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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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My Favorite Trope (Part 1) from 2023-11-29T02:00
Episode 195 / What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we’re here to share the answers as well as unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tr...
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How to Write Realistic and Entertaining Law Enforcement Characters with Patrick O'Donnell from 2023-11-22T02:00
Episode 194 / Patrick O’Donnell is a retired Milwaukee Police Department sergeant with a 25-year career as well as an author and podcaster.
He shares common mistakes he sees in characteri...
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Kat Addams on Why You’re Not Stuck from 2023-11-15T02:00
Episode 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 lear...
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Selling to Readers on Your Website with Natalie Knight from 2023-11-08T02:00
Episode 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.
We also talk about the importa...
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✨ From Small Press to Indie Publishing with Tudor Historical Fiction Author Karen Heenan from 2023-11-01T02:00
Out of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlane from 2023-10-25T02:00
Episode 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 int...
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KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition from 2023-10-18T02:00
Episode 189 / KimBook York writes across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, and non-fiction. We talk about why there’s no “correct” way to write a book and why it’s important to trust y...
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Selling Wide, Selling Direct, and Disengaging from Social Media with Cadence Keys from 2023-10-11T02:00
Episode 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.
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How to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami Albright from 2023-10-04T02:00
Episode 187 / Do you need help with your branding, ad copy, or writing career strategy? Do you have questions or ideas that you’d like to brainstorm with another author about? Jami has h...
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Selling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa Bouchard from 2023-09-27T02:00
Episode 186 / Would you like another stream of income that doesn’t involve ads or writing new content? In-person events like craft fairs and farmer’s markets might be a good option for you. Lisa...
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Katlyn Duncan on How Mom Writers can Declutter and Systemize for a Better Work/Life Balance from 2023-09-20T02:00
Episode 185 / Do you want a better work/life balance? Would you like to declutter and systematize your life? ⚖️
Katlyn Duncan, multi-published author of adult and young adult fiction, jo...
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Insights from a Second Kickstarter from 2023-09-13T02:00
Episode 184 / Sara’s second Kickstarter closed out over $20,000 (🎉) and she shares what she’s learned from her second campaign.
If you’re thinking about running a Kickstarter campaign, y...
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Grow Your Audience Without Social Media with Kerrie Fitzgerald from 2023-09-06T02:00
Episode 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...
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Cat Maura on Discoverability and Creating a Compelling “mini-series” Drip Campaign from 2023-08-23T02:00
Episode 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-s...
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Getting your Books into Libraries with Erin Wright from 2023-08-16T02:00
Episode 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 lib...
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David Gaughran on Using Lessons Learned to Reboot Fiction and Nonfiction (Reair) from 2023-08-09T02:00
Episode 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 Amazo...
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Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down from 2023-08-02T02:00
Episode 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...
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Matty Dalrymple on Keeping Your Focus on the Writing from 2023-07-26T02:00
Episode 177 / Podcaster and mystery/ suspense author Matty Dalrymple joins us to talk about what she’s learned about how she’s learned to focus on writing her novels. We also chat about the bene...
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Demystifying Direct Sales: The Five Types of Direct Sales and How to Pick the Right One For You 🤔 from 2023-07-19T08:00
Episode 176 / Direct sales is the current hot topic in the author community, but there’s lots of choices to be made. Landing page or store? Kickstarter or subscription? And taxes–what about taxe...
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Erin Wright: 🗺️ Roadmap to go from KU to Wide plus 📊Marketing Tips for Wide Authors from 2023-07-12T02:00
Episode 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 wide–without ...
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Inkers Con Takeaways from 2023-07-04T02:00
Episode 174 / We attended Inkers Con Author Conference in Dallas a few weeks ago and we’re here to share our favorite moments and our biggest takeaways on taglines, tropes, direct sales, product...
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Raythe Reign on Serials, Podcasting Audiobooks, and Memberships from 2023-06-27T02:00
Episode 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.
🔒May Supporter Chat with H. Claire Taylor from 2023-06-21T09:00
H. Claire Taylor, owner of FFS Media and versatile writer of humor, paranormal police, procedural...
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Rachel Hanna on Direct Sales Success and Writing Women’s Fiction from 2023-06-21T02:00
Episode 172 / Women’s fiction author, Rachel Hanna shares about writing women’s fiction and branching out into direct sales using Shopify and Klaviyo.
Author website: www.RachelHannaAutho...
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Writing Cozy Fantasy as a Joyful Side Hustle with Belinda Kroll from 2023-06-14T02:00
How 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 o...
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Jamie Davis on Finding New Readers and Audiences with Kickstarter and Direct Sales from 2023-06-06T02:00
Episode 170 / Fantasy and sci-fi author Jamie Davis joins us to share insights on author branding, diversifying income, plus the best and worst advice he’d been given.
