Episode 242 / We're diving deep into listener questions about everything from drafting and editing techniques, tackling imposter syndrome, and decoding our strengths. 

🥤☕️ So grab your favorite beverage—be it Diet Coke or a cup of comforting coffee–and join us for a Wednesday chat about writing. 

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Episode 241 / Whether you're an introvert or extrovert you can develop a platform to grow your author brand. Learn how with authors of From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker, suspense and thriller author Matty Dalrymple and  science fiction & fantasy author M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn).  

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• How to match your platform to your personality 
• Tips for effective public speaking
• Common mistakes authors make when it comes to platform as well as public speaking
• Why the time you spend behind the microphone or on stage is often the least important part of the event
• Simple steps you can use to get started building your author brand

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Episode 240 / In 2024, Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe paired their love of regency romances like Bridgerton with their bad habit of killing people in their books to create a new series that they rapid-released, the Crown Jewels Regency Mystery Series. 

Topics:

• Why brutal honesty is critical for collaboration
• How to spot trends
• Tips on how to incorporate trends into a genre and still meet reader expectations around tropes
• How Lynn and Anne leveraged interest around Bridgerton to market the new series
• Using beta readers to verify the book was on target  

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Episode 239 / Want to make a big impact with your book? Publicist, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of Make a Big Impact with Your Book, Melanie Herschorn, has tips to help you stand out. 

Topics:

• Beyond the Launch: keep promoting—your book is new to someone who hasn’t read it yet
• Misconceptions around marketing: engage beyond bookstores
• Building a community and relationships 
• Don't fear oversharing
• Alternative and creative marketing strategies:  speaking and podcasts
• Build reader communities: engage people around your book’s themes—create a sense of belonging that AI can't mimic

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Episode 238 / Want some ideas on how to get readers on your newsletter list? On this Ask Us Anything episode, we have SO MANY ideas for you! 

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• Building a List
• Preview Promos 
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• Difference between pre- and post-novel reader magnets
• Creative reader magnets

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Episode 237/Guest:  Luke Mitchel, science fiction and fantasy author 

Topics: 

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• Self-editing and revisions and accepting your writing style
• Writing short stories to refresh the creative process
• Moving away from social media and focusing on email marketing and direct sales 

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Episode 236 / Ever wondered why certain characters steal your heart? This week we chat with Jessica Firpi, a TV and movie reviewer as well as a K-drama enthusiast and podcast host. We explore everything from effective "save the cat" moments to why a sunshine character can make a dark character shine. 

If you've ever wondered how to make your characters compelling, relatable, and unforgettable, we’ve got some ideas for you. Plus, we've got examples from your favorite Kdramas and blockbuster movies. 

Topics:

• How a Save the Cat moment gets the audience to root for a character
• Our favorite Save the Cat moments why they worked for us
• Genuine vs. manufactured conflict
• Creating complex backstories
• Pitfalls writers should avoid with Save the Cat moments
• Jess’s tips for bloggers and podcasters

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Episode 235 / Fantasy romance author Penn Cole shares tips on writing to market in a way that goes beyond the usual analysis of trends and tropes, patience in the writing and publishing process, and translations using an agent.

Topics:

• Penn’s tips on prepping for publication and ARC teams
• How to research and write to market in a deep way, focusing on why certain books resonate with readers
• Putting your blinders on and having the self confidence to go with your intuition
• Special editions from trad publishers
• Translations–why using an agent who specializes in sub-rights can be helpful
• The power of kindness, especially toward readers

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Episode 234 / Liz Shipton is a freelance writer, hybrid author, and full-time, off-grid, liveaboard sailor. She shares how changing her lifestyle to become a digital nomad created more time for writing and how she uses Tik Tok to market her books.

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• Going viral on Tik Tok
• How become a digital nomad created more time for writing
• Why Liz creates two versions of her books, a new adult version and a YA version
• Pros and cons of writing a long series as your first series

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Episode 233 / Ever wished you had some writing hacks to make your drafting and editing go more smoothly? (And who hasn’t?) Then this episode with cozy author Barbara Emodi is for you! Barbara is a developmental editor for emerging writers and has great insights.

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Episode 232 /  Jessie Kwak writes supernatural thrillers and sci-fi crime as well as nonfiction productivity books including, From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. 

Topics:

• Trusting your own process, reassessing expectations, and enjoying the writing process
• How Jessie blends sci-fi and crime genres and found her second series easier to market with a clearer target audience
• How Jessie integrates her fiction and nonfiction in her promotion and marketing
• The power of showing up consistently and focusing on daily work to achieve long-term success
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Episode 231 / Dr. Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press, a literary hybrid publisher dedicated to author rights, joins us to discuss different publishing options, letting go of the mindset that you must have an agent, and the importance of a personal brand.

