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A community of 1,000,000 authors and publishing professionals. We help authors create and market the best indie books 🤓 Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud for a new episode every week!

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Episodes

  1. Reedsy Live: The Save the Cat Guide to Horror Writing with Jamie Nash

    🔍 Discover how you can use Save the Cat to freak out your readers with the help of horror screenwriter, Jamie Nash 📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/save-the-cat-horror/

  2. Reedsy Live: The Ultimate Guide to Book Endorsements with Joel Pitney

    🔍 Book marketer Joel Pitney reveals his technique for securing (and leveraging) great endorsements from the people who really matter 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/get-amazing-endorsements-book/

  3. Reedsy Live: An Expert's Guide to Crafting a Brilliant Book Description with Bryan Cohen

    🔍 Author and expert book marketer Bryan Cohen rewrites author-submitted book descriptions. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/5-essential-…arketing-tactics/

  4. Reedsy Live: How To Create a 5 Star Cookbook Using Old Family Recipes with Joanna Pruss

    🔍 Award-winning food and travel writer Joanna Pruess explains the basics of creating a compelling cookbook from your family recipes 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/family-recipes/

  5. Reedsy Live: How to Jumpstart Your Story with Jennie Nash

    🔍 Learn the three simple questions that will get your book into gear and save you years of frustration

  6. Reedsy Live: The Secret to Nonfction Book Marketing with Jonny Andrews

    🔍 Non-fiction authors: learn about the business you're really in, how to start correctly, grow systematically, and scale to profitability

  7. Reedsy Live: How to Write a Stellar Short Story with Laura Mae Isaacman

    🔍 Editor Laura Mae Isaacman shares her top tips for writing cracking short stories 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/write-short-story-live-training/

  8. Reedsy Live: Five Common Pitfalls That Mystery Writers Fall Into with Allister Thompson

    🔍Editor and publisher Allister Thompson reveals his top five things to avoid when you're writing mystery fiction 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/mistakes-in-writing-mystery/

  9. Reedsy Live: The Art of the Nonfiction Book Proposal with Dr Noah Charney

    🔍 Learn about the most essential document of a nonfiction author's career from bestselling author Dr Noah Charney 📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/book-proposals-101/

  10. Reedsy Live: Conflict, Stakes, and Momentum: How to Construct a Scene with Oksana Marafioti

    🔍 Discover the essential elements behind all impactful scenes in this episode with Oksana Marafioti, a seasoned author and editor 📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/anatomy-of-a-great-scene/

  11. Reedsy Live: How to Keep Commercial Appeal in Mind When Writing a Memoir with Paul Bradley Carr

    🔍 Author Paul Bradley Carr reveals his top tips for creating a memoir that appeals to a wider audience 📝 Find the full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-write-a-memoir-with-commercial-appeal/

  12. Reedsy Live: The Most Common Mistakes Fiction Series Writers Make with Jim Spivey

    🔍 Former Hachette and DC Comics editor Jim Spivey shows author what classic mistakes to avoid when writing a genre fiction series 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/writing-genre-series/

  13. Reedsy Live: Adapting Your Story for the Screen With Richard Stokes

    🔍 Find out how to turn your book into a gripping screenplay for film or TV 📝 Find a set of written highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/book-to-screenplay/

  14. Reedsy Live: Add a Personal Touch to Your Query Letter with Rachel Stout

    🔍 Former literary agent Rachel Stout reveals her tips for researching agents and personalizing query letters 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/personalizing-your-query-letters/

  15. Reedsy Live: How to Structure a Novel Like a Bestselling Author with Caroline Leavitt

    🔍 New York Times bestselling author Caroline Leavitt talks about her approach to story structure

  16. Reedsy Live: Crafting a Successful Story Pitch in Seven Steps with Jeff Lyons

    🔍 Story consultant Jeff Lyons reveals his cookie-cutter formula for crafting a winning logline, and shares some of his own examples 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/logline/

  17. Reedsy Live: To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme? Talking Children's Books with Tracy Gold

    🔍 Editor and children's author Tracy Gold discusses rhyming in picture books — is it needed, and how can you do it well? 📝 Find a full transcript for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/rhyming-picture-books/