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Sarah Woodbury on Historical Mysteries and a YouTube Channel for Readers about Medieval Wales from 2023-05-30T09:00
Episode 169 / Historical mystery author SarahWoodbury shares how she researches and writes her novels set in medieval Wales. We also delve into writing a long series, the power of a free first i...
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Jami and Sara on Creating Sympathetic and Intriguing Characters with Examples from Ted Lasso from 2023-05-23T02:00
Episode 168 / Jami Albright and Sara Rosett discuss how to create compelling characters. We look at the pilot episode of Ted Lasso and delve into why the characters of Rebecca and Ted a...
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🔒Upcoming Private Supporter Chat with Guest H. Claire Taylor from 2023-05-20T15:00
H. Claire Taylor will join Jami and Sara for the next Private Supporter Chat on Sunday, May 28th a...
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Avoid Overwhelm and Burnout through Outsourcing to Author Assistants with Jenna Lee from 2023-05-16T02:00
Episode 167 / Is it time to hire an author assistant? Jenna Lee answers our questions about outsourcing, work/life balance, NDAs, and so much more.
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Deanna Roy: Turning Setbacks into a Successful Hybrid Career from 2023-05-09T02:00
Episode 166 / From testing out book covers to using spreadsheets to track release dates, Romantic comedy author Deanna Roy shares her tried and tested marketing strategies for self-publishing su...
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Writing Suspense and Thrillers with Amanda Traylor from 2023-05-02T02:00
Episode 165 / Thriller writer Amanda Traylor shares:
- The challenges of writing commercial fiction
- How she shifted from romance to thrillers with romantic subplots and why that... Listen
Writing Craft: Applying the Principles of Filmmaking to Novels with John Gaspard from 2023-04-25T02:00
Episode 164 / We delve into writing craft this week with mystery author and podcaster John Gaspard, who shares how to use filmmaking techniques in novel writing.
We also discuss finding u...
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Angel Lawson on Learning to Use Tropes and Universal Fantasy from 2023-04-18T02:00
Episode 163 / Dark reverse harem romance author Angel Lawson shares the importance of understanding and applying tropes and universal fantasy concepts in her angsty novels of atonement. Angel de...
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🔒Private Zoom Chat - April 2023 from 2023-04-12T14:00
It was so great to chat with you all! 💜
Topics we covered:
Question from Dee: ...
Print Books: Adding Extra Value and Maximizing Profit with Alex Smith of BookVault from 2023-04-11T02:00
Episode 162 / Alex Smith shares how BookVault prioritizes the quality of the book and the reader's experience. He details a new American print partner that will enable faster and cheaper sh...
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🔒Private Zoom Chat - Listen to Get the Link from 2023-04-05T16:00
🎉 We’re looking forward to chatting with you on April 11 at 7pm CST. Bring your questions...
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Nell Goddin on How Direct Sales Helped Revive her Author Business from 2023-04-04T02:00
Episode 161 / Nell Goddin experienced long Covid and wasn’t able to write or release books for several years. Now she’s using direct sales to revive her author business. We also talk about the i...
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How to Thrive in a Flooded Market: Discussing Becca Syme’s New Rules of Publishing from 2023-03-28T02:00
Episode 160 / How do you succeed in a market flooded with books? The Gold Rush in publishing is over and authors have to adjust. Sara and Jami discuss Becca Syme’s “New Rules of Publishing,” whi...
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Build Consistent Income and Connect with Readers with Emilia Rose and Michael Evans of Ream.ink from 2023-03-21T02:00
Episode 159 / Do you want to connect with readers and create a new income stream that’s consistent and independent of the giant corporate tech companies? Join us as we talk with Emilia Rose and ...
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Maria Luis on Switching Genres and Moving Away from Rapid Release from 2023-03-14T02:00
Episode 158 / Do you want to change genres, but aren’t sure if your readers will follow you? Dark romance author Maria Luis shares how she brought her contemporary steamy romance to her new d...
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How to Pace Your Novel with Ines Johnson from 2023-03-07T02:00
Episode 157 / Romance author, screenwriter, and educator Ines Johnson joins us to talk about why pacing is so important when crafting your novel as well as self care, direct sales, and her ne...
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Translations for Self Published Authors from 2023-02-28T11:00
Episode 156 / Do you want to get your book into other languages? This week Sara and Jami dive into the various options available to indie authors for translations, including licensing your ri...
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How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt from 2023-02-21T02:00
Episode 155 / You can hook readers with a few words or a concept when you use tropes. Romance and non-fiction author, Jennifer Hilt, shares tips on how to recognize tropes, how to bake them i...
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🔒Jami and Sara on Best and Worst Advice from 2023-02-17T14:00
🎉 In our first bonus episode for subscribers, we share the best and worst advice we've recei...
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Reader Swag: Dana Claire on Using Swag to be Top of Mind and Retain Readers from 2023-02-14T02:00
Episode 154 / Swag can be a great way to engage with readers. Hybrid young adult author and BookBrush COO, Dana Claire, shares how to create swag that will help you contect with readers and s...
