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Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle
Writing Process
Publishing Industry
Self-Publishing
Character Development
Publishing
Book Marketing
James Patterson
Creative Writing
Writing
Social Media Strategies
Horror
The Paris Widow
Technology
Substack
Author Marketing
AI In Publishing
Screenwriting
Marital Secrets
Tiktok
It's Only a Game

What 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.

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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 Apatreon, James Patterson, and why not to trust a writer’s origin story. Then, stick around for a chat wi... more

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Audible, E.L. James, Kindle+, and the people who love to hate-read. Then, stick around for a chat with Ha... more

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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 magazines, library vendors, and publishers using AI for marketing copy. Then, stick around for a chat wit... more

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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 Audible, S&S, and Spotify. Then, stick around for a chat with Anna Maloney!

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Hosts

JD Barker
Host of Writers, Ink; focuses on interviews with authors and industry insights
Christine Daigle
Co-host and panelist; engages with guests and leads discussions
Jena Brown
Host/Panelist, contributes to interviews and episode structure
Kevin Tumlinson
Host/Panelist; often describes publishing and marketing topics

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    3
    Michael Mast
    United States6 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

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    EmberS704
    United Statesa year ago
  • Everything in Australia wants to kill you

    I’d love to share an image with you, not possible here ☹️

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    RealMiSeRey
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • what an absolute creep

    Predatory and so beyond creepy, this podcast is just not it

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    ZiggyZoeZ
    United 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 Podcasts
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    TylerS1602
    Canada3 years ago

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Listeners praise practical craft insights and industry context.
Positive reception for long-running, informative author interviews.
Some feedback notes show frustration with ads and pacing.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How a solid elevator pitch can sell books with YA author Hannah Mathewson.
Q: What piece of advice would you give to new or aspiring writers?
Mathewson advises aspiring writers to expect the work to be much harder than they anticipate and to keep going because writing requires sustained effort and commitment.
How a solid elevator pitch can sell books with YA author Hannah Mathewson.
Q: What is your writer origin story? How did you get started writing?
Mathewson says she invented stories as a child and initially imagined writing films. After finishing a manuscript that failed to attract an agent, she treated the rejection as motivation, learned more about the market, and sold her next manuscript.
How to keep a series fresh when you’re 30 books in, with Reacher author Andrew Child.
Q: What are your thoughts about what's happening with publishing and AI? Has that affected you in any way? Has that entered your process?
Child says he is cautious about discussing the subject because of ongoing lawsuits, but argues that authors should consider AI's effect on the future creation of books. He is concerned that relying on AI could reduce human creativity and reinforce errors, and prefers researching source material himself.
How to keep a series fresh when you’re 30 books in, with Reacher author Andrew Child.
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to maybe update a series they started a while ago to kind of bring it into the present and into the modern times?
Child advises first considering why the series needs updating. He prioritizes whether characters' behavior and motivations still make emotional sense, and says readers can understand historical context without every technology or cultural detail being modernized.
Why Strange might be the new Normal with debut author, Gillian Daniels.
Q: What advice do you have for new or aspiring writers?
Daniels says that writing makes someone a writer, regardless of publication or representation, and that writers do not have to write every day. She encourages keeping writing playful and spontaneous.

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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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