PAGE ONE PODCAST

master storytellers discuss their critical first page

The Page One Podcast interviews the world’s master storytellers on the critical first sentence, first paragraph, and first page of your favorite books. Why? Because the first page is the most rewritten because it has to work so hard to do so much — hook you!

“My recent talk with Holly Lynn Payne on the Page One Podcast took me to places I've never been led to before by an interviewer, really thoughtful and interesting.”

Dean Koontz

What listeners are saying!

What listeners are saying!

“The Premise of Page One is genius. Hooking the reader or the listener in the first minute is a skill that all of us can use and the opportunity to learn from masters (and be entertained) is unquestionably vital no matter who the intended audience.”
—Fido99 Apple Podcast five-star review

“Page One is such a unique concept, perfectly executed. Holly is an incredible interviewer who connects literature to universal human experiences, and literary listeners get a masterclass on crafting the all-important first line and first page that hooks readers. Masterful.”
-Anemmet

“Holly Payne’s Page One Podcast take you on an emotional and intellectual journey into the minds and hearts of writers both famous and new. Without giving away any plots—you are drawn deep into the experience of writing. Holly’s podcast is my new “go to” for what to read next.”
-Barbarylane

“Holly Payne is a master interviewer. Her enthusiasm for literature and well crafted story is contagious. I eagerly await the release of each episode. Thank you, Holly, for the time and energy it takes to produce a podcast as expertly done as this one!”
-Second Chance Memoir

“Holly Payne’s Page One Podcast stands out in the sea of sameness that exists in the sonic world. Why? Because it’s a simple, insightful, impactful IDEA. An idea that amplifies the incredible opportunity that the world’s greatest authors get one chance to seize. Once chance to grab attention. One chance to engage. The provocative first page.”
-Storyteller Scott

Contact us.

If you’re a publicist looking to book your author, please give us a shout. We’re looking for master storytellers with genuine personalities who love discussing the craft. We feature novelists, but make exceptions for compelling non-fiction and memoirs. We keep the talent top notch on the show and are open to new voices, too. We love a great story and appreciate your interest!

—Holly Lynn Payne and the Page One Podcast Team