Writer’s Digest Best Live Streams, Podcasts, and YouTube Channels 2022
Here are the top live streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Here are the top live streams, podcasts, and YouTube channels as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
Author Level Up
Michael La Ronn is responsible for the wealth of information on “Author Level Up.” If you have a question about self-publishing or about tools to help you write more efficiently, chances are that he’ll have an answer for you.
Hello Future Me
Author Tim Hickson’s YouTube vlog focuses on various world-building and philosophical topics, including how to construct realistic class systems and handling mental illness in video game writing. He takes several well-known book and television series and breaks them down to show writers how a story can be its most successful.
Lessons From the Screenplay
This YouTube channel, created and hosted by Michael Tucker, analyzes movie scripts to show how and why they work from a storytelling standpoint. “Lessons From the Screenplay” aims to be a fun way to learn more about your favorite films and help us all become better storytellers.
The Editing Podcast
This podcast hosted by Louise Harnby and Denise Howe serves as a great resource for authors who want to hire an editor but don’t know what to look for. Episodes break down everything from types of editing to how to find the right editor for the kind of writing you do to what to expect from your editor. Plus, there are tips for grammar and punctuation, style guides, and much more.
My Imaginary Friends
This weekly podcast is hosted by L. Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance. She shares the ups and downs of her writing projects, hot topics in the book world, and what it’s like working as both a traditionally published and self-published author.
Print Run Podcast
Co-hosts Laura Zats and Erik Hane are Minnesota-based literary agents who share a passion for diving into literary and publishing topics frankly. This conversational podcast covers everything from tackling the “Am I good enough?” mindset to the rise of Omegaverse romance fiction.
The Creative Shift Podcast With Dan Blank
This podcast, created and hosted by author Dan Blank, features interviews with writers and artists on how ideas grow into finished pieces of work—from better decision-making to dealing with anxiety and laying out the realities of having a full-time creative career.
The Writing Community Chat Show
Born from the positive experience of Twitter’s writing community, this podcast is hosted by Christopher Aggett and Chris Hooley and focuses on spotlighting indie authors and connecting them with other indie authors who’ve been writing successfully for years.
Writing Excuses
Now into its 17th season, this weekly podcast has episodes ranging from 15–25 minutes long; they’re the perfect length for when you need a quick break without getting too far away from writing headspace. Featuring a rotating group of regular hosts, plus author and agent guests, they cover everything from craft to career.
BONUS: “Book It!”
After putting together the 2021 Best Websites list, the WD editors started listening to the “Book It!” podcast hosted by Michael Woodson and Jill Burket Ragase. We wanted to include it for the frank and thoughtful conversations they have about books with each other and with authors. In the interim, Michael joined the WD team as an editor. While we didn’t want to include a staff member’s work on the official list, we also didn’t want to leave off a deserving podcast!