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Topics:

• The rise in indie and hybrid publishing
• Tips on navigating the industry
• Common mistakes Nick sees authors making
• Letting go of the mindset that you must have an agent to be successful 
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In this supporter-exclusive chat, we broke down the Enemies to Lovers trope–and it’s not just for romance novels!

From Pride and Prejudice to You've Got Mail, we've got tons of insights and examples that show how friction and chemistry can turn rivalry into romance.

• Why readers love this trope
• The need to maintain the core characteristics of your protagonists
• The difference between Opposites Attract and Enemies to Lovers
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• Using the Enemies to Lovers story beats for bromance or reconciliation plotline
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Episode 230 / A.B. Herron blends elements of fantasy and romance in her fiction. She shares about balancing a full-time job while diving headfirst into the world of writing, the joy of connecting with readers at book fairs, and the critical role a supportive community plays in overcoming challenges, especially for authors with dyslexia.

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Topics: 

• Forming and maintaining a tight-knit writing group, which Amanda formed through a combo of accidental encounters, the NextDoor app, and  a bit of subterfuge
• The necessity of ongoing learning in the writing and publishing industry
• Launching with stand-alones instead of a series
• The importance of figuring things out on her own along the way
• Advice for overcoming obstacles and believing in your story

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Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. 

Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 

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• The four types of relationships arcs with examples from across genres
• How to use external factors, internal conflicts, and the right antagonistic forces to create believable relationship challenges
• How to apply relationship arcs to multi-book series
• Relationship arc variations
• How to use tropes to label relationship arcs

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Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 

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• Tuning out the noise and finding your own writing process and voice
• Benefits of podcasting: social interaction with less stress than social media, audience building, and connection with other authors and readers
• Tips for finding agents and querying and insight into traditional publishing
• How Kemper drew on Agatha Christie’s influence
• Navigating writing, promotion, and self-doubt as an author

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• How mental health advocacy intersects with Liz Long's writing career
• Approaching social media through the lens of helping people
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Episode 226 / Author, musician, and marketer, Paul Indigo shares insights on seeking validation, embracing our voice, and the unconventional use of an Excel spreadsheet for writing and marketing. If you’ve tried all the writing software and haven’t found one that works for you, perhaps your answer is a spreadsheet!

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Topics:

• The power of authenticity and vulnerability in fiction writing 
• Reader feedback as validation 
• Why the “vein of truth” must run through both your book and your marketing
• Having the confidence to trust in your voice
• Tips on using a spreadsheet to write a book
• How a spreadsheet allows you to see the structure or visitual tapestry of a book 
• The interconnectedness of writing and music, which are both forms of artistic expression driven by emotion and structure

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Episode 225 / Megan Vernon, author of over 40 romance novels, joins us to talk about starting over after a difficult experience of being publicly criticized. We talk about the need to give ourselves grace and the importance of a supportive community for navigating the ups and downs of a writing career. Megan shares about her creation of the Mojo Dojo Casa House, a supportive space for published authors and shares her insights into ghostwriting. 

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• The importance of not rushing to judgment on social media
• Megan’s reflecting on self-doubt and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Ads: Turning aversion into appreciation
• Handling backlash 
• How ghostwriting led to new opportunities and recovery for Megan
• Megan’s supportive writers' group for authors getting back into writing

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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming in the publishing industry. 

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Topics:

• Adaptation of existing books for fiction apps
• Customizable and immersive reading experience through story loops and endings tailored to each individual
• Predictions and trends in the publishing industry
• Legal considerations in international contracts
• Setting boundaries and saying no to reduce stress and increase meaning
• Importance of goal, motivation, and conflict in writing

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Episode 223 / Do you like to discover the plot as you write? Do you get bored if you know where the story is going? Then a skeleton draft might be what you need.

Paranormal and gothic romance author Steffanie Holmes joins us to talk about how discovery writers can use a skeleton draft to get their ideas down on paper and avoid writer’s block. We also talk about rebranding, Kickstarter tips for authors outside the US, and bust some publishing myths. 🥊

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 Introduction to Skeleton Drafting

• Why Stephanie shifted away from dark romance to her Nevermore Bookshop series, which features a magical bookstore and a blind heroine who teams up with famous literary villains to solve mysteries
• How Stephanie found success with skeleton drafting, not rigid outlines
• Using TikTok for market research
• How she rebranded her series
• Partnering for order fulfillment to reduce shipping costs and increase sales
• Creating a unique fan experience for achieving success

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Ever wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative?

Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. 

Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy,  a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your story. 

I'll be sharing some practical tips, examples from popular books, TV shows, and movies, and some ideas on how to hide clues and create satisfying reveals.

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Episode 222 / Jessica Renwich, who writes fantasy and horror for kids ages 9-12, joined us to share her experience as an indie middle grade author.

She has terrific insights on approaching schools for author visits and the impact of creating whimsical and fun content to appeal to young readers.  

