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

Children's author and comedy writer, Emily-Jane Clark joins us to talk about "The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom", switching between children's adult writing and how she makes a similar process work across both. Listen to the extended episodes early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen...

Literary fiction author and poet, Jodie Matthews drops by the podcast to chat about her folklore inspired debut novel, ‘Meet Me At the Surface’ as well as the first manuscripts that she didn’t finish, her unusual writing process and how in her ideal world she would be able to keep editing until the end of time! Listen to the extended episodes early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patre...

Literary speculative fiction author, Molly McGhee joins the podcast this week to talk about her debut novel 'Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind', teaching writing at Columbia and how her previous work in editorial helped hone her writing process. (Photo by Pete Perry) Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all o...

Thriller writer, Araminta Hall joins Jamie this week to chat about her latest novel “One of the Good Guys”, the impact that working in journalism had on her stories and how her writing process has evolved over six published books. Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen...

Historical and contemporary fiction author, Aube Rey Lescure is here to chat about her debut novel, “River East, River West”. She is also an essayist and Deputy Editor at ‘Off Assignment’ and has co-authored, translated and published books on economics and politics in China. Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and...

Novelist, humorist and satirist, Audrey Burges chats about her adventures in writing from shorts and essays in publications like the New Yorker to her debut from last year and the follow up coming this year! Listen early and ad-free on Patreon! Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes J...

Gothic historical author, Hester Musson joins us this week to talk about her debut novel 'The Beholders', her approach to writing and how she signed with her agent, Juliet Mushens. (Photo by Jess Shurte) Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other Tropes Jamie, Melissa...

Literary agent, Rebeka Finch joins us for the first recording of 2024, chatting about her start as an Darley Anderson’s assistant and how she started building her list, what she’s looking for and how she tackles submissions. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. The Chosen Ones and Other...

Literary agent, Maddy Belton joins us this week to chat about how she became a literary agent, her love of fantasy and how she approaches her query letters. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&amp...

Fantasy authors and writing BFFs, Amy McCaw and Maria Kuzniar swing by the podcast to talk about creating and co-curating their own spooky anthology, 'A Taste of Darkness' as well as their latest individual writing adventures. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole...

International bestselling cosy crime novelist, Leonie Swann is on the podcast this week to chat about her latest english translation, 'The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp', the differences between German publishing and UK publishing and her approach to discovery writing. (Photo by R. Barba) Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server...

Narrative non-fiction author, blogger, screenwriter and former journalist, Uju Asika joins us this episode to talk about her non-fiction works, why she wanted to focus on writing about her experiences with raising boys and how her friend submitted her first book proposal without her knowing! Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord se...

Crime, thriller author and screenwriter Barry Hutchison a.k.a. J.D. Kirk is on this week’s episode sharing his many adventures in writing and publishing, from traditionally publishing children’s books to landing a screenwriting job because of a random Tweet and then finding success with indie publishing crime novels. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and othe...

Literary author, lecturer and writing teacher, Sally Bayley joins the podcast this week to tell us about her writing, the blurred lines between fiction and non-fiction, dreams, inspirations and staying true to your voice. (Photo by Alexandra Kelly) Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Wr...

Literary agent, Hannah Schofield returns after winning the RNA's Agent of the Year Award, two years running! This is a great episode for anyone wondering about the financial break down of a book deal as we chat about signings, royalties and how it's all distributed. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the ep...

Contemporary romance and historical fiction author Katie Ginger is on the podcast this week talking about her pen names, writing in different styles and all of her publishing adventures. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free us...

Young adult author Sue H. Cunningham is on this week's episode to chat about her debut novel, 'Totally Deceased' as well as the manuscripts that came before but never made it to publication. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for fre...

Crime/thriller debut novelist, Anna Britton joins Jamie on this week's episode to chat about her new novel, 'Shot in the Dark'. Anna discusses where the story started, her writing process and the dozen or so novels that she had written before this. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Wr...

Literary agent, author and journalist, Kristina Pérez drops by the podcast this week to talk about her experiences across various disciplines in writing and publishing as well as setting up her own literary agency and what she’s looking for in author submissions. (Photo by Lara Downie) Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server a...

Rom-com writer, Pernille Hughes is on the podcast this week. Tune in to hear all about her writing process, her latest book 'Ten Years', what it’s like to write for genre and the story of how her debut novel was re-released with a different title. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. Wri...

Book blogger, bookstagrammer and school librarian, Emma is here to give us a peek into the life of a bookish influencer, why she started, how it's going and how it ties into her job as a librarian.  Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with WriteMentor'...

Best-selling contemporary fiction author, Charlotte Levin joins the podcast this week to talk about her new novel, "If I Let You Go", as well as her writing process and the boons and banes of publishing. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with WriteMentor'...

Best-selling mystery and thriller author, Dea Poirier is this week's guest. Tune in to hear all about her writing, how she puts out two books a year, sometimes three and how aphantasia effects her as a writer and reader. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month...

Young adult, horror/thriller author, Kathryn Foxfield is here this week telling us all about her latest AI inspired novel 'Getting Away With Murder', being a part of the 'A Taste of Darkness' Anthology and her writing process. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole...

Best-selling psychological thriller author, Ruth Heald joins us this week to talk about her latest novel, her approach to writing and her partnership with Bookouture. Support the show on Patreon Support the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free. WriteMentor Get a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code...