Best 100 Writing Podcasts

Writing Excuses is a fast-paced, educational podcast for writers, by writers. It airs weekly, with new episodes appearing each Sunday. Episodes vary in length from fifteen to twenty-five minutes, but are usually less than twenty minutes long. Our goal is to help our listeners become better writers. Whether they write for fun or for profit, whether they're new to the domain or old hands, Writing Excuses has something to offer. We love to write, and our listeners do, too. 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

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

Weekly Inspiration for Writers is for writers craving a unique blend of inspiration and real talk about the ups and downs of the writing life. Hosted by Brooke Warner of She Writes and Grant Faulkner of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), each theme-focused episode of Write-minded features an interview with a writer, author, or publishing industry professional. more

Kelton Reid studies the habits, habitats, and brains of a wide spectrum of renowned writers to learn their secrets of productivity and creativity. Tune in each week to learn how great writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid block. Explore our podcast to find interviews with notable guests that include bestselling authors. more

Rather than looking at movies in terms of 'two thumbs up' or 'two thumbs down' Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger discusses what you can learn from them as a screenwriter. He looks at good movies, bad movies, movies we love, and movies we hate, exploring how they were built, and how you can apply those lessons to your own writing. More information and full archives at WriteYourScreenplay.com more

Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers and journalists in all genres, with hosts Jessica Lahey, KJ Dell'Antonia and Sarina Bowen. more

What if you could hang out with seriously talented copywriters and other experts; ask them about their successes and failures, their work processes and their habits; then steal an idea or two to inspire your work? That's what Kira Hug and Rob Marsh do every week at The Copywriter Club Podcast. Each new episode is an in-depth discussion with a different successful copywriter or content creator, packed with copywriting advice and ideas worth stealing and using in your copy practice. more

Brendan O'Meara is an author and journalist. The Creative Nonfiction Podcast is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, and radio. Brendan teases out the origins, habits, routines, and tactics these masters Pulitzer Prize winners, New York Times bestsellers use so that listeners can apply those tools to their own work. more

This Is Horror specialises in horror fiction and the craft of writing. This is a podcast dedicated to readers, writers and creators. Here, you will find books written by some of the best minds in dark fiction today, book reviews of the latest horror and genre releases, thought-provoking features, up-to-date news & more. more

Writing Craft and Creative Business

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

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

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

A peek into how great writers conjure and craft their work. From creative rituals to guilty distractions, writers reveal what it really takes to get pen to paper. more

Author and Writing Coach Ann Kroeker provides you with resources and inspiration to be more curious, creative, and productive. Learn, read, play, write and experiment. more

Each Tuesday, Linda Goldfarb and her writing industry experts share content for all levels of writers. You receive practical information and how-to applications to grow your writing career as a faith-based author.  --We provide content to help you grow as a Christian writer to make your next book proposal, manuscript editing, speaking event, and writer's conference worth your time and energy. --Our episodes average 30-45 minutes -- hit subscribe and join our family of writers. --Your Best Writing Life is associated with the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. -- more

Two emerging screenwriters, Chas Fisher and Stuart Willis: try to work out what makes great screenplays work. Discovering what it takes by analysing what successful writers put on the page. 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

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

The Writing Community Chat Show is focused on helping authors grow and develop as well as give them the spotlight to explain their story and work. We connect indie authors with those who have been doing it professionally for decades. We try to give the best insight into the careers of professionals and hopefully that can give you the perfect tip to reach your own goals. This is done with two main shows a week. Plus, we have now introduced The WCCS Panel Show! Two teams of 3 pitted against each other in a battle of whits and impressions! more

A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy. more

Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. more

Odyssey is an intensive six-week workshop for writers of fantasy, science fiction, and horror held each summer on the campus of Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. Top authors, editors, and agents serve as guest lecturers. These podcasts are excerpts from guest lectures. 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

Welcome to The Writing at the Red House Podcast where we gather at the table to break bread and tell tales with some of our favorite writers and speakers. Our heart is to equip and encourage men and women to be the communicators God has created them to be. 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

Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as 'just a story.' Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life! more

Welcome to the Resilient Writers Radio Show! This is the podcast for writers who want to create and sustain a writing life they love. For writers who wanna learn and grow in their craft, and improve their writing skills. Writers who want to finish their books, and get them out into the world so their ideal readers can enjoy them, writers who wanna spend more time in that flow state, writers who want to connect with other writers to celebrate and be in community in this crazy roller coaster ride we call 'the writing life.' more