In addition to discussing how marketing middle grade books differs from marketing adult books, we also get into the things that often hold us back: perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and dealing with rejection. And also the lure of magical chickens! 🐓

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• Jessica’s experience with the middle grade market: 95% of her sales are print books
• Why Jessia focuses on creating spooky and whimsical books for middle grade and how she layers in themes like strong maintaining strong friendships
• Jessica’s recommendations for school visits: how and when to approach schools, her media package, and how she handles direct sales at schools
• Dealing with impostor syndrome and perfectionism
• How Jessica uses targeted ads and book blurbs that focus on themes, which help her market to parents, teachers, and librarian
• The influence of awards on book legitimacy and author credibility in children’s literature 

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Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vibrant community around Korean dramas. We also dive into craft book recommendations, beat sheets, and combining tropes in unexpected ways.

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• The importance of celebrating achievements
• Benefits of beat sheets, Save the Cat, and Save the Cat Writes a Novel for creating a story framework 
• The influence of Korean dramas on Amy’s writing and how she infuses Kdrama-inspired elements into her books
• How Amy and her co-hosts have nurtured the Afternoona Delight podcast Patreon, creating a supportive community
• Tips on starting a podcast and navigating audio editing challenges 
• Juggling a community, writing, day jobs, and family responsibilities

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Episode 220 /  KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style.

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• What discovery writing is and how it’s different from free association writing
• Misconceptions about discovery writing
• Incorporating spontaneity and intuition in our writing routines 
• Common mistakes authors make around discovery writing
• Techniques to get started with discovery writing
• Reverse outlining as a problem-solving tool
• Leveraging different formats for diversification

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WIKT Episode 189: KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition https://wishidknownforwriters.com/189-2/

Cozy article on Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-write-a-cozy-mystery/

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Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, and a little romance.

Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving regret behind, her Kickstarter preparation, and how learning about her Enneagram type helped her make healthy decisions.

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• Writing urban fantasy trilogies
• How Martha transitioned from collaboration to a solo publishing model
• Her first edition printing strategy with her upcoming Kickstarter campaign 
• Her Kickstarter preparations, which included author shout-outs, podcast appearances, and reaching out to influencers
• Setting a sustainable pace and finding the joy and fun in writing and marketing 

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www.authormarthacarr.com 

www.marthacarr.com (Kickstarter site)

WIKT Ep 12 Martha Carr on Defining Success and Enjoying Where You Are Right Now: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/martha-carr-on-defining-success-and-enjoying-where-you-are-right-now/

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Episode 218 / Julie Duffy has long been involved in the publishing industry, but she found herself not actually writing fiction due to the demands of school and work. This realization led her to challenge herself with a "story a day" project in order to get back to writing and creating fictional stories. 

Julia joins us to talk about A Story A Day in May, a creative writing challenge, as well as  the benefits of flash fiction for honing writing skills and providing quick wins in the writing business, while also emphasizing the importance of mindset.

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• Embracing short stories as a creative outlet
• The challenge of writing without fearing imperfection
• How flash fiction can enhance writing skills
• Overcoming writer's block by knowing your direction
• Keys to finding a writing group that’s a good fit 
• Details on A Story A Day community 

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Episode 217 /  Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres.

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• Understanding different market segments and reader loyalty
• The concept of "us against the world" theme and how it transcends genre
• The connection between universal themes in mafia romance and historical romance 
• How binge writing resulted in better continuity and high quality for Celeste
• The importance of taking time to rest and recuperate
• Celeste's direct sales strategy for signed paperbacks through her website

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Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From historical accuracy to adapting to technology, she shares her lessons-learned. 

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• Challenges Abigail faced with publishers and how she found success with indie publishing
• How Abigail weaves historical events and people into her novels
• The importance of accuracy in historical fiction and her process for research and fact-checking
• How she uses merchandise (calendar, mug, and book boxes) to add another stream of income 
• Embracing technology to connect with her readers
• The evolving landscape of writing, marketing, and the need for constant adaptation

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Episode 215 / When it comes to your author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run, but other times it pays to splurge instead of scrimp. Join us as we discuss tips for saving money as well as when we’re willing to pay more.

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• Use a “savings triage,” a list of ways to save money on business expenses
• Innovative side-hustles
• What items we’re willing to spend more on
• Tips on saving on editing, cover design, and marketing

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Episode 214 / How do you pull in readers who will love your books and push away those readers who won’t enjoy your book? Branding.

