The Write and Wrong Podcast | Writing Tips, Book Publishing and Literary Agents

Children's/YA fantasy author, Soman Chainani tells us all about his latest book, Beasts and Beauty. We talk about what drew him to fairytales in the first place, the core philosophy that inspired his best selling series, The School for Good and Evil, the upcoming Netflix adaptation and how he approaches storytelling. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the...

Best selling crime and psychological thriller author of Risk of Harm and Before We Met, Lucie Whitehouse dials in all the way from New York City to share the amazing experience she has had throughout the publishing industry. Starting off in journalism, she moved to audiobooks and then foreign rights at the Darley Anderson Literary Agency before she became published and eventually started writing f...

Children's fantasy author and teacher, Michael Mann drops in to tell us all about his debut novel, Ghostcloud as well as his love of writing courses and how he ended up signing with his agent. We talk all about the craft, the industry and the individual journey that each writer must go on to find their stories and get them out into the world. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon w...

Supernatural crime writer Wendy Turbin tells us all about her long journey as a storyteller, from being given a typewriter by her parents when she was little, all the way through to publishing her debut novel, Sleeping Dogs, without an agent. We learn about what inspires her, how her characters find her and how the industry has changed over the years and the exciting new directions in which it is...

Literary fiction author, actor, playwright and screenwriter, Lisa Harding drops by to talk about her novel, Bright Burning Things. We talk about tenses and points of view and how her previous training as an actor drew her towards first person present. Lisa shares her experience with changing agents, submissions and working with a production company on her upcoming adaptations. Support the show on...

Short story writer, Simon Van Der Velde tells us all about his debut, Backstories, a short story anthology featuring character defining moments of some of the most famous people throughout recent history. We talk all about short stories and their place with readers and the industry as well as the processes that go into marketing your own novel. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon...

YA Mystery author and teacher, Josephine Greenland tells us all about her debut novel, 'Embers', from its inspirations, to how she approached the characters and her writing routines. We talk about the differences of writing short form stories and long form stories as well as what it takes to crowdfund a novel. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discor...

YA Sci-fi, thriller author Naomi Gibson talks about her debut novel, Every Line of You and getting it published with Chicken House. We talk about how she started, her process, submitting to agents, working with editors and everything else along the way. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with J...

Contemporary fiction author, journalist and University lecturer, Victoria Scott joins us to share her storytelling journey. We talk about her debut novel Patience, which was BA Bookseller's Book of the Month for its release. The episode goes on to discuss journalism, it's pros and cons as well as what to look out for if you're trying to break into the industry and Victoria's work as a lecturer and...

Award winning YA dystopian author, Melissa Welliver drops by with her excitable energy to tell us all about her dystopian debut, The Undying Tower. We go back and talk about Melissa's time studying literature and creative writing at University before attending the Curtis Brown Novel Writing Course and getting onto several prestigious short-lists. Melissa also offers her services not only as an app...

Myster/Thriller writer Femi Kayode dials in from Nigeria to tell us about his debut novel, Lightseekers. We discuss the exciting route that took him from actor to playwright and then advertising creative to author. Femi's contagious energy is a great boost of inspiration for anyone feeling submission fatigue or worrying about how they are going to break into the industry. Support the show on Patre...

Crime/Mystery author, editor and mentor, Susan Allott tells us about her literary debut, 'The Silence' and the long journey it took from secret hobby to published novel. We talk all about the personal discoveries we make through writing and the pressures of reviews and writing a second book. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you...

Contemporary romance author, editor at Puffin and creator of Token magazine, Sara Jafari tells us all about her inspirations, passions, literary dreams and her debut novel, The Mismatch. She shares her professional journey to becoming an assistant editor at Puffin as well as her writing journey which lead her down various paths including the Faber Academy and the creation of her own publication fo...

Speculative thriller author, Susanna Kleeman drops by to tell us all about her speculative psychological thriller, Twice. We talk all about the ups and downs of her writing journey and everything she learned along the way, which is documented on her blog 'My Rejections'. A very relatable conversation for anyone who has gone through or is in the thick of writing and submitting. Support the show on...

Speculative and contemporary fiction author and actor, Susannah Wise tells us about her debut speculative fiction novel, This Fragile Earth, and its inspirations. Susannah talks about how her acting career, how it has influenced her writing and how it lead her to a writing course at the Faber Academy. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server,...

Crime fiction author, Harry Verity calls in all the way from Vietnam to talk all about how he ended up stranded on the other side of the world during the launch of his debut novel, The Talk Show. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and e...

Historical fiction author, Ruth Druart calls in from France to tell us all about how a story came to her and inspired her to learn the craft of writing and after 18 years of redrafts she signed with a publisher to release her novel, While Paris Slept. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jam...

Write Mentor founder, writer and teacher, Stuart White tells us all about the great stuff happening over at Write Mentor. We also talk about Stuart's own journey as a storyteller, how a sports injury finally got him into writing, his experiences turning down a publishing offer and his love of sci-fi and fantasy. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Disc...

Thriller/Mystery author, photographer and humanitarian, Amelia Kyazze talks about her adventures as a photographer and how travelling around the world through warzones and natural disasters, inspired many of the scenes in her debut novel, Into the Mouth of the Lion as well as the ideas she has for future books. We also learn all about her experience of crowdfunding a novel with Unbound. Support th...

Production assistant at Bloomsbury and publishing YouTuber, Eleanor Rose tells us all about the trials and tribulations of starting a career in publishing, figuring it all out and how that led her to creating a YouTube channel to help other people who are trying to break into the industry. Check out episode #69 to find out where she is at one year later! Support the show on Patreon Signing up to t...

Psychological thriller author and barrister, Lia Middleton talks about her debut novel, When They Find Her and how her work as a barrister played into the story. Lia shares her own personal journey and her experience of using her voice through early aspirations of acting to a career in law and finding her way to becoming an author. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give yo...

Scottish fiction author, Emma Grae tells us all about her book 'Be Guid Tae Yer Mammy', which is written in Scots. She tells us all about her experience crowdfunding the novel with Unbound and her commissioned work with the Scots Language Centre. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as...

Folklore inspired fantasy author, Alexandra Beaumont tells us about her debut novel, Testament of the Stars. We learn all about her inspirations, her tribe and how she ended up landing a deal directly with a publisher. And bonus live action role playing (LARP) chat! Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact di...

Romantic historical fiction author, Elizabeth Lee joins us this week to share her experience of writing over the years and all the joy of how it felt when she was finally signed by a publisher for her debut historical fiction novel, Cunning Women. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie a...

Children's author/illustrator and Art Director, Paul Coomey joins us to share his experiences moving through the publishing industry to his current position as Art Director at Wonderbly and how that lead him towards writing and illustrating Stick Boy, his debut picture book. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to in...