All Episodes

Season 3 Episode 11: Alan Gratz Reveals the Secrets Behind His NYT Bestseller Success – and How You Can Achieve It Too

Season 3 Episode 10: The Art of Writing in Dual Perspectives: Denny S. Bryce on Ella Fitzgerald & Marilyn Monroe Reimagined

Season 3 Episode 9: Can Media Buzz Alone Make Your Book a Bestseller? The Truth About Publicity vs. Marketing with Corinne Mulder

Season 3 Episode 8:How Reese Witherspoon’s Lit Up Program Helped Ariel Vinson Land a Penguin Teen Book Deal

Season 3 Episode 7: Pitch, Write, Sell: Jordan Taylor’s Blueprint for Book Proposals That Work

A Writer’s Journey: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Real Writers Beat Writer’s Block

Season 3 Episode 5: Mastering the Book Tour: Heather Christie on Writing, Public Speaking, and Author Events

Season 3 Episode 4: Exposing Book Bans & Publishing’s Dark Side with NYT Bestselling Author Samira Ahmed

Special Episode: From Page to Performance: Recording Fourth Wing & Heart’s Gambit

Season 3 Episode 3: Maximizing Your MFA Journey: Tips, Tricks, and Emotional Resilience from Drexel Alumni

A Writer's Journey: Inside the Making of Heart’s Gambit: Circus Magic, Time Travel, and the Real Truth About Publishing a Debut

Season 4 Episode 7: Behind the Scenes of an MFA: Navigating Writing, Publishing, and Community

Season 3 Episode 2: Writing Craft, Market Trends, and Agent Insights: Sarah Younger’s Blueprint for Success

Season 3 Episode 1: From Self-Publishing to Newbery & Emmy Wins: Kwame Alexander’s Inspirational Path

Season 4 Episode 3: From Courtrooms to Bestsellers: Jeff Zentner's Literary Journey and Insights

Season 2 Episode 12: Expert Writing Tips from JR Dawson: From First Pages to Final Drafts

Season 2 Episode 11: The Agent Behind the Hits: Suzie Townsend on Creating Bestsellers!

A Writer’s Journey: Bad Art Friend and the Messy Realities of Writer Friendships

Season 2 Episode 10: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market: Amy K Runyan’s Top Manuscript Tips

Season 3 Episode 6: Shalini Abeysekara Guide to Thriving in the Publishing World

Season 2 Episode 9: From History to Romance: How Eliza Knight Built a Bestselling Career as a Hybrid Author

A Writer’s Journey: Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and the Future of Vampire Storytelling

A Writer’s Journey: Black Representation in Vampire Stories from The Vampire Diaries to Interview with the Vampire

Season 2 Episode 8: How Paris, Cancer, and COVID Shaped a Memoir: Robin Allison Davis’s Journey

Season 2 Episode 7: 2025’s Hottest New Titles: Meet the Debut Authors Behind the Buzz!

A Writer’s Journey: Overcoming Writer’s Block, Self-Doubt, and Imposter Syndrome

Season 2 Episode 6: Launching Your Author Podcast: Tips from the Afronauts Podcast Team

Season 2 Episode 5: From Photographer to YA Novelist: Rebecca Dazenbaker's Journey to Publication

A Writer’s Journey: Finding Identity, Voice, and Story in the Creative Process

Season 2 Episode 4: Hena Khan on Writing, Editing, and Mastering Middle Grade Books!

Season 2 Episode 3: From Ghostwriter to Debut Novel Success: Veronica Bane's Journey

Season 2 Episode 2: From Script Editor to Six-figure Book Deals: Holly Race Discusses Feminist Fantasy, Tudor Queens, and Writing Craft

Season 2 Episode 1: Breaking into Graphic Novels and Illustration with Sarah Mai

Episode 12: Crafting Compelling Stories: Tips from NYT Bestselling Author Ladarian Williams

Episode 11: From Debut During COVID-19 to Disney Success: Author Emma Theriault 's Literary Journey

Episode 10: Debut Author Jamie D'Amato's Road to Becoming a Published Writer

Episode 9: Turning Rejections into Bestsellers with Author Kimberly Latrice Jones

Episode 8: Navigating the Writing World: Author Denny S. Bryce and Literary Agent Eric Smith on MFA's, Craft and Career

Episode 7: Empowering Voices: Connie Schofield Morrison's Journey Through Children's Literature

Episode 6: Inside the World of Award-Winning YA and Children's Literature with Sarah Glenn Marsh

From Fox News to Media Stardom: Emmy-Winning Paula Rizzo’s Author Branding Blueprint

From Programmer to Sci-Fi Author and YouTuber: Kris KM Fajardo on Writing 'Local Heavens' and Building Authenticity

Episode 5: Crafting Futures: Jill Tew's Journey into Dystopian Romance and Diverse Fiction

Episode 4 How Tess Sharpe Turned a YA Novel into a Netflix Thriller!

Episode 3 Unveiling the Art of Dark Academia: Ava Reid on Crafting Bestsellers and Navigating Literary Fame

Episode 2 Bestseller Blueprint: Sadiqa Johnson's Secrets to Literary Success

Episode 1 Unlock the Secrets to Writing a New York Times Bestselling Novel with Gilly Segal