Branding is more than colors, fonts, and covers.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to determine your brand and carry it through in everything from your voice to ad copy to covers. And you know we’re always here for food analogies so the alternate title of this episode is “Why branding is like a layer cake.” 🍰

• What is a brand promise? 
• Uniqueness
• Using comp authors
• Does your voice need to match your brand? 
• Creating an author tagline that reflects your brand

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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." :) 

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List with definitions from Kindleperuner:

https://kindlepreneur.com/character-archetypes/

Some examples from: https://www.scribophile.com/academy/what-are-character-archetypes

Strengths/Weakness/Desires: 

https://blog.reedsy.com/12-common-character-archetypes-every-writer-should-already-know/

How to Write Funny by Scott Dikkers

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Episode 213 / We’re 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. 

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• The three types of series
• Extending your series
• Spin-offs
• Using short stories to enhance your series
• Dealing boredom in writing in the same story world again and again
• Challenges around ending a series

How to Write a Series by Sara Rosett: https://books2read.com/howtowriteaseries

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This podcast originally aired on the Indy Author Podcast on 10/31/23: https://www.theindyauthor.com/210---constructing-a-compelling-series.html

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Episode 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 Claire’s successful track record on Kickstarter, and she tells us what she wishes she knew about using the crowdfunding platform.

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• How the Enneagram can help authors with sustainability
• Most common mistakes authors make in regard to sustainability
• The superpower each Enneagram has that helps with resilience 
• Typical blocks authors struggling
• What Claire wishes she’d known about running Kickstarter campaigns

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Episode 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. 

• New business models: direct sales, subscriptions
• Impact of AI across industries
• The single factor that will attract readers to you
• Structure of Author Nation conference tracks
• What to do after the conference ends: why narrowing your focus is important

Author Nation: www.authornation.live Nov 11-15, 2024

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Episode 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. 🌀

• Why M.K. has specific goals for each book
• Why M.K. recommends purchasing your ISBNs
• Why authors should “pack their patience” when it comes to writing and publishing
• Mindset shift M.K. had to go through in considering the tradition route with a book
• The problem with a “surprise” book launch
• Common mistakes aspiring authors make
• How M.K. uses Payhip for her direct sales

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Episode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers “one-click” 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 want—and what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. 🎂

• 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 when you’re staying in your lane
• Repackaging books when trends change
• Why she’d be more intentional about planning series if she were starting over
• How she uses bonus scenes to get readers on her newsletter list
• Alternate special edition paperbacks

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Episode 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? 

Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as women’s fiction readers. 

• How Margaret’s 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 crafting quirky, but relatable characters
• Why a backlist is important for longevity 

Author website: https://www.margaretlashley.com https://www.facebook.com/valandpalspage

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/B06XKJ3YD8

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Findaway Voices by Spotify current TOS: https://my.findawayvoices.com/terms-of-use#

Buzzcast’s episode about Spotify: https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com/231452/14513452-spotify-s-new-podcast-strategy

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Episode 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: 

• 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 retreat
• Going hybrid with a traditional book deal for diversification 

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WIKT Ep 9: Clean Romance, Sustainability, and “Pantsing” books with Kirsten Oliphant

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Episode 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 paperbacks 
• Leslye’s 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
• Leslye’s recommendations for helpful writing craft books

https://lpenelope.com/

https://myimaginaryfriends.net/footnotes

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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? 

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: 

• How Try/Fail cycles help you avoid a saggy middle
• What types of obstacles your protagonist can face
• Where to find inspiration for strong heroines and why character agency is critical
• What to avoid to create likable strong heroines
• Different types of content you can share and how you can share variations on those major types of content
• Writing shorts for subscriptions and then selling them direct

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Episode 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. 

• 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 for you 
• New features that are coming to Lulu, including ribbons and endpapers 
• Lulu’s website plug-ins for direct sales

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Episode 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 “bad” first draft. Erin also shares how writing helped her with depression. 

• Why it’s 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 genre 
• Daydreaming: mentally draft and revise before writing 
• Placeholder as the first chapter

Erin’s website: https://erinptcanning.com

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Opening lines, where to start the book, and prologues

How do you start your book in a way that hooks readers? In this month’s suporter-only episode, we look at compelling beginnings. 

We cover the heavy lifting that the open line does, where to start your book, and (controversy!) prologues. 

• Famous first lines in literature and why they work
• Some of our personal favorite first lines in books we love
• First lines we’ve written and why we decided on them as our openers
• Using conversation in a first line: yea or yay?
• Where to start your book
• Prologue pros and cons

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Episode 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/

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Episode 202 / It’s part two of our trope series–very appropriate for episode #202! 

What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we’re here to share the answers. 

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. 

💡 We hope this episode sparks inspiration for you!

Tropes discussed:

• Crouching moron/hidden hero
• Second chance romance
• Amnesia,
• Grumpy/sunshine
• Chosen one
• Found family
• Intrepid sleuth
• Inheritance

Authors included in this episode: 

• Jo Lallo
• Kait Nolan
• Jennifer Hilt
• Elena Johnson
• Anton Eine
• Lynn Morrison
• Adriana Locke
• Heather Day Gilbert
• Greta Boris
• Deanna Roy

Listen to Part 1: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/195-2/

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Episode 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. 

