Marco Rinaldi
@marcorinaldi.bsky.social
Scots-Italian writer. Winner of Bloody Scotland Pitch Perfect 2025.
Venezia fan. Host of @ukPageone.bsky.social Podcast and @Rigorepod.bsky.social.
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https://www.marcorinaldi.info/
https://linktr.ee/ukpageone
Venezia fan. Host of @ukPageone.bsky.social Podcast and @Rigorepod.bsky.social.
All views my own.
https://www.marcorinaldi.info/
https://linktr.ee/ukpageone
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Marco Rinaldi
@marcorinaldi.bsky.social
· Sep 16
Here's my winning pitch from @bloodyscotland.bsky.social (still seems mad saying that!)
Sinners meets the gothic unease of Don’t Look Now with the broken investigators of True Detective. At its heart, it's not just about a monster that may destroy a city, but the trauma that can destroy a man.
Sinners meets the gothic unease of Don’t Look Now with the broken investigators of True Detective. At its heart, it's not just about a monster that may destroy a city, but the trauma that can destroy a man.
Was a lot of fun recording our last podcast of the year! This clip is from the game we played at the end, which showed off our guests' writing abilities in some new genres... 😂
It’s our Xmas special as we are joined by 3 brilliant returning guests - @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social , @callytaylor.bsky.social & @edjamesauthor.bsky.social - to talk writing highlights and, of course, some silly games… Merry Christmas!
Watch: youtu.be/Giy1s3g-ty8
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch: youtu.be/Giy1s3g-ty8
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
December 19, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Was a lot of fun recording our last podcast of the year! This clip is from the game we played at the end, which showed off our guests' writing abilities in some new genres... 😂
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Sneak peek of our Christmas Special episode featuring @callytaylor.bsky.social, @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social , @edjamesauthor.bsky.social - tune it tomorrow to see what caused such hilarity... 😂
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Sneak peek of our Christmas Special episode featuring @callytaylor.bsky.social, @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social , @edjamesauthor.bsky.social - tune it tomorrow to see what caused such hilarity... 😂
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🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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December 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🚨 The UK government just published a breakdown of the responses to its consultation on AI & copyright:
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
🧵 1/2
- 95% of respondents want AI companies to pay for their training data (made up of 88% saying strengthen copyright law, & 7% saying leave it as is)
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December 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Monza are an incredibly dirty team... We've been totally dominant again, but need to score when we are on top like this
#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC
#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC
December 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Monza are an incredibly dirty team... We've been totally dominant again, but need to score when we are on top like this
#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC
#VeneziaMonza
#VeneziaFC
How did we get here?! Genuinely never thought we'd get to 25 never mind 250 episodes, or speak to so many great writers that we've admired - including today's brilliant guest! It has been so rewarding and great fun growing this pod with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social -long may it continue!
Somehow we've recorded 250 episodes - a milestone we never thought we'd reach! We've spoken to some amazing writers on the podcast, and today is no exception as we chat with the brilliant @joe-hill.bsky.social & hear all about King Sorrow!
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/-sSuhfB2Dzc
Listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
December 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
How did we get here?! Genuinely never thought we'd get to 25 never mind 250 episodes, or speak to so many great writers that we've admired - including today's brilliant guest! It has been so rewarding and great fun growing this pod with @tariqashkanani.bsky.social -long may it continue!
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Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
Loved speaking with Joe for our 250th episode (how did we get to 250?!)
Episode out now on Patreon, out Friday for everyone else!
Episode out now on Patreon, out Friday for everyone else!
Patreon backers have early access to our 250th (!) episode, with the brilliant Joe Hill! We talked to Joe about his writing career, including why he chose to use a different name to distance himself from his famous dad when he started his career.
Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone
Join Patreon to watch now: patreon.com/ukpageone
December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Loved speaking with Joe for our 250th episode (how did we get to 250?!)
Episode out now on Patreon, out Friday for everyone else!
Episode out now on Patreon, out Friday for everyone else!
