Rephonic
Artwork for The Whole Writer

The Whole Writer

Nicole Meier
Writing
Creativity
Writing Process
Novel Writing
Story Structure
Mindset
Creative Process
Publishing
Creative Blocks
Creative Writing
Book Coaching
Feedback
Community Support
Self-Care
Productivity
Author Platforms
Revision Process
Self-Publishing
Personal Development
Character Development

The Whole Writer podcast with Nicole Meier creates space for writers to nurture both their craft and themselves, exploring what it means to write from a place of wholeness rather than depletion.

If you’re an emerging author seeking guidance, this podcast is for you!

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes107Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BooksArtsEducationHow To

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Whole Writer

Latest Episodes

That quiet, nagging feeling about your manuscript? It might be trying to tell you something important.

In this episode, novelist and writing mentor Nicole Meier gets honest about one of the hardest decisions a writer can face: knowing when it's time... more

YouTube

Feeling stuck, discouraged, or lost somewhere between your first draft and your publishing dreams? In this episode of The Whole Writer, I sit down with New York Times bestselling novelist Miranda Beverly-Whittemore (Bittersweet, Fierce Little Thing) ... more

YouTube

If you're writing a novel or memoir and you can't shake the feeling that you're somehow running out of time — this episode is for you.

In today's episode, I'm talking about one of the most common and most painful stories writers carry: the belief th... more

YouTube

Most writers focus on the book in front of them — but what does it actually take to build a novelist career that lasts? In this episode, I sit down with Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author Camille Pagán to talk about the long game of... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
The Shit No One Tells You About WritingBianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra
Writing Excuses
Writing ExcusesMary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler

Recent Guests

Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
New York Times bestseller, author of Bittersweet and Fierce Little Thing; runs The Plot Solution on Substack
Author, Plot Solution (Substack)
Episode: 107. Cultivating Hope as a Novel Writer with Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
Camille Pagán
Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author; founder of Even Better Co.; host of Career Novelist Podcast
Even Better Co.
Episode: 105. How to Build a Novelist Career: Body of Work, Publishing Mindset & Staying in the Game with Camille Pagán
Will Parker Anderson
Senior editor at WaterBrook and Multnomah, imprints of Penguin Random House Christian
Penguin Random House Christian (WaterBrook and Multnomah)
Episode: 103. Writing for Love vs. Writing for Money: The Passion Pay Gap with Will Parker Anderson
Darien Hsu Gee
Author of novels, nonfiction, poetry; teaches at Substack and other institutions
Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury; Substack writer
Episode: 101. When Your Publishing Career Stalls: Pivots, Pen Names, and Starting Again with Darien Hsu Gee
Karin Gillespie
Author of nine novels with Simon & Schuster and founder of the Substack community 'Pitch Your Novel.'
Self-published and various publishers
Episode: 99. How to Find What's Meaningful in Your Novel (and Pitch It Like a Pro) with Karin Gillespie
Gabriela Blandy
Award-winning writer, qualified NLP and life coach, and breathwork facilitator
Episode: 96. REPLAY: The Secret to Unlocking Creative Flow with Gabriela Blandy
Molly Carroll
An amazing coach, therapist, and writer with over 30 years of experience in education and mental health.
Author of 'Cracking Open' and 'Trust Within'
Episode: 94. REPLAY: What's Really Holding Writers Back with Molly Carroll
Jessy Easton
Memoirist and writer whose work focuses on personal stories and resilience
Author of The One Who Leaves
Episode: 90. Serializing Your Story on Substack with Memoirist Jessy Easton
Kathryn Craft
Award-winning author and writing mentor
Sourcebooks
Episode: 87. Unlocking the Secrets of Story Movement with Kathryn Craft

Host

Nicole Meier
Host of The Whole Writer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Helping me to centre myself

    I really appreciate what Nicole is doing with this show. It’s uniquely focussed on addressing the whole person behind the laptop or notebook, behind the writing dreams and aspirations. It helps me to be kinder to myself about this process, which can seem so slow and challenging at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bweikle
    Canada6 months ago
  • Serves every aspect of the writing journey

    It’s been a delight listening to the podcast and learning more about all the facets of being a writer. So many writing aids just focus on craft, but Nicole’s looks gives a three-dimensional view of what it means to be a writer and how to overcome obstacles along the way. It’s an amazing resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THawks114
    United States10 months ago
  • She's a gold mine of great help

    I've worked with her and I have only praise for her sensibilities and publishing street cred.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKRK7312
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great for writers at every stage of their journey!

