Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 65
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 2.1k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
hpwrites@gmail.com
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Host
Holly Lynn Payne - Award-winning novelist, writing coach, and former founder and CEO of Booxby, an AI book-discovery platform. She is the internationally published author of four historical fiction novels, including ...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Nina Schuyler - Writing Compelling First Pages, Sentence-level Craft, Novel Writing, And The Creative Process Behind Afterword.
Margret Ann Thors - Crafting The Opening Of A Debut Novel, Literary Fiction, And The Writing Process Behind Freyja.
Julie Carrick Dalton - Opening Pages, Environmental Fiction, Novel Writing, And The Development Of The Last Beekeeper.
Shelley Read - Writing The Opening Of Go As A River, Literary Fiction, Place-based Writing, And The Relationship Between Writing And The Environment.
Perdita Finn - Opening Pages, Children's And Middle-grade Fiction, Collaborative Writing, Editing, And The Creative Process Behind Her Books.
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Episodes
EP 65: OPEN THE FLOOD GATES_NINA SCHUYLER
September 24, 2026
The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Nina Schuyler is an award winning author and esteemed professor ...
EP 64: FREYJA_Margret Ann Thors
August 14, 2026
The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books. About the guest author: Margrét Ann Thors is an Icelandic-American writer based in Rey...
EP 63: The Forest Becomes Her_Julie Carrick Dalton
July 17, 2026
The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books. About the guest author: Julie Carrick Dalton is a New England journalist and farmer. H...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Page One Podcast?
Page One Podcast is hosted by Holly Lynn Payne. Its publicly listed email is hpwrites@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Page One Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Page One Podcast: hpwrites@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Page One Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Page One Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Page One Podcast?
Page One Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published novelists, authors of children's or middle-grade books, literary writers, writing professors, writing teachers, journalists, editors, and other experienced book professionals with a substantial perspective on opening pages and writing craft. Common among recent guests: Published books, particularly novels or writing-craft books; Teaching or professional experience in creative writing; Recognition through literary awards, finalist placements, or notable reviews. Recent guests include Nina Schuyler, Margret Ann Thors, and Julie Carrick Dalton.
How hard is it to get booked on Page One Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Page One Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Literature, Creative Writing, Writing Craft, Novel Writing, and Book Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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