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 to find your optimum time to write, and different types of rewards you can use for motivation. 

Stephanie also shared a pdf: Discover Your Personalized Strategy for Writing Success.

Author website: https://slhansenbooks.com  

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Episode 200 / We’re celebrating 200 episodes with a look back (what we learned in 2023) and a look forward to 2024 (trends that matter to authors). 

We’re so happy to have such a warm community around the podcast! Thanks for listening and supporting us during the last four years. 

Here’s to the next 200 episodes! 🥂

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Top Episodes in 2023:

1. How to Thrive in a Flooded Market: Discussing Becca Syme’s New Rules of Publishing
2. Angel Lawson on Learning to Use Tropes and Universal Fantasy
3. How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
4. How to Pace Your Novel with Ines Johnson
5. Olivia Hayle on Reader-Centric Books and Promotion

First episode released on Jan 15, 2020! 

Top episodes (All Time):

1. Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors
2. Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence
3. Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair)
4. Tammi Labrecque on What to Email to Newsletter Subscribers
5. What We Wish We’d Known About Creating Characters

Life Trends from Accenture: “trends that will give businesses a way to navigate change in the next 12 months and beyond.” 

Trend discussed that impact authors: 

-Customer service

-Branding

-Disengaging from tech

Link to article: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/song/accenture-life-trends

Link to Infographic:

https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/capabilities/song/communicate/imagery/LifeTrends24-Infographic.pdf

Year in Review Sell More Books Show episode:

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Episode 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. 

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. 

Author website: www.juliastirling.com

German conference for indie authors: Romancecon.de 

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Episode 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. 

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 couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ask Claire for some Kdrama recommendations, which include Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The King’s Affection, Goblin, and several others. 

Claire’s website: www.clairekohlerbooks.com

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Episode 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. 

We also talk about common mistakes Tara sees authors make as well as  library distribution and cover trends. 

Kobo website:  www.kobo.com/writinglife www.kobo.com/p/kwlpodcast 

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Get Jami’s branding special:  [email protected]

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Afternoona Delight Podcast: https://www.afternoonadelight.com/podcast

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Episode 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. 

We dig into ARCS, preorders, mindset, dealing with disappointing launches, and common mistakes authors make when launching a series. 

Helen’s website: https://helenscheuerer.com/series-launch-bonus/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJVHJMYM

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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. 

Then, because Sara loves a list and Jami humors her, they run through subtypes of the trope and list examples from popular entertainment, including:

• Different/Foreign Location
• Tech
• Time Travel
• Expert/Novice
• New powers
• Rich/Poor
• Plus many more . . . 

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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 tropes, and where to find the best examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and television. 

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 Willcocks, Matty Dalrymple, and Megan Haskell.

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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 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.

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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 learning she didn’t have to stay stuck in a toxic relationship or stay in a genre lane, she’s now where she’s 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 leaving an abusive relationship.

Author website: kataddams.com

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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 importance of highlighting back catalogue books, why you should start your newsletter early, and how Natalie uses branded merchandise to promote her books.

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Author website: www.realtabooromance.com www.natalieknightromance.com

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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 into your writing and promotion.

Links:

Author website: https://www.arlenemcfarlane.com/

Jami on the Two Authors’ Chat Show:

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Time Stamps:

00:39 Introduction
13:21 Hitting Milestones
15:15 Listening to Feedback
20:11 Battling Perfectionism
23:11 Not for the Faint of Heart
27:14 Different ways to Market
28:28 Authenticity
33:02 CoWriting

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https://wishidknownforwriters.com/190-2/

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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 your instincts in both writing and marketing. 

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. 

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KimBook York website:  https://houseofyork.info 

https://houseofyork.substack.com

Kimboo’s spreadsheet for outlining a serial: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E6I6Z4TwKgVtUTaid28J2ng_tSxU0HjauV9OievkcTE/edit#gid=0

Kimboo’s Podcast: Around the Writer's Table https://pod.link/1615627520

Joanna Penn's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecreativepenn/writing-the-shadow-turn-your-inner-darkness-into-words

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Time Stamps:

0:37 Introduction
9:56 3 Fs of Success
11:32 No One Way
14:25 Consistency in Marketing
18:55 Joy of Writing
22:41 Don't Stop
27:03 What's a Serial?
35:03 Structuring a Serial
39:33 Serial Length
42:10 Keeping Serials Fresh
44:35 Ream & Subscription Tiers
50:17 Avoiding Burnout with Subscriptions
53:25 Subscriptions for Discovery Writers
56:09 Importance of Community

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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. 