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Teaming Up for Game-changing Success: Traci Andrighetti on Going Wide and Collaborating with Other Authors from 2023-02-07T02:00
Episode 153 / Cozy mystery author Traci Andrighetti joins us to talk about how changing her covers, going wide, and collaborating with other authors on a series have been game-changers for he...
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Olivia Hayle on Reader-Centric Books and Promotion from 2023-01-31T02:00
Episode 152 / Olivia Hayle, author of contemporary romance, joins us this week to discuss how her shift to focusing on what her readers want in both her writing and her promotion helped her a...
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Joanna Penn on Intuitive Writing for Memoir plus Kickstarter and Direct Sales Tips from 2023-01-24T02:00
Episode 151 / Do you want to write a memoir? Joanna Penn joins us to share her lessons learned about writing memoir and other nonfiction. Joanna is a discovery wr...
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Kate Baray on Productive Longevity from 2023-01-17T02:00
Episode 150 / Cozy and romance author Kate Baray joins us this week to talk about how she focuses on productive longevity and creates a sustainable author career....
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Megan Haskell on Defining Success, Going Wide, and Helping New Authors from 2023-01-10T02:00
Episode 149 / Megan Haskel, co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, joins us this week. We delve into defining success when you’re an achiever, go...
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Renee Rose on Mindset and Abundance from 2023-01-03T02:00
Episode 148 / Want to get your mind right for the New Year? Then join us as we talk with romance author Renee Rose about mindset, abundance, and how we can stop ...
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Anton Eine on Writing Nonfiction with a Mission from 2022-12-20T02:00
Episode 147 / Anton Eine, a science fiction and nonfiction author who lives in Ukraine, joins us this week and shares his experience of being a writer living in K...
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Small Press to Indie Publishing with Greta Boris from 2022-12-13T02:00
Episode 146 / Mystery author Greta Boris joins us to talk about the benefits of publishing with a small press for her first series, and how she transitioned to se...
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Becca Mysoor, the Fairy Plot-Mother, on Collaboration from 2022-12-06T02:00
Episode 145 / Becca Mysoor is a Fairy Plot-Mother and developmental editor. She joins us this week to share how she works with bestselling authors on their storie...
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Your Questions Answered on Launching and Direct Sales from 2022-11-29T02:00
Episode 144 / We’re answering your questions this week as we dig into launching prep and what to do after a launch plus more questions about direct sales, winter ...
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Tess Thompson on Resistance, Mindset, and Letting Your Dreams Live from 2022-11-22T02:00
Episode 143 / Tess Thompson, author of small town romances and American historical romances, joins us to talk about mindset changes she made that have helped her ...
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Karen McQuestion on Writing in Different Genres and Longevity in Publishing from 2022-11-15T02:00
Episode 142 / Karen McQuestion shares how she successfully writes across different genres and how that has contributed to her longevity in publishing.
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Tammi Labrecque on What to Email to Newsletter Subscribers from 2022-11-08T02:00
Episode 141 / Do you want to up your newsletter game? Newsletter expert Tammi Lebrecque joins us to discuss building an email list, automations, reader magnets, t...
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New Author Series: Trixie Silvertale on Secret Pen Names from 2022-11-01T02:00
Episode 140 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss secret pen names. This episode is part of our New Author series.
Update from Jami and Sara on Lessons Learned From Her First Kickstarter from 2022-10-18T02:00
Episode 139 / Jami updates us this week, sharing about the difficult time her family has been through as well as how grateful she is to be an indie author, which ...
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J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Cowriting (Re-air) from 2022-09-27T09:29:22
Episode 138 / We’re going back to the archives this week as we re-air an episode with J. Thorn. Sci-fi author, podcaster, teacher, and event organizer J. Thorn jo...
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Helen Scheuerer on How Writing a Series Contributes to Success and How She Learned to Love her Own Writing Process from 2022-09-20T02:00
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, reac...
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Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best from 2022-09-13T02:00
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 marke...
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Vellum for Formatting with Brad West from 2022-09-06T02:00
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 th...
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Emilia Rose on Subscriptions: How to Connect with Readers and Diversify Your Income from 2022-08-30T02:00
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 i...
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Katlyn Duncan on Rights Revision and Youtube for Authors from 2022-08-23T02:00
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. The...
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Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times (Re-air) from 2022-08-16T02:00
Episode 132 / This week Jami and Sara are re-airing an early episode with Kait Nolan, who talks about getting through burno...
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Historical Cozies with Benedict Brown (New Author series) from 2022-08-02T02:00
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 ...
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Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair) from 2022-07-26T02:00
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-, med...
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Dark Fantasy Author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero on Bookstraping Your First Book (New Author Series) from 2022-07-19T02:00
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 ...
