Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago -Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview self-published authors about how they found success as well as lessons they've learned. Because being an indie author is about being innovative and creative and learning from your mistakes.
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š Character Archetypes
April 04, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSubscriber-only episode The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers. We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture. We also discuss the difference between an archetype and a stereotype and how to avoid cliques. And quick note: Jami said "Xander" but meant "Xaiden." :)Ā Links mentioned: List with definitions from Kindleperuner...
Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair)
April 03, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBEpisode 213 / Weāre sharing an interview Sara did with Matty Dalrymple on the Indy Author Podcast last year. Sara and Matty go deep on the topic of how to structure a series so that it works for your writing style and your genre.Ā š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support The three types of series Extending your series Spin-offs Using short stories to enhance your series Dealing boredom in ...
Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor
March 27, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBEpisode 212 / Claire Taylor, humor and mystery author and Enneagram expert, shares how authors can use the Enneagram to create a resilient approach to the often chaotic writer lifestyle. We also discuss Claireās successful track record on Kickstarter, and she tells us what she wishes she knew about using the crowdfunding platform. š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support How the Enneagram can ...
Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari
March 20, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBEpisode 211 / How do you live your best life through your writing career? We talk with Joe Solari about how to achieve author goals and how various business models, including direct sales and subscriptions, play into reaching those goals. We also discuss Author Nation, the largest indie author conference, and tips on how to have a great conference experience.Ā New business models: direct sales, subscriptions Impact of AI across industries The single factor that will attract readers to you...
ā³ M.K. Williams: āPacking your Patienceā and Writing Across Genres
March 13, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBEpisode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. š Why M.K. has specific goals for each book Why M.K. recommends purchasing your ISBNs Why authors should āpack their patienceā when it comes to writing and publishing Mindset shift M.K. had to go through in considering t...
ā³ M.K. Williams: āPacking your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres
March 13, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBEpisode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. š Why M.K. has specific goals for each book Why M.K. recommends purchasing your ISBNs Why authors should āpack their patienceā when it comes to writing and publishing Mindset shift M.K. had to go through in considering t...
Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author
March 06, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBEpisode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers āone-clickā the buy button for your books? Join us as we chat with small town romance author Melanie Harlow. Melanie shares what she learned about giving readers what they wantāand what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. š Knowing how to market the book before you write it Discovering micro-tropes that appeal to readers (and one disadvantage of focusing too much on tropes) How to keep your writing creatively interesting w...
Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself
February 28, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBEpisode 208 / Want to write something a little bit different? How do you appeal to readers in one of the main genres, but also forge your own path?Ā Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as womenās fiction readers.Ā How Margaretās background in advertising helps her write fiction Why Margaret only uses one social media site How she markets her genre-adjacent fiction Writing humor as well as craf...
Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies
February 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBEpisode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more:Ā The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone Weighing the cost of taking a break from a series Handling the pressure that success brings Email building tips Adding emotional connection to deepen swoony scenes Planning an in-person reader retr...
Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip
February 14, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBEpisode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds. How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflict Using Payhip to sell signed paperbacksĀ Leslyeās course on Worldbuilding How Leslye went from indie publishing to being a hybrid author How she transitioned from rapid release to a slower release schedule Leslyeās recommendations for helpful writing craft books https://lpenelope.com/ ht...
š Supporter Chat with Ines Johnson: How to Avoid the Saggy Middle š¦„
February 13, 2024 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBSubscriber-only episode How do you structure your novel so the middle is as page-turning as the beginning and the end? How do you write a strong heroine? What are content buckets and how can they help with your newsletter?Ā We dive into these topics with the wonderful Ines Johnson, who joins us to answer your questions! Ines is an expert at breaking down story structure. She shares insights on:Ā How Try/Fail cycles help you avoid a saggy middle What types of obstacles your protagonist ca...
The Power of Owning Your Readerās Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu
February 07, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBEpisode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direct sales as we move away from a distribution-first publishing model.Ā Importance of owning customer data Why you should start building your direct audience even if you only have one book Using Lulu for Kickstarter fulfillment Order Import Tool: upload csv files for order fulfillment of crowdfunding or direct sales that Lulu prints and ships ...
Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning
January 31, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBEpisode 204 / Having trouble getting words on the page? Erin P.T. Canning has strategies to help! We delve into how to let go of perfectionism and give yourself permission to write a ābadā first draft. Erin also shares how writing helped her with depression.Ā Why itās important to look backward as well plan for the future Making time to write as a busy at-home and working mom Turning off the inner critic Embracing you genreĀ Daydreaming: mentally draft and revise before writingĀ Placeh...
š Supporter Episode:šŖHooky Openings
January 25, 2024 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBSubscriber-only episode Opening lines, where to start the book, and prologues How do you start your book in a way that hooks readers? In this monthās suporter-only episode, we look at compelling beginnings.Ā We cover the heavy lifting that the open line does, where to start your book, and (controversy!) prologues.Ā Famous first lines in literature and why they work Some of our personal favorite first lines in books we love First lines weāve written and why we decided on them as our ope...
ā Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media
January 24, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBEpisode 203 / Do you want to simplify marketing? Do you want to take your branding up a notch? Do you want to know the trends in writing and publishing? Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media has answers about these topics and also shares tips on where to start with branding and common mistakes new authors often make. https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/ š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support. L...
š My Favorite Trope (Part 2)
January 17, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBEpisode 202 / Itās part two of our trope seriesāvery appropriate for episode #202!Ā Whatās your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and weāre here to share the answers.Ā We unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the favorite examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and television.Ā š” We hope this episode sparks inspiration for you! Tropes discussed: Crouching moron/hidden hero Second chance romance Amnesia, ...
Increase Productivity with Intentional Planning with S.L. Hansen
January 10, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBEpisode 201 / Mystery author S. L. Hansen shares how she hacked her writing process. She figured out how to fit writing in with her full-time job and also learned how to work with her Clifton Strengths to draft her books faster.Ā Stephanie shares so many great tips that you can personalize to fit your writing personality. We talk about how starting with a log line or blurb can help you stay on track in your writing, why linking habits and strengths helps develop consistency, tracking energy...
š„³ 200 Episodes! What We Learned + Trends that will Impact Authors in 2024 š
January 03, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBEpisode 200 / Weāre celebrating 200 episodes with a look back (what we learned in 2023) and a look forward to 2024 (trends that matter to authors).Ā Weāre so happy to have such a warm community around the podcast! Thanks for listening and supporting us during the last four years.Ā Hereās to the next 200 episodes! š„ š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Top Episodes in 2023: How to Thrive...
German Translation Tips plus Insight to the German Market with Julia Stirling
December 27, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBEpisode 199 / Julia Stirling is a German romance author of over twenty books. She shares tips for when to go into translation, German covers, and connecting with German readers.Ā Julia also has some fantastic ideas on newsletter bonus content and a unique book giveaway that brings her new readers and also creates bonds between her readers. We delve into giving ourselves permission, knowing yourself so you can judge what will work for you, and trusting yourself.Ā Author website: www.julias...
Writing with Neurodiversity and Including Neurodiverse Characters with Claire Kohler
December 20, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBEpisode 198 / Claire Kohler writes Scottish fantasy romance and is also an editor, tutor, and neurodiversity advocate. Claire shares how her autism and ADHD can be both a positive and a negative in her writing career and encourages neurodivergent writers to pursue their goals.Ā We also talk about slowing down, the power of writing routines, how to connect with other writers, and why representation of neurodivergent characters is important. Sara is now all-in on Kdramas, and she couldnāt pa...
Tara Cremin on Thinking Globally and Kobo Plus Subscriptions
December 13, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBEpisode 197/ Tara Cremin is the Director of Kobo Writing Life and has great tips for how to go wide, how to reach readers globally, and how Kobo Plus, their non-exclusive subscription platform, helps authors reach new readers.Ā We also talk about common mistakes Tara sees authors make as well asĀ library distribution and cover trends.Ā Kobo website:Ā www.kobo.com/writinglife www.kobo.com/p/kwlpodcastĀ Other links mentioned: Get Jamiās branding special:Ā [email protected] Jami on t...
Helen Scheuerer on Launching a Series: Timing, Street Teams, Mindset, and Managing Expectations
December 06, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBEpisode 196 / Bestselling fantasy author, Helen Scheuerer joins us to discuss the many ways to launch a series and how to craft your launch strategy so that it meshes with your personality, goals, and schedule.Ā We dig into ARCS, preorders, mindset, dealing with disappointing launches, and common mistakes authors make when launching a series.Ā Helenās website: https://helenscheuerer.com/series-launch-bonus/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJVHJMYM š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We ca...