Author Sara Zarr reads between the lines of the writing life in interview episodes as well as solo minisodes, with a focus on the practical and psychological aspects of writing and publishing, the creative process, and the strange landscape where art meets commerce. Past guests include filmmaker Scott Derrickson, author Malinda Lo, and literary agent Michael Bourret. more

Just Keep Writing is a podcast by writers, for writers, to keep you writing. Each week, Marshall and Nick will talk about what keeps them writing, as well as offer challenges to listeners in order to help them with their current works in progress. more

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

A podcast dedicated to the art of writing horror and speculative fiction. Join me weekly as I learn the ins and outs of genre fiction with guest authors, editors, and publishers. more

Writers Group Therapy is a podcast by writers for writers. We cover timeless topics for writers on the craft, important issues related to the business of writing, and interviews with up-and-coming and established writers, agents, and other people who will appear in a writer's life at some point in their journey. 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

THE WRITERS' HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made, and everything in-between. We'll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros, and have fun. Plus, True Crime stories about writers. more

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

Welcome to The Rebel Maker Podcast! I'm Marti Statler, Rebel Queen, your resident publishing Maven, and serial entrepreneur. Here, we believe that books change lives, women run the world, and collectively, we have all the answers. 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

Everybody's got a story to tell. Sometimes they need a little bit of help. Veteran ghostwriter Daniel Paisner talks shop with his fellow collaborators and shines a light on what it means to pursue a writing life on the back of someone else's story. 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

El podcast que habla de las herramientas y estrategias más utilizadas por los guionistas, las técnicas narrativas que todo guionista debe conocer y analiza qué es lo específico de cada medio y cómo enfrentarse a sus guiones. more

Writers write. Professional writers write a lot. The StoryADay May challenge exists to help you learn how much you're capable of writing in a month. The Write Every Day, Not 'Some Day' podcast helps you figure out how to keep that commitment up for the rest of your life. Each 10-15 minute episode tackles a particular topic and gives you a writing assignment to complete before the next episode.Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com) 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

Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds.Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains.Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www.StoryWorksPodcast.com for videos, show notes, and more. more

Looking for a podcast that will take you on a thrilling ride of creativity and exploration? Look no further than the Spun Today Podcast which is anchored in Writing but unlimited in scope. Hosted by Tony Ortiz, this show is a celebration of the art of writing, and so much more. With an endless range of interests and topics, Tony invites you to join him on a journey through the world of movies, books, TV shows, stand-up comedy, politics, MMA, current events and beyond. Whether you're a fan of the written word or just looking for an exciting new podcast to add to your playlist, the Spun Today Podcast is the perfect choice. So why wait? Give it a whirl today and experience it for yourself! more

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The Write Start teaches you everything you need to know to start and build a successful and profitable freelance writing career. In jam-packed episodes, professional writer Lisa Iannucci will chat with other professional non-fiction, fiction, essay, and memoir writers who will share secrets to their success and discuss the pitfalls and obstacles to having a successful writing career. Lisa will also share her personal experiences from her career. more

The Manuscript Academy brings you conversations with agents, editors, and writers who can help you on your publishing journey. more

Le 1er et le 15 de chaque mois, Lionel Davoust, Estelle Faye et Mélanie Fazi discutent de l'art et de la technique de la narration, partagent leur expérience, et s'aventurent aussi, à l'occasion, dans les domaines de l'édition et du marché du livre. Il est produit par Lionel Davoust et hébergé / promu par le site de référence Elbakin.net. Remerciements chaleureux à Laurent Genefort pour sa participation aux trois premières saisons du podcast ! 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

Join me as I write my next novel, The Sound Mirror, share the ups and downs, breakthroughs and frustrations, and my endless procrastination. Come along on my research trips, listen to interviews with other writers and publishing folk. Get tips, share your progress or questions, tell me your challenges, laugh at my stupid false starts. Even better, write along with me! First drafts are hard graft, so we best get writing. more

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators is an international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children's literature. Lee Wind and Federico Erebia are the authors of SCBWI's blog, The blog is carefully organized to reach the maximum potential of every user. more