    Nicole nails it. I am beyond grateful for her wisdom and expertise.

    This podcast is a must for any writer, no matter where you’re at in your journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBButler
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast for writers, authors, anyone interested in the process of writing a book

    Podchaser
    5
    Gretchen
    a year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There's appreciation for guest diversity and industry realism.
Listeners value concise, supportive coaching and the host's warmth.
Writers praise practical, actionable guidance that blends craft with mindset.
Audience finds content encouraging and accessible for all writing stages.

Top Books Podcasts

The Book Club
The Book ClubGoalhanger
Myths and Legends
Myths and LegendsJason Weiser, Carissa Weiser, Nextpod
Fantasy Fangirls
Fantasy FangirlsFantasy Fangirls
The Book Review
The Book ReviewThe New York Times

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

105. How to Build a Novelist Career: Body of Work, Publishing Mindset & Staying in the Game with Camille Pagán
Q: How can listeners connect with you and your coaching programs?
She points to evenbetter.co as the hub for programs, with a Stack of offerings including a quarterly membership, a mastermind for published authors, and one-on-one coaching, plus a Substack linked from the site.
105. How to Build a Novelist Career: Body of Work, Publishing Mindset & Staying in the Game with Camille Pagán
Q: Will you share with the listeners what kind of books you write?
Camille describes her books as witty love stories that may cause spontaneous weeping, emphasizing a balance of humor, romance, and emotional depth.
101. When Your Publishing Career Stalls: Pivots, Pen Names, and Starting Again with Darien Hsu Gee
Q: Could you unpack what your fears were around letting go of a pen name and switching genres, and how your agent and publisher responded?
Her experience shows that agency and timing matter; she learned to balance market realities with her own creative instincts, using strategic name changes and genre pivots to stay visible and true to her craft.
99. How to Find What's Meaningful in Your Novel (and Pitch It Like a Pro) with Karin Gillespie
Q: What do you think are some of the biggest misconceptions writers have?
Most writers lack understanding of how to effectively approach writing a query letter and the nuances of the publishing industry, including the importance of comparables.
99. How to Find What's Meaningful in Your Novel (and Pitch It Like a Pro) with Karin Gillespie
Q: Can you kind of walk us through that process?
An agent prepares a list of editors, sends a pitch letter based on the author's query, and waits for responses. The process can vary greatly now, especially with longer response times.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Whole Writer

What is The Whole Writer about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, craft-forward show for writers at any stage, with a steady emphasis on sustainable creative practice, publishing realities, and building a long-term career. Across episodes, conversations span mindset shifts, revision strategies, pitching, and navigating traditional and indie paths, often featuring established authors, editors, and coaches who share actionable tips, behind-the-scenes industry realities, and methods to keep momentum without burnout. Noteworthy is the blend of personal storytelling, coaching frameworks, and Substack-based community tools that help writers turn aspiration into ongoing, publishable work.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Whole Writer?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Whole Writer. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Whole Writer and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Whole Writer get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Whole Writer, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Whole Writer?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Whole Writer, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Whole Writer have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Whole Writer has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of The Whole Writer are there?

The Whole Writer launched 2 years ago and published 107 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Whole Writer?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Whole Writer?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Whole Writer from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Whole Writer?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Whole Writer. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Whole Writer?

Recent guests on The Whole Writer include:

1. Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
2. Camille Pagán
3. Will Parker Anderson
4. Darien Hsu Gee
5. Karin Gillespie
6. Gabriela Blandy
7. Molly Carroll
8. Jessy Easton

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days