  18. Reedsy Live: Plot a Romance Novel in One Hour with Bryn Donovan

    🔍 Get the ball rolling on your page-turning romance book in this episode with editor and romance extraordinaire Bryn Donovan 📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/plot-romance-novel/

  19. Reedsy Live: How to Write a Thought Leadership Book with Stacy Ennis

    🔍 Learn how to write a thought leadership book with author and keynote speaker, Stacy Ennis

  20. Reedsy Live: Using Poetry to Become a Better Writer with Emma Murf

    🔍 Learn how poetry can elevate your novels, short stories, and non-fiction books with poet Emma Murf

  21. Reedsy Live: How to Craft a Compelling Memoir with Jodi Fodor

    🔍 Learn to write a compelling memoir with editor Jodi Fodor 📝 You can find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/memoir-fodor/

  22. Reedsy Live: 7 Steps To Write Your Non-Fiction Book with Joanna Penn

    🔍 Learn to write the non-fiction book of your dreams with bestselling author Joanna Penn 📝 You can find a written summary of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/write-non-fiction-book-in-2025/

  23. Reedsy Live: How to Generate Great Story Ideas with Tom Bromley

    🔍 Author Tom Bromley shows you how to build your own story factory 📝 Find the highlights of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/generate-story-ideas/

  24. Reedsy Live: Creative Writing Masterclass with Thriller Author Andy Maslen

    🔍 Thriller author Andy Maslen talks about his writing process.

  25. Reedsy Live: Common Traits of Successful Young Adult Novels with Parul Bavishi & Rebecca Monterusso

    🔍 Editors Parul Bavishi and Rebecca Monterusso discuss the art of writing YA fiction that appeals to both teens and adults 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/traits-of-successful-ya-novels/

  26. Reedsy Live: How to Avoid Common Suspense Pitfalls with Alyssa Matesic

    🔍 Editor Alyssa Matesic shares the biggest and most common pitfalls that she's encountered in suspense manuscripts 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/suspense-pitfalls/

  27. Reedsy Live: Creating Believable Characters with Caroline Leavitt and Gina Sorell

    🔍 Editors Caroline Leavitt and Gina Sorell discuss their processes for creating believable characters 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/creating-believable-characters/

  28. Reedsy Live: Traditional vs Self-Publishing with Paul Bradley Carr

    🔍 Author Paul Bradley Carr reveals his reasons for switching from traditional to self-publishing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/self-trad-paul-bradley-carr/

  29. Reedsy Live: Novel-Writing Q&A with Tom Bromley #2

    🔍 Join Reedsy's head of learning for an open Q&A session 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/novel-writing-QA/

  30. Reedsy Live: What You Can Learn From an ADHD Writer with Jackson Dickert

    🔍 Learn how to plan complex stories from the story's conception to its final execution from the perspective of a writer with ADHD 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/planning-complex-stories/

  31. Reedsy Live: How to Create Recommendable Non-Fiction with Devin Hunt

    🔍 Discover the key to creating useful books your readers will want to share. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/recommendable-non-fiction/

  32. Reedsy Live: Leveraging Social Media in Book Marketing with Eleanor Pilcher

    🔍 Discover award-winning book marketer Eleanor Picher's insights into social media and influencer marketing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/social-media-pilcher/

  33. Reedsy Live: From Indie Success to #1 Bestseller with Jennifer L. Armentrout

    🔍 Discover how novelist Jennifer L. Armentrout went from being an indie darling to one of the biggest names in publishing today. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/jennifer-armentrout/

  34. Reedsy Live: How to Start a Story with Oksana Marafioti

    🔍 Author Oksana Marafioti shares her top tips for beginning a story 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-start-a-story/

  35. Reedsy Live: Is Your Story Idea Any Good? with SJ Watson

    🔍 Bestselling author SJ Watson shows you how to find those rare ideas with the potential to be novels. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/is-your-story-idea-any-good-with-sj-watson/

  36. Reedsy Live: How to Write Engaging Dialogue with Adina Edelman

    🔍 Editor Adina Edelman reveals her top tips for crafting dialogue. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/writing-dialogue-adina-edelman/

