Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
254 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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Helen Scheuerer on How Writing a Series Contributes to Success and How She Learned to Love her Own Writing Process
September 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 137 / Helen Scheuerer, bestselling fantasy, joins us this week to talk about writing a series. We also discuss finding breathing room in your career, reaching out to other authors to develop friendships in the writing community, and work/life balance. Intro links: Author Wheel podcast Sara’s Kickstarter Show notes: How Helen learned to love her own writing process Why the groundwork of learning the market before writing is so important How He...
Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best
September 13, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 136 / Cozy mystery author Morgana Best joins us today to talk about direct sales. We discuss how to get started as well as advanced tactics like SMS marketing and influencer marketing. Intro links: GoFundMe for Jami’s sister: Joni’s Hospice Journey Sara’s Kickstarter Show notes: Why Morgana looks at mistakes as opportunities for discovery What authors should consider before starting direct sales Who shouldn’t go all-in with direct sales ...
Vellum for Formatting with Brad West
September 06, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 135 / Brad West, one of the creators of Vellum software, joins us to talk about how authors format their books, both ebook and print, what’s changed in the publishing industry, and unique ways authors are using Vellum. Intro links: Troy Lambert WIKT interview - promotion idea: bookstore giveaway copies Free Little Library Show notes: Brad shares how he came to work with authors after working at Pixar Why authors don’t need to know every small det...
Emilia Rose on Subscriptions: How to Connect with Readers and Diversify Your Income
August 30, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 134 / Do you want to add subscription income to your business? Emilia Rose, USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance, joined Sara to give tips and ideas on how authors can include a recurring income stream in their business models. Intro link: Bookvault.app Sara’s Kickstarter Show notes: How Emilia uses subscriptions to connect with readers Why your story isn’t for everyone How writing organically helps Emilia bring out emotions in her c...
Katlyn Duncan on Rights Revision and Youtube for Authors
August 23, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 37.4 MBEpisode 133 / Jami is flying solo in this week’s interview with Katlyn Duncan, who writes suspense thrillers, young adult fiction, and nonfiction for writers. They discussed the ins and outs of getting your rights back from traditional publishers. As well as Youtube for Authors and ghostwriting. Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links: Katlyn’s website Twitter handle: @katlyn_duncan Ins...
Katlyn Duncan on Rights Revision and Youtube for Authors
August 23, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 133 / Jami is flying solo in this week’s interview with Katlyn Duncan, who writes suspense thrillers, young adult fiction, and nonfiction for writers. They discussed the ins and outs of getting your rights back from traditional publishers. As well as Youtube for Authors and ghostwriting. Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links: Katlyn’s website Twitter han...
Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times (Re-air)
August 16, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 132 / This week Jami and Sara are re-airing an early episode with Kait Nolan, who talks about getting through burnout and writing during stressful times--whether that stress is coming from your own personal situation or world events. Intro links: Sara’s Kickstarter for her special edition hardcover - sign up to get notified when it goes live Morgana Best on selling direct - interview on The Creative Penn Podcast Show notes: Tips for marketing a ser...
Historical Cozies with Benedict Brown (New Author series)
August 02, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 131 / Historical cozy author Benedict Brown joins us to talk about writing mysteries, transitioning from one genre to another, and how he learned to lean into the tropes and expectations of the genre. Show notes: How Benedict started writing children’s books and why he shifted to contemporary cozies and then later transitioned to historical cozies set in the 1920s How he researches his historial series How Benedict and his cover artist developed the c...
Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair)
July 26, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 130 / It’s back to the archives this week for one of our most popular episodes. Jami and Sara share how they launch a book, covering tactics for low-, medium-, and high-budget launches as well as sharing beau·coup tips about what’s working for book launches right now. Intro links: Kickstart Your Book podcast Sign up to be notified when Jami’s book about launching comes out Show notes: KU or wide - weigh pros and cons of each Price point - consider...
Dark Fantasy Author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero on Bookstraping Your First Book (New Author Series)
July 19, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 129 / Dark fantasy author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero joins us to talk about bootstrapping her first book, lessons she’s learned about marketing, and tips on writing fantasy. Intro links: Sara’s interview on Behind the Book podcast Show notes: How Kerstin’s art led her to write her first book Her advice for new authors when it comes to marketing How Kerstin found her cover designer How she decides how much backstory and worldbuilding to include in...
Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release (Reair)
July 12, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 128 / We’re headed back to the archives for a fun interview with Lindsay Buroker. Lindsay talks about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for writers, and how she writes and releases books into Kindle Unlimited using the rapid release model, then goes wide later. Intro links: Timeshifter app Claire’s Kickstaster Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22) Show notes: The importance of emb...
Connecting with Readers and Creating a Community Through Podcasting with Diane Nue
July 05, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 127 / If you’re looking for a way to attract readers that doesn’t involve paid advertising, podcasting might be for you. Podcaster Diane Nue shares how she’s connected with readers through podcasting and the bookstagram community. We also discuss some of the reasons for the enduring appeal of Jane Austen, branding, and super practical things like software recommendations. Show notes: How Diane and her co-host, Zan, came up with the concept for The Thing Ab...
Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
June 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBEpisode 126 / In this re-air episode we discuss expectations, common mistakes, and understanding our motivation to write. Claire is also an expert on applying the Enneagram to story structure. She has a kickstarter preview up for her book Reclaim Your Author Career, which uses the Enneagram to help authors align their careers. Intro link: Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22) Show notes: Why it’s crucial to know what your story is about so you can “stee...
Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
June 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 126 / In this re-air episode we discuss expectations, common mistakes, and understanding our motivation to write. Claire is also an expert on applying the Enneagram to story structure. She has a kickstarter preview up for her book Reclaim Your Author Career, which uses the Enneagram to help authors align their careers. Intro link: Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22) Show notes: Why it’s crucial to know what your story ...
How to Connect with other Writers Plus Inkers Con Recap
June 21, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 125 / Jami and Sara share the tips and ideas they got at Inkers Con then discuss how to connect with writers at in person events as well as how to connect online. Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: JAMI22) Show notes: Merchandising - Kimbra Swain Patreon - Emilia Rose Translations - Tanya Anne Crosby Get backlist selling and email autoresponders - Elana Johnson Audiobooks - Penny Reid Finding blue water so we can stand ...
Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca (Reair)
June 14, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 124 / We’re taking this week off for a summer break, but we’re giving you a quick recap on Inkers Con (it was great!) and then replaying one of our early episodes. Historical romance author Cecelia Mecca what she learned when she changed genres and how she now reverse engineers her books before she writes them. Intro links: Sara’s interview with Findaway Voices about writing mysteries, publishing, and audiobooks: https://youtu.be/RL3lTq0Rix8 Show not...
Websites for Authors with Mike Stop Continues
June 07, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 123 / Mike Stop Continues, founder of SiteArcade, joins us to talk all the things related to author websites: why you need a website, what should be one it, branding, and the benefits of a press kit for authors. Links of interest: Sara will be chatting with Findaway Voices next week Wednesday (June 8th) about mysteries and audiobooks at 11:00 AM (EDT). You can register here: https://app.livestorm.co/findawayvoices/cozy-mystery-with-author-sara-rosett?ty...
Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence
May 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 122 / Romance author and email expert Holly Darling joins us to share how we can connect with readers from the moment they opt-in to our emails. There’s so much good info in this episode! We guarantee you’ll come away with so many ways to improve your welcome sequence. Show notes: Creative ways to use double opt-in as part of the welcome sequence What happens in each email inside a welcome sequence How to use the welcome sequence to create engagement ...
How to Write Diverse Characters with Daniela Romero
May 17, 2022 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 121 / Daniela Romero, new-adult and paranormal romance author, joins us to talk about why it’s important for readers to have books and characters that reflect their experiences and how authors can write diverse characters. We also delve into Daniela’s principle of having many streams of income, so that if one stream wanes her overall revenue isn’t impacted. She tell us how she’s creating multiple streams of income through merchandise, book boxes, and Pateron....
Lisa Suzanne on Pivoting to Rapid Release, Branding, and the Power of Cliffhangers
May 10, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 120 / Lisa Suzanne, sports romance author, joins us to talk about how a pivot to writing shorter sports romance books, banking them, and releasing rapidly took her career to a new level. We also talk about how she brands her series as well as using cliffhangers to keep readers coming back to a series. Show notes: How Lisa shifted from pantsing to plotting her books The importance of trope in branding Banking books and Lisa’s release schedule How L...
