Writing Funny

Helen and Chrissie explore the winding, wonderful and often unexpected path to becoming a writer. What makes someone start writing? Where do the ideas come from? And how does a book make its way from a scribbled thought to a finished novel?They both share stories from their own early writing days, alongside authors shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print prize, who reveal what inspired them to write and how they got started.From the highs and lows to the dreams and determination, this episode celebrates what it really means to become a writer.