Join a father and daughter team, Jonathan and Ragan Franzone, as they embark on a journey to write their first novels together. They discuss motivations and aspirations of writing a novel, writing accountability, plotting novels, writing dialog, and so much more. If the topic is mildly related to writing a novel, then it might be covered. more

Helping you become a better writer. Join Shawn Coyne, author of Story Grid and a top editor for 25 years, and Tim Grahl, struggling writer, as they discuss the ins and outs of what makes a story great. more

This podcast is all about Interviews with authors and writers about their books, their writing habits, their favorite novels, and how they got started writing. more

Bryan Collins from Becoming a Writer Today reveals how to start and build a profitable writer career. In interviews with New York Times best-selling authors and entrepreneurs, he reveals book marketing strategies, writing tips, self-publishing advice, and more. He also unpicks the creative process behind top authors, writers, and books. This popular writing podcast mixes up interviews and solo episodes packed full of practical advice for freelance writers, bloggers, indie authors, and non-fiction writing. more

Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. more

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

The Writers' Co-op is an audio business handbook for freelance writers. Co-hosts Jenni Gritters and Wudan Yan leverage their freelance writing experiences and others' to provide a transparent look at what it takes to run a resilient freelance business. From negotiating higher rates, to protecting your business and intellectual property, to taking time off and organizing your workflow, to doing the mindset work needed to achieve your goals, you'll walk away from this podcast with actionable tips to implement right away. more

The Vermont podcast and radio show about writing. For writers and curious readers, featuring interviews with authors, poets, agents, editors, and illustrators. more

Encouragement, refreshment, and truth from writers, for writers. Every writer, at some point, faces the deep places of crushing trials and struggles. But the deep is also a place where we can learn to abide in God as never before. This podcast reminds writers they're not alone, and equips and helps them to embrace the deep, to discover their truest voice and message, and to share it with refined craft and renewed passion. 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

A podcast for Luminous Creative Writers from Rachel Thompson.

The Victorious Writer is a daily podcast dedicated to helping motivate and inspire people who want to be writers to take the first step and start writing. Each episode features a writing prompt and can also feature motivation to write, advice from the host or guests, book reviews and more. more

Publishing pros give writing advice and first chapter critiques to aspiring writers.

Skrivdrömmar är podden för dig som vill nörda ner dig i olika aspekter av skrivandets hantverk och mystik. Johannes Vivers och Pia Lerigon guidar dig genom djungeln av skrivtips, som kan göra dig till en högklassig författare. more

Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you've got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer's block, improving your craft, marketing, pitching, underearning, pursuing meaning in your work, or getting in your way, this is the writing podcast for you. more

This podcast provides helpful information, inspiration, and resources for writers of all kinds. Laura Powers hosts the show and interviews guest experts and shares information and insights on the industry for writers of all types. more

Join Rachael Herron and J. Thorn every Wednesday for conversations about writing from craft to wellness.

In the Self-Publish Strong podcast, USA Today bestselling author Andrea Pearson and her husband Nolan discuss popular (and some not-so-popular) movies, dissecting what they did right and wrong and how it can be applied to writing. They also share uplifting quotes, successful promotional strategies Andrea has used, and marketing and publishing tips that will help you fine tune and boost your writing career. more

Spilling Ink the show that takes you behind the book to meet the authors and professionals in the publishing industry. 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

The premise of The Writer's Block with Jim Christina, Bobbi Bell and Bob Brill is to talk to writers of all ilks and get their thoughts, ideas, how they come up with their stories, lyrics, poems, etc. Dig into their heads in a looser format and certainly not scripted. All writers are welcome from novelists, non fiction, poets, musicians and historians, All are welcome. For booking email guestwb@yahoo.comListen Live Thursday 7:pm (PST), on LA Talk Radio (latalkradio.com) 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 ARCHIVOS Podcast Network is committed to bringing insights and inspirations to Storytellers everywhere. Whether it's an interview delving into a writer's unique experiences and perceptions of their craft or a creative brainstorm to transform a raw idea into Literary Gold, The ARCHIVOS podcast network delivers insightful conversations that jumpstart your creative engine. more

Author, podcaster, creator Doug takes you through the ever shifting literary field offering advice, lessons, and survival tips! more

Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer. more

Lessons in creative writing from a ghostly array of great novelists, poets and playwrights such as Ted Hughes, W.B. Yeats and Allen Ginsberg. Presented and produced by Cathy FitzGerald. more