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A week off from our industry episodes as we catch up with @richardswanauthor.bsky.social to find out what he's been up to since we last spoke (3 years ago!), and hear about 5 books that influenced his own writing.
Watch now: youtu.be/bFK4SAJFLH4
Or listen on your podcast app: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/bFK4SAJFLH4
Or listen on your podcast app: linktr.ee/ukpageone
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
A week off from our industry episodes as we catch up with @richardswanauthor.bsky.social to find out what he's been up to since we last spoke (3 years ago!), and hear about 5 books that influenced his own writing.
Watch now: youtu.be/bFK4SAJFLH4
Or listen on your podcast app: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/bFK4SAJFLH4
Or listen on your podcast app: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Surely Italy can beat Northern Ireland at home. But such is the state of things, I have no confidence about them beating Wales or Bosnia away.
#Azzurri
#Azzurri
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Surely Italy can beat Northern Ireland at home. But such is the state of things, I have no confidence about them beating Wales or Bosnia away.
#Azzurri
#Azzurri
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A new episode of Drafting Notes is now out and we're talking about the dreaded synopsis! What to include, what to cut? And is there a way to make the whole process of condensing your novel down to a few hundred words any easier?
Watch now: youtu.be/EQ2CMOA62f0
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/EQ2CMOA62f0
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A new episode of Drafting Notes is now out and we're talking about the dreaded synopsis! What to include, what to cut? And is there a way to make the whole process of condensing your novel down to a few hundred words any easier?
Watch now: youtu.be/EQ2CMOA62f0
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch now: youtu.be/EQ2CMOA62f0
Or listen: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Well done Scotland... Three brilliant goals
November 18, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Well done Scotland... Three brilliant goals
That result is one of the biggest embarrassments I can remember in 4 decades of supporting Italy. Gattuso is shit, but truth is we don't have enough good players, and that's down to years of neglect from the FIGC. I'd prefer us not to win the playoffs and see a proper revolution at the top
#Azzurri
#Azzurri
November 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
That result is one of the biggest embarrassments I can remember in 4 decades of supporting Italy. Gattuso is shit, but truth is we don't have enough good players, and that's down to years of neglect from the FIGC. I'd prefer us not to win the playoffs and see a proper revolution at the top
#Azzurri
#Azzurri
Gattuso's impact was disguised by the fact we played rubbish. When we face a decent team, we fall apart. He was never the answer.
We may get to the world cup but we won't be doing anything if we do...
#ItaliaNorvegia
#Azzurri
We may get to the world cup but we won't be doing anything if we do...
#ItaliaNorvegia
#Azzurri
November 16, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Gattuso's impact was disguised by the fact we played rubbish. When we face a decent team, we fall apart. He was never the answer.
We may get to the world cup but we won't be doing anything if we do...
#ItaliaNorvegia
#Azzurri
We may get to the world cup but we won't be doing anything if we do...
#ItaliaNorvegia
#Azzurri
God that was awful. Improved slightly when we brought Retegui and Esposito on (and took Orsolini off as well) but the best you can say is there is a big step down from the A team to the B team. I hope to never see Scamacca near an Italy shirt again.
#MoldovaItalia
#Azzurri
#MoldovaItalia
#Azzurri
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
God that was awful. Improved slightly when we brought Retegui and Esposito on (and took Orsolini off as well) but the best you can say is there is a big step down from the A team to the B team. I hope to never see Scamacca near an Italy shirt again.
#MoldovaItalia
#Azzurri
#MoldovaItalia
#Azzurri
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Can't get over how bad our defence is. Have once again dominated this game but have let in poor goals and are losing thanks to terrible defending. So frustrating.
#CatanzaroVenezia
#VeneziaFC
#CatanzaroVenezia
#VeneziaFC
November 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Can't get over how bad our defence is. Have once again dominated this game but have let in poor goals and are losing thanks to terrible defending. So frustrating.
