
The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a successful self-publishing career. Millions of readers are waiting to discover your book - publish today at www.kobo.com/writinglife.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 457 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsBusinessCareers | |||

Best-selling and award-winning paranormal romance author Lisa Kessler joins us to discuss her writing process and how she uses tarot cards as a tool to help with writer's block and character development. Lisa also talks to us about why she loves writ... more
In this episode, we were joined by best-selling author and visual artist, Audrey Niffenegger, whose novel, The Time Traveler's Wife, was a global hit and went on to be adapted into an HBO television series, a stage musical, and a feature film. Audrey... more
New York Times best-selling author Karin Slaughter joins us on the Kobo Writing Life podcast to discuss her career and what makes a great crime novel. Karin tells us how she plots both her novels and her long-running series, what her research process... more
In this episode, we spoke with Amelia Wilde, a USA Today bestselling author who loves to write steamy contemporary romance and explore dark(er) romance in her writing. Her romance titles span over a dozen series, including the White Rose Billionaires... more
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I have enjoyed the various interviews, but it’s a minimum to have everyone using a mic. It costs almost nothing to have a Bluetooth lapel mic or headset. Keep it up.
The host of the Kobo Writing life podcast, highlights all aspects of writing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
Kobo continues to bring authors relevant, timely, and actionable information via their interviews with those that have made it happen
You are so insightful and a huge inspiration to me! Thank you for all you do!
This would be a 5 star but for 2 things. First, it’s to short. I think interviews with authors need a full hour. Second, I think a seasoned interviewer/host alongside the ladies would be helpful to drive the show and have questions from a different perspective. Otherwise, I love it, I love the information given and the choice of who they talk with or interview. Good show, could be great.
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This show features in-depth interviews with bestselling and emerging authors, focusing on the craft of writing as well as the business side of self-publishing. Episodes often explore writing processes, publishing strategies, branding, cover design, translations, and platform decisions, with practical tips for indie authors seeking sustainable careers. Notable strengths include diverse guest perspectives—from seasoned crime writers to romance authors and cover designers—and a willingness to discuss industry trends like AI, wide publishing, and cross-format strategies. It's likely to appeal to authors seeking actionable advice, aspiring self-publishers, and industry professionals looking for marketable insights into building an author busines... more
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Recent guests on Kobo Writing Life Podcast include:
1. Audrey Niffenegger
2. Karin Slaughter
3. Amelia Wilde
4. Patricia McLinn
5. Ramona Ausubel
6. Rebecca Zanetti
7. Marta Molnar
8. Ruth Ware
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