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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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What to read: 

• All of Holly Wainwright's books in one place.
• The 40 best books to inhale in a weekend, according to Mamamia readers.
• The 22 best books Reese Witherspoon has recommended.
• 'I'm a new mum who read 60 books last year. This is how I actually did it.'
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• At age 30, Colleen Hoover was living in a trailer. Now she's sold 20 million books.
• Solo parenting and book writing: A real day in the life of Phoebe Burgess.
• The writing courses Jessie recommended: Writer's Studio: Novel & Script First Draft  & Writer's Studio: Unlock Your Creativity

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