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36 Best Publishing Industry Podcasts (2026)

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The publishing industry space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 36 of the best, including The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, Writing Excuses, and Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice.

  1. The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
    The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
    This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, B...
    Content:
    ArtsAuthor InterviewsPersonal MemoirsWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Women WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  2. Writing Excuses
    Writing Excuses
    Fifteen minutes long, because you're in a hurry, and we're not that smart.
    Content:
    Creative AttentionFantasy WritingRomance WritingStory AnalysisStorytelling TechniquesPublishing Industry
    +1
    Audience:
    Book LoversCreatorsFantasy FansFreelancersHorror Creators
    +1
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
    When:
    Quick Listen
  3. Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice
    Fiction Writing Made Easy with Savannah Gilbo | How to Write a Novel & Writing Advice
    Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to creative writing podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  4. Book Riot - The Podcast
    Book Riot - The Podcast
    News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’...
    Content:
    Book ClubBook SummariesWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  5. 3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
    3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
    Professional illustrators talking about illustration, how to do it, how to make a living at it, and how to make an impact in the world with your ar...
    Content:
    ArtsChildren'S Book PublishingPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    CreatorsFreelancers
  6. The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
    The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
    Writing Craft and Creative Business
    Content:
    Author InterviewsChildren'S Book MarketingCreative AttentionCreative Business CoachingCreative Entrepreneur PodcastPublishing Industry
    +6
    Audience:
    Book LoversCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsFreelancersWomen Writers
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasWriting a Book
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
  7. UGC 101 - Build Your Content Creation Business
    UGC 101 - Build Your Content Creation Business
    The podcast about all things User Generated Content! Whether you are a seasoned UGC pro or just starting UGC for the first time, this podcast is fo...
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
    Goal:
    Podcast Monetization
  8. Ask Penguin
    Ask Penguin
    What should I read next? Ask Penguin is the podcast where your quirkiest, trickiest, and most urgent book questions get answered. Hosted by Rhianna...
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
  9. The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
    The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
    If you’re searching for a show that pulls back the curtain on the mystique of the writing life, look no further than The Writer Files. Hosts Kelton...
    Content:
    Author InterviewsBook ClubWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Book LoversCreatorsWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  10. London Writers' Salon
    London Writers' Salon
    A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and arti...
    Content:
    ArtsAuthor InterviewsEducationWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Book LoversCreatorsWriters
  11. The Self Publishing Show
    The Self Publishing Show
    Join James Blatch has he navigates the fast changing world of indie publishing. With the biggest guests in the industry and tips on how to stay ahe...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  12. Novel Marketing
    Novel Marketing
    The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  13. Self-Publishing with ALLi
    Self-Publishing with ALLi
    The Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast from the Alliance of Independent Authors provides a comprehensive guide for indie authors.
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  14. Helping Writers Become Authors
    Helping Writers Become Authors
    Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniqu...
    Content:
    Fantasy WritingStory AnalysisStorytelling TechniquesWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    CreatorsWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  15. The Indy Author Podcast
    The Indy Author Podcast
    The Indy Author Podcast is for writers who are serious about both the craft of writing and the business of publishing — whether you're working towa...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    CreatorsWomen WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  16. The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
    The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
    Authors, are you struggling to get the word out about your books? Discover the latest book marketing and publishing news, tools and strategies. Thi...
    Content:
    Children'S Book MarketingWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    CreatorsWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  17. The Publishing Profits Podcast Show | Writing | Marketing | Books | eBooks | Audiobooks | Authors | Entrepreneurs
    The Publishing Profits Podcast Show | Writing | Marketing | Books | eBooks | Audiobooks | Authors | Entrepreneurs
    Non-Traditional Book Publishing for Independent Authors
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Podcast MonetizationWriting a Book
  18. Let’s Talk Memoir
    Let’s Talk Memoir
    Let’s Talk Memoir is a podcast for memoir lovers, readers, and writers, featuring interviews with memoirists about their writing process, their cha...
    Content:
    Personal MemoirsWomen'S MemoirsWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  19. I Should Be Writing
    I Should Be Writing
    "I should be writing" is what people say, but they rarely do it. This podcast is designed to help you get past those blocks, whether it's what your...
    Content:
    Fantasy WritingWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  20. Kobo Writing Life Podcast
    Kobo Writing Life Podcast
    The Kobo Writing Life Podcast features exciting interviews with bestselling authors, tips on the craft and business of writing, and advice for a su...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  21. Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast
    Book Marketing Tips and Author Success Podcast
    Book marketing podcast for authors covering how to market a book, self-publishing, Amazon for authors, proven strategies to sell more books, and ho...
    Content:
    Children'S Book MarketingPublishing Industry
  22. Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book
    Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book
    Confused about how to write a book?Struggling to find time to write?Ready to learn a step-by-step process to self-publish like a pro?Welcome to Ink...
    Content:
    Author InterviewsWriting CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  23. Publishing Rodeo: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly
    Publishing Rodeo: The Good, The Bad, and the Bloody Ugly
    In 2022, two authors debuted in the same genre, with the same publisher, in the same year. Yet each of their books, and subsequently each of their ...
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  24. Print Run Podcast
    Print Run Podcast
    Print Run is a podcast created and hosted by Laura Zats and Erik Hane. Its aim is simple: to have the conversations surrounding the book and writin...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  25. Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire
    Writer, Writer, Pants On Fire
    Writers talk craft, agent hunt, query trenches, publishing industry, and more. Hosted by Mindy McGinnis.
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
  26. qwerty
    qwerty
    qwerty — проект про кібербезпеку від Національного координаційного центру кібербезпеки РНБО. Ми говоримо про цифрову грамотність, хакерів, кіберзло...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  27. The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices
    The Publisher Podcast by Media Voices
    A weekly podcast and newsletter profiling the people and products powering publishing.
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
    Audience:
    CreatorsEntrepreneurs
    Goal:
    Building a Business
  28. On Margins
    On Margins
    On Margins is a podcast about making books and book-shaped things, hosted by Craig Mod
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
  29. The Manuscript Academy
    The Manuscript Academy
    The Manuscript Academy brings you conversations with agents, editors, and writers who can help you on your publishing journey.
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  30. Between the Covers
    Between the Covers
    Between the Covers
    Content:
    Author InterviewsBook ClubLiterary TheoryPoetry InterviewsStory AnalysisPublishing Industry
    +1
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
    Style:
    In-Depth Interviews
  31. Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach
    Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach
    Chalk and Ink is a biweekly school year podcast that interviews teachers who write and writers who teach. Are you looking for inspiration to develo...
    Content:
    Writing CraftPublishing Industry
  32. Published by Greenleaf Book Group
    Published by Greenleaf Book Group
    A podcast about book publishing and author branding.
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  33. Book Launch Show
    Book Launch Show
    Follow along as book launch expert Tim Grahl teaches you the fundamentals of launching a bestselling book. Based on his work with hundreds of autho...
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
    Goal:
    Writing a Book
  34. Shipping & Handling
    Shipping & Handling
    Join Bridget Smith of Dunham Literary Inc. and Jennifer Udden of Barry Goldblatt Literary LLC as we discuss books, publishing, writing, fandom, and...
    Content:
    Publishing Industry
  35. On Publishing
    On Publishing
    On Publishing is a podcast about books and publishing. Each episode features an interview with a publishing professional, including book editors an...
    Content:
    Children'S Book PublishingPublishing Industry
  36. Author Success Show
    Author Success Show
    Are you an aspiring author who wants to successfully self-publish your book? Are you looking for ways to increase your book sales and use your book...
    Content:
    Publishing Industry