Today, there are more than two million podcasts being produced on just about every topic imaginable. Podcasts can be enjoyable, entertaining, and—perhaps most importantly—educational for the listener. As you can imagine, there are more than a few podcasts about the publishing industry. From publishing options to marketing advice, authors desire as much information and guidance as possible about publishing a book, which is why we’ve compiled a list of some of the best podcasts on the topic.

All Things Book Marketing by Smith Publicity

Smith Publicity’s All Things Book Marketing podcast explores all facets of book marketing and publicity, with expert guests sharing vital information for both authors and publishers. Greenleaf’s very own director of branding and marketing, Corrin Foster, has been a guest on the podcast to discuss virtual book launches and e-book promos.

Covering a wide range of topics, from tips for self-promotion to building your author brand and becoming a thought leader, All Things Book Marketing provides authors with a wealth of knowledge and resources to successfully promote their books and establish their credibility.

The #AmWriting Podcast

#AmWriting offers “entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers and journalists in all genres,” with hosts Jessica Lahey, KJ Dell'Antonia and Sarina Bowen. This lively weekly podcast now boasts more than 300 episodes and frequently features special expert guests, including writers, illustrators, educators and coaches. Recent episodes include “How to Sell Any Book to Any Publisher” and “How to Build a Platform in a Zillion (Not) Easy Steps.” Subscribers can get shownotes, actionable advice, and bonus materials delivered straight to their inboxes.

The Creative Shift with Dan Blank

Creative coach and founder of We Grow Media Dan Blank interviews “writers and artists who have doubled down on their creative vision . . .delv[ing] deep into how they moved from merely dabbling with ideas to becoming a doer.” Recent episodes include “Share Like It Matters” and “Author Platform and Book Launch Essentials.” Blank has a great newsletter as well.

Published by Greenleaf Book Group

Last but not least, Published is Greenleaf Book Group's acclaimed podcast about all things publishing and how to write and launch your book.

For the past five years, we have shared a broad range of content about publishing to provide both new and established authors with industry insights and expertise from members of the Greenleaf staff and expert guests, including Greenleaf’s authors, publicists, and bookstore buyers. Each episode features a deep dive into specific topics and offers listeners useful advice to support them on their publishing journey.

No matter where you are in the publishing process—whether you're thinking of writing a book, trying to submit your completed manuscript, or looking for help with marketing and distribution—we're here to help you through the journey.

Want to listen to more podcasts? A quick Google search on publishing podcasts reveals a growing number of stellar options, including The Secret Library Podcast, The Creative Penn Podcast, and Reedsy’s podcast, Bestseller. Happy listening!