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Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release (Reair) from 2022-07-12T02:00
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 advanta...
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Connecting with Readers and Creating a Community Through Podcasting with Diane Nue from 2022-07-05T02:00
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 sh...
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Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development from 2022-06-28T02:00
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...
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How to Connect with other Writers Plus Inkers Con Recap from 2022-06-21T02:00
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...
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Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca (Reair) from 2022-06-14T02:00
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...
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Websites for Authors with Mike Stop Continues from 2022-06-07T02:00
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 i...
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Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence from 2022-05-24T02:00
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 s...
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How to Write Diverse Characters with Daniela Romero from 2022-05-17T02:00
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 ref...
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Lisa Suzanne on Pivoting to Rapid Release, Branding, and the Power of Cliffhangers from 2022-05-10T02:00
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...
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Kimbra Swain on Connecting with Your Readers through Books, Merchandise, and Pateron from 2022-05-03T02:00
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. Kimbr...
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Orna Ross on Writing Across Multiple Genres from 2022-04-26T02:00
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 genr...
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TikTok for Authors with BookTokker Sarah Thompson from 2022-04-19T02:00
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 ...
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Pitching Your Book for Film and TV with Entertainment Attorney and Author Maggie Marr from 2022-04-12T02:00
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 ...
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How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers from 2022-04-05T02:00
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...
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Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors from 2022-03-29T02:00
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 t...
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Selling Books in Person at Shows with Clare C. Marshall from 2022-03-22T02:00
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 ...
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Ask Us Anything: Is there an Ideal Length for a Series, Revision, and Marketing on a Budget from 2022-03-15T02:00
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.
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Writers Helping Ukrainians from 2022-03-08T20:14:18
Resources to Help Ukrainians Ways to help, sourced by author Sara Rosett, f...
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Mark McGuinness on Poetry and Putting the Writing First from 2022-02-15T07:00
Episode 108 / Mark McGuinness joins us this week to talk about poetry and it’s a fascinating discussion. We chat about the ...
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Kate P. Adams on Launching a Cozy Mystery Series with Rapid Release from 2022-02-08T07:00
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 ...
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Hybrid Publishing with Stefanie London from 2022-02-01T04:21:06
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...
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Kickstarter and Going Aggressively Wide with Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty from 2022-01-25T07:00
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 writin...
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Scribecount with Phillipa Werner from 2022-01-18T07:00
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 ...
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Writing Without an Outline, Crossover Books, and Tips for being a Digital Nomad with Kevin Tumlinson from 2022-01-11T07:00
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 ...
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Audiobook Creation and Promotion: Will Dages from Findaway Voices from 2022-01-04T07:00
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 F...
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How to Plan for the New Year with Audrey Hughey from 2021-12-21T07:00
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...
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Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work with Teams from 2021-12-14T07:00
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...
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Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life from 2021-12-07T07:00
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 hap...
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Writing and Publishing: Tools we Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips from 2021-11-30T07:00
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. Listen
Theodora Taylor: Universal Fantasy and How to Make Readers Love Your Stories from 2021-11-23T07:00
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 share...
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Troy Lambert on Plottr and Pitching Your Book to Bookstores from 2021-11-16T07:00
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 h...
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Mindset shifts in going from Trad to Indie Publishing with Heather Day Gilbert from 2021-11-09T07:00
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...
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New Author Series: Tru Taylor on Positivity, Planning, and a New Pen Name from 2021-11-02T11:10:18
Episode 094 / Romantic comedy author Tru Taylor shares how she stays positive and how she successfully launched a new pen name in 2021.
New Author Series: Taking Your Time with the Launch of Your First Book with Lynn Morrison from 2021-10-26T06:00
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 ...
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New Author series: Victoria Tait on Focusing on Email and Writing the Next Book from 2021-10-19T06:00
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...
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Adriana Locke on Branding and Editing Your Life from 2021-10-12T06:00
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 he...
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From Screenwriting to Writing Rom Com Novels with Kayley Loring from 2021-10-05T06:00
Episode 090 / Steamy rom com author Kayley Loring joins us today to talk about how she went from writing screenplays to writing novels.
Angeline Trevena on Worldbuilding and Discovery Writing from 2021-09-28T06:00
Episode 089 / Science fiction, fantasy, and horror author Angeline Trevena joins us today to talk about worldbuilding and being a discovery writer.
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Goal Setting for Writers with Holly Lyne from 2021-09-21T06:00
Episode 088 / In this podcast we chat with dark urban fantasy author H.B. Lyne, who also writes nonfiction for authors as Holly Lyne, including Listen
Sally Farrant on Pricing Myths and Mind Set for Authors from 2021-09-14T06:00
Episode 087 / Pricing expert Sally Farrant joins us this week to discuss how authors can find the best price point for their books plus so much more. It was a gre...