Kimbra Swain on Connecting with Your Readers through Books, Merchandise, and Pateron
May 03, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 119 / Southern urban fantasy author Kimbra Swain joins us this week to share tips on connecting with your readers and expanding your income streams. Kimbra creates jewelry, book boxes, tumblers, and many other items for her readers. Learn how she uses physical items to deepen her connection with readers and create life-long fans through her books, merchandising, and Pateron. Intro links: Kickstarter webinar (affiliate link) Inkers Con - June 3-5, Dallas T...
Orna Ross on Writing Across Multiple Genres
April 26, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 118 / Orna Ross, author and poet as well as director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, joins us this week to talk about writing across multiple genres and planning for authors. So much wisdom on how to learn from mistakes and grow in your career in this episode! Show notes: How Orna transitioned from teaching to writing fiction and poetry The advantages of writing in multiple genres Identifying the three kinds of marketing (access, influence, and...
TikTok for Authors with BookTokker Sarah Thompson
April 19, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 117 / Do you want to use TikTok to grow your readership? BookTokker Sarah Thompson shares tips for authors who want to get started as well as insights on how she picks and reviews books. Show notes: How Sarah got started reviewing books How Sarah picks and reviews books Tips for authors who want to reach out to BookTokkers Mistakes authors make when they reach out to BookTokkers How to get started on BookTok Come over and say hi to Jami and Sar...
Pitching Your Book for Film and TV with Entertainment Attorney and Author Maggie Marr
April 12, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 116 / Do you want to pitch your books to Hollywood for film or television? Entertainment attorney Maggie Marr is here to share insight on how to find and vet and entertainment attorney. Plus she shares tips on negotiation as well as why now is a good time to delve into screenwriting, if you’ve always wanted to adapt your novel. Intro links: InkersCon - Jami and Sara will be in Dallas in June. Connect in the WIKT Facebook group if you’ll be there. Show no...
How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers
April 05, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 115 / Cindy Burnett, host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast, joins us this week and shares tips for authors who want to pitch book reviewers, podcasters, or bookstrammers. We also talk about Cindy’s Patreon and how she’s structured it to appeal to readers. Show notes: How Cindy’s love of reading launched her into reviewing books, writing columns about books, and eventually podcasti How she decides which books to read and review What Cindy wishes aut...
Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors
March 29, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 114 / Do you wonder if a secret pen name is for you? Do you want a sustainable long term writing career? Romance and nonfiction author Zoe York joins us to discuss secret pen names, how she iterates her goals, and gives out of the box marketing tips. Also why Tik Tok is working now and Facebook is stagnating for authors Show notes: Why Zoe started a pen name and why she keeps it secret Why she writes nonfiction for authors and why she recommends other au...
Selling Books in Person at Shows with Clare C. Marshall
March 22, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 113 / Are you looking for a new revenue stream? Selling in person at shows is an option to add to your list of possibilities. Young adult science fiction and fantasy author Clare C. Marshall joins us today to share her tips for selling in person at craft shows, festivals, and comic conventions. Intro links: The Thing About Austen podcast The Thing About Austen Instagram Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine Resources to Help Ukrianians Show not...
Ask Us Anything: Is there an Ideal Length for a Series, Revision, and Marketing on a Budget
March 15, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 112 / We get an update from Jami on her vacation, check in on how the writing community is helping Ukrainians, and answer listener questions. Intro links: Writers For Ukraine Wish I’d Known Think Mini-sode: Writers Helping Ukrainians Show notes: Listener questions: How do you record audio yourself? What is the equipment you need, how do you edit etc. Zoom Hindenburg Wish I’d Known Then Episode 100: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus H...
Writers Helping Ukrainians
March 08, 2022 20:14 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBSend us a Text Message. Resources to Help Ukrainians Ways to help, sourced by author Sara Rosett, from the writing community: Fundraisers from Writing Community Author Daniel Willcocks has set up a fundraising writing challenge: Writers for Ukraine, the One Million Word challenge. The charity drive runs March 9th-15th www.activatedauthors.com/ukraine Author Cecelia Mecca has set up a reader giveaway of fiction books to promote charitable giving. Authors & Readers Stand with Ukrai...
Writing Into the Dark with Krystal Shannan
March 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and revitalized her writing process. We also talk about whether or not you should cull your newsletter, what Krystal does when she gets stuck, and why readers want specific emotional payoffs in each genre. Plus, mythology and unicorns! Intro links: Intro links: Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale Author Consul...
