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 ...

A collective of queer and cozy indie authors discussing books, writing, and publishing.

The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is devoted to all things creative writing, fantasy fiction and book marketing. Hosted by writer Richie Billing, expect interviews with bestselling fantasy authors, historians, psychologists and the occasional FBI agent. New episode released on the 14th of each month. WRITING TIPS https://richiebilling.com/ JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY AND GET OUR NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES AND FANTASY WRITING WORKSHOPS https ...

A podcast where writers talk honestly about books, writing, and the literary world. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, authors and long-time editors for Barrelhouse, a nonprofit literary magazine and book publisher. New episodes every other week, with bonus episodes for Patreon subscribers.

The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successfully self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.

To nurture and enrich the established writer’s journey of all genres, age groups, and publishing paths through video podcasts, on-line classes, in-person retreats, and more.

The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning ...

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

The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.

Welcome to the grand debut of the Indie Author Showcase! Join us as we spotlight talented independent authors, dive into the challenges and triumphs of the indie author’s journey, and explore the ins and outs of writing and publishing!

Hello and welcome to Romance Writer’s Therapy! Some people write therapeutically, authors need therapy after writing. We aren’t therapists, but we feel like we need one. This podcast is like our group therapy, just a couple of budding romance authors discussing writing, storytelling, reading and publishing--with many detours along the way.

Writing and publishing a phenomenal book doesn’t have to be ridiculously complicated or mind-numbingly overwhelming. From myths and misconceptions to practical tips and sound strategies, Elizabeth Lyons (author, book writing coach, book editor, and founder of Finn-Phyllis Press), helps writers feel more in control of and comfortable with the business of book writing. Her interviews with fellow authors discussing their writing processes and publishing journeys aim to help you untangle YOUR pr ...

For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...

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 YouTub ...

Repeat after me: "I cannot do the dishes until I sit down and write for at least 10 minutes." Welcome to Parents Who Write, the podcast that helps you pursue your writing dreams. Join host, Erin P.T. Canning—an indie author, editor, writing coach, and mom of two young boys—as she helps you to regularly make time for your writing, strengthen your voice, and gain confidence and direction, so you can own your identity as a writer and thrive as an author. You’ll hear from other writers and autho ...

Formerly I'd Give That 10 Minutes. Movie-fan, Occasional gamer, DC fan, XBox 360 games collector and Indie podcaster. Listen to me also on Movies Across The Pod. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Overdrive by Romanov_Studio https://tunetank.com/track/1470-overdrive/

Come along with author David Viergutz as he dives into the macabre, uncovering the secrets of horror writing and the things that scare him.

On the Starbase Indy Podcast we talk to and about people who are inspired by Star Trek and science fiction to work towards a hopeful future in the real world. Many of our guests have been or will be presenters at the live Starbase Indy convention, which takes place in Indianapolis every year over Thanksgiving weekend. We talk to actors, scientists, musicians, writers, creators, fans, engineers, and geeks. Learn more about the live event and the mission at www.starbaseindy.org

The MCP is weekly pod featuring long form conversations and performances with entrepreneurially-minded indie creatives in music, film and writing. korby.substack.com

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!

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; ...

Making Comics is a podcast where indie comics creators Scott Lost (Wanderers of Melissanda, The Second Shift) and Keith Foster (Kodoja, Three Protectors) discuss the world of independent comics from both artist and writer perspectives. It centers around one question - what did you do last week? Art, writing, promotion, you name it - it all adds up to the work behind an indie comic. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingcomics/support

A Readers’ Advisory Podcast about becoming better library staff by reading every genre, whether we like them or not! Every month we read books from a new, randomly picked genre; then on the podcast we discuss our reading choices, experiences, opinions, appeal factors, and other related topics as friends and library workers.

A podcast dedicated to the creative process of writing music as well as getting to know the artists who make it. We focus on the behind the scene aspects of the writing process. We want to talk about what inspires artists to create, how they have grown and how they plan on growing in the future, and what they do in their spare time.

A rich archive of tips, techniques and inspiration to help screenwriters, filmmakers and other creative souls achieve their dreams.