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Jane Steen on Taking Your Time with the Creative Process from 2021-09-07T06:00
Episode 086 / In this podcast with historical mystery author Jane Steen you’ll discover:
Becca Syme on Empathy, Energy Pennies, and Expectations from 2021-08-31T13:44:57
Episode 085 / Becca Syme from the Better Faster Academy joins us to talk about the impact of the pandemic on our writing lives and give us some coping strategies....
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Applying Business Principles to Your Author Life and More with Thomas Umstattd Jr. from 2021-08-24T06:00
Episode 084 / Thomas Umstattd Jr., CEO of Author Media, joins us today to talk about mistakes authors make with social media and how to avoid them. We delve into...
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Nicholas Erik on Branding and How to Leverage your Backlist for Longevity from 2021-08-17T06:00
Episode 083 / Nicholas Erik shares tips on branding and discusses how to use your backlist for long term success. We also talk about the importance of testing whe...
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What We Wish We’d Known about Developing Story Ideas from 2021-08-10T06:00
Episode 082 / How do you take a germ of an idea and shape it into a full-length novel? It’s not a clean-cut process, and it changes with each book, but we share w...
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Tricia O’Malley on Designing Your Perfect Day from 2021-08-03T06:00
Episode 081 / Romance and cozy author Tricia O’Malley shares how she designed her perfect day and then created a writing lifestyle that gave her freedom and flexi...
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Max Monroe on Co-Writing as Discovery Writers from 2021-07-27T06:00
Episode 080 / The romantic comedy writing team of Max Malone shares how they’ve collaborated and produced over thirty five books as discovery writers.
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H.Y. Hanna on Learning to Adjust Your Premise so that Your Novel Fits the Market from 2021-07-20T06:00
Episode 079 / Cozy mystery author H.Y. Hanna joins us today to tell us about how she learned to tweak her premise so that her series idea fit the market. Listen
Lee Strauss on Finding Your Genre Sweet Spot from 2021-07-13T06:00
Episode 078 / Lee Strauss tells us how she found her genre sweet spot in historical mystery. This episode is full of great craft tips including:
Genevieve Jack on Creating a Sustainable Writing Career from 2021-07-06T06:00
Episode 077 / Genevieve Jack, paranormal romance, fantasy, and urban fantasy author, shares how writing and releasing three to four books a year has created a sus...
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Debra Clopton: Writing When Life Throws You a Curveball from 2021-06-29T06:00
Episode 076 / Contemporary romance author Debra Clopton joins us this week to talk about how she came through a health scare and how her business was set up to ru...
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Michele Scott on Treating Your Author Career Like a Business from 2021-06-22T06:00
Episode 075 / Michelle Scott writes in contemporary fiction, mystery, and thriller genres. She joins us today to talk about how she learned to treat her author ca...
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Replay: How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name from 2021-06-15T06:00
Episode 074 / Life is a bit crazy for Sara (moving!) and Jami, so it’s a great week to look back at a favorite episode, the interview with Pippa Grant. Listen
How to Use Tropes to Attract Readers from 2021-06-08T06:00
Episode 073 / Surprise pregnancy. Murder on a train. Rag-tag crew. In this episode Jami and Sara dive into the wonderful world of tropes. They discuss why you wan...
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Nick Thacker on Plot versus Character and Bookbub Tips from 2021-06-01T06:00
Episode 072 / Action & Adventure Thriller author Nick Thacker joins us this week to talk about the delicate balance of plot versus character. Nick is also a syste...
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C.J. Archer on Creating a Core Readership that Follows You Across Books and Series from 2021-05-25T06:00
Episode 071 / Do you want to cultivate a core readership who will read anything you write? Historical fantasy and historical mystery author C.J. Archer joins us t...
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Dan Wood on Simplifying Your Writing life with Draft 2 Digital from 2021-05-18T06:00
Episode 070 / Dan Wood from Draft 2 Digital joins us to talk about how using an aggregator like Draft 2 Digital can make your your life easier. We also talk about...
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Daniel Willcocks on How Authenticity Pulls in Your Ideal Readers from 2021-05-11T06:00
Episode 069 / Daniel Willcocks, author of dark fiction that spans the genres of horror, post-apocalyptic, and sci-fi, joins us this week to talk about how being a...
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Simon Wood on Why You Are Your Best Advocate from 2021-05-04T06:00
Episode 068 / Thriller, mystery, and horror author Simon Wood joins us this week to talk about how he learned he was his own best advocate in negotiating right an...
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Nancy Warren on How to Have Longevity in Your Writing Career from 2021-04-27T06:00
Episode 067 / Mystery author Nancy Warren has been publishing for 20 years and has over 100 books out. She joins us to chat about writing mysteries and explains h...
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Nana Malone on Writing Intuitively, Instagram Live, and Supporting Authors of Color from 2021-04-20T06:00
Episode 066 / Prolific romance author Nana Malone joins us to talk about being a pantser and writing instinctively, how she uses Instagram live to connect with he...
