The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing is hosted by Bianca Marais, with literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra. It covers the publishing industry, query letters and craft for emerging writers, with interviews and a Books with Hooks segment. The show has 455 episodes released about every three days, typically 40 to 55 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Reach aspiring authors at the moment they research agents and publishing
- 455 episodes on a three-day cadence give a long, steady run of ad slots.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 810 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
- Literary agents and bestselling authors as hosts lend credibility to book-adjacent brands.
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Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, critique segment
- Tone
- candid, encouraging
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
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- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/the-shit-no-one-tells-you-ab… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1530250126 |
| RSS feed | feeds.redcircle.com/92e239f2-2203-408a-956f-bca6… |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Everything You Write Is Both a One-Star Review and a Tattoo | 2026-10-15 | 29 min |
| Shooting the Shit With CeCe's Former Co-Workers Turned Bestie | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 5 min |
| Delivering on the DNA of the Book | 2026-10-08 | 52 min |
| Shooting The Shit About People of Publishing | 2026-10-05 | 46 min |
| Insights From Imbolo Mbue and Patrick Ryan | 2026-10-01 | 59 min |
| September Bonus Episode | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and…
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About The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve their work and understand the publishing industry. Hosted by bestselling author Bianca Marais, with literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, according to the show's RedCircle page and feed. The show features interviews with authors, agents and editors, plus a Books with Hooks segment where the agents critique query letters and opening pages.
The show has 455 episodes and releases roughly every three days, with a typical length of 35 to 50 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 810 ratings with an average of 4.8. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number around 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, skewing toward aspiring fiction writers. The dossier shows no sponsors in the recent feed.
Based on these estimates, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits writing software, author services and book launch campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Shit No One Tells You About Writing can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
How much does The Shit No One Tells You About Writing charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement you request.
What is The Shit No One Tells You About Writing about?
The show covers publishing and craft for emerging writers, including author interviews, query letter critiques and industry insight. Hosts include Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra.
How do I contact The Shit No One Tells You About Writing about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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