Writer's Bone
Daniel Ford and the Writer's Bone CrewAspiring writers, best-selling scribes, and award-winning screenwriters confront existential dread and writing angst! A podcast for the conversationalist.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1146 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsTV & FilmBooks | |||
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Welcome to Author-poolza 2026!
We're joined by a trio of authors who felt like a complete set, so we decided to include them all in one episode.
Best-selling author Louise Fein chats about her novel Book of Forbidden Words (2:44). We're then joi... more
Host Caitlin Malcuit discusses Roberta Smith and Jerry Saltz's "House of Criticism" documentary and the current, troubled state of criticism and journalism.
Then, Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Sarah L. Kaufman joins Daniel Ford to chat about her bo... more
Author Ben Fountain (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, Devil Makes Three) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his latest novel Rasputin Sails the Potomac.
To learn more about Ben Fountain, visit his official website. Also listen to ... more
Author Caroline Kepnes returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about You First, the latest installment in the Joe Goldberg series.
To learn more about Caroline Kepnes, visit her official website. Also listen to our past interviews with the a... more
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- Great podcast
Loved the Keith O’Brien episode. Great job interviewing!
Apple Podcasts5Son of a Blitch
United States2 years ago - Great content, great host
I think the host asks terrific questions. Plus he has a great voice, my # rule for a podcast.
Apple Podcasts5JanbrogUnited States4 years ago - Great podcast but the first five minutes are all advertising
I want to appreciate that hosting a podcast comes with expenses, but I just spent five minutes listening to advertising before getting to any content at which point I no longer really wanted to listen to the podcast. I suppose I don’t understand doing a podcast this way? Why not spread the advertising out throughout. Or maybe it’s done on purpose so that we can fast forward to the first five minutes, but as someone who’s relatively new to the podcast I honestly didn’t get past the first five min... more
Apple Podcasts3JesWa77United States5 years ago - Amazing Podcast!!
My new fav writing podcast. Insightful questions and inspiring guests! Bravo 🤍
Apple Podcasts5Louise Claire Johnson
Canada5 years ago - Excellent podcast!
This is such a brilliant podcast for writers and readers alike. Daniel Ford is an excellent host.
Apple Podcasts5Bianca AuthorCanada5 years ago
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What is Writer's Bone about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A writers-facing interview show that centers on craft, publishing, and the writing life. Episodes routinely feature authors discussing how they approach storytelling, character development, and publishing—from debut novels to literary biographies and narrative non-fiction—along with practical career guidance for aspiring writers (agents, book deals, promoting work, and building independent platforms). Guests span fiction, memoir, journalism, and literary criticism, with a strong emphasis on process, craft decisions, and the realities of building a writing career in today's media landscape. Noteworthy aspects include deep dives into craft choices, candid career anecdotes, and sponsor-friendly segments that highlight accessible formats like a... more
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Recent guests on Writer's Bone include:
1. Michael P. Murphy
2. Nicole Blades
3. Kate Crane
4. Dimitry Elias Léger
5. Mark Frost
6. Rachel Khong
7. Jeffrey Kluger
8. Allison LaMothe
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