Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors
J.D. Barker, Christine DaigleWhat does it take to succeed as a writer? Join host J.D. Barker and a panel of industry experts as they pull back the curtain and offer rare insights from the household names found on bookshelves worldwide.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 354 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||
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- Not what it used to be
Breaks my heart to say this, as this Pod used to be one of my favorites, but it’s now almost unlistenable. The new line up is too chatty and wastes so much time gabbing about their lives; J. And Zach were much better. Also, the frequent ADs are very distracting. I get that they all gotta make money, but there are way too many.
Apple Podcasts3Michael Mast
United States2 months ago - Those Ads!
This was always my go-to podcast. Never missed an episode. I always overlooked the little things, like a full minute into of the guest talking about what they were going to talk about in the interview. Or the silly Kevin T ad read before the interview. But then, there was a couple of longer ad spots added to the intro. Annoying but I could fast forward through them. But now… there are ad spots that start playing in mid-sentence while someone is speaking! Horrible editing. And they are looong too... more
Apple Podcasts2EmberS704United States7 months ago - Everything in Australia wants to kill you
I’d love to share an image with you, not possible here ☹️
Apple Podcasts5RealMiSeRey
Netherlands2 years ago - what an absolute creep
Predatory and so beyond creepy, this podcast is just not it
Apple Podcasts1ZiggyZoeZUnited States2 years ago - Informative and Entertaining!
I've never listened to a podcast where the hosts continually update on all the important going ons in the writing industry, while bringing in amazing authors at the same time. I listened to the episode with NYT author Riley Sagar and host Christine who talked about Riley's new book. I immediately wanted to go out and buy it after listening to the episode.
Apple Podcasts5TylerS1602
Canada3 years ago
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A show focused on the craft and business of writing features veteran authors, editors, and industry insiders sharing practical guidance on publishing, marketing, and readership. Episodes consistently explore writing process, career longevity, genre dynamics, and the evolving publishing landscape, with recurring emphasis on craft, audience discovery, and the interplay between artistic integrity and commercial realities. Notable strengths include deep dives into world-building, co-writing, agent dynamics, and real-world tips for indie and traditional pathways, making it useful for both aspiring writers and industry observers.
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