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A weekly podcast hosted by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie Stone on the art and business of writing.

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Annie Hartnett is the award-winning author of three novels: Rabbit Cake, Unlikely Animals, and the national bestseller The Road to Tender Hearts, which won the 2025 New England Book Award for fiction and was named a best book of 2025 from NPR, LitHub... more

Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of 2019, The Guncle, a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for 2021 Novel of the Ye... more

Tom Perrotta’s eleven works of fiction include Election and Little Children, both of which were made into Oscar-nominated films, and The Leftovers, which was adapted into a critically acclaimed, Peabody Award-winning HBO series. He’s now been on the ... more

Cassandra Neyenesch is a Brooklyn-based writer, activist, and curator. Cassandra’s reviews and cultural pieces have appeared in The Guardian, Brooklyn Rail, HuffPost, Public Books, The International Herald Tribune, and Art in America. She has a recen... more

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Steven Rowley
New York Times bestselling author
Self-employed writer/author
Episode: Steven Rowley, author of TAKE ME WITH YOU
Tom Perrotta
Author of Ghost Town
Scribner (publisher)
Episode: Tom Perrotta, author of GHOST TOWN
Cassandra Neyenesch
Author of A Little Bit Bad, Brooklyn-based writer
Author, A Little Bit Bad
Episode: Cassandra Neyenesch, author of A LITTLE BIT BAD
Ada Limón
Poet and author of Against Breaking, On the Power of Poetry
Poet Laureate (former)
Episode: Ada Limón, author of AGAINST BREAKING: ON THE POWER OF POETRY
Estelle Erasmus
Author of Writing That Gets Noticed
Author, Writing Coach
Episode: Estelle Erasmus, author of WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED
Jayne Anne Phillips
Author of Small Town Girls, memoirist and writer
Author, Small Town Girls
Episode: Jayne Anne Phillips, author of SMALL TOWN GIRLS
T. Coraghessan Boyle
Author of No Way Home
Author
Episode: T.C. Boyle, author of NO WAY HOME
Louise Erdrich
Award-winning author of novels, short fiction, and poetry
Author
Episode: Louise Erdrich, author of PYTHON’S KISS
Dylan Landis
Author of List of All Possible Desires: A Novel in Stories; author of Rainey Royal and Normal People Don't Live Like This
Episode: Dylan Landis, author of LIST OF ALL POSSIBLE DESIRES: A Novel in Stories

Hosts

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett
Host of Writers on Writing; long-running interviewer with a focus on craft and publishing.
Marrie Stone
Co-host and interviewer with a strong emphasis on craft, storytelling, and novelist perspectives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Production Changes?

    I have loved listening to this podcast for a very long time, but lately I’ve been skipping more episodes than I’m listening to.

    This is because the host's audio is normal and clear, but the guest is barely audible. This uneven volume level makes for a very unpleasant experience, so I haven’t listened much lately. I’m hoping this production issue can be rectified

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tbeadle
    United States2 months ago
  • Invaluable

    This podcast is a gift to writers and readers. As I count myself among both groups, it’s a must-listen for me each week. Thanks to the hosts for bringing us within reach of so many exceptional authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loveleigh79
    United States6 months ago
  • Nuggets to Revelations

    I decided to learn to write fiction as a New Year’s resolution in 2020, and this is one of the first and most useful podcasts I found. I don’t think I’ve missed a single episode in six years. Barbara and Marrie‘s interview styles are different. Still, they’re both very smart, good questioners and adept at getting at least wonderful nuggets and sometimes flat out revelations out of their guests. Don’t miss this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KFG Bruce
    United States6 months ago
  • Essential, Enjoyable Listening

    For readers and writers who love to hear people talk about the craft and the business of books. Barbara and Marrie are highly skilled interviewers that make it seem as easy as two people having a conversation that you’re overhearing from a table nearby. Great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiemJeak
    United States9 months ago
  • An Essential for Writers

    I have tuned in to this show for 20 years and have loved every episode. Barbara and Marrie are excellent at their craft, and offer priceless insights and writing wisdom via their superb guest interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYC Belle
    United Statesa year ago

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Hosts bring out actionable writing insights and practical craft tips from guests.
Listeners praise depth and long-term consistency; two hosts offer complementary strengths.
Show is a masterclass in craft and interviews feel like intimate conversations.
Guests are well-chosen and the discussions feel focused on process over promotion.

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#117
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#212
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#116
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#188
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#205
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#218
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cassandra Neyenesch, author of A LITTLE BIT BAD
Q: What role did editing play in shaping the final book?
Editing was crucial; it included separating chapters into individual documents to avoid mid-story drift, trimming words, removing unnecessary chapters, and embracing a rigorous revision process guided by feedback and professional editing.
Cassandra Neyenesch, author of A LITTLE BIT BAD
Q: How did you come up with the book's structure and ending?
I experimented with different timelines and decided the murder should come first to anchor the narrative, then move back in time to reveal relationships and motives, while using a true-crime perspective to heighten suspense.
Estelle Erasmus, author of WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED
Q: How should new writers think about finding their voice and building bylines?
She advises doing a variety of writing tasks to build clips, using blogs and local outlets for bylines, and then leveraging personal experiences with a strong voice to anchor essays and features.
Estelle Erasmus, author of WRITING THAT GETS NOTICED
Q: What is the difference between pitching an article and pitching an essay?
She emphasizes that a pitch for an article includes a hook, lead author or study, and a few clips, whereas an essay pitch centers on the voice, structure, and final execution, with publications often asking to see the completed essay.
T.C. Boyle, author of NO WAY HOME
Q: What role does environment play in No Way Home?
Environment is the core theme across his work, here tied to the Nevada setting near the Hoover Dam, with the landscape shaping character behavior and the story's ethical concerns.

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A thoughtful, craft-forward weekly conversation with notable writers that centers on writing technique, craft, publishing realities, and the personal journeys behind books. Guests range from memoirists and novelists to essayists, with discussions often weaving process, revision, and career navigation into broader conversations about literature, feminism, and culture. The show typically features in-depth interviews that spotlight a guest's latest work, writing habits, and practical advice for writers seeking to refine voice, structure, and storytelling. A standout trait is the sustained focus on craft over mere book promotion, plus a long-running, interviewer-led depth that helps listeners translate insights into their own writing practice.

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1. Steven Rowley
2. Tom Perrotta
3. Cassandra Neyenesch
4. Ada Limón
5. Estelle Erasmus
6. Jayne Anne Phillips
7. T. Coraghessan Boyle
8. Louise Erdrich

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