š š Supporter Episode! Trope Breakdown: Fish out of Water
December 04, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBSubscriber-only episode In this supporter-only episode, Jami and Sara discuss one of the most popular tropes, Fish out of Water. They "dive" (see what we did there?) into why the trope is popular across all genres, the plot elements of the Fish out of Water trope, and how several different Fish out of Water subtypes can be layered into a single story.Ā Then, because Sara loves a list and Jami humors her, they run through subtypes of the trope and list examples from popular entertainment, i...
My Favorite Trope (Part 1)
November 29, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode 195 / Whatās your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and weāre here to share the answers as well as unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the best examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and television.Ā Tropes discussed: found family, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, grumpy sunshine, and marriage of convenience. Authors included in this episode: Wendy Vella, Ines Johnson, Becca Syme, Daniel Willc...
How to Write Realistic and Entertaining Law Enforcement Characters with Patrick O'Donnell
November 22, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBEpisode 194 / Patrick OāDonnell is a retired Milwaukee Police Department sergeant with a 25-year career as well as an author and podcaster.Ā He shares common mistakes he sees in characterization and police procedure in genre fiction. We discuss how to go beyond overused tropes and how to get the details of investigations right without boring the reader. š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support...
Kat Addams on Why Youāre Not Stuck
November 15, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBEpisode 193 / Kat Addams is an author of contemporary romantic comedies and women empowerment non-fiction titles. She shares how her career path looks different than she expected, but after learning she didnāt have to stay stuck in a toxic relationship or stay in a genre lane, sheās now where sheās supposed to be. We discuss giving yourself permission, self worth, confidence, and how important it is to realize that you can change your situation whether it's writing in a different genre or l...
Selling to Readers on Your Website with Natalie Knight
November 08, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBEpisode 192 / Dark romance author Natlie Knight joins us to share how she sells to readers first on her website and uses the retail platforms for discovery.Ā We also talk about the importance of highlighting back catalogue books, why you should start your newsletter early, and how Natalie uses branded merchandise to promote her books. Links:Ā Jami on Two Authors Chatting podcast: https://pod.link/1671876768/episode/734263342e60729be17faedacd41b408 Sara on Indy Author Podcast: https://bit...
āØ From Small Press to Indie Publishing with Tudor Historical Fiction Author Karen Heenan
November 01, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode 191 /Ā Historical fiction author Karen Heenan shares how her writing career started with a Tweet that drew the attention of a publisher, and how she eventually transitioned from working with a small press to indie publishing.Ā We also talk about focusing on building a backlist, validation, and learning to filter out advice and writing practices that donāt work with your strengths.Ā Author website: https://www.karenheenan.com š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to ...
Out of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlane
October 25, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBEpisode 190 / Arlene McFarlane shares some unusual promotion ideas, including in-person sales and co-writing. We also talk about perfectionism and incorporating your background and interests into your writing and promotion. Links: Author website: https://www.arlenemcfarlane.com/ Jami on the Two Authorsā Chat Show: https://pod.link/1671876768/episode/734263342e60729be17faedacd41b408 š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://w...
KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition
October 18, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBEpisode 189 / KimBook York writes across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, and non-fiction. We talk about why thereās no ācorrectā way to write a book and why itās important to trust your instincts in both writing and marketing.Ā We also discuss the structure of serials and how that can apply to other genres, how to be a discovery writer and maintain a subscription, and how to avoid burnout.Ā Links: KimBook York website:Ā https://houseofyork.infoĀ https://houseofyork.substack.c...
Selling Wide, Selling Direct, and Disengaging from Social Media with Cadence Keys
October 11, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 188 / Contemporary romance author Cadence Keys has only been publishing for a few years. She describes how she's found success publishing wide and selling directly to readers.Ā We also delve into the topic of setting back from social media, something Cadence has chosen to do. Instead of using the social platforms, sheās investing in her newsletter and in her Ream subscribers. Ā https://www.cadencekeysauthor.com Links mentioned:Ā https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/p/hb90-bootca...
