What does it take to succeed as a writer? Join host J.D. Barker and a panel of industry experts as they pull back the curtain and offer rare insights from the household names found on bookshelves worldwide.
Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors
Claim This Podcastby J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle
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What does it take to succeed as a writer? Join host J.D. Barker and a panel of industry experts as they pull back the curtain and offer rare insights from the household names found on bookshelves worldwide.
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Recent Episodes
July 21, 2026
Themes and messages in fiction with Stig Abell.
Hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson interview Stig Abell about discovering compelling crime fiction series and the joy of storytelling.
July 14, 2026
#1 NYT bestseller Dan Silva explains why maybe we should all try writing from the floor.
Hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson interview #1 NYT bestselling author Daniel Silva about his writing process and the week's entertainment news.
July 7, 2026
Writers, Ink Podcast: Episode 354 - David Weiden explains why all good writing starts at the Scholastic Book Fair.
J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson interview author David Heska Wanbli Weiden about how childhood experiences shape writing.
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