My name is Alvaro Cortes Jr, and I invite you to join me on this zany journey that is independent comic book creating. This is my creative process in my own words, in my own world.

How do you launch a publishing house from scratch? The Hobcast brings you insights, interviews and ideas for aspiring authors and creative entrepreneurs, as well as anyone who loves books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-hosts Jason Von Godi & Jerry J Sampson examine and discuss horror double features, utilizing Jason’s expertise in classic (pre-digital) horror and Jerry's years of analyzing and writing about contemporary indie and studio horror films.

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.

Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...

Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...

The Thirteenth Hour books are 80s inspired illustrated fairy tale fantasy novels that pay homage to fantasy, sci fi, and teen movies from the 80s as well as the music of that era. This podcast explores aspects of 80s culture as well as a wide variety of influences behind the books. Companion site: http://13thhr.wordpress.com

Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journey ...

Welcome to pen to Paycheck Authors podcast. We’re two indie authors; Matilda Swift, author of quintessentially British Cozy Mysteries, and Sam Cummings, author of Young Adult books about magic, myths, and monsters. With over a dozen books between us, and still a long way to go towards the ‘quit the day job’ dream, we’re here to write our way to financial success. Listen along for our mastery through missteps journey

The Write Note is a podcast dedicated to independent authors who have a passion for writing, a love of storytelling, and an interest in the independent publishing process. It is hosted by 20-year indie author J Ryan Fenzel and his daughter, Keira F Jacobs, a newbie just getting started on the writer's road. Topic-of-the-month episodes focus on key elements of creative writing and storytelling through tips, tricks, picks, reviews and recommendations. Interview episodes delve into the writing ...

Liz Manashil and Alrik Bursell discuss independent filmmaking, everything from writing, producing and directing to working as crew. But this is not just a podcast about "making it," it's also about struggling with rejection, self-doubt and everything else that comes with pursuing a career in film. Follow along as we forge our own way through the industry and talk to guests who are also making it happen. Episodes 238-299 are available at our patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast

Black & Published brings you the journeys of writers, poets, playwrights, and storytellers of all kinds to discuss what it means to be a writer, dissect the writing process, and demystify the steps between concept and publication.

Story enthusiast and romance writer Sarah Gamez explores the creative craft and pragmatic aspects of writing with niche topic discussions, inspirational pieces and industry insights. Join in on conversations with authors and experts on creating engaging stories, marketing your books, and navigating the (self) publishing world. Whether you write romance or not, there's plenty of tips to be found on storytelling, genres, and medias. Sometimes, with a twist of romance.

Keen to find your next favourite book? Or have you ever wondered what it's really like to work in an indie publishing house? Then welcome to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! We're part of a non-profit press based in Glasgow, and every Saturday we meet with authors, staff and more to discuss all things books and publishing.

Podcast by Jennifer Mattern

Kieran McGuinness is a music obsessive - recording it, writing it, or listening to it. His ideal day is listening and discovering music in the morning, writing and practicing with his bands Delorentos or Driven Snow in the afternoon, and playing music at night, either on stage or in studio. Kieran broadcasts on Ireland’s Radio Nova playing classic, indie and new music from Irish and international artists as well as young Irish groups and unsigned bands. The podcast brings unique interviews w ...

Film on Tape is a free audio library hosted by filmmaker Misha Calvert helping you with behind-the-scenes information as you build your career in film and television. Each week, she answers a practical question related to acting, writing, directing, or producing based on her decades as a working entertainment artist.

If you’re a reader that loves a good story, or an indie author with a story to tell. This is the podcast for you… come on in.

The Writing Sparrow is all about writing, publishing and marketing your book, so you can go from unfinished draft to published novel no matter where you are on your indie author journey! We're here to motivate and encourage you. Also find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewritingsparrowpodcast

Your weekly pep talk on living the writing life.

SongTown on Songwriting is an honest look at what it takes to write a great song and navigate the music industry. This podcast is a celebration of songs and songwriters. Real pros who teach, entertain and inspire.

The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