The Bleeders: about book writing & publishing
Courtney KocakThe 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.” Sign up for The Bleeders companion Sub... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
Today’s guest is novelist and essayist Emily J. Smith, author ... more
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
Today’s guest is author, writing coach, and sobriety expert Ta... more
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
Today’s guest is publishing expert, author, and newsletter pio... more
Welcome, writers and book lovers. The Bleeders is a podcast about book writing and publishing. Make sure you subscribe to the companion Substack: thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
Today’s guest is Antonia Crane, author, academic, and one of m... more
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- Can’t believe this is free
Shocked this isn’t paywalled because this is advice I’d pay good money for! Hearing about each writer’s process, publishing journey, shortcomings, wins etc is SO inspiring and really activated me to write more. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5Chelssizzle
United States8 months ago - How did I just find this podcast??
I finally read Courtney’s bio and found this incredible podcast! I listened to her interview with Sarah Fay, who’s a rockstar, and was blown away. Can’t wait to listen to all the episodes, as well as try out her other podcast!
Apple Podcasts5AmyJoBenUnited States9 months ago - Love her speaking voice and topics
Listened to my first episode today based off a video I saw on YouTube. Absolutely loved the episode and I’m not even a writer! Only downside was that the episode was a short version of what’s available on YouTube. I personally prefer podcasts while driving as I can’t watch a YouTube video. Hopefully future episode are full length
Apple Podcasts5BUCKSHOTS.NETUnited States3 years ago - Informative & Fun
So many different ways and methods of the writing process. A great podcast for finding out what style works for particular personalities.
Apple Podcasts5Kyrin (Mere Mortals Podcast)
Australia3 years ago - The Perfect Amount of Shared Pain!
I haven’t publicly shared this with anyone yet but I decided to write my Lizzie Borden book based on my Substack hypothesis and podcast series so keep it to yourself, lol. 🌹 This is the perfect amount of shared pain that I need to keep myself from feeling so alone during the process. 💜
Apple Podcasts5Gossamer 011United States3 years ago
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This show centers on practical realities of writing and selling books, with guests ranging from authors and editors to industry insiders. Episodes frequently cover publishing models (traditional, self-, hybrid), author platforms (newsletters, Substack, social media), contracts, rights, and marketing strategies that authors can own. Expect candid discussions about navigating gatekeepers, building an independent ecosystem around a book, and actionable tips for planning launches, negotiating deals, and sustaining a writing life in a changing industry. A notable strength is the mix of personal storytelling with concrete, platform-oriented guidance, often anchored by guests with real-world publishing experience and entrepreneurial mindset.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Tawny Lara
2. Jane Friedman
3. Antonia Crane
4. Brooke Warner
5. Courtney Kocak
6. Courtney Maum
7. Ali Kriegsman
8. Margo Steines
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