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Writer's Digest Presents

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Character Development
Publishing
Screenwriting
Creativity
Writing Retreats
Media Savvy
Writing
Trouble Island
Winging It With You
Horror
Southern Gothic Fiction
Interior Design
Author Preparation
Writing Process
Reading Audit
Bookshop.org
Fight Scenes
Great Lakes
Film Making
Writing Rules

Writer’s Digest Presents is the official podcast of Writer’s Digest, where we’re writers helping writers since 1920. Hosted by the editors of Writer’s Digest, this monthly podcast features interviews with writing and publishing experts whose insights will help ignite your creative vision, hone your skills, build your platform, and get your work out into the world. Join us on the third Tuesday of e... more

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In February, "Writer's Digest Presents" managing editor Moriah Richard and senior editor Michael Woodson discussed performing reading audits and what they can do for your reading life. In this episode of "Writer's Digest Presents", editor-in-chief Am... more

Amazon's rise in dominion over the publishing industry is largely connected to the idea that convenience outweighs community—and independent bookstores across the country were shuttering in their wake. With the prevalence and rise of online shopping,... more

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If you were to do a reading audit of the last year or two of reading, what would it look like? Do you spread your reading across various genres, or do you stick to just one or two? Conducting a reading audit can help notify which genres are missing f... more

We spend so much of our writing time perfecting the beginnings of our stories that we might be neglecting the endings—and literary agents can tell. While it's vital to have a strong start to your manuscript to get an agent's attention, if you aren't ... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Hunter
Founder of Bookshop.org
Bookshop.org
Episode: The Fight Against Amazon with Bookshop.org
Moriah Richard
Managing Editor at Writers Digest
Writers Digest
Episode: How (and Why) To Do a Reading Audit
Allegra Martschenko
Literary agent at BookEnds Literary Agency
BookEnds Literary Agency
Episode: Writing the Perfect Ending (w/ Literary Agent Allegra Martschenko)
Alexandra Gater
Interior designer and YouTuber known for her home decor transformations.
Own Your Space
Episode: Turning Your Career Into a Book (with Alexandra Gater)
Carson Faust
Author of "If The Dead Belong Here"
Personal Website
Episode: The Craft of Writing Horror (with Carson Faust)
Alyssa Colman
Middle grade author known for her book, Where Only Storms Grow.
Episode: Keeping Young Readers Engaged (with Alyssa Colman)
Robert Fieseler
Journalist investigating marginalized groups, author of 'American Scare'.
Episode: Tackling Historical Nonfiction (with Robert Fieseler)
Jessica Berg
Principal agent and founder of Roscoe Literary
Roscoe Literary
Episode: Writing Fiction Based On Your Life (with Jessica Berg)
Paula Rizzo
Emmy Award-winning television producer and media training coach
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Episode: How to Be a More Media-Savvy Author (with Paula Rizzo)

Hosts

Michael Woodson
Host of Writer's Digest Presents
Amy Jones
Editor-in-Chief

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Smart knowledgeable hosts, but too many cooks in the kitchen.

    I’ve listened to every episode and I always leave with a nugget of wisdom and a whole lot of frustration. These are clearly smart, knowledgeable writers with things to say, but there are too many awkward pauses as the editors are too polite to talk over each other.

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    EmilyKathleenWrites
    United States3 years ago

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The conversations feel valuable for writers seeking real-world advice and craft guidance.
Listeners appreciate the actionable takeaways but feel pacing/editing sometimes hinders flow.
Smart knowledgeable hosts, but too many cooks in the kitchen.
Strong industry insights with practical tips for writers and editors.

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#156
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The Craft of Writing Horror (with Carson Faust)
Q: What advice do you have for other writers who feel they live in a nebulous world of switching genres?
Carson suggests finding work that you love within any genre and engaging deeply with it, even typing it out to understand its structure.
The Craft of Writing Horror (with Carson Faust)
Q: Did you always set out to write a Southern Gothic novel or did the genre sort of reveal itself in the writing process?
Carson reflects that all of their writing has a Gothic sensibility, implying it came naturally rather than as a deliberate choice.
Turning Your Career Into a Book (with Alexandra Gater)
Q: What advice would you give someone looking to write a book about what they do?
Put a lot of time, thought, and energy into the framework of the book, particularly the proposal, and seek out others' opinions on what they would want to read.
How Fight Scenes Can Reveal Character—and More!
Q: What is the best advice that you can give writers who don't really know anything about fighting, but suddenly realize their book or story is going to need a fight scene?
Writers should focus on sensory details and remember that even though they may lack personal experience with fighting, conveying shared human experiences is key to making fight scenes relatable.
Keeping Young Readers Engaged (with Alyssa Colman)
Q: Do you feel sort of?
Yeah, I think that writing these stories that kids can access from all over is so much fun.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on writing craft, publishing industry insights, and practical strategies for authors and editors. It often features guests who bring editorial expertise, publishing experience, and real-world moves to advance a writer's career—ranging from agent guidance and media readiness to crafting endings and building platforms. A standout trait is the emphasis on actionable advice (retreats, reading habits, ending craft, a writer's life) paired with conversations about the evolving book marketplace, indie bookstores, and author brand building.

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1. Andy Hunter
2. Moriah Richard
3. Allegra Martschenko
4. Alexandra Gater
5. Carson Faust
6. Alyssa Colman
7. Robert Fieseler
8. Jessica Berg

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