#CatanzaroVenezia
#VeneziaFC
#CatanzaroVenezia
#VeneziaFC
I do appreciate that Destination Calcio provide live coverage of Serie B, but the commentator on the Venezia game is comical at times 😂 Constantly getting players mixed up, going off on very strange tangents, and making strangely confident claims about some of the players
#VeneziaFC
#VeneziaSudtirol
#VeneziaFC
#VeneziaSudtirol
October 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I do appreciate that Destination Calcio provide live coverage of Serie B, but the commentator on the Venezia game is comical at times 😂 Constantly getting players mixed up, going off on very strange tangents, and making strangely confident claims about some of the players
#VeneziaFC
#VeneziaSudtirol
#VeneziaFC
#VeneziaSudtirol
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Our non-Patreon episode of Drafting Notes sees us chatting about self-publishing. It's available to all, but does that mean it is a realistic option for everyone? We discuss!
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/A31pBkM_udo
Or listen now: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/A31pBkM_udo
Or listen now: linktr.ee/ukpageone
October 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our non-Patreon episode of Drafting Notes sees us chatting about self-publishing. It's available to all, but does that mean it is a realistic option for everyone? We discuss!
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/A31pBkM_udo
Or listen now: linktr.ee/ukpageone
Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/A31pBkM_udo
Or listen now: linktr.ee/ukpageone
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Two episodes of Drafting Notes out today! First, a new early access episode is out now for our Mid-list and Bestseller backers on Patreon. In this episode, we are discussing how to nail the ending to your book, and why it matters!
Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Two episodes of Drafting Notes out today! First, a new early access episode is out now for our Mid-list and Bestseller backers on Patreon. In this episode, we are discussing how to nail the ending to your book, and why it matters!
Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
Join Patreon now to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
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Early access to this week's interview with top literary agent David Headley is now up on our Patreon! David shares his views of over 25 years in the industry, and tells us why he thinks it is harder than ever for authors just now.
Join Patreon to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
Join Patreon to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
October 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Early access to this week's interview with top literary agent David Headley is now up on our Patreon! David shares his views of over 25 years in the industry, and tells us why he thinks it is harder than ever for authors just now.
Join Patreon to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
Join Patreon to watch: patreon.com/ukpageone
Woop! First draft of Dark Waters is done!
A bit to tidy up/change in the next draft but that's for another day!
A bit to tidy up/change in the next draft but that's for another day!
October 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Woop! First draft of Dark Waters is done!
A bit to tidy up/change in the next draft but that's for another day!
A bit to tidy up/change in the next draft but that's for another day!
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Viola rage at VAR! Como are good (funny what money can do!) Inter growing stronger. And Venezia dominate but could a weak attack be their undoing? All this and more on this week's pod!
Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore
Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore
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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Viola rage at VAR! Como are good (funny what money can do!) Inter growing stronger. And Venezia dominate but could a weak attack be their undoing? All this and more on this week's pod!
Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore
Listen now: linktr.ee/rigore
I have never heard @tariqashkanani.bsky.social as excited for anything as he is for a garlic mayo scented book 😂
On this week's Adventures in Publishing-Land, we praise Ireland for their UBI for artists & writers, look at why indie presses are panicked, and Tariq gets very excited about the latest marketing gimmick - Garlic Mayo-scented books
Watch now: youtu.be/20E8XiQRFVo
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Watch now: youtu.be/20E8XiQRFVo
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October 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I have never heard @tariqashkanani.bsky.social as excited for anything as he is for a garlic mayo scented book 😂
Page One is back! We're doing a run of episodes with agents and editors to see what the industry is looking for right now, and kicking off with a great guest! It's a fun episode!
We're back! And with a great guest for our new run of "industry" episodes as we speak to agent Liza DeBlock of Greenstone Literary, who tells us how all the different aspects of an author's rights can add up!
Watch now: youtu.be/ND4QwL2alfM
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Watch now: youtu.be/ND4QwL2alfM
Or listen on your favourite app: linktr.ee/ukpageone
October 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Page One is back! We're doing a run of episodes with agents and editors to see what the industry is looking for right now, and kicking off with a great guest! It's a fun episode!