How to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami Albright
October 04, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBEpisode 187 / Do you need help with your branding, ad copy, or writing career strategy? Do you have questions or ideas that youād like to brainstorm with another author about?Ā Jami has helped many authors with everything from overwhelm to sales pages to branding.Ā Jami shares the questions and topics that come up most often, the common mistakes she sees, and tips on when itās time to ask for help. We talk about making money as an author, series creation, pen names, newsletter building, lau...
Selling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa Bouchard
September 27, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBEpisode 186 / Would you like another stream of income that doesnāt involve ads or writing new content? In-person events like craft fairs and farmerās markets might be a good option for you. Lisa Bourchard is a paranormal cozy mystery author who sells direct to readers at local events and shares her tips and lessons learned for in-person events.Ā Author website: LisaBouchard.com Lisaās schedule: https://lisabouchard.com/meet-lisa/ š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to giv...
Katlyn Duncan on How Mom Writers can Declutter and Systemize for a Better Work/Life Balance
September 20, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBEpisode 185 /Ā Do you want a better work/life balance? Would you like to declutter and systematize your life? āļøĀ Katlyn Duncan, multi-published author of adult and young adult fiction, joins us today to talk about how creatives, especially mom writers, can create a lifestyle that fits with their values and not be stressed out. š¦øāāļø š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Time Stamps: [00:10...
Insights from a Second Kickstarter
September 13, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBEpisode 184 / Saraās second Kickstarter closed out over $20,000 (š) and she shares what sheās learned from her second campaign.Ā If youāre thinking about running a Kickstarter campaign, youāll want to hear Saraās tips for creating a compelling Kickstarter Story page, staying organized, and info on changes to the Kickstarter platform. š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Lessons Learned fr...
Grow Your Audience Without Social Media with Kerrie Fitzgerald
September 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBEpisode 183 / Do you want to move away from depending on ads and social media for books sales? Marketing, business, and visibility strategist Kerrie Fitzgerald joins us to share six ways to grow your author business organically. š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Intro Links:Ā ā¤ļø Jami speaking September 9th at League of Romance Writers in Houston: https://www.leagueromwriters.com/monthl...
A.G. Riddle on Longevity and Writing SciFi Techno Thrillers
August 30, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBEpisode 182 / A.G. Riddle shares his definition of success and discusses how he balances creative fulfillment with the demands of the writing business. We also discussed a slower release schedule and how he transitioned from indie to traditional publishing. Author website: agriddle.com š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support More links:Ā The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned o...
Cat Maura on Discoverability and Creating a Compelling āmini-seriesā Drip Campaign
August 23, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBEpisode 181 / Contemporary romance author Catharina Maura shares how she combined her favorite trope, marriage of convenience, with lessons she learned writing her early books to create a best-selling series. We also delve into why marketing is an extension of storytelling, why you donāt have to do everything yourself, and how to keep readers thinking about your books and talking about them, using bonus material and a drip campaign. Catharina Mauraās website: https://catharinamaura.com/ h...
Getting your Books into Libraries with Erin Wright
August 16, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBEpisode 180 / Do you want to reach library readers? Erin Wright is here to help us understand how libraries buy books (ebooks, audio and print), what formats libraries prefer, and how to let libraries know about our books.Ā Author website: https://erinwright.net/authors ****Supporter chat Aug 27th at 3pm CST. *** š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Transcript: https://wishidknownforwrit...
David Gaughran on Using Lessons Learned to Reboot Fiction and Nonfiction (Reair)
August 09, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBEpisode 179 / We dug into the archives this week and pulled out one of our early episodes with David Gaughran, which is full of helpful and relevant advice. David decodes Amazon and breaks down Bookbub ads for authors in addition to writing historical fiction and sci fi. David shares how his mistakes have shaped his decision to reboot his fiction and nonfiction books. Supporter chat Aug 27th at 3pm CST.Ā š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a fut...
Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down
August 02, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBEpisode 178 / Do you want to improve the dialogue in your novels? Author and dialogue coach Jeff Elkins shares tips on differentiating character voices and tips for using (or not!) dialogue tags. We also touch on the ārulesā of writing versus reader expectations.Ā Author website: https://jeffelkinswriter.com/ https://dialoguedoctor.com/ š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Transcript: ht...
