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 | 365 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and JP Rindfleisch as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about the 2026 Emmys, AI fears, and a dating app for book lovers. Then, stick around for a chat with Jessica Bro... more
Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Authors Guild, Anthropic, literary video games, and Simon & Schuster. Then, stick around for a chat with ... more
Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about murder, library eBook lending, and Bookshop.org. Then, stick around for a chat with Danielle McKechnie!
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Dolly Parton, copyrights, and HarperCollins. Then, stick around for a chat with Lisa Gardner!
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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 States5 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 States9 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 States3 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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This show centers on craft, publishing, and the realities of building a writing career, with in-depth author interviews that balance practical tips (queries, negotiating with agents, outlining vs. pantsing) and insights into the industry (publishing dynamics, AI debates, marketing, and book launches). Guests span bestselling novelists, journalists-turned-authors, and publishing executives, offering hard-won wisdom on voice, persistence, and shaping a long-running career. The format often weaves personal origin stories with tactical guidance for aspiring writers, making it helpful for indie and traditionally published authors alike. A notable edge is the blend of craft discussions with real-world industry context, plus guests who've achieved... more
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