Julie Wheelwright

I am a prize winning writer, known internationally for my books on women in espionage, military history and the ethics of life writing. I mentor writers as they work towards publication as well as lecture widely on narrative non-fiction writing. I am an accomplished broadcaster in television and radio, and my journalism has appeared in The Guardian, The Independent, The New Statesman, Red Magazine, The Times, and Scotland on Sunday, among many other publications. I founded the UK’s first creative non-fiction MA at City, University of London, and have a PhD in Journalism.

Honorary research fellow, School of Historical Studies, Birkbeck, University of London.
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

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Publications

Praise for Sisters in Arms:

‘A long overdue assertion on the role of women on the battlefield. This book is going straight on my daughter’s bookshelf.’

Dan Snow, historian and broadcaster of the History Hit podcast

‘Wheelwright not only uncovers neglected female warriors, but she brings their temperaments, talents, fancies and foibles to life.’

Joanna Bourke, historian and author

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Events

Opened March 2024

Moesgaard Museum, Højbjerg Denmark

You can hear more about the long history of women as combatants in an interview with me, featured in Mosegaard Museum’s current exhibition on Warriors.

https://moesgaard.blog/?post_type=web-story&p=1909

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Marco Previero, author, Walking on the Edge

Julie provided extensive editorial support, was always sensitive, thoughtful, and took time to really understand my story. She balanced perfectly editorial improvements while retaining my authentic voice. She was professional, diligent in her approach and an absolute pleasure to work with.