Storytelling Masterclass: CJ Newman on By Way of Paris and Creative Journeys.

The WCCS. Season 15 Episode 06. LIVE FRIDAY 8pm UK time.

CJ Newman’s Inspiring Journey.

We’re thrilled to announce that this Friday, The Writing Community Chat Show will host an exclusive live interview with CJ Newman! Christopher Newman is a dynamic storyteller who has made his mark across videography, photography, and the written word. This is your chance to get a front-row seat to his creative process, career journey, and the exciting release of his debut novel, By Way of Paris, coming December 2024 from Roundfire Books.

🖋️ Meet CJ Newman
Christopher Newman isn’t just a talented writer—he’s an artist who breathes life into stories across multiple mediums. With a BA in Communication from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University, Christopher has honed his craft over years as a part-time professor, award-winning video creator, and freelance filmmaker.

Currently residing in Raleigh, North Carolina, Christopher is eagerly anticipating the release of By Way of Paris, his debut novel, which began as his dissertation for his Master’s program.

📚 About By Way of Paris
A gripping blend of suspense and coming-of-age drama, By Way of Paris follows Luke, a young man whose European adventure takes a sinister turn.

Luke’s life in North Carolina sucks until things start to look up when he sets off for a writing program in London, spending the month before his course exploring Europe. But his dream trip quickly derails in Paris after he discovers a body at a party and is blackmailed into hiding the evidence.

Arriving in London, Luke decides that crafting the perfect novel will help him overcome the Paris catastrophe. He befriends Shane, a gang leader, and shadows a band of criminals as research for his manuscript. Luke finds a family with the young gang, but this new world is filled with violence and toxic masculinity, which strains his academic career, eventually entangling him in the London underworld as he embarks on a slew of crimes, making dangerous enemies along the way.

When friends start dying and detectives begin calling, Luke is forced back to France, realizing that he’s not the hero of his own story. Searching for an ending that could free his friends from Shane, Luke wants to bring justice to the murder that happened … by way of Paris.

🎥 Why You Don’t Want to Miss This
In this episode, we’ll cover:

• Christopher’s creative journey and how his experiences in videography and photography inform his writing.

• The inspiration behind By Way of Paris and how it evolved from an academic project to a compelling debut novel.

• Tips for aspiring writers looking to balance storytelling across different mediums.

• A live Q&A with our Substack audience—don’t forget to submit your questions!

🔔 Save the Date
Mark your calendars for this Friday and join us for an unforgettable conversation with CJ Newman. Whether you’re a fan of suspenseful novels, an aspiring writer, or just someone who loves a good story, this episode is for you.

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THE LIVE INTERVIEW WILL STREAM BELOW THIS PAYLINE AT 8PM UK TIME FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER.