Welcome to The History Quill Podcast!
The History Quill Podcast is all about writing and publishing historical fiction.
Each episode features a special guest sharing their insights and experiences. Some are bestselling historical fiction authors, others are aspiring writers sharing their journey so far, and others are industry insiders and experts.
We cover writing craft, research, traditional publishing, self-publishing, book marketing, and more – all through the unique lens of the historical fiction genre. Join us!
Episodes
#16: Giving yourself permission to be a writer
Episode 16 Giving yourself permission to be a writer22 April 2026For many aspiring writers, the challenge isn’t just learning the craft – it’s giving yourself permission to be a writer in the first place. In this episode, Katherine Pandora shares...
#15: Marketing your books as an introvert – what actually works
Episode 15 Marketing your books as an introvert – what actually works15 April 2026Marketing your books can feel uncomfortable, especially if you’re an introvert who’d much rather stay behind the scenes. In this episode, Carol Amorosi shares her...
#14: The writing method that finally worked
Episode 14 The writing method that finally worked8 April 2026What if the problem isn’t your creativity – but the way you’ve been trying to write? In this episode, Robert Dempsey shares how years of frustration with the 'conventional' way of writing...
#13: When writing feels impossible: time, self-belief, and getting unstuck
Episode 13 When writing feels impossible: time, self-belief, and getting unstuck1 April 2026Why do so many writers tell themselves they 'just don’t have time' – and what’s really going on underneath that? In this episode, Emma Strangwayes-Booth...
#12: Writing and self-publishing children’s historical fiction
Episode 12 Writing and self-publishing children's historical fiction26 June 2024The books we read as children are hugely formative, shaping our tastes long after we’ve moved on to adult literature, and often drawing us back to old favourites to...
#11: Writing historical crime fiction
Episode 11 Writing historical crime fiction29 May 2024Learn the secrets of writing great historical crime fiction with Vaseem Khan, international bestseller and winner of the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Historical Dagger. Vaseem,...
#10: How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction
Episode 10 How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction24 April 2024Research is so important to piecing together the material world of your novel. Not only are archives an important tool in helping you avoid anachronisms that can be...
#9: Writing dual-timelines and co-writing historical fiction
Episode 9 Writing dual timelines and co-writing historical fiction, with Hazel Gaynor27 March, 2024Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author on both sides of the Atlantic, joins Theo and Julia to talk about the processes and priorities for writers of...
#8: Creating compelling characters in historical fiction
Episode 8 Creating compelling characters in historical fiction, with Katherine Clements9 February, 2024Join bestselling novelist and writing coach Katherine Clements as she discusses the deep, human connection between reader and characters that...
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