The Honest Authors interview the incomparable Lisa Jewell about how she writes a novel, from idea to delivery.

S6E05 - How Lisa Jewell writes a novel

Bestselling authors Gillian McAllister and Holly Seddon discuss the truth about being an author, plus expert insider interviews.

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Gilly and Holly answer a whole heap of quick fire listener questions on plotting, writers' block, the publishing industry, making a living as an author and more!

S7E05 - We answer listener questions!

We chat our Achilles heels, plus chat about reviews and Mastermind specialist subjects, and - what we don't talk about - why our voices are so husky and coldy.

S7E04 - Our Achilles Heels, plus chat about reviews

In keeping with all the preceding years, the Honest Authors Christmas and New Year episode is dropping late. Gilly and Holly talk hopes, fears, and book prices.

S7E03 - Our incredibly late new year episode

Gillian and Holly chat to Mhairi McFarlane about getting started, coming up with fresh ideas, bad reviews and Archilles heals.

S7E02 - With special guest Mhairi McFarlane

Gillian and Holly are back, talking about their years, fears and Archilles heals. PLUS in-depth interview with Linwood Barclay on how he keeps writing super hooky bangers, year on year.

S6E05 - How Lisa Jewell writes a novel

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