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Write to Market with Jenn Falls from 2021-04-13T06:00
Episode 065 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Bella Falls joins us to talk about how she learned to write to market. Writing with her readers in mind helps Jenn pl...
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Jami and Sara Dish on Newsletters and Answer Other Burning Questions from 2021-04-06T06:00
Episode 064 / We answer your questions about newsletter content and autoresponders plus tips for reviving backlist sales and launch strategies for debut authors a...
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Podcasting for Readers with Jenny Wheeler from 2021-03-30T06:00
Episode 063 / Podcaster and historical mystery author Jenny Wheeler joins us on the podcast to talk about podcasting for readers, transitioning to writing fiction...
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Tonya Kappes on Reader-Focused Promotion from 2021-03-23T06:00
Episode 062 / Prolific cozy mystery author Tonya Kappes joins us this week and we delve into how her reader-centric focus has brought her success.
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Weathering the Storm with Adriel Wiggins from 2021-03-16T06:00
Episode 061 / Do you want your life set up to weather storms like 2020? Adriel Wiggins joins us this week to talk about how she learned to structure her life in a...
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Lucy Score on Building a Backlist with Series as well as Standalones from 2021-03-09T07:00
Episode 060 / Romance author Lucy Score joined us to talk about how staying in her lane and creating a backlist of titles, all with a similar tone, has contribute...
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Cover Design for Indie Authors with Najla Qamber from 2021-02-16T07:00
Episode 057 / How do you get a fabulous cover for your book? Najla Qamber, cover designer and founder of Qamber Designs and Media is here to answer all our questi...
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How to Achieve Financial Goals as an Author with L. B. Dunbar from 2021-02-09T07:00
Episode 056 / Do you have financial goals you’d like to achieve in your author career? Romance author L.B. Dunbar tells us how focus and pacing helped her reach her goals. Our conversation also ...
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Gail Carriger on The Heroine’s Journey from 2021-02-02T07:00
Episode 055 / NYT bestselling author Gail Carriger joins us this week to talk about Listen
Cheryl Phipps on the Power of Writer Friendships from 2021-01-26T07:00
Episode 054 / Do you want to be a successful writer? Friendships with other writers can be a big factor in contributing to a long career. Romance and cozy mystery...
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Connie B. Dowell on Writing Productivity and Planners from 2021-01-19T07:00
Episode 053 / It may be 2021, but many writers are juggling working from home and caring for their families. Mystery author, editor, and book coach Connie B. Dowe...
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Jess Michaels on Keys to Longevity from 2021-01-12T14:46:01
Episode 052 / Do you want to have a long writing career? Prolific historical romance author Jess Michaels is here with tips to help you set yourself up for a long...
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Zoe York on Goal Setting from 2021-01-05T07:00
Episode 051 / Contemporary romance author Zoe York joins us to talk about aligning your current projects with your long-term goals. Plus we dive into author brand...
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Top 10 Countdown from 2020-12-29T14:34:30
Episode 050 / Not to be outdone by the countdown to the new year (and who isn’t ready to wave goodbye to 2020?), Jami and Sara count the top ten episodes of the f...
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Kandi Steiner on Mindset and the Joy of Writing from 2020-12-22T07:00
Episode 049 / Kandi Steiner shares the importance of mindset for writers and how being thankful helps us enjoy writing. Kandi is a wizard on Instagram, and we del...
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Becca Syme on Unrealistic Expectations and JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out) from 2020-12-15T14:31:48
Episode 048 / We talk to author and writing coach Becca Syme about 2020 about the impact it has had on writers and how we can move into 2021 and thrive in the new...
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What we learned in 2020 from 2020-12-08T07:00
Episode 047 / We get a jump on the typical year-in-review podcast episode and do our 2020 retrospective early. (Are we ready for 2020 to be over? Yes, yes we are....
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Ricardo Fayet on How Authors can use Reedsy from 2020-12-01T07:00
Episode 046 / Founder of Reedsy and soon-to-be published author, Ricardo Fayet joins us to talk about how authors can work with Reedsy to find freelancers, get th...
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Sacha Black on Financial Freedom and the Power of Authenticity from 2020-11-24T14:21:31
Episode 045 / Sacha Black, author of young adult fantasy as well as non-fiction for writers, joins us this week to talk about how being your authentic self empowe...
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Narrating Your Fiction Audiobooks with Nikki Haverstock from 2020-11-17T07:00
Episode 044 / Cozy mystery author Nikki Haverstock joins us to talk about how authors can record fiction audiobooks. This episode is packed with Nikki’s practical...
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Is it too Late to Plan Holiday Promotions? from 2020-11-10T07:00
Episode 043 / Is it too late to plan holiday promotions? Nope. You still have plenty of time--and holiday promotions don’t have to be complicated or time-consumi...
