Whether you are just starting out or a bit more experienced, there’s a ton to navigate when it comes to the publishing industry.

Here’s a curated collection of resources for writers at any stage in your journey:

The Writing Craft

  • Write About Dragons - author Brandon Sanderson's lecture series on how to create fantastic worlds and write compelling stories.  

  • Writing Excuses - is a fast-paced, educational podcast for writers, by writers. 

  • 88 Cups of Tea - though on a permanent hiatus, it features a huge backlog of inspiring guests to empower your writing aspirations.

Emotional Support

  • Deadline City - two New York City based authors talk about the ups and downs of the publishing industry.

  • The Paper Trail Podcast - a monthly writing and publishing podcast features a variety of authors.

  • The Author Burnout Cure - from the fabulous Isabel Sterling, multi-published author and certified master coach, this podcast is on a mission to dismantle burnout culture one author at a time.

Author Inspiration 

  • How Stuff Works for Writers - info-graphics and information about the world to help writers.

  • Stuff you Missed in History Class - a well researched show about often overlooked people and events in history. 

  • Myths and Legends - this show brings you folklore that has shaped our world. Some are incredibly popular stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories that might be new to you, but are definitely worth a listen.

  • Lore - sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction. 

Publishing & Marketing

  • Jane Friedman - specializes in educating writers about the publishing industry—from a measured and nuanced perspective (no drama or hype)—to help them make the best long-term decisions for their careers. 

  • The Hot Sheet - Get all of the important publishing industry news without the noise.

  • The Creative Penn - where you will find resources to help you write, publish and market your book.