  37. Reedsy Live: How to Refine the "Voice" of Your Book with Gabriela Pereira

    🔍 TEDx speaker, author, and founder of DIY MFA Gabriela Pereira talks about the importance of understanding the "voice" of your writing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/refining-voice/

  38. Reedsy Live: Novel-Writing Q&A with Tom Bromley

    🔍 Join Reedsy's head of learning for an open Q&A session 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/novel-writing-QA/

  39. Reedsy Live: How to Write Multiple POVs the "Game of Thrones" Way with Tracy Gold

    🔍 Editor Tracy Gold reveals her top 5 tips for writing with multiple POVs, with a bit of help from George R.R. Martin 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-write-multiple-povs-the-game-of-thrones-way/

  40. Reedsy Live: How to Make a Literary Agent Read Your Entire Manuscript with Jon Darga

    🔍 Literary agent Jon Darga reveals the 5 key elements you should include to make people read past the first 10 pages of your manuscript 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/agent-read-your-entire-manuscript/

  41. Reedsy Live: The Art of Storytelling in Non-Fiction with Harry Freedman

    🔍 Author Harry Freedman shows how storytelling principles are at the heart of all good nonfiction writing 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/storytelling-in-nonfiction/

  42. Reedsy Live: The Role of Anti-Heroes with Parul Bavishi and Randall Surles

    🔍 How can we create irresistibly flawed characters? Join editors Parul Bavishi and Randall Surles as they explore the world of anti-heroes and anti-heroines 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/anti-heroes-webinar/

  43. Reedsy Live: The Magic of Middle Grade with Michelle Schusterman

    🔍 Learn about the difference between Middle Grade and Young Adult fiction, what you “can and can't” write in Middle Grade, and how to market your book. 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/middle-grade/

  44. Reedsy Live: Landing Your First Book Deal with Caroline Leavitt

    🔍 Bestselling author Caroline Leavitt reveals what lies ahead for those looking to publish their book 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/getting-published-caroline-leavitt/

  45. Reedsy Live: How to Write an Addictive Page-Turner with Anna Bierhaus

    🔍 Editor Anna Bierhaus shows you how to improve your writing's pacing, creating compulsively readable stories every time 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/pacing-anna-bierhaus/

  46. Reedsy Live: 5 Essential Marketing Tactics of Self-Publishing Authors with Clayton Noblit

    🔍 Discover the most tried-and-true marketing tactics you can use to sell your book with the senior marketing manager of Written Word Media 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/5-essential-marketing-tactics/

  47. Reedsy Live: Getting Published as a Debut Author with Gina Sorell and Caroline Leavitt

    🔍 Authors Gina Sorell and Caroline Leavitt have a chat about how first-time authors get themselves published 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/getting-published-debut/

  48. Reedsy Live: How to Find the Right Book Editor with Dionne McCulloch

    🔍 Writer Dionne McCulloch shows you how to find the perfect editor 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/how-to-find-the-right-book-editor/

  49. Reedsy Live: How to Write Engaging Characters with Oksana Marafioti

    🔍 Bestselling author Oksana Marafioti shares tips on how to bring your characters to life on the page 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/engaging-characters/

  50. Reedsy Live: How to Develop a Picture Book with Cara Stevens

    🔍 Author and editor Cara Stevens shares 20 questions to help you write your very own picture book 📝 Find a full transcript of this podcast episode here: blog.reedsy.com/live/picture-book-20-questions/

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A community of 1,000,000 authors and publishing professionals. We help authors create and market the best indie books 🤓 Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud for a new episode every week!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Reedsy Live: The Podcast have?

Reedsy Live: The Podcast has 100 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on September 15, 2025.

What is Reedsy Live: The Podcast about?

A community of 1,000,000 authors and publishing professionals. We help authors create and market the best indie books 🤓 Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud for a new episode every week!

How often does Reedsy Live: The Podcast release new episodes?

Reedsy Live: The Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 100 episodes since December 2018.

Who hosts Reedsy Live: The Podcast?

Reedsy Live: The Podcast is created and hosted by Reedsy.
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