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

Multilingual, literary fiction author Cecile Pin is on the podcast this week, talking about her debut novel, Wandering Souls. We talk about her past work as an assistant editor, writing in lockdown and being asked if she'd like to do the french translation for her novel. Photo by Ariane Lebon. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where y...

Literary fiction writer, Santanu Bhattacharya is on this week's episode to talk about the release of his debut novel, One Small Voice. Hear all about his international writing and reading, and how he approaches and constructs his stories. 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...

Dramatic fiction author, writing coach and recovered lawyer Mary Adkins is on the show this week talking about her writing journey, working with other authors and bringing her old lawyering skills into her stories. 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 ag...

Bestselling crime and YA novelist, and influential publishing professional, Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin aka Sam Blake is on this week's episode of the podcast talking about writing, the craft, working in publishing and the layers of thinking that go into a successful pen name. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to inter...

Critically acclaimed literary fiction author, Jonathan Escoffery joins Jamie this week, to talk about his incredible debut book, "If I Survive You". We talk about his inspirations, the decade that he dedicated to writing his debut and what's coming next. 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...

Award winning and bestselling children's author, Hannah Gold is on the show having just announced her third book, 'Finding Bear'. We chat about where her writing started, her rejected YA manuscripts, finding a her place in middlegrade and working with illustrator, Levi Pinfold. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to...

Bestselling fantasy author, Sunyi Dean is on this episode talking about the amazing success of her debut, The Book Eaters alongside a candid look behind the curtain of 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 the previous agents, authors and editors who have...

Young adult thriller author, Naomi Gibson is back, fresh off the release of her second novel 'Game Over Girl', which has already become a #1 Bestseller on the Kindle store. Tune in to hear all about what is like writing a second book under contract as well as how advances and royalties work. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you...

Young adult thriller author, Cynthia Murphy is on this week, talking about her brand new book 'The Midnight Game', which just came out! Learn all about her journey through publishing as well as going viral with TikTok's BookTok community. 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...

Young adult and middle grade author, Laura Wood is on this week to talk about her latest novel, 'The Agency for Scandal'. Hear all about how she found her agent, found her first publishing deal and the differences between writing YA and MG. 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...

A snapshot of everything that I've learned through all of the episodes and amazing guests that have been on the show. Huge thanks to everyone who's listening along each week and I'm looking forward to bringing you a host of amazing new guests in the new year! 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...

I Am In Print co-founders, Sarah and Elane are on the show to tell us all about their 1-2-1 agent programs, their upcoming events and what inspired them to start I Am In Print. 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 editors who have bee...

Young adult fantasy author, Holly Race drops in to talk about publishing a whole trilogy and some of the ups and downs she's had in publishing, including finding a new agent! Since recording this episode, Holly has signed with literary agent Zoe Plant. 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 Ja...

Literary agent and founder of the Kate Nash Literary Agency, Kate Nash herself, is on the podcast to talk all about her nomination for Agent of the Year with the Romantic Novelists Association, a group that she has been involved with since she first started in the publishing industry as an aspiring author. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord se...

ProWritingAid's Head of Community, Hayley Milliman drops by to tell us all about being the official sponsor of the RNA's Industry Awards 2022 and the wide range of services that their writing platform provides as well as her own writing projects and a brief stint running an adult-only Harry Potter convention. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord...

Literary agent and winner of the RNA's Agent of the Year 2022, Hannah Schofield is on the podcast this week, telling us all about her work with romantic writers, what she thinks the next big trends will be in publishing and not getting bogged down by amazing seven figure deal announcements. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'...

Literary agent and founder of the Liverpool Literary Agency, Clare Coombes join us this week to talk about her nomination for Agent of the Year at the Romantic Novelist Association's Industry Awards 2022 as well as learning to be a literary agent, setting up the first agency in Liverpool and championing regional authors. Support the show on Patreon Signing up to the Patreon will give you access to...

Debut author, Rebecca Ryan joins us this week to talk about her funny contemporary fiction novel, My (Extra) Ordinary Life and all of the things that have lead to its publication on January 5th 2023. 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 a...

Children's and YA literary agent, Becca Langton is in this week's episode talking all about the amazing experiences she has had in publishing before becoming an agent, how she tackles submissions and the differences between the US and UK markets. 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...

Literary agent, Hayley Steed is on this week's episode telling us all about commercial and book-club fiction, what's happening in publishing and how she tackles her submissions. 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 editors who have be...

Children's literary agent and founder of the Lindsay Literary Agency, Becky Bagnell is on the podcast this week talking about her career in publishing, how she tackles submissions and that time she tried to convince Bear Grylls to change his name! 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...

Spooky YA romance author Fran Hart is on the podcast in the run up to the launch of her debut novel, The Other Ones to tell us all about her experiences going through the publishing rollercoaster for the first time. 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 a...

Children's literary agent Lydia Silver joins us, to talk all about Darley Anderson, her career in publishing and how she tackles submissions. Hear all about the things she's looking to add to her list and the book that she would take with her to the desert island. 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 dire...

Speculative YA authors Naomi Gibson and Melissa Welliver are back a year on from their debut novels to talk about their experiences, what it's like tackling a follow up novel and how their process and writing has changed since their first books. 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...

Literary agent, Chloe Davis tells us all about how she is building her list of authors from picture books all the way up to young adult. We talk about the goings on over at Darley Anderson and, of course, what Chloe looks for in a submission. 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 wel...