We also delve into the topic of setting back from social media, something Cadence has chosen to do. Instead of using the social platforms, she’s investing in her newsletter and in her Ream subscribers.  

https://www.cadencekeysauthor.com

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https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/p/hb90-bootcamp

Ream

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Time Stamps:

0:28 Introduction
9:26 Cadence's Bio
12:19 Definition of Success
13:14 Integration of timelines & rewriting
16:16 Opting out of Social Media
18:36 False assumptions
22:41 Cadence on the Comparison Game
24:38 Connecting to readers through Direct Sales
26:05 Various Direct Sales platforms
30:53 Pivoting & Direct Sales Bundles
33:08 Klavio and Sequences
38:43 Time Management
41:48 Ream
47:08 Set up for Success

Transcript:

https://wishidknownforwriters.com/188-2/

More links: 

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❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

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❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 helped many authors with everything from overwhelm to sales pages to branding. 

Jami shares the questions and topics that come up most often, the common mistakes she sees, and tips on when it’s time to ask for help. We talk about making money as an author, series creation, pen names, newsletter building, launching and much more.

Author website: JamiAlbright.com/authorservices

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Time Stamps:

0:05 Introduction
10:54 Supporter Chat
12:05 Jami's Consulting
14:54 Who can Jami help
21:33 Should you go full time?
27:19 When should you get help?
28:18 Common issues
37:31 Amazon Sales Pages
44:11 Author Websites

Transcript:

https://wishidknownforwriters.com/187-2/

More links: 

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

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❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 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. 

Author website: LisaBouchard.com

Lisa’s schedule: https://lisabouchard.com/meet-lisa/

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Time Stamps:

Transcript:

More links: 

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

Send us a text

Support the show

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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, 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. 🦸‍♀️

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Time Stamps:
[00:10:47] Strategic quitting
[00:13:50] Avoiding the regret circle
[00:16:10] Balancing children, school, relationships, self, decluttering, and well-being
[00:21:49] Simplify by prioritizing, automating, and delegating
[00:26:57] How time tracking and streamlining tasks lets you relax
[00:29:36] Parenting challenges: adaptability, multiple schedules, asking for help, and self-care
[00:34:30] Boundaries, communication, prioritize work and family.
[00:39:11] Creating efficient systems
[00:42:44] Importance of community support

Katlyn’s website: www.katlynduncan.com

From Chaos 2 Control Method: Fromchaos2control.com

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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, you’ll want to hear Sara’s tips for creating a compelling Kickstarter Story page, staying organized, and info on changes to the Kickstarter platform.

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Lessons Learned from a Second Kickstarter: 

• Launch/planning
• How Sara kept track of everything
• What Sara did differently and what she repeated 
• Kickstarter changes

Links mentioned: 

Sara’s Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sararosett/murder-in-the-alps

Author Ecosystem https://authorecosystem.com

Time Stamps:

0:27 Introduction

4:03 Launch/planning

11:16 Recruiting other authors

17:04 How Sara kept track of everything

19:46 What Sara did differently

26:59 Kickstarter changes

31:39 Tips on Fulfillment

Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/184-2/

More links: 

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

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🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 your author business organically.

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Intro Links: 

❤️ Jami speaking September 9th at League of Romance Writers in Houston: https://www.leagueromwriters.com/monthly-speaker/

Interview Links:

👉 Kerrie’s website: www.kerriefitzgerald.com 

📌 The 6 Figure Product Business Podcast: https://pod.link/1539990265

📚 Kerrie’s book: Customer Obsession https://books2read.com/u/brBwWe

🎧 Kerrie’s podcast episode: 8 Ways to expand your product brand to next level beyond social media that inspired our episode: https://pod.link/1539990265/episode/a0f3bea3586d2a340014f9190e7c640a

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Chapter Markers:
00:40 Introduction & Updates
6:39 Interview Begins
10:36 Kerrie's Books
14:49 Common Entrepreneur Mistakes
20:33 Podcast Appearances
28:07 YouTube & Google Searches
34:47 Pinterest
39:06 Gift Guides
47:44 Influencers
52:39 Customer Created Content

Transcript:

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The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan

Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqB

Send us a text

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🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 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

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More links: 

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan

Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

Send us a text

Support the show

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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-selling series.

We also delve into why marketing is an extension of storytelling, why you don’t 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 Maura’s website: https://catharinamaura.com/

https://www.instagram.com/catharinamaura/

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We have a supporter chat - Aug 27th at 3pm CST. Link will be in the group. 

Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/181-2/

More links: 

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan

Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

Send us a text

Support the show

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 libraries know about our books. 

Author website: https://erinwright.net/authors

****Supporter chat Aug 27th at 3pm CST. ***

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Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/180-2

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

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❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 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. 

