Mamamia Out Loud5 Okt 2025

LITTLE TREAT: Holly & Jessie Spill The Tea On Writing A Book

Do you think one day you'd like to write a book? Well Outlouders... we've quite the little treat for your public holiday.

If you've ever had that thought (and let's be honest, who hasn't?), Holly and Jessie are about to give you the complete insider's guide. Em Vernem asks them every question you've ever had about how to write a book – and gets the unfiltered answers.

How do you turn a random idea into an actual book? What's the real process of finding a publisher? Are any of their characters based on real people?

In this episode, Holly and Jessie are sharing industry secrets, behind-the-scenes stories and even sneak peeks into their next book ideas.

Plus, Jessie shares some game-changing advice from legendary author Jane Harper that every aspiring writer needs to hear.

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