Matty Dalrymple on Keeping Your Focus on the Writing
July 26, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBEpisode 177 / Podcaster and mystery/ suspense author Matty Dalrymple joins us to talk about what sheās learned about how sheās learned to focus on writing her novels. We also chat about the benefits of writing short stories and podcasting for authors. Author website: https://www.mattydalrymple.com/Ā https://www.theindyauthor.com/ š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Other links mentioned...
Demystifying Direct Sales: The Five Types of Direct Sales and How to Pick the Right One For You š¤
July 19, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBEpisode 176 / Direct sales is the current hot topic in the author community, but thereās lots of choices to be made. Landing page or store? Kickstarter or subscription? And taxesāwhat about taxes? Hello, decision fatigue. Fear not, we've got your back. In this episode, we break down direct sales into five main types šļø. We'll walk you through the difficulty level of each type, explain what kind of authors are best suited for each, and share some invaluable resources š§°.Ā š š Become a suppor...
Erin Wright: šŗļø Roadmap to go from KU to Wide plus š Marketing Tips for Wide Authors
July 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBEpisode 175 / Romance author and creator of the Wide for the Win Facebook group, Erin Wright, shares a blueprint for going from KU to wide as well as marketing tips for selling wideāwithout ads! Erinās website: https://erinwright.net/Ā https://erinwright.net/authors https://erinwright.net/consulting Wide for the Win Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidk...
Inkers Con Takeaways
July 04, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBEpisode 174 / We attended Inkers Con Author Conference in Dallas a few weeks ago and weāre here to share our favorite moments and our biggest takeaways on taglines, tropes, direct sales, productivity, backlist sales, and so much more.Ā The digital version of the Inkers Con conference is already open. Grab your ticket here: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/Inkers23 (Affiliate link). Use either one of our codes, Jami23 or Sara23, for $50 off. Ā You can watch the recorded sessions or partici...
Raythe Reign on Serials, Podcasting Audiobooks, and Memberships
June 27, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBEpisode 173 / Raythe Reign writes in the gay paranormal genre and joins us to talk about writing serials, podcasting audiobooks as a lead magnet, and running a membership on her own site. Author website: www.RaytheReign.com & https://www.youtube.com/@RaytheReign š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Our Sponsor: tryvellum.com/wish Transcript at https://wishidknownforwriters.com/173-2/ Mo...
š May Supporter Chat with H. Claire Taylor
June 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBSubscriber-only episode H. Claire Taylor,Ā owner of FFS Media and versatile writer of humor, paranormal police, procedural, paranormal cozy, mystery, and crime fiction, joins us for our May supporter chat.Ā We discuss using the Enneagram for plotting and character development.Ā We also answer listener questions, including decisions about timelines in fiction seriesĀ and promotion options for new authors. š Jamiās Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices ā¤ļø Jamiās books ht...
Rachel Hanna on Direct Sales Success and Writing Womenās Fiction
June 21, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBEpisode 172 / Womenās fiction author, Rachel Hanna shares about writing womenās fiction and branching out into direct sales using Shopify and Klaviyo.Ā Author website: www.RachelHannaAuthor.com š š Become a supporter of the podcast! We canāt wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support More links:Ā The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the...
Writing Cozy Fantasy as a Joyful Side Hustle with Belinda Kroll
June 14, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBHow do you balance writing, motherhood, and finding joy in your craft? Today, we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented Belinda Kroll, a cozy fantasy writer who's mastered the art of the joyful side hustle. Belinda shares her journey from vanity press publishing to indie success, and how she's cultivated a thriving newsletter and community along the way. Discover Belinda's efficient writing process that keeps her joy intact, and learn how her current lifestyle influences her writing...
Jamie Davis on Finding New Readers and Audiences with Kickstarter and Direct Sales
June 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBEpisode 170 /Ā Fantasy and sci-fi author Jamie Davis joins us to share insights on author branding, diversifying income, plus the best and worst advice heād been given.Ā Find out how Jamie reaches his core readers and stays engaged with his audience, while also branching out into diversifying his income streams. Learn about promoting Kickstarter with additional content, and why failure can be a necessary step for growth. We also talk about his upcoming Kickstarter, selling direct through h...