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The Writing Biz

Laura Williams

Booking Overview

An interview-led business show focused on building sustainable writing careers, with external guests including authors, editors, ghostwriters, and publishing professionals sharing practical experience. PR agencies could pitch authors, book-marketing and publishing experts, and writing-business specialists with relevant expertise and useful lessons; booking difficulty appears low.

Metrics

Episodes: 44

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 52 subscribers

Instagram: 205 followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

laurawilliamspages@gmail.com

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Host

Laura Williams - Host of a show offering practical strategies for writers’ business development, marketing, revenue, and professional sustainability.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional experience in writing, editing, ghostwriting, publishing, or author business; a track record, specialist expertise, or practical strategies to share.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or an established writing career, Founded or led a relevant writing or publishing business, Demonstrated expertise in a professional or specialist field, Practical experience building an author or ghostwriting business

Recent Guest Discussions

Marcia Layton Turner - Building A Ghostwriting Business, Positioning As A Strategic Publishing Partner, And Securing Higher-fee Projects.

Ally Machate - Business-book Marketability, Book Positioning, Publishing Strategy, And Book Launches.

Michelle Miles - Building A Sustainable Author Business, Writing Series, Direct Sales, And Business Systems.

Cody Sisco - Building An Indie Author Career, Book Marketing, Crowdfunding, Portfolio Income, And Business Systems.

Deven Greene - Using Forensic And Medical Expertise In Thriller Writing, Researching Dark Subjects, And Moving From Small-press To Self-publishing.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Writing, Book Marketing, Self Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Writing Biz
:

He Turned Bigfoot Hunting Into a Book Business: Halloween Edition

October 30, 2026

He Turned Bigfoot Hunting Into a Book Business with Dr. Dean Russell. Most writers are told to write a bigger book. Dean did the opposite and built sales with short, focused books in ultra-specific niches. In this episode of The Writing Biz Podcast, Dean breaks down how he applies project management to research and writing, defines a clear outcome before chapter one, and structures short books that readers actually finish. You will learn why shorter books outsell long ones, how to split one b...

Author Guy Morris: No one can sell your book better than you!

October 27, 2026

No one can sell your book better than you! Guy Morris, founder of the Author Event Network shows how to sell books in person at festivals and keep the profit.Most authors lose money on book marketing that pays pennies in royalties. Guy flips it with direct sales — shared booths, high-traffic community events, and a one-line hook that stops buyers. Learn how the Network works, what a seat costs, why festivals beat book signings, and how to pitch, handle payments, and cross-promote like a pro.G...

Be Your Own Publicist: Book Marketing That Gets You Noticed

October 23, 2026

Tired of pitching your book and hearing silence? Hollywood publicist turned LA Times reviewer and author Gary Goldstein (K-9 Custody, The Last Birthday Party) breaks down how to think like a journalist, find niche angles, and follow up like a pro to land coverage without a PR firm.In this episode, Gary shares why self-marketing is a core author skill, how to pitch the right person the right way, how to turn one book into multiple niche stories, and the organized follow-up system that turns no...

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How do I get in touch with The Writing Biz?

The Writing Biz is hosted by Laura Williams. Its publicly listed email is laurawilliamspages@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Writing Biz?

The publicly listed email for The Writing Biz: laurawilliamspages@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Writing Biz have?

Podseeker estimates The Writing Biz reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Writing Biz?

The Writing Biz typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant professional experience in writing, editing, ghostwriting, publishing, or author business; a track record, specialist expertise, or practical strategies to share. Common among recent guests: Published books or an established writing career; Founded or led a relevant writing or publishing business; Demonstrated expertise in a professional or specialist field. Recent guests include Marcia Layton Turner, Ally Machate, and Michelle Miles.

How hard is it to get booked on The Writing Biz?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Writing Biz cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Writing, Book Marketing, and Self Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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