Listen "ELLA FOOTE"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Anna and Sam chat to Ella Foote, about all things writing. Dive in to hear how Ella turned her passion for open water swimming into a career writing about it, how she juggles writing around her busy life and the importance of a deadline.
Follow Ella @ellachloeswims
Ella Foote is an author, editor and outdoor swimming expert. She is Editor at Outdoor Swimmer magazine, the world’s only monthly magazine dedicated to outdoor swimming. Ella’s first book, How to Wild Swim: What to Know Before Taking the Plunge was published last year.
A renowned swimming journalist Ella writes for all sorts of national media, often about swimming, environment, mental health or body image. She has had by-lines in The Guardian, The Times, Stylist Magazine, The Simple Things, Country File magazine and various other titles. She has appeared on several podcasts and has featured in a variety of television programmes.
Ella graduated from Bath Spa university with a Creative Writing and Media Communications degree and an ambition to write books, she is currently working on a narrative non-fiction book about a decade in her swimsuit. The book explores parenting, not giving birth, body image, failing as a feminist, being a 90s romantic and making her passion for the water her career.
Follow Ella @ellachloeswims
Ella Foote is an author, editor and outdoor swimming expert. She is Editor at Outdoor Swimmer magazine, the world’s only monthly magazine dedicated to outdoor swimming. Ella’s first book, How to Wild Swim: What to Know Before Taking the Plunge was published last year.
A renowned swimming journalist Ella writes for all sorts of national media, often about swimming, environment, mental health or body image. She has had by-lines in The Guardian, The Times, Stylist Magazine, The Simple Things, Country File magazine and various other titles. She has appeared on several podcasts and has featured in a variety of television programmes.
Ella graduated from Bath Spa university with a Creative Writing and Media Communications degree and an ambition to write books, she is currently working on a narrative non-fiction book about a decade in her swimsuit. The book explores parenting, not giving birth, body image, failing as a feminist, being a 90s romantic and making her passion for the water her career.
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