Best 90 Indie Book Podcasts

Learn how to write a book that grows your business. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I am your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of Self Publishing School / SelfPublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every Wednesday. more

Self-publishing is a fast-changing industry and in our AskALLi podcasts, we cover every aspect, from beginners to advanced. Successful self-publishers trust the Alliance of Independent Authors to bring only the most up-to-date best practice and actionable ideas, tools and techniques in our self-publishing weekly broadcasts. more

Writing Craft and Creative Business

Packed with fun discussions, clever ideas, and easy-to-implement book marketing advice, this podcast is your go-to for staying current on your book promotion. Designed to help authors at any level, the Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast will definitely inspire you with new ideas to grow your brand and sell more books! more

Join the SPA Girls for a weekly show with information, tips, and advice on how to get started with self-publishing your books. If you're new to self-publishing, we'll help you dip your toes in the water, answer the questions you were too afraid to ask, and generally show you that it's a great place to be! more

Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview self-published authors about how they found success as well as lessons they've learned. Because being an indie author is about being innovative and creative and learning from your mistakes. more

The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for successfully self-publishing. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book. more

The Bookshop Podcast began as a speaker series, grew into a podcast, and in 2022 we presented our first writing workshop with Rosa Rogers, a Doctor of Philosophy in The Contemporary Novel: Practice as Research. TBP is an interview-style weekly show where host Mandy Jackson-Beverly speaks to authors, independent bookshop owners, specialists in social justice and the environment, and booksellers worldwide. Her guests are well-researched, and her interviews focus on community, culture, and 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

Christian Indie Writers' Podcast, where we inform, encourage and support Christian indie writers on the journey toward publication. 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

BookED is the bookstore education podcast brought to you by the American Booksellers Association. For additional bookstore resources or to sign up as an ABA member, visit us at www.bookweb.org. more

Join Daizi and April on their quest to review and interview self-published Indie authors, let's find our next favorite author together. more

Brought to you from the indie author experts at Draft2Digital! Each week, Self Publishing Insiders features an interview with a new guest, covering self-publishing topics from writing and craft to marketing and promoting your books, and anything that can help you build and grow your author career. Learn about new tools, new software, new markets—and of course, all the inside information that D2D can provide!This show features interviews taken from our live D2D Spotlight, available on YouTube and Facebook. Join us, and get your questions answered during the live broadcast, when you visit D2DLive.com! more

'Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)' wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success. Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry.We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association, the largest book publishing association in the U.S. serving independent publishers and author publishers. IBPA's vision is a world where every independent publisher has the tools and knowledge needed to professionally engage in all aspects of the publishing industry. Your host is IBPA Member Liaison Christopher Locke. more

For authors and publishing professionals - we're talking all routes to publishing, book launches, book marketing, tips, tools, and resources to write, publish, and sell your book. Self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing. Author interviews and industry experts. Hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe of the Women in Publishing Summit. Formerly known as the PublishHer podcast. more

A podcast run from a local indie bookstore in Montreal, Canada (Librairie Saint-Henri Books), dedicated to talking with the authors we stock. Hosted by Sruti Islam and Alex NierenhausenTheme Songs by Gino Visconti and Michael Jaworski (@mikejaws)Audio Production by Kyel Loadenthal. more

Indie and small press authors speak about their writing craft and support for each other.

Melissa Taylor and Jessica Osborne, co-owners of the indie bookstore, E. Shaver, Booksellers in Savannah, GA, talk about books they've been reading and recommend. more

Molly Southgate interviews authors about their latest books, favorite book series, and more.

Matty Dalrymple (DAL-rim-ple) podcasts, writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage as The Indy Author. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors, and her articles have appeared in Writer's Digest magazine. She is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors.Matty is also the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including CLOSE THESE EYES. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. more

Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world - as well as authors and publishers looking for tips from the pros on production and marketing. Behind-the-scenes interviews with audiobook creators as well as audiobook production and marketing tips - with episodes weekly. #C-Suite Radio. more

Spiracle Audiobooks is a curated platform for the UK's best literary audiobooks, with a focus on small and independent publishers. The sound of great writing. Each month, new podcast episodes delve into the world of our audiobooks. more

Indie Bites is a quarterly indie fantasy anthology, created to promote the work of indie authors. It features short fantasy fiction (prose and poetry) from self-published, hybrid, and unpublished authors, together with author interviews. Their mission is to get the work of indie authors into the hands of as many readers as possible. more

open door romance (noun): a novel that includes intimate 'bedroom' scenes, ideally in great detail Open Door Discussions is a romance novel podcast discussing everything from reading them to writing them. Indie Romance Authors Nicole Ryan & Shelby Frasher will discuss the writing process, chat about their favorite books, and interview others within the Industry! more

