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1 | Podcast Name | Host | Focus | Status | Accepts Guests | Website | Frequency | Notes | |||||||||||||||||
2 | So You Want to Be a Writer | Valerie Khoo | Writing career and publishing | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | writerscentre.com.au/podcast | Weekly | Australian podcast; writing and publishing advice | |||||||||||||||||
3 | SPA Girls Podcast | Various | Self-publishing for women authors | Active (2025) | Yes - panel/guests | https://www.youtube.com/@SPAGirlsPodcast | Regular | Self-Publishing Advice for women authors | |||||||||||||||||
4 | The Creative Penn Podcast | Joanna Penn | Writing, self-publishing, book marketing | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | thecreativepenn.com/podcasts | Weekly | Long-running podcast; interviews with authors; covers fiction, nonfiction, self-publishing, and author business | |||||||||||||||||
5 | Writing Excuses | Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Dan Wells, Howard Tayler | Science fiction, fantasy, and genre writing craft | Active (2025) | Rarely - has co-hosts | writingexcuses.com | Weekly | 15-minute episodes on writing craft; masterclass format; genre-focused | |||||||||||||||||
6 | Mark Dawson's Self Publishing Formula | Mark Dawson and James Blatch | Self-publishing, book marketing, ads | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | selfpublishingformula.com/podcast | Weekly | Facebook/Amazon ads, email marketing, author business | |||||||||||||||||
7 | Novel Marketing Podcast | Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Book marketing strategies | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | novelmarketing.com | Weekly | Marketing strategies for novelists; interviews with successful authors | |||||||||||||||||
8 | Helping Writers Become Authors | K.M. Weiland | Story structure and craft | Active (2025) | Mostly solo with occasional guests | helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/podcast | Weekly | Deep dive into story structure, character arcs, and craft | |||||||||||||||||
9 | Self-Publishing with ALLi (Ask ALLi) | Various ALLi team members | Self-publishing news and advice | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast | Weekly | Alliance of Independent Authors; news, interviews, and advice | |||||||||||||||||
10 | Story Grid Podcast | Shawn Coyne and team | Story structure methodology | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews and discussions | storygrid.com/podcast | Weekly | Story Grid methodology; structural editing and craft | |||||||||||||||||
11 | The Book Marketing Show | Dave Chesson (Kindlepreneur) | Book marketing, Amazon strategies | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | kindlepreneur.com/podcast | Regular | Amazon marketing, book promotion strategies | |||||||||||||||||
12 | Fiction Writing Made Easy | Savannah Gilbo | Fiction craft, structure, editing, publishing | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | savannahgilbo.com/podcast | Weekly | Developmental editor and book coach; practical tips for writing, editing, and publishing novels; story structure, character development, world-building | |||||||||||||||||
13 | The Indy Author Podcast | Matty Dalrymple | Indie author craft and business | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | mattydalrymple.com/podcast | Weekly | Covers craft of writing and author business; interviews with authors and industry professionals | |||||||||||||||||
14 | Sell More Books Show | Jim Kukral and Bryan Cohen | Book marketing and sales | Active (2025) | Yes - co-hosted with guests | sellmorebooksshow.com | Weekly | Marketing tactics to increase book sales | |||||||||||||||||
15 | Print Run Podcast | Laura Zats and Erik Hane | Publishing industry insights | Active (2025) | Rarely - co-hosted discussion | printrunpodcast.com | Regular | Literary agents discuss publishing industry | |||||||||||||||||
16 | The Bestseller Experiment | Mark Stay and Mark Desvaux | Path to bestseller status | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | bestsellerexperiment.com | Regular | Strategies for achieving bestseller status | |||||||||||||||||
17 | Wish I'd Known Then (for Writers) | Jami Albright and Sara Rosett | Author business and lessons learned | Active (2025) | Occasionally | wishidknownforwriters.com | Weekly | Two successful authors share what they wish they'd known; practical author business advice | |||||||||||||||||
18 | Self-Publishing School Podcast | Chandler Bolt and team | Self-publishing, book marketing, author business | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | selfpublishing.com/podcast | Regular | How to write a book and grow your business; practical self-publishing advice | |||||||||||||||||
19 | The Rebel Author Podcast | Sacha Black | Author business and mindset | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | sachablack.co.uk/podcast | Weekly | Rebel approach to author business and craft | |||||||||||||||||
20 | Ann Kroeker Writing Coach | Ann Kroeker | Writing coaching and productivity | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | annkroeker.com/podcast | Regular | Writing productivity and coaching | |||||||||||||||||
21 | Show Don't Tell Writing | Suzy Vadori | Fiction craft, story structure | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | suzyvadori.com/podcast | Regular | Fiction writing coach; craft-focused episodes | |||||||||||||||||
22 | Pencils and Lipstick | Multiple hosts | Romance writing and publishing | Active (2025) | Yes - panel/guests | pencilsandlipstick.com | Regular | For romance authors; craft and business discussions | |||||||||||||||||
23 | The Resilient Writers Radio Show | Rhonda Douglas | Writing mindset, resilience, process | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | https://resilientwriters.com/podcast/ | Weekly | Mindset coaching for writers; overcoming blocks and resistance | |||||||||||||||||
