Writers looking for technical help, inspiration, motivation, humor, and good advice can find all of that and more in these well-produced podcasts. Take a few minutes to invest in your craft. You’ll be rewarded with practical information, as well as inspiration.
The Creative Penn Podcast (thecreativepenn.com)
If you only have time to listen to one podcast, this is it. Self-published author Joanna Penn provides info, inspiration, interviews, and more, focused especially on self-publishing. She is truthful about what has worked for her and what hasn’t worked and she is a forerunner in new things, such as AI, publishing trends, and much more. (Length: 45 minutes–1 hour 30 minutes)
The Writer’s Digest Podcast
Not to toot our own horn (OK maybe a little), but did you know that WD had a podcast? Hosted by Gabriela Pereira, this podcast featured interviews with experts and icons of the writing world whose insights will help ignite your creative vision, hone your skills, build your platform, and get your work out into the world. Find out more at writersdigest.com/podcast. (Length: 30–45 minutes)
Create If Writing Podcast
During her podcasts, Kirsten Oliphant gives a balanced mixed of inspiration and technical advice to get your name out there. It’s basically advice on platform building for writers and bloggers. She has a variety of guests that talk about their accomplishments and misfortunes, while giving advice to any new writers and bloggers. All of her advice is practical as well. It is stuff that you can do on your own that will boost your creativity. createifwriting.com/podcast-and-show-notes/
Please, Finish Your Book
This is a podcast by a group of published authors sharing their stories about how they got their books out there. Although these authors come on the show to showcase their new books, they offer give helpful information. John P., the host of the show is full of expertise and will inspire you to get on with it. He gives excellent backstories and has a line up of great guests. https://pleasefinishyourbook.com/
Writing Excuses
This podcast is all about motivation. The four hosts, Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Howard Tayler, and Daniel Wells are so inspirational and and they know what they’re talking about. Listen up and you will become a better writer and more motivated too! https://writingexcuses.com/