About

Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time.

Writers With Wrinkles is a podcast for writers navigating the twists, turns, and occasional chaos of the publishing journey. Each episode tackles the craft, business, and realities of writing with honesty, humor, and practical advice.

Through conversations with bestselling authors, literary agents, editors, publishers, and industry professionals, Beth and Lisa pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a writing career. Whether you're drafting your first manuscript, preparing to query, exploring self-publishing, or launching your latest book, Writers With Wrinkles delivers the insights, encouragement, and straight talk every writer needs.

About the Hosts

Beth McMullen

Author

Beth McMullen is the author of the Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls series , the Lola Benko, Treasure Hunter series, and The Secret of the Storm series (Aladdin/S&S).

She is also the author of the Spy Mom series (Hyperion).

Beth lives in Northern California with her husband, kids, and very grumpy cats. She's obsessed with podcasts and might give up writing in order to have more time to listen. Could happen.

Lisa Schmid

Author

Lisa is the author of OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST and HART & SOULS.

When not scaring up ghostly adventures, she visits schools and libraries to discuss writing and books. She lives in Northern California with her husband, son, two dogs, and one very sneaky hamster.