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Jo Lallo on How Creating a Plan Helps in Writing and Marketing Books from 2020-11-03T07:00
Episode 042 / Science fiction and fantasy author and co-host of the Six Figure Authors podcast, Joseph Lallo joins us to talk about the advantages of planning wh...
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Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing from 2020-10-27T06:00
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Q & A: Developmental Editing, Going Wide, and Marketing Tips from 2020-10-20T06:00
Episode 040 / It’s Q & A time. We talk about how finding a critique group is similar to dating, how to prepare to go wide, and much more.
Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development from 2020-10-13T06:00
Episode 039 / H. Claire Taylor joins us to talk about writing satire, creating character flaws, and how Claire helps authors figure out what they really want in t...
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Mark Leslie Lefebvre on Thinking Beyond the Ebook from 2020-10-06T06:00
Episode 038 / Horror and nonfiction author Mark Leslie Lefebvre gives tips on using your intellectual property to think beyond the ebook version of your book. Plu...
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Zara Keane on Nurturing Your Newsletter from 2020-09-29T06:00
Episode 037 / Cozy mystery author Zara Keane shares how changing genres allowed her to write to her strengths. We also delve into nurturing our newsletters, chatb...
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Trends in Selling Direct and Audiobooks with Damon Courtney of Bookfunnel from 2020-09-22T06:00
Episode 036 / Damon Courtney of BookFunnel joins Sara and Jami to talk about getting books to readers, best practices of successful authors, and trends in audio--...
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Laura Durham on the Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres from 2020-09-14T06:00
Episode 035 / Cozy mystery and sci-fi romance author Laura Durham joins Sara and Jami to discuss how writing in different genres can improve your books plus a lot...
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Writing Better Books with Authors A.I. from 2020-09-08T06:00
Episode 034 / Authors A.I founders J.D. Lasica and Alessandra Torre join Sara this week. Jami wasn’t able to join them for the recording. Sara, J.D., and Alessand...
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Jamie Davis on Facing Hurdles in Your Writing Career from 2020-09-01T06:00
Episode 033 / Fantasy and science fiction author Jamie Davis joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett this week to talk about those critical times in your author caree...
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How to Get and Use Book Reviews from 2020-08-18T06:00
Episode 031 / If you want to increase the number of reviews on your books, check out the tips and ideas from Jami and Sara in this episode. They discuss reviews i...
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C.C. Hunter on Blending Genres from 2020-08-11T06:00
Episode 030 / C.C. Hunter joins Jami and Sara this week to talk about how she blends genres. Plus she gives tips on writing humor and how she writes through the t...
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Craig Martelle on Pricing Strategies, Making More Money with Less Books, and Writing with Health Issues from 2020-08-04T06:00
Episode 29 / Science fiction author Craig Martelle joins Sara and Jami to discuss pricing, book production strategies, and writing through health issues. Listen
Make Your Emails to Readers More Effective with Ryan Zee of Booksweeps and Plottr from 2020-07-28T06:00
Episode 028 / Ryan Zee of Booksweeps and Plottr joins Jami and Sara this week and shares tips on how to make your emails to readers more effective. They talk abou...
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Patricia McLinn on Traditional Publishing, “Pantsing,” and Sustainable Income with Bookbub Ads from 2020-07-21T06:00
Episode 027 / Mystery and romance author Patricia McLinn joins Jami and Sara to discuss the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing, how Patricia write... Listen
Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode from 2020-07-14T06:00
Episode 026 / 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 wha...
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Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode from 2020-07-14T06:00
Episode 026 / 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 wha...
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Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode from 2020-07-14T06:00
Episode 026 / 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 wha...
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Using Ads to Sell Books, Working with Co-Authors, and Creating a Literary Universe with Mal Cooper from 2020-07-07T06:00
Episode 025 / Science fiction author Malorie Cooper joins Jami and Sara this week to talk about advertising as well as the pros and cons of co-authoring books. They also dive into how Mal create...
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Wendy Vella on Mindset, Trusting Your Instincts, and Maximizing Intellectual Property for Longevity from 2020-06-23T06:00
Episode 023 / Contemporary and historical romance novelist and co-host of the SPA girls podcast, Wendy Vella joins Jami and Sara to talk about the mindset shift s...
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Promotion Tips for Audiobooks with Amy Daws from 2020-06-09T06:00
Episode 021 / Amy Daws shares her tips for promoting audiobooks, tells how writing in a tire shop waiting room helped her breakthrough writer’s block, and discuss...
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How to Find and Work with an Author Assistant with Adriel Wiggins from 2020-06-02T06:00
How to Find and Work with an Author Assistant with Adriel Wiggins
Episode 020 / Author assistant Adriel Wiggins joins us this week to gi...
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How Kevin J. Anderson Learned to Meet Reader Expectations from 2020-05-26T06:00
Episode 0019 / Prolific science fiction and epic fantasy author Kevin J. Anderson joins us to talk about how he learned to meet reader expectations as well as how...