Simplifying your Writing Life with Evan Gow of Story Origin
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 110 / Do you want to simplify your publishing process? Evan Gow joins us to talk about how Story Origin can make things easier in your writing life. Story Origin has been around since 2018 and has created a list of features to help authors including, reader magnet distribution, email integration, beta copy and ARC copy distribution and tracking, cross promo opportunities, and more. Intro links: Author Consulting with Jami Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy c...
What We Wish We’d Known About Creating Characters
February 22, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 109 / Jami and Sara talk about creating compelling characters sharing their lessons learned. They give examples of how they created specific characters and delve into naming characters, backstory, and physical description. How they developing a main character Ways to create characters: Character sheets/study/history Images Enneagram Astrological signs/Tarot Strengths Biographies/Memoirs Characters names Backstory/Physical description Com...
Mark McGuinness on Poetry and Putting the Writing First
February 15, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 108 / Mark McGuinness joins us this week to talk about poetry and it’s a fascinating discussion. We chat about the multiple ways to experience poetry as well as how writing first thing in the day has been a key to Mark’s success. Show notes: Why you sometimes have to get out of the way and let the poem or prose come through Why it’s much better not to treat marketing as something separate from the creation process How a “mistake” led Mark to an unexpec...
Kate P. Adams on Launching a Cozy Mystery Series with Rapid Release
February 08, 2022 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 107 / Kate P. Adams joins us this week as part of the New Author series. She’s a newly published cozy mystery author and shares how she researched the genre and self publishing as well as how she rapid-released her series. Show notes: How Kate began writing nonfiction and shifted to fiction Expectations of cozy readers Why Kate wrote a reader magnet before writing her first novel How Kate used rapid release to launch her series Why not rushing it ha...
Hybrid Publishing with Stefanie London
February 01, 2022 04:21 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 106 / Do you think being a hybrid author is the best of both worlds? Join us this week as we chat with romantic comedy author Stefanie London about balancing traditional publishing with indie publishing. Intro links: Ines Johnson Metadata Sheet Market Better Faster Jami’s interview on the Rebel Author Podcast Body Beats to Build On by April W. Gardner 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Show notes: Stefanie describes how she learned that her organi...
Kickstarter and Going Aggressively Wide with Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty
January 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 105 / Do you want to get off the new release treadmill? Are you looking for a way to connect with your readers and keep your backlist alive without writing additional books? Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty have a possibility for you: Kickstarter. Monica and Russell gave us so many fantastic ideas for how to add Kickstrater to your author platform. Our minds are blown with the possibilities! Show notes: Why boundaries and structure boosts creativity ...
Scribecount with Phillipa Werner
January 18, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 104 / Do you wish there was an easy way to keep track of your sales on all platforms? Phillipa Werner joins us today to share how Scribecount solves this problem for indie authors. Phillipa is a prolific author and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Scribecount. Phillipa gives us the details on Scribecount, which collects and collates sales data for authors, and we learn what she wishes she’d known about writing and publishing as well as the mindset...
Writing Without an Outline, Crossover Books, and Tips for being a Digital Nomad with Kevin Tumlinson
January 11, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 103 / Do you struggle to outline? Are you an organic writer who writes into the dark? Then you’ll enjoy this episode with thriller author Kevin Tumlinson who is a discovery writer. We talk about his process of writing, what he does when he gets stuck, and how he edits as he goes. Kevin also describes how he uses crossovers to build his series world and gives tips for anyone aspiring to be a digital nomad. Plus what’s new at Draft2Digital. Show notes: H...
Audiobook Creation and Promotion: Will Dages from Findaway Voices
January 04, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 102 / Do you want to promote your audiobooks? Or are you just getting started with audio and aren’t sure how to create an audiobook? Will Dages, Head of Findaway Voices, joins us talk all things audio. Will tells us about Findaway’s new Marketplace, which helps connect narrators and authors. He also shares tips about how to work with narrators, how to promote your audio on all platforms, and why you want your audiobooks in libraries. Intro links: Goal-...
How to Plan for the New Year with Audrey Hughey
December 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 101 / Do you want to be more organized in 2022? Do you love planners, calendars, and notebooks? Then this week’s episode with author and creator of The Author’s Planner, Audrey Hughey, is for you. If you’re not a fan of planners, don’t tune out. Audrey has a great perspective on making your plans work for you so that you’re not stressed out. We chat about what to do if you’re not a planner, how to handle it when plans change, and getting specific with targets...
Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work with Teams
December 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 100 / 🎉 It’s our 100th episode and we’re celebrating with a look behind the scenes. Join us as we talk all things podcasting with Alexa Larberg and Adriel Wiggins, who make sure the podcast goes out each week. If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, you’ll find this episode full of useful tips. We also pick their brains for tips on working with a team and how to stay organized. Show notes: Tips for pitching a podcast for a guest appearance How we sche...
Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life
December 07, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 099 / Romance author Ines Johnson joins us this week. So much goodness in this episode. We cover everything from coupling your financial goals to your happiness, the upside of trying and failing, and tips on organizing metadata as well as your writing schedule. Show notes: How the music of her dad’s funk band helped Ines learn about story Ines mindset shift that involved coupling monetary goals to happiness Examples of how to use storytelling in your ...
Writing and Publishing: Tools we Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips
November 30, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 098 / In this post-Thanksgiving show we walk through our writing and publishing process, delving into the tools we use from software to dictation apps. We also chat about our favorite craft books, then we wrap up with some tips for keeping everything organized. QOTW: What organizational tips do you have for writing and publishing? Show notes: Jami’s Cyber Monday consulting sale: contact her at: jamialbright1@gmail (dot) com. Episode 26 - Book La...
Theodora Taylor: Universal Fantasy and How to Make Readers Love Your Stories
November 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 097 / Romance author Theodora Taylor, author of 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone, joins us this week. She shares her top tips for new authors and she breaks down the universal fantasies of four movies: Beauty and The Beast, Knives Out, Notting Hill, and Crazy Rich Asians. Show notes: Why your writing career is progressive and it’s important to not let perfectionism stop you in the early stages Theodora’s top ti...
Troy Lambert on Plottr and Pitching Your Book to Bookstores
November 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 096 / Troy Lambert, author, editor, freelance writer, and lead educator for Plottr joins us this week. We had a wide-ranging conversation including what he’s learned from interviewing authors who use Plottr. Troy also gives some out of the box tips for getting your books in bookstores. Intro links: Jami’s talk, What I Wish I’d Known about Indie Publishing, at 20Books Vegas conference 2021 Advance Reader Copies panel at 20Books Vegas conference 2021 P...
Mindset shifts in going from Trad to Indie Publishing with Heather Day Gilbert
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 095 / Cozy mystery and historical fiction author Heather Day Gilbert joins us to talk about the challenges of moving from a traditionally published author to an indie author. We touch on the mindset shifts she had to go through, and she gives us an overview of how she launched a successful indie cozy mystery series. Plus we delve into one of her lessons-learned that involves a snake. :) Show notes: How Heather got started writing through NaNoWriMo Why H...
New Author Series: Tru Taylor on Positivity, Planning, and a New Pen Name
November 02, 2021 11:10 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 094 / Romantic comedy author Tru Taylor shares how she stays positive and how she successfully launched a new pen name in 2021. QOTW: How do you stay positive? Do you use affirmations, meditation, or something else? Show notes: Tru’s shift from new reporter to author The books that helped Tru develop her writing craft and understand how to plot a book: Save the Cat and My Story Can Beat Up Your Story Why she recommends new writers move on to another ...
New Author Series: Taking Your Time with the Launch of Your First Book with Lynn Morrison
October 26, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 093 / Paranormal cozy author Lynn Morrison joins us this week for the second installment of our New Author series. We talk to Lynn about her first series that was five years in the making. QOTW: How did you find your cover artist and editor? Links mentioned in the intro: FreeThesauras.com Apple Books Promotion Tips Show notes: How Lynn shifted from writing a parenting blog to writing fiction The grassroots marketing tactics she used to launch Bo...
New Author series: Victoria Tait on Focusing on Email and Writing the Next Book
October 19, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 092 / We kick off our New Author series with cozy mystery Victoria Tait, who began writing in 2019. She published her first book wide in 2020. She now has several books out in that series and is starting a new series. Show notes: How wrote her first book, including the resources she used to learn the craft of writing Her marketing plan for launching her book and series Why she’s focusing on building her email list How she found her editor and cover d...
Adriana Locke on Branding and Editing Your Life
October 12, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Episode 091 / Romantic comedy author Adriana Locke shares how she maintains balance in her life, shares some great tips on branding, and tells us how trauma in her life helped her make a big mindset shift. Intro notes: The Creative Penn podcast about using mystery in all genres Six Figure Author podcast with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about his new book with Joanna Penn, The Relaxed Author Sara will be on Clubhouse October 14th, talking about translations with R...