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InkersCon: https://learn.inkerscon.com/inkers-con-2023-digital-launch/ You can get a discount with one of our codes: JAMI23 or SARA23 

Historical Mystery Day Bookfunnel Promo in Sept https://www.sararosett.com/HMD23

Sara’s 2023 Kickstarter: https://www.sararosett.com/ks

Links:

David Gaughran’s website: https://www.DavidGaughran.com

Starting from Zero course: https://courses.davidgaughran.com/courses/starting-from-zero   

Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/179-2/

More links: 

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

Send us a text

Support the show

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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. We also touch on the “rules” of writing versus reader expectations. 

Author website: https://jeffelkinswriter.com/

https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/178-2/

More links: 

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan

Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

Send us a text

Support the show

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 benefits of writing short stories and podcasting for authors.

Author website: https://www.mattydalrymple.com/ 

https://www.theindyauthor.com/

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Other links mentioned: 

Link to download Matty’s Writer's Digest article "Creating Your Story Frame": https://www.theindyauthor.com/creating-a-story-frame.html

Link to more on Podcasting for Authors: https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcasting-for-authors.html

Link to more on short fiction: https://www.theindyauthor.com/short-fiction.html

Matt Holmes’ Facebook ads class https://www.matthewjholmes.com/jumpstart-facebook-ads

Our Sponsor: BookVault.app

Link: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/BookVault

WIKT podcast episode with BookVault: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/162-2

More links: 

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan

Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

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❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 taxes? Hello, decision fatigue. Fear not, we've got your back.

In this episode, we break down direct sales into five main types 🖐️. 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 🧰. 

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Time Stamps:

Buy Button

Difficulty: Easy

Software options: Bookfunnel, Payhip, WooCommerce, Lulu

Best for: Authors who want to add direct sales to their income stream, but don’t want to spend time on ads

Recommended resources: Bookfunnel integrations guide https://authors.bookfunnel.com/help/delivery-actions/

• Podcasts: most recent podcast with Jami Davis (WIKT Episode 170) https://wishidknownforwriters.com/170-2/

Landing Page

Difficulty: Medium 

Software options: Bookfunnel, Lead Pages, ThriveCart, etc with BookVault, Lulu

Best for: Authors who have either a few products and don’t want to create a store or authors with a huge backlist who want to sell direct, but don’t want to spend a massive amount of time uploading backlist to a store

• Podcast: Nell Goddin (WIKT Episode 161) https://wishidknownforwriters.com/161-2/

Recommended resources:

Russell and Monica’s Author Ecosystem https://authorecosystem.com/overview/

Store (usually Shopify)

Difficulty: Advanced

Software options: Payhip, Gumroad, Shopify, etc along with email providers like Klaviyo and ConvertKit along with BookVault or Lulu

Best for: Authors who have multiple series and enjoy ads

Podcasts:

• Morgana Best (WIKT Episode 136) https://wishidknownforwriters.com/136-2/
• Rebel Author Podcast with Morgana Best https://pod.link/rebelauthor/episode/e446454bee2596c7a50843f72a8bee65
• Rachel Hanna (WIKT Episode 172)

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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 ads!

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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, productivity, backlist sales, and so much more. 

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.  

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WIKT Episode 162: Print Books: Adding Extra Value and Maximizing Profit with Alex Smith of BookVault https://wishidknownforwriters.com/162-2/

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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.

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H. Claire Taylor,  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. 

We discuss using the Enneagram for plotting and character development. 

We also answer listener questions, including decisions about timelines in fiction series  and promotion options for new authors.

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Episode 172 / Women’s fiction author, Rachel Hanna shares about writing women’s fiction and branching out into direct sales using Shopify and Klaviyo. 

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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 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 and fits in with her busy life. We also explore her journey of utilizing Canva Pro to create a content calendar on Instagram and compose for TikTok, maximizing her social media presence to market her work to readers.

Join us as we dive into the world of cozy fantasy and paranormal elements, examining the rules and distinctions within the genre. Belinda shares her experience building a community on Patreon, the importance of setting expectations, and her all-in-one planner for Discovery Writers. Don't miss this insightful conversation with the brilliant Belinda Kroll!

Author website: https://worderella.com/links

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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. 

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 his WooCommerce shop on his website, and how he plans to add subscriptions to his author business.

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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 in series book, and creating Youtube videos for readers.

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Show highlights:

• Indie publishing, the stigma around it, its benefits and challenges
• Challenges in finding a cover artist with the desired flexibility
• The freedom and possibilities in writing series
• The mistake of focusing on a small number of books and not continuing to produce content
• The importance of accuracy in historical fiction and the thrill of research
• Creation of video content for a Youtube channel based on a map of 500 places to be visited
• Sarah's focus on presenting interesting facts and stories while her husband handles the video production
• The challenge of being the face of the YouTube channel and the passion for storytelling
• The importance of consistency in writing every day

Sarah Woodbury: https://www.sarahwoodbury.com/

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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 are fascinating and how the writers made them well-rounded characters. 

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Time stamps:

[00:01:32] Sara attended the Subscription for Authors (https://subscriptionsforauthors.com/) summit and learned about different subscription models, including the tactic of giving every tier the same thing.