The Bookseller's Podcast is hosted by Jaye Chin-Dusting from the Mary Martin Bookshops and Mark Rubbo from Readings. Based in Melbourne, Australia, traditionally Wurundjeri country, our podcast is targeted at booksellers with an indie bias. We aim to be informative to anyone interested in the art of bookselling. more

Ian Talks about writing and short stories - I have published seven books on Kindle Direct Publishing and sales are over 300 downloads per month - My Book 'Never Let Anything Worry You' is always in the top three sellers in Philosophy and Ethics - The episodes are about technique, story ideas and how observation's become short stories - Most writers know that writing is a therapeutic mind calming process - I will keep each weekly episode below ten minutes in duration. more

Reader's Entertainment Radio is a fun, informative and entertaining way to learn about books, engage with authors and have fun! From Book Lights to Reader's Entertainment Radio Show we have something for every reader and every genre! more

Indie authors Angeline and Holly discuss their adventures in self publishing and fantasy worldbuilding. Episodes every Monday, juggled around their limited child-free time. Also hosts of the Indie Fire Writers Conference. more

Three booksellers from an award-winning indie bookshop chatting books and how they have shaped people's lives, with a whole bunch of people from the world of publishing - authors, poets, journalists, and many more. Join us for the journey. more

Publishing Power helps writers succeed!Learn how to successfully write, edit, publish, and launch your book today from proven leaders and talented writers.Discover the latest tips, tools, and tricks to publishing independently, traditionally, or as a hybrid publisher.Listen to our carefully selected, knowledge-based interviews with the leading writing-industry experts. We'll provide insight and up-to-date guidance in the ever-evolving world of publishing. Learn how to plan, what to do, and where to get help publishing when you need it.Plus, you get honest reviews of the various writing tools, apps, plugins, and services which can help (or hinder!) you to publish successfully!Regardless if you write fiction, nonfiction, copy, or academic research, you will find a golden nugget here that will help you succeed. more

We're Jeni Chappelle and Melissa Koberlein. INDIE CHICKS is a place for writers at all stages of the publishing process. So, whether you're on the traditional route to publication or self-publishing, you've come to the right place for advice. Each week, we invite a guest host to explore a publishing topic and include an author Tip of the Week!We also answer questions from fellow writers!(See website for submission guidelines.) more

This podcast will take you through how to self-publish your eBook onto Amazon, Apple and the other global eBook Stores, how to market a book and general online business techniques needed to be a successful self-publisher. 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 to hear the latest interviews by today's authors! more

The Read Between the Worlds podcast is devoted to independent writing, reading and publishing. Podcast episodes will feature the books you'll find here at Two Worlds Media and discuss the world of 'indie' writing and publishing. Episodes include discussions of self-publishing and writing; sampler episodes where you will hear readings of from featured books; author interviews, interviews with writers, publishers and teachers. Join us on the journey. more

The Savvy Creative with Christina Castaneda features award winning audio fiction with magic, Romance and dark thrillers, fully produced by indie writers and creative talent. We also celebrate indie authors, screenwriters, playwrights and creatives who produce and publish their stories with writer interviews. more

Welcome to The Story Studio — a podcast where an independent publishing company explores the world of self-publishing, independent art, and the future of storytelling. A show for filmmakers, writers, comic book makers, crowdfunders, authorpreneurs, creators, and anyone looking to tell stories in the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Bestselling indie author Steff Green shares the highs, lows, and adventures of her self-publishing journey. Learn how to tell your story, find your audience, and build a badass author brand. more

Welcome to Bookish Brown Girls Podcast.Hosts: Kay Blake & B.L. McGrewA podcast discussing all things lit (literature) by woc & the issues that arise being a woc who writes books, life and other various topics. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookishbrowngirls/support more

An author-centric podcast hosted by Lane Northcutt. Every episode, Lane will interview a different indie author or publishing professional. Discussions will revolve around all aspects of the author journey including writing, editing, publishing, marketing, advertising, and more! If you are interested in becoming a guest, please fill out the form at https://linktr.ee/lanenorthcutt or reach out to Lane Northcutt on Instagram @lanenorthcutt_author. Follow Lane Northcutt on TikTok as well for more videos and content. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indieknow/support more