Interviewing Authors is one of the Web's premiere blog and podcast destinations that focuses on the process of creating, writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and selling an author's work.Hosted by talk radio host, syndicated columnist, and Amazon bestselling author, Tim Knox, Interviewing Authors features recorded interviews and guest blog posts with authors across all genres and success levels who discuss their process; from having a spark of an idea to becoming a successfully-published author. more

Storytelling and the Writing Craft with Sergio Troncoso are discussions, readings and interviews by the author of Nobody's Pilgrims, A Peculiar Kind of Immigrant's Son, The Last Tortilla and Other Stories, Crossing Borders: Personal Essays, The Nature of Truth and From This Wicked Patch of Dust; and as editor Nepantla Familias: An Anthology of Mexican American Literature on Families in between Worlds and Our Lost Border: Essays on Life amid the Narco-Violence. more

What does it mean to be a writer? What is the creative process? How do you publish your work? What inspires you to write? When did you become a writer? Each month screenwriter, novelist and performer Owen Egerton sits down with all sorts of writers—from playwrights to poets—to talk about their lives and careers. more

A writing-related podcast by Alicia de los Reyes, author of the DIY Writing series. Listen in for weekly lessons for aspiring and working fiction and nonfiction writers. Find show notes at aliciadelosreyes.com. more

Searching for that inspiration to write? Yearning for the most entertaining short fiction? Look no further! 'Prompted' is the official podcast of the WritingPrompts section on reddit.com. Hear the best prompts, stories, and interviews with writers from the community! more

The Aussie Writers Literary Podcast serves up interviews with writers, readers, publishers, librarians, bookshop owners, and other professionals in the Australian writing landscape. Our listeners are writers and readers who are interested in high-quality books by Australian authors. We are extra keen to promote newly emerging Australian writing talent, along with well-known, established Australian authors.Aussie Writers is a not-for-profit service for writers to share their writing with the book lovers through interviews, articles, podcasts, videos and their books, it's a great place to discover new Aussie writing talent.If you are an Aussie writer, share your writing with us on Facebook.com/AustralianWriters or Twitter @aussiewriters.We love to hear from newly emerging writers, as well as seasoned writers.It's about celebrating Australian literary talent. more

Get inspired! Produced by tatestreeet.org, 'In the Margins' is a biweekly dialogue with Abigail Browning and special guests about the creative process of writing, publishing, and the inside knowledge of the literary world.  Listeners of all skills, backgrounds, and interests are invited to share in the conversation with editors, writers, and creative minds.  Tate Street is an organization that follows and decodes writing trends in the literary industry. Visit us online at tatestreeet.org for interviews, writing and publishing advice, news content, and book reviews. more

Join host Howard Gunston and the guests of Writers comma Ice Cream as they chat about craft and risk brain freeze to answer one question: what's it take to be a writer? more

Maya Goode, Crissy Moss and Gerald Hornsby each attempt to write a short story every week for a year to see how it changes their writing, more

We're three writers and we're here to turn through the craft, the culture, and careers of being a writer.

Two writers - David V. Stewart and Matthew J. Wellman - talk about the trade of storycrafting, narrative, screenwriting, publishing, and writing in general. more

Welcome to the Story & Promote podcast. This is your bi-weekly stop for story prompts, writing tips, book marketing, and resources. On Market Your Book Monday it's about book marketing & resources. On Write Your Story Wednesday it's all about writing & story prompts. The bi-weekly episodes are short and to the point anywhere between 5 10 min. If you'd like a more interactive experience, this podcast is also on periscope on Mon & Wed at noon et. Follow me on twitter at @allietheiss to get notified when I go live. more

How to adapt your novel into a screenplay that they will read.

A podcast in which I interview writers about their writing.Little Written on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LittleWrittenMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mathistopheles more

A classic podcast from 2007-2010 featuring the best writing advice two drunken romance writers could offer. Which was pretty good. more

A podcast about writing! The ups, the downs, the ideas, the ideas, and the ideas!

On this podcast you will hear Spencer Pickles and James Weicker have an open dialogue about life in the University of Victoria Writing Program. You'll find out how they came to writing and where they plan to go with their writing. You'll hear some of their work, as well as the work of others in the field of writing as they aim to interview guest from the UVic Fine Arts program. It's all about the write stuff, from the people who write the stuff. more

re:vision features interviews with Columbia University undergraduate writers about their writing lives.