[00:07:15] How the first episode of Ted Lasso introduces Rebecca and Ted and contrasts their personalities through action, small details, and dialog 

[00:14:19] Hints about backstory without info dump

[00:16:10] Ted Lasso is a flat arc character who evolves in Season 2. The show is an intriguing concept that blends both flat arc and robust character arc

[00:30:51] Flipping a trope is attractive to people readers

[00:32:26] Using a “train wreck” scenario and underdog trope, and how Rebecca’s actions create sympathy for Ted

[00:39:41] How the reveal of Ted’s problems in his marriage and separation from his son compounds our desire to see Ted do well

[00:41:20] How Roy’s interactions with Phoebe soften his character

[00:44:55] Unlikable characters can be fascinating and pull in readers. Examples: House, Snape, Agatha Raisin

[00:46:02] Using the same techniques to make villains three-dimensional 

[00:50:47] Gradual change in characters is effective and easily noticed by readers

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H. Claire Taylor writes satire and cozies and uses her knowledge of the Enneagram to help authors write compelling characters and series. She's the author of Reclaim Your Author Career, an Enneagram-based approach to aligning your author career. And she's run two successful Kickstarters. 


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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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Highlights:

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  Jenna’s background as an author and how it helps her as an author assistant
• How to know when to outsource
• How to decide what tasks to outsource
• How to interview of an assistant
• Tips for giving feedback to a team member
• Dealing with fear of handing off tasks to someone else
• Tips for an author to build a team to support them
• Key things to look out for when outsourcing
• Commonalities in writers who have been successful over the long haul
  
  

Timestamps:

[00:10:25] Jenna Lee is an author and owner of The Daring Press. She started off as an author and had success with their first book, a reverse harem paranormal romance.

[00:16:51] To get support for your author business, make a list of tasks and identify what you love and dislike doing. Outsource tasks you dislike, and create a job application for the person you need, considering their personality and strengths. Conduct a video interview to ensure they are the right fit.

[00:20:55] Set up processes and systems before bringing in a new team member to ensure a smooth start; trial period of the first month involves establishing communication, apps, and tasks; regularly check in to ensure the person is doing a satisfactory job.

[00:23:57] Focus on one thing at a time for success rather than overwhelming yourself with multiple “shoulds.”

[00:28:53] Managing workload to avoid burnout and mistakes when hiring help for your author business. 

[00:35:49] Meeting on Zoom is important to assess fit and skills. Ask thought-provoking questions and consider sample tasks.

[00:41:10] Setting work hours and communication boundaries with clients and team members to manage expectations and avoid emergencies in non-life-saving industries.

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Jenna Lee’s books https://jennalee.biz/product-category/books/

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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 success. But it's not all about marketing tactics–Deanna also shares her personal story of finding success in the ever-changing world of publishing and the importance of finding a supportive community of fellow authors.

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Show notes:

• From 350 rejections to self-publishing success
• Advice to new authors: publish a short story first
• Lessons learned about marketing: books that appeal to warm vs. cold audiences
• How Deanna conducts a cover test for each book 
• Tactics to keep income up during emotionally trying times
• Imposter syndrome 
• Indie author JJ. Knight's journey into traditional publishing
• Exploring a new genre with women's fiction and the benefits of “hobby books”
• Using retailer recommendation engines to maximize book sales

Author website: http://www.deannaroy.com

J.J.Knight.com

ReadlaughSwoon.com

Other mentions:

Julia Kent on the Emotional Needs of Readers https://wishidknownforwriters.com/julia-kent-on-the-emotional-needs-of-readers-writing-ahead-and-opportunities-in-audio/

How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name

https://wishidknownforwriters.com/how-pippa-grant-revolutionized-her-writing-career-with-a-new-pen-name/

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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 genre is a better fit for her
• How she licensed a thriller series to a publisher then got the rights reverted
• Writing as a parent of a young child

Intro link: Greta and Megan’s kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorwheel/preparingtowrite

Timestamps:

[00:17:40] Marketing success varies due to individual circumstance and timely changes in the industry. Best practices may not work for everyone, and it's important to remain patient and pivot to new methods when necessary.

[00:20:31] Amanda reflects on her past assumptions about her craft and the publishing industry. She learned that having education in the area was not enough.

[00:24:05] The publishing industry is a hard business and rejection is common. To succeed, you must divorce yourself from the outcome and be willing to learn and grow from mistakes.

[00:26:28] Write what you want, but it may not sell. Don't assume you are your audience, and be willing to make changes to appeal to them. Follow established tropes to succeed.

[00:28:29] Amanda advises writers to be open-minded towards feedback and marketability of their work.

[00:29:58] Amanda transitioned from young adult romance to romantic suspense, where she enjoyed playing with tropes. She