The History Quill Podcast: Writing and Publishing Historical Fiction

How to find a good literary agent, with Charlotte Colwill

​​In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia sit down with Charlotte Colwill, co-founder of the independent literary agency Colwill & Peddle, to discuss how both aspiring and established authors can find the right literary agent for them. 
 
Charlotte brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, having worked in bookselling before transitioning to the world of literary representation, where she currently represents authors of fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature.
 
Listeners can expect to learn about the role of a literary agent and what makes a strong pitch, as well as hearing anecdotes and examples from her own experiences working with authors and publishers. 
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Historical research and writing WW2 fiction, with Madeline Martin

For our first ever episode of The History Quill Podcast, our expert hosts (and authors in their own right) Theo Brun and Julia Kelly are joined by New York Times and International bestselling author of WW2 historical fiction and historical romance Madeline Martin. Based in sunny Florida, Madeline is a die-hard history lover with her works spanning medieval castles and Regency ballrooms.
In this episode, Madeline shares why she loves writing about the WW2 period, what goes into her historical research, and how using a humble magnifying glass has helped to bring her stories to life.
Books referenced in the episode:
The Last Bookshop in London (Madeline Martin)
The Librarian Spy (Madeline Martin)
The Keeper of Hidden Books (Madeline Martin)
The Light Over London (Julia Kelly) 
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Welcome to The History Quill Podcast: Writing and Publishing Historical Fiction

The History Quill Podcast is all about writing and publishing historical fiction. Brought to you by The History Quill and hosted by historical fiction authors Julia Kelly and Theodore Brun, 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!