24 | 88 Cups of Tea | Yin Chang | Author interviews, Asian representation | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | 88cupsoftea.com | Regular | Asian American authors and stories | |||||||||||||||||
25 | I Should Be Writing | Mur Lafferty | Writing journey, getting started | Active (2025) | Mostly solo | murverse.com/podcast | Regular | For aspiring writers; journey from wannabe to working writer | |||||||||||||||||
26 | The Manuscript Academy | Jessica Sinsheimer and Julie Kingsley | Book coaching and manuscript development | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | themanuscriptacademy.com | Regular | Book coaching, manuscript development | |||||||||||||||||
27 | Kobo Writing Life Podcast | Kobo team | Self-publishing on Kobo | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | kobo.com/writinglife | Regular | Publishing on Kobo platform; wide distribution | |||||||||||||||||
28 | The Shit No One Tells You About Writing | Bianca Marais and CeCe Lyra | Honest talk about writing life | Active (2025) | Occasionally | shitnooneaboutwriting.com | Regular | Raw, honest conversations about the writing journey | |||||||||||||||||
29 | Story Magic | Emily and Rachel | Story craft and structure | Active (2025) | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Story structure and craft techniques | |||||||||||||||||
30 | The Writing Coach Podcast | Kevin T. Johns | Writing craft and coaching | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | thewritingcoach.com/podcast | Regular | Writing coach interviews and craft discussions | |||||||||||||||||
31 | Write It Scared | Stacy Frazer | Writing through fear and resistance | Active (2025) | Unknown | writetitscared.com | Regular | Mindset and craft for writers dealing with fear | |||||||||||||||||
32 | Ink in Your Veins (formerly How Do You Write?) | Rachael Herron | Author interviews, writing process | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | rachaelherron.com/podcast | Regular | Interviews with authors about their process | |||||||||||||||||
33 | Marketing by Shelby | Shelby Leigh | Book marketing and business | Active (2025) | Yes, occasionally | https://www.youtube.com/@marketingbyshelby | Weekly | Reach out to support@shelbyleigh.co if interested in being a guest, topic should be marketing/business focused | |||||||||||||||||
34 | Words Are Hard | Rachael Waldburger & Ramsay Plautz | Writing craft and editing | Active (2025) | Yes - interviews | https://wordsarehardpodcast.podbean.com/ | Weekly | We discuss writing, editing, publishing, and pretty much anything related to those topics, mostly for newer writers. Reach out to editor@rachaelwaldburger.com to schedule guest interview. | |||||||||||||||||
35 | How To Write The Future podcast | Beth Barany | Writing craft, life, editing, futuristics/foresight | Active (2025) | Yes, occasionally | https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/ | Weekly | For science fiction and fantasy authors who want to create optimistic stories. A podcast for visionaries, futurists, foresight practitioners, and storytellers. Tips for fiction writers by a fiction writing coach and teacher. | |||||||||||||||||
36 | Create If Writing | Kirsten Oliphant | Platform building for writers | Inactive | Unknown | createifwriting.com | Regular | Authentic platform building for writers and bloggers | |||||||||||||||||
37 | Create a Story You Love | Lorna Faith | Story craft and passion | Inactive | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Creating stories with passion and purpose | |||||||||||||||||
38 | Creative Writer's Toolbelt | Andrew J. Chamberlain | Writing craft and tools | Inactive | Unknown | andrewjchamberlain.com/podcast | Regular | Craft techniques and writing tools | |||||||||||||||||
39 | Self-Publishing Journeys | Paul Teague | Self-publishing stories and advice | Inactive | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Author journeys in self-publishing | |||||||||||||||||
40 | The Prolific Writer | Ryan J. Pelton | Writing productivity | Inactive | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Productivity and output for writers | |||||||||||||||||
41 | The Smarty Pants Book Marketing Podcast | Chris Syme | Book marketing strategies | Inactive | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Smart book marketing tactics | |||||||||||||||||
42 | Write With Impact | Glenn Leibowitz | Impactful writing techniques | Inactive | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Creating writing with impact and resonance | |||||||||||||||||
43 | Writership Podcast | Leslie Watts | Story structure and craft | Inactive | Unknown | writership.com/podcast | Regular | Narrative structure and story craft | |||||||||||||||||
44 | Rocking Self Publishing Podcast | Various | Self-publishing success | Inactive - Last episode April 2018 | Yes - interviews | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Self-publishing strategies and success stories | |||||||||||||||||
45 | The Indie Author Podcast (Nola Morgan) | Nola Morgan | Indie publishing | Inactive - Last episode Aug 2025 | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Different from Matty Dalrymple's podcast; indie author focus | |||||||||||||||||
46 | DIY MFA Radio | Gabriela Pereira | Writing craft and career | Inactive - Last episode Dec 2024 | Yes - interviews | diymfa.com/podcast | Regular | MFA-level education without the MFA | |||||||||||||||||
47 | Lit Up | Angela Breidenbach | Writing and inspiration | Inactive - Last episode Jan 2024 | Unknown | Check podcast platforms | Regular | Inspirational writing content | |||||||||||||||||
48 | The Taylor Stevens Show | Taylor Stevens | Thriller writing and author life | Inactive - Last episode May 2023 | Unknown | taylorstevensbooks.com | Regular | Thriller author shares insights | |||||||||||||||||
49 | No Mess, No Magic | Monica Hay | A podcast for writers who want to embrace the mess | Just started February 2026! | Yes! | monicahay.com | Regular | For writers who want to stop waiting for the perfect conditions and write messy drafts | |||||||||||||||||
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