Premier podcast français sur la littérature indépendante :? Retour de lecture hebdomadaire le dimanche? Oups, j'ai failli spoiler : lecture de 3 premiers chapitres une fois par mois more

Esto es Marketing para autopublicados, un podcast dirigido por Vivian Gabasa. Un programa donde aprenderás a publicar, promocionar y vender tus libros junto a la mano de escritores y profesionales del sector literario. Entrevistas, consejos, experiencias y recomendaciones literarias todos los miércoles. more

Royal House Comics Podcast discusses Indie Comics and book publishing as well as a diverse range of topics in creative content creation. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raudric-curtis/support more

indie author and chaser of rainbows and dreams in day to day life. Welcome, folks. On here I'll be sharing various musings, book excerpts, author interviews and short fiction. Happy listening more

A virtual assistant for indie authors and traditionally published authors. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arielauthorva/support more

First time self-publishing author Latrisha Holmes talks all things Indie. Learn the marketing strategy do's and don'ts, as well as tips to further your writing career. more

Bookpod connects Indie Authors with readers. Each show features an interviewed author who then reads a chapter live, from their book. Mixed in are short episodes where we highlight some of the Indie books sent our way for review. more

The podcast features indie and small press authors, and their events with bonus special episodes about book marketing. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emma-palova/support more

Bluebonnets, Bagpipes & Books is the podcast of Deena Rae of E-BookBuilders. It deals with writing, editing, formatting, promotion and all aspects of indie publishing. The show features author spotlights and interviews with industry professionals. Deena's Redneck Rant is a no-holds-barred weekly vent designed to set the world to rights, one vitriolic outburst at a time. The podcast an entertaining listening experience. Fledgling novelist Janet Wrenn is a regular contributor, presenting her findings from author interviews. more

Hallo und herzlich Willkommen AbenteurerInnen!Mein Name ist Juliana Fabula, kurz Lia. Ich bin 27 Jahre alt und Kreativjunkie. Seit 2012 schreibe und veröffentliche ich Bücher im Selfpublishing, designe Cover und bin ein kreatives Wesen durch und durch. Dieser Podcast dreht sich um das Autorenleben und der Welt der geschriebenen Worte. Ich erzähle von Tipps & Tricks, ebenso von eigenen Erfahrungen und meinen Projekten. Außerdem möchte ich ab und an meine Gedanken zu Büchern, Filmen, Serien und Mangas, die ich gerade lese oder sehe mit euch teilen!Bereit für ein Abenteuer? more

YSBR is a place for readers and writers alike. We support indie authors and each week, we'll provide you with a real review from one. Not only that, we'll be sitting with the creator of our recommended read, to get an in-depth look into their creative process, any future projects, and more. So get ready because we're searching far and wide for books that deserve attention. For any business inquiries, please email us at ysbrpodcast@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ysbrpodcast/support more

Read Like a Writer is the books podcast from Faber & Faber, Profile Books, Serpent's Tail and Canongate, independent publishers bringing the voices and book recommendations of their authors to your ears, hosted by Anna Fielding. In each episode, we'll hear about the books they strongly recommend you read, their latest projects and learn about their local indie bookshop too.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Host, Porscha has candid conversations with Black Indie Authors. Shining a light on a community that a lot of people don't know about. Talking about books, black love, self love, and all things for the Culture????? more

A podcast by and for writers, featuring interviews with indie writers. Hosted by KA Miltimore and Philip M Jones. Cover art photo provided by Deleece Cook on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@deleece more

Three Houses Press, a publishing consulting organization for writers and self-publishers, brings you this monthly podcast covering some of the biggest issues faced by those taking on the wild west of independent publishing. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threehouses/support more

The podcast that takes you inside the independent and small press literary world.

An Indie-scovery PodcastFind the latest indie fantasy and science fiction and geek out over your favorite speculative fiction topics. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scrollsandscreens/support more

Trials and navigating indie publishing. Ok Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rayven-latoi/support more

Projeto dedicado a trazer engajamento a escritores independentes com análises de obras, debates e entrevistas. more

Welcome to indie author diaries. A weekly diary with two indie writer mums.Show hosts Sarah Gai and Lisa M White chat about how they are fitting writing into their every day lives, their writing process from idea to published novel, and more.A podcast for beginner indie authors.Sarah is the author of The Curvies trilogy (a sweet, plus size, romantic comedy), contemporary romances, and Christian fantasy)Lisa is the author of A Touch of Magic (a women's fiction contemporary fantasy) & she's currently writing more. She's also the author of 13 cookbooks. more

Poems and stories for your listening pleasure brought to you by Budget Press, makers of fine zines and chapbooks and things. more

Una lista de libros indie-spesables para todo lector.

