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Hosted by Heys Wolfenden · arts · EN-GB · 47 episodes
Welcome to the ‘What! The Heys’ podcast that tears the cover off the writing world! Whether you're a seasoned author, an aspiring novelist, or just a lover of great stories, I’m here to demystify the writing craft, explore the publishing industry, dive deep into the books we can't stop thinking about, and chat with amazing guests from across the literary universe. Get ready for a conversation that's as passionate and unpredictable as a plot twist. Let's get into it. If you’re interested in my writing you can also check out my blog: https://heyswolfenden.blogspot.com/?m=1 My Middle Grade/YA novel, ‘Jack Strong and the Red Giant’: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M22USRE?*Version*=1&*entries*=0 My collection of poetry, ‘Made in China: 50 Sonnets on Modern China’:<
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What! The Heys is hosted by Heys Wolfenden. The show has published 47 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#48: How To Write A Romance Novel (With A Dash Of Festive Wit) - MJ Perkins" (20 October 2026, 69 minutes), "#47: Everything You Wanted To Know About Screenwriting But Were Afraid To Ask - Hayden Croft and David Kain" (15 October 2026, 60 minutes), and "#46: Turning A Writing Weakness Into A Writing Strength - Frank Reddy" (5 October 2026, 66 minutes).
What! The Heys publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 62 minutes across 47 episodes.
Booking probability for What! The Heys is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What! The Heys requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What! The Heys's contact route on record: verified email.
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Heys Wolfenden hosts What! The Heys, an arts show with 47 episodes published.
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Episode #48
Send us Fan Mail Ever wanted to write a Romance novel that doesn't feel as formulaic as some of the other offerings around, but not sure how? In this episode of ' What! The Heys ', author MJ Perkins discusses how she...
Episode #47
Send us Fan Mail Want to know more about screenwriting and the movie business but not sure where to start? In this episode of ' What! The Heys ' screenwriters Hayden Croft and David Kain share some of their...
Episode #46
Send us Fan Mail Want to know more about how to improve your writing but not sure how? In this episode, American author Frank Reddy discusses how he turned his weaknesses into strengths, as well as how his personal...
Episode #45
Send us Fan Mail Milton Rothbard has published an incredible 180+ books written across several decades, including his debut political thriller, 'Cafe Bueno Aires'. Join us as we discuss how he has achieved this...
Episode #44
Send us Fan Mail Fancy creating your own magical/fantasy/science fiction/dystopian (cross out as appropriate) world but not sure where to start? In this episode, American author Stephen Walters discusses how he has...
Episode #42
Send us Fan Mail Travis Byram has lived all over the world (USA, Thailand, China, and Qatar) and he now writes from the beautiful city of Izmir, Turkey . As well as writing short stories, he compiles his own dream...
Episode #41
Send us Fan Mail Yance Wyatt is the jack of all literary’s trades - he’s a professor of writing at the University of Southern California , he’s the fiction editor at the Blue Mountain Review , oh and he’s also bagged a...
Episode #40
Send us Fan Mail Susan Russell is the founder and CEO of the independent publisher, Grendel Press, which specializes in dark fantasy, horror , and dark romance. In this podcast we discussed what led her to start her...
Episode #39
Send us Fan Mail You've written a book but your sales have flatlined? In this episode futuristic crime writer , A. L. Lieske discusses how she uses social media , newsletters and her own podcast to boost not just her...
Episode #38
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it would be like to live alongside dinosaurs ? Well, American author Aleksey Fraser has written a novel - Glowing Red - that does exactly that! Join me and Aleksey as we discuss her...
Episode #37
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to outline your novel ? In this episode Canadian author Carla Young discusses her sticky note approach to plotting her books, as well as how she stitches the whole thing together. She...
Episode #36
Send us Fan Mail Burnt out from all the constant writing? Want to take a break but not sure if this will have a negative impact on your work? In this episode, YA sci-fi author, Heys Wolfenden discusses how incorporating...
Episode #35
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to write a sci-fi story that really kicks? Listen to American author Julia Harbert discuss how she planned and wrote her debut sci-fi novel, The Antaran Equation . She also shares how...
Episode #34
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to use your childhood to fuel your creativity ? In this episode the children’s author and artist, Eric Zhang tells you how. He also discusses the dangerous impact of AI on creative...
Episode #33
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to balance being a screenwrite r and a fantasy novelist ? Listen to David Kain explain how it's possible to go from studying a PhD in Creative Writing to becoming an in-demand...
Episode #32
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to write the perfect memoir, but not sure if you have the relevant experience? In this episode memoirist and writing coach, Elizabeth Wilson shows you how you can use your everyday...
Episode #31
Send us Fan Mail Want to know how to use your experience to write a novel that really kicks, but not sure how? In this episode of ' What! The Heys, ' Chester native Oliver Jensen , explains how you can use your...
Episode #30
Send us Fan Mail Want to listen to some top-notch poetry ? In this episode, three UK poets - Sarah James , Ansuya Patel , and Heys Wolfenden - discuss three of their poems. They also share their thoughts on the benefits...
Episode #29
Send us Fan Mail Ever fancied writing a bestselling Romantasy novel, but you're not sure how? In this episode, Australian Romantasy author J.M. McGregor gives the lowdown on how she wrote her debut novel, ' Ash and Tide...
Episode #28
Send us Fan Mail Should writers completely accept or reject using AI in their writing ? In this episode of the highly successful writing podcast, 'What! The Heys', the YA author Heys Wolfenden discusses the pros and...
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