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Writers on Writing

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett, Marrie Stone

Booking Overview

A weekly author-focused interview show about the art and business of writing, featuring published novelists who discuss craft, persistence, publishing, and the stories behind their books. Suitable pitch candidates include accomplished fiction authors, award-winning or bestselling writers, and writing instructors with substantial publishing credentials; booking difficulty is medium because the show consistently features professionally established authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 308 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bdemarcobarrett@gmail.com

marriestone@gmail.com

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Host

Barbara DeMarco-Barrett - Author, writing instructor, and interviewer focused on the craft and business of writing.

Marrie Stone - Writer, interviewer, and writing-focused podcast co-host.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published novelists with a substantial body of work, notable literary or commercial recognition, or relevant experience teaching and discussing writing craft.
Required Achievements:  
New York Times bestseller status, Major literary awards or award nominations, Multiple published novels, Book-club selections, Film or television adaptations, University or professional writing credentials

Recent Guest Discussions

Virginia Evans - Writing An Epistolary Novel, Developing Voice, Managing Time In Fiction, Perseverance, Rejection, And Writing For Personal Conviction.

Ariel Delgado Dixon - Setting, Developing And Naming Characters, Planning A Novel, Overcoming Writing Blocks, And Choosing Effective Verbs.

Daniel Mason - Using Form To Teach Readers How To Read A Novel, Incorporating Different Types Of Writing, Research, And Craft Lessons From Country People.

Téa Obreht - Blending Genres, Structuring Stories Across Time Periods, Using Myths And Legends, And The Origins Of Sunrise.

Kimberly McCreight - Writing Multiple Points Of View, Flashbacks, Twists, Perfectionism, Persistence After Rejection, And The Relationship Between Running And Writing.

Recent Topics

Art, Writing, Creative Writing, Fiction, Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Writers on Writing
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Harlan Coben, author of PLOT TWIST: a memoir on writing

October 25, 2026

With over 100 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of thirty five novels and the new memoir on writing, Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft. His books are published in 46 languages around the globe. More on Harlan at harlancoben.com Harlan joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about his failed novels and what kept him going, why authors should consider incremental ambition, personal themes in the work, how tragedies made him a better w...

Julie Orringer, author of LUNA, PHOENIX, QUEEN

October 19, 2026

Julie Orringer is the author of four books of fiction: the NYT bestselling novel The Invisible Bridge; the story collection How to Breathe Underwater; The Flight Portfolio, the inspiration for the Netflix series Transatlantic, which aired in 2023; and, most recently, luna, phoenix, queen. Julie’s stories have appeared in numerous anthologies, including The Granta Book of the American Short Story and The Scribner Anthology of American Short Fiction. She is the winner of numerous prizes and fe...

Literary Agent Matthew Carnicelli

October 13, 2026

Matthew Carnicelli is president of Carnicelli Literary Management and specializes in idea-driven nonfiction and quality fiction. He began his publishing career at Dutton, where as an editor he worked with many great writers of fiction, history, and current events, including Vice President Al Gore. At Contemporary Books and McGraw-Hill, he became enthralled with strong health writing and business and sports books. He became an agent in 2004 to have more control over the depth of his work with ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Writers on Writing
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How do I get in touch with Writers on Writing?

Writers on Writing is hosted by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie Stone. Its publicly listed emails are bdemarcobarrett@gmail.com and marriestone@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 Writers on Writing?

The publicly listed emails for Writers on Writing: bdemarcobarrett@gmail.com and marriestone@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Writers on Writing have?

Podseeker estimates Writers on Writing reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Writers on Writing?

Writers on Writing typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published novelists with a substantial body of work, notable literary or commercial recognition, or relevant experience teaching and discussing writing craft. Common among recent guests: New York Times bestseller status; Major literary awards or award nominations; Multiple published novels. Recent guests include Virginia Evans, Ariel Delgado Dixon, and Daniel Mason.

How hard is it to get booked on Writers on Writing?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Writers on Writing cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Writing, Creative Writing, Fiction, and Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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marriestone@gmail.com

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