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

Pyschological thriller author, Sophie Flynn joins us this week to share her experience of going directly to a publisher through Simon and Schuster's Digital Originals program, her troubles in finding an agent even after she had a book deal and the inspirations behind her novel, All My Lies. We also discuss her work as Head of Marketing for Jericho Writers. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to...

Crime writer, Sarah Leonard is in this week telling us all about her journey to publication with debut thriller, The Islanders, which is Agatha Christie meets reality television. A murder/mystery whodunit set on the backdrop of a Love Island/Survivor style 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 direct...

Children's/YA literary agent and YA author, Chloe Seager joins us to talk all about balancing her life as an author and literary agent. She tells us all about her own journey with submitting, Editing Emma, to agents under a fake name as well as how she approaches submissions, her clients and the path to publication. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the...

Young adult, thriller author and journalist, Andreina Cordani tells us all about her career in journalism, how she began and how the industry has evolved since then. She shares her experiences of writing a handful of books before breaking through to publication with, The Girl Who. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able...

Author of the Unadjusteds series, Shadowkeepers and many more, Marisa Noelle lets us in on her experiences as a hybrid author and shares what it is like to self-publish as well as going through the traditional route. 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...

Best-selling literary thriller author, screen and video-game writer, Greg Buchanan tells us all about writing non-linear stories for his work on No Man's Sky, graphic novels and his debut novel, Sixteen Horses which was picked up by publishers in the UK and the US off a partial and is soon to be adapted for television. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to t...

Historical fiction author, Neema Shah tells us about her approach to research and the deep personal connection she has with her debut novel, Kololo Hill. Tune in to hear all about the journey this book took, from inception all the way to publication. 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 Jami...

Romantic comedy author, actor, comedian and screenwriter, Andi Osho drops by to tell us all about her debut novel, Asking for a Friend. We learn all about her adventures in learning how to write a novel, which skills she was able to transfer from her career as a stand-up comedian and scriptwriter, and who most importantly, who she would want to be marooned on a desert island with! Support the show...

Children's and YA literary agent, Felicity Trew shares the adventure of how she first learned about publishing agents and then became one herself. We learn all about the submission process, how she approaches submissions and what she thinks the publishing landscape will look like for the rest of the year. If you are interested in becoming an agent then you'll love this episode and if you aren't, t...

Thriller author, broadcaster and journalist, Tina Baker tells us all about her debut novel, Call Me Mummy, its inspirations and the highs and lows of her career through television, journalism, personal training and now publishing. 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...

Ever wondered what goes into publishing a book? Jamie chats with authors, agents, editors and more, to find out what it takes for a book to go from an idea in the writer's head, all the way through to publication. Listen to the extended episodes ad-free on Patreon . Check out Jamie's other podcast, The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes .