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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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With over 100 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of thirty five novels and the new memoir on writing, Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft. His books are published in 46 languages around the g... more

Julie Orringer is the author of four books of fiction: the NYT bestselling novel The Invisible Bridge; the story collection How to Breathe Underwater; The Flight Portfolio, the inspiration for the Netflix series Transatlantic, which aired in 2023; an... more

Matthew Carnicelli is president of Carnicelli Literary Management and specializes in idea-driven nonfiction and quality fiction. He began his publishing career at Dutton, where as an editor he worked with many great writers of fiction, history, and c... more

Sophie, Standing There is Meg Mason’s fourth published novel, out in the States just last week and already Reese Witherspoon’s October Book Club Pick. Her last novel, Sorrow and Bliss, became an international bestseller after it was published in 2020... more

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Julie Orringer
Author of four books of fiction, including The Invisible Bridge and Luna, Phoenix, Queen
Episode: Julie Orringer, author of LUNA, PHOENIX, QUEEN
Matthew Carnicelli
Literary agent, president of Carnicelli Literary Management
Carnicelli Literary Management
Episode: Literary Agent Matthew Carnicelli
Meg Mason
Author of Sophie Standing There
Harper (publisher)
Episode: Meg Mason, author of SOPHIE, STANDING THERE
Rachel Khong
Author of My Dear You, Real Americans, and Goodbye, Vitamin
Knopf
Episode: Rachel Khong, author of MY DEAR YOU
Virginia Evans
Author of The Correspondent
Crown
Episode: Virginia Evans, author of THE CORRESPONDENT
Ariel Delgado-Dixon
Author of Sourland
Episode: Ariel Delgado Dixon, author of SOURLAND
Daniel Mason
Author of Country People
Random House
Episode: Daniel Mason, author of COUNTRY PEOPLE
Téa Obreht
Author of Sunrise
Random House (Sunrise publisher)
Episode: Téa Obreht, author of SUNRISE
Kimberly McCreight
New York Times bestselling author
Author
Episode: Kimberly McCreight, author of SOMEONE ELSE’S HUSBAND

Hosts

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett
Co-host and long-time interviewer; multiple entries indicate consistent hosting and involvement in episode discussions.
Marrie Stone
Co-host and primary interviewer; consistently guides episodes with craft-focused questions and guest conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • My favorite podcast!

    Writers on Writing is my favorite podcast. I love hearing from such a variety of authors. I learn so much about the craft and I also get great book recommendations. I have been listening to Barbara’s and Marrie’s fantastic interviews for years and years, and I tell all my writer and reader friends about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CandiSary
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 States6 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates the thoughtful, conversational interview style and practical takeaways for writers.
Listeners praise the show for deep, actionable craft insights from a wide range of authors.
Some episodes suffer from uneven guest audio quality, which can distract from the content.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#82
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#219
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#239
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Julie Orringer, author of LUNA, PHOENIX, QUEEN
Q: How did you become your own teacher, your own taskmaster?
Orringer made a strict weekly schedule that protected time for writing, reading, and continued learning. She emphasized that a writing life also involves thinking, observing the world, teaching, and investing in other writers' work.
Julie Orringer, author of LUNA, PHOENIX, QUEEN
Q: What was the original kernel of the idea for the novel?
Orringer began with a short story about two women, one of whom wrote a memoir about a man who stole his wife's work. Her interest shifted toward the wife and the circumstances around the theft, and the material expanded into a novel with more characters and perspectives.
Literary Agent Matthew Carnicelli
Q: What makes nonfiction more investible than fiction in this publishing landscape?
Nonfiction hinges on the topic, the premise, and the author's expertise; if those elements are strong and the idea is genuinely needed, a book has better long-term potential and is more approvable for representation.
Literary Agent Matthew Carnicelli
Q: How should a writer interpret rejection and when to move on to the next revision or pitch?
Keep the query letter flawless, consider editor feedback from rounds, and decide whether to revise the proposal or move on after about three rounds if no offers emerge; use reviewer comments to shape a stronger version.
Ariel Delgado Dixon, author of SOURLAND
Q: What was your path to writing Sourland and how did your background influence the book?
Ariel describes a traditional writing path through undergrad and MFA, driven by her interest in subcultures and real-life experiences, particularly farming and the weed world, which shaped the setting and characters.

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2. Matthew Carnicelli
3. Meg Mason
4. Rachel Khong
5. Virginia Evans
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