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Julia Kent on the Emotional Needs of Readers, Writing Ahead, and Opportunities in Audio from 2020-05-19T13:49:07
Episode 018 / Romantic comedy author Julia Kent joined us this week to discuss the value of meeting the emotional needs of readers, plus nuts-and-bolts details on...
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Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release from 2020-05-12T06:00
Episode 017 / Science fiction and fantasy author Lindsay Buroker joins us to talk about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for ...
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Alessandra Torre on Goodreads, Movie Options, and Creating a Recognizable Brand from 2020-05-05T06:00
Episode 016 / Romance and suspense author Alessandra Torre joins the WIKT podcast for a wide-ranging discussion that covers the benefits of Goodreads, what it’s l...
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Finding Success in Small Genres with Elana Johnson from 2020-04-28T06:00
Episode 015 / Elana Johnson writes Christian cowboy romance as well as clean and wholesome romance. She joins the WIKT podcast and details how she found success i...
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Strategies and Mindset for Getting Through Economic Downturns with Joe Solari from 2020-04-21T06:00
Episode 014 / Joe Solari joined us this week to help authors create a financial plan for getting through Covid-19’s economic repercussions. We talk about short an...
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Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times from 2020-04-14T06:00
Episode 013 / This week Kait Nolan joins Sara and Jami to talk about getting through burnout and writing during stressful times--whether that stress is coming fro...
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Martha Carr on Defining Success and Enjoying Where You Are Right Now from 2020-04-07T06:00
Episode 012 / Martha Carr joines Jami and Sara to chat about defining success and how she’s learned to enjoy where she is right now. She also gives some practical...
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Tips on How to Filter Advice from 2020-03-31T06:00
Episode 11 / With so many tips, ideas, and tactics in the author-sphere, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. In this episode tha...
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J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Co-writing from 2020-03-24T06:00
Episode 010 / Sci-fi author, podcaster, teacher, and event organizer J. Thorn joins Jami and Sara this week to discuss creative ways to diversity your author inco...
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How David Gaughran is Using his Lessons Learned to Reboot his Fiction and Nonfiction Books from 2020-03-10T06:00
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How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name from 2020-03-03T07:00
Episode 007 / Romantic comedy author Pippa Grant joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett to chat about starting over with a new pen name as well as collaboration wit...
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Common Marketing Mistakes Authors Make with Dani Sanchez (plus publishing trends!) from 2020-02-22T02:43:16
Episode 006 / Dani Sanchez, owner of Wildfire Marketing Solutions, joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett this week to talk ab...
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Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca from 2020-02-18T14:46:49
Historical romance author Cecelia Mecca joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett. Cecelia shares what she learned when she changed genres and how she now reverse engineers her books before she writes...
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Advantages of Being a Part-Time Writer with Nathan Van Coops from 2020-02-11T07:00
Alternate history and time travel author Nathan Van Coops was a trooper and joined Jami Albight and Sara Rosett despite having a cold. They delve into the joys of being a part-time writer and cr...
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Advantages of Being a Part-Time Writer with Nathan Van Coops from 2020-02-11T07:00
Alternate history and time travel author Nathan Van Coops was a trooper and joined Jami Albight and Sara Rosett despite having a cold. They delve into the joys of being a part-time writer and cr...
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Writing around the edges and writing humor with paranormal cozy author Amy Boyles from 2020-02-03T07:00
Amy Boyles, author of paranormal cozy mysteries with a southern flare, joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett to talk about her successes and missteps.
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Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing with Becca Syme from 2020-01-29T15:46:42
Becca Syme, a Gallup-Certified Strengths coach and founder of the Write Better-Faster Academy, joins Jami and Sara to discuss how to discover your strengths as a ...
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Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing with Becca Syme from 2020-01-29T15:46:42
Becca Syme, a Gallup-Certified Strengths coach and founder of the Write Better-Faster Academy, joins Jami and Sara to discuss how to discover your strengths as a ...
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Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing with Becca Syme from 2020-01-29T15:46:42
Becca Syme, a Gallup-Certified Strengths coach and founder of the Write Better-Faster Academy, joins Jami and Sara to discuss how to discover your strengths as a ...
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Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Indie Publishing from 2020-01-28T07:00
Sara and Jami interview one another and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets--writing secrets, that is.
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Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Indie Publishing from 2020-01-28T07:00
Sara and Jami interview one another and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets--writing secrets, that is.
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Intro to the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers from 2020-01-15T15:07
Welcome to the Wish I’d Known Then podcast for writers. In this episode, indie authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett introduce themselves and chat about: <...
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Intro to the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers from 2020-01-15T10:07
Welcome to the Wish I’d Known Then podcast for writers. In this episode, indie authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett introduce themselves and chat about: <...
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