films people actually care about” down to the more obscure. There’s nothing groundbreaking here...
Wooden Overcoats Returns for One Night Only!
If you can’t wait to buy a ticket, here they are! If you want to know more, read on…
It’s our 10th birthday! (Artwork by ‘Madeleine’)
This year, Wooden Overcoats celebrates its tenth anniversary. Good God. It’s hard to believe, but our fi...
I’m on BBC Radio 4!
A SPARK OF DARKNESS - 2.15pm - Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th September
Drama on 4 - A Spark of Darkness - artwork by Tom Crowley
We’re at His Majesty’s Naval Base, Portsmouth. The body of a young electrical fitter, AJ, has been found on t...
Doctor Who or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Doctor
Where would I be without the Doctor?
It’s honestly impossible to say. After all, we’ve been inseparable for most of my life. From my writing to my wardrobe, the influence is obvious. And why not? Doctor Who is quite clearly the best show...
Writing Wooden Overcoats
I wrote an early version of this article for How To Make Waves, a new online resource for audio drama creatives, supported by Arts Council England. I was asked to reflect on the challenges of creating and writing four seasons of Wooden Over...
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