They say everyone has a book in them - the tricky part is getting it out, and then onto a shelf. 

As author Richard Fitzpatrick releases his third book, he’s lifting the lid on what it really takes to go from bright idea to published hardback; agents, advances, edits, rejection, royalties, and a lot more coffee than glamour…

If you’ve ever thought, “I might write a book someday,” this might be the reality check, and the roadmap you need.

Richard Fitzpatrick joins Seán to discuss.