This season, we’ve covered everything from writing advice and editing tips, to feedback, traditional vs indie publishing, mindset, marketing, and money. Now, we’re wrapping up with something a little more fun—and very real.

In this unfiltered Q&A episode, we each brought five unprepared questions to surprise one another with. From honest reflections on our writing careers to dream guests, AI debates, and which ridiculous writing items we secretly want to buy… nothing is off the table.

This is a behind-the-scenes chat about being an author in real life, packed with heart, humour, and the kind of conversations you can only have with your writer bestie.

Timestamps:

01:05 – Q1: Biggest writing lesson we’ve learned in 2025 so far
04:40 – Q2: What does our real dream writing career look like—and could we get there?
11:07 – Q3: Our dream podcast guest (hint: one of us gets specific 👀)
12:50 – Q4: One thing we always say to our coaching/editing clients
14:49 – Q5: Who inspires us creatively, in business, and with mindset?
20:10 – Q6: If we got a million-pound book deal—what’s the most irresponsible thing we’d buy?
22:53 – Q7: A writing rule we secretly love to break
24:06 – Q8: If our inner critics had names and personalities, who would they be?
27:10 – Q9: The most ridiculous writing-related item we’d secretly love to own
29:32 – Q10: Publishing deal via AI… or only ever self-publishing our own words?

Whether you’re here for honest author chat, a dose of writing motivation, or just want to feel a little less alone on the creative journey, this episode is for you.

Keywords: beginner writing, debut authors, author Q&A, writing career, writing mindset, creative process, indie publishing, writing advice, podcast for writers