Q&A with founder David Wilk
Q: What are the main features of the LiveWriters website?
A: LiveWriters is primarily a curated collection of podcasts, all related to books, in three categories—about books for readers, about writing for writers, and about publishing for publishers and writers. And of course, many of the podcasts we feature cross over either in content or interest, so anyone interested in books and writing can find compelling and entertaining podcasts related to books and writing.
Q: What podcast services can people connect with through the site?
A: We're a discovery site for listeners, so we hope you will find podcasts here you like and then go listen to them wherever you listen to podcasts. But if you are a podcaster, or want to learn how to podcast, we feature a variety of resources and information, and we can help you directly—just ask us.
Q: What is one thing you wish you would have known as a first-time podcaster?
A: Everything I know about podcasting I learned by doing. The technical elements of podcasting have been the most challenging to learn, especially distribution. But when I started podcasting at writerscast.com in 2008, there were far fewer resources available than today, so what I was up against then is simply not an issue today. That is a great thing.