¿Sabes que ya eres una Escritora Extraordinaria? Si quieres vivir de tus propios libros, estás en el lugar correcto.Transformo a cientos de mujeres de todo el mundo para que manifiesten vidas extraordinarias a través de la escritura.Mi nombre es Rachel Bels, soy autora de la Colección bestseller Princesas Valientes, con la que logré dejar un trabajo que no me hacía feliz, para dedicarme a mi propósito de vida: escribir y acompañar a otras mujeres a lograr lo mismo el Programa Escritora Extraordinaria.Mi misión es darte todas las herramientas y la inspiración que necesitas para que tú también lo logres. ¿Estás lista, Escritora Extraordinaria? ¡Empezamos! more

Podcast dedicado a los escritores del Señor y todos aquellos que desean escribir y publicar.

This podcast is for Indie Authors to share their experiences about everything from writing a book to getting it out there in front of the readers more

Independent children's book publisher blue manatee press (a press with a purpose) sits down with authors, illustrators, teachers, doctors, and other experts in the field of early childhood development to talk about books and tips for raising the little ones in your life. It's the perfect podcast for beginner (or even experienced) parents, educators, booksellers, librarians, and especially children's book lovers. more

Advice from Amazon US #1 bestselling author on all things writing and indie publishing.

Talking with Indie Authors about them and books...

This is the home of Scriggler Podcast. We interview and showcase aspiring, self published and relatively unknown authors and occasionally musicians too.Brought to you by Francesca Baker (@andsoshethinks) and Dmitry Selemir (@DS_Scriggler)You can also follow @iScriggle for all the latest stories, poetry and opinions shared on the Scriggler platform, plus updates on this Podcast, live events and more.Find us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scriggler/id993381144and Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/scriggler-podcast?refid=stpr Scriggler.com is the first content platform focused on helping authors maximise their outreach. A hub for writers, poets, thinkers, scientists, activists - anyone looking to share their writing on any topic, in any genre, in any level of detail. Contributors keep the rights to their work. All publications are easily sharable, authors get access to analytics on audience engagement. There is a number of tools and algorithms for the readers to discover content relevant to them. Scriggler aims to democratise the information flow and make it easy to connect authors with the right audience and readers with the right content. more

Welcome Talveons and join me as we go through my self publishing journey together. I will discuss all the decisions that go into self publishing and why I selected the ones that I did. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heritagesaga/support more

Paper and Coffee delves into the writing process, marketing yourself and creative strategy. This podcast covers all parts of the writing journey for novel and freelance writers alike from brainstorming to published. From indie author and social analyst, Emily Jaquez. more

#TheRedheadedAuthor Speaks...I'll be sharing my experiences as an indie author; the writing process, self-publishing, marketing ins and outs, and my latest work(s) in progress. I'll also be interviewing other guest authors to bring in a different perspective. Finally, as a special treat, I'll be sharing readings of some of my micro-stories. more

Podcast by JTM Books exploring the best topics for authors, particularly self-published authors.

In 'Introducing Indie Authors' I interview independently and self-published authors from all over the world. We talk about the writing process, how they started their journey and - of course - their books.Find all episodes here as well: https://joolsaguemont.wixsite.com/writing/blog/categories/podcast more

One indie author and a soon-to-be author share their candid thoughts about writing and publishing.

An episodic video podcast show featuring independent writers, editors, critics, and industry professionals having breakfast with Silverthought Press editor Mark Brand and talking shop. more

Yours in writing is where indie authors discuss their books, works in progress, and the highs and lows of being indie authors. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yoursinwriting/support more

Espacio utilizado para hablar sobre obras de escritores mexicanos independientes, de sus experiencias o el porque de su inspiración y de temas relacionados con la literatura en general. more

Books, publishing, marketing, adverts, social media, interviews, reviews. If it concerns self-publishing we will cover it. more

Readings of indie author Evan Gerdes's short stories.

It does not matter that one writes and publishes a lot. If what we do does not reach the readers, we will have wasted time. Selling a book is selling a product; Therefore, we must work on its visibility, attract the attention of the potential buyer and obtain the support of influential people in the environment that will allow us to close more sales. This philosophy is practically the opposite of the first type of strategies and, although its application shares many methods with the second, its fundamental difference with this one lies in the approach.Discover more in this podcast. more

A guide for independent writers on self-publishing and getting a larger audience through audiobooks.

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Lilith Duvalier interviews your favorite authors about writing, sex, and love.