Best 40 Fiction Writing Podcasts

Death Of 1000 Cuts is a podcast for fiction writers, full of motivational rants, writing exercises, interviews with authors, and detailed critiques of the first pages submitted by you, the listeners. Everything you need to write more and better and love it. Hosted by Tim Clare, author of The Honours, The Ice House and We Can't All Be Astronauts, and a stand-up poet. more

How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. more

The Book Show brings you in-depth conversations with the best fiction writers from Australia and around the world. more

A weekly podcast all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. With episodes on the heart, craft and business of writing as well as new release feature authors, it's a one stop shop for both readers and writers of fiction. more

In The Write Process, Charles Jensen, director of the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, asks writing instructors and students who've walked the tightrope and come out the other side to talk about their process. Each episode tells the story of how one writer took one project from concept to completion, showcasing the various and varied paths we take when we follow one good idea all the way home. more

Are you sick of second guessing the story you've written? Do you wish you could create your plot and characters and theme with the confidence and know-how of a pro? Do you fall down endless rabbit holes every time you search for writing advice online, because there's just SO much of it? Are you ready to find the freedom of mind and heart to BE a professional fiction author?In this podcast, I'll give you specific, tactical fiction writing tips to set you free from story confusion, writer's block, and the imposter syndrome that plagues most aspiring fiction authors. more

This is a podcast for emerging writers, who are looking to improve their work with an aim to having it published, or anyone who would like a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry. Your host, Bianca Marais (the author of 'Hum If You Don't Know the Words' and 'If You Want to Make God Laugh') will be interviewing authors, agents, editors, publicists, copy editors, creative writing instructors, writing groups, book sellers, jacket designers, audio book narrators, and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. more

Maxwell Alexander Drake and Marie Mullany talk about story creation. Drake, in addition to teaching creative writing around the world, is an award-winning novelist and former Lead Fiction Writer for Sony's EverQuest Next. He's also written for other game properties like Shadowrun, written comic books, stage plays, musicals, sold movie scripts and is currently producing an animated TV show that he's written and directed titled GUARDS! more

This podcast is for Storytellers of Fantasy & Science Fiction. Tune in to listen.

My name is Charlie, and I am a Nonbinary Scifi/Fantasy writer and on this podcast we will be discussing LGBTQIA characters, Queer stories, and Human Rights with a focus on how these characters and stories are written and how to write them better. more

A podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction. 

Interviews with fiction writers, teachers, and members of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to supporting, encouraging, and educating writers seeking publication in commercial fiction. more

Take your writing from average to awesome, and learn tools of the trade from bestselling authors, master writing teachers, and publishing industry insiders. This podcast will give you tools and techniques to help you get those words on the page and your stories out into the world. more

Information, inspiration and interviews on writing, self-publishing, book marketing and making a living with your writing. If you need help with writing your book, or you want to learn how to navigate the new world of publishing and book marketing, then join Joanna Penn and her guests. more

The Bleeders is a podcast (and support group!) about book writing and publishing. Transparent conversations with authors, agents, and people in the publishing industry about how to write and sell books. The title is a nod to the famous (potentially misattributed) Hemingway quote: 'There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.'  more

Jon Cronshaw shares the ups and downs of his life as a visually impaired science fiction and fantasy author. The British journalist turned independent author released his debut novel Wizard of the Wasteland in June 2017. more

A discussion about writing and other things with authors, editors, publishers, and industry influencers.

'Writing Rural With Alley' helps fiction writers bring rural lifestyles to life! Here you will learn to craft more realistic scenes and settings of rural life and lifestyles, new ways to show, not tell, helping to drive your story forward, discover obstacles and challenges for your characters to overcome. You'll learn skills and techniques from the stone age to post-apocalyptic, including but not limited to, homesteading, living off the grid, bushcrafting, survival skills and more. And of course, we'll explore all the ways things could possibly go wrong. more

Indie Book Publishing...get the story behind the story on fiction and literature, thrillers, children's books, mystery and crime novels, romance, science fiction and fantasy, westerns, history, humor, inspiration and so many more topics! It's all on Indie Book Publishing. You'll get to hear the authors talking about their books. Take the opportunity to hear the insights on what inspired them to write it. Join J. Douglas Barker LIVE every Sunday at 5:00pm EST to hear the latest interviews by today's authors! more

Writing Momentum is a podcast all about writing, publishing, building your author brand, and selling your book. more

The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is dedicated to all things fantasy, creative writing, and book marketing. Expect general writing tips as well as discussions on the fantasy genre, such as on worldbuilding, fantasy tropes, and fantasy names. And with regular guests including historians, folklorists, mythologists, and book bloggers, you'll be sure to find plenty of inspiration and knowledge to use in your fantasy novels and stories. Hosted by Richie Billing. more

Writing Quest is the show where two brothers, Brenden and Ayden, write an epic fantasy novel, documenting the entire process. more

Join authors Ian Lewis and Matt Sugerik in a monthly short-fiction writing workshop in which each uses identical writing prompts to create a work of short fiction. First, listen to their stories, and then stick around as they workshop their ideas. The discussion will touch on the writing process, tips, inspiration, and more! We are only bound by the limits of our imaginations. more

Interviews, for writers like you, with industry professionals on forging a career both independently and traditionally publishing your books. Host, technical writer, children's and young adult fiction and nonfiction author, Joanne Morrell focuses on how you can identify your writing process, publish productively and learn to feel comfortable promoting your books. more

Join author and screenwriter Mark Stay with coach and entrepreneur Mark Desvaux, as they discover the secrets to writing a bestseller and challenge themselves and you to write, market, and self-published a bestselling book in just one year. more

Award-winning fantasy & paranormal romance author L. Penelope shares perspectives on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing. more

A motivational show for all the creatives out there with an inner rebel. Listen for interviews, industry news, tips, tricks, and tools to help you take your creative business to the next level. more

Rachel Coonce and Courtney Sexton provide you with creative writing inspiration, writing craft discussions, and literature from Washington, DC, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. more

We're a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers and narrative designers. We've featured Margaret Atwood, Jackie Kay, Sara Collins, Antti Tuomainen, Val McDermid, Sarah Perry, Elif Shafak and many more! more

MFA Writers is the podcast where host Jared McCormack interviews creative writing MFA students about their program, their process, and a piece they're working on. more

Imaginary Worlds is a bi-weekly podcast about science fiction and other fantasy genres. Host Eric Molinsky talks with novelists, screenwriters, comic book artists, filmmakers, and game designers about their craft of creating fictional worlds. The show also looks at the fan experience, exploring what makes us suspend our disbelief, and what happens when that spell is broken. Employing his years of experience in public radio, Eric brings a sophisticated, thoughtfully produced voice to the far-out and fantastical. more

From screenplays to novels to video games, there are many paths in the creative writing life. Paul, Justin, PT and their guests are here with expert advice and writer interviews to help you in your journey. more

Imaginary Advice is a collection of audio-fiction experiments. Each month Ross Sutherland presents a brand-new piece of writing, created specifically for the podcast. Some episodes are short-stories, some are monologues, some are essays on storytelling, some are unholy combinations of all three. more

Constants is a ten-part fiction anthology series featuring original stories from across the collapsing omniverse. Released in March of 2019, it will run throughout the remainder of the year. New episodes release monthly, each performed by a new voice actor. Performances include David Magadan of Directive, Gabriel Alvarez of Star called and Brooke Jennett of Olive Hill. Constants was created, written and directed by Sean Heyboer. more

Information, inspiration, and interviews on writing, self-publishing, book marketing and making a living with your writing. If you need help with writing your book, or you want to learn how to navigate the new world of publishing and book marketing, then join Joanna Penn and her guests every Monday. It also covers the business of being a writer and how to make money with your books. more

Taking a book the whole nine yards is easier said than done. But it's also easier than you'd think. From Reedsy, this is Bestseller, a podcast for aspiring authors, demystifying the process of writing and self-publishing a book, one chapter at a time. more

Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait, both successful journalists and authors bring you the latest in news, opportunities, trends, and gossip in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. more