Writing romantic comedies with PJ Ellis @NationalCentreforWriting
Writing romantic comedies with PJ Ellis  @NationalCentreforWriting
Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
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In this episode of The Writing Life podcast, NCW Communications Assistant Caitlin is joined by author PJ Ellis to discuss writing romantic comedies.

PJ Ellis is a journalist covering relationships, pop culture and LGBTQ+ issues. His writing has appeared in publications including GQ, Teen Vogue, Man Repeller, Men’s Health and MTV. His short fiction has been longlisted for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize. 'Love & Other Scams' was his first novel, and his second novel 'We Could Be Heroes' was published in June 2024.

Together, they discuss his romantic comedy 'We Could Be Heroes', and its exploration of queer identities and closeted relationships. They also touch on writing different types of relationships, setting novels across multiple timelines, and how to keep your writing lighthearted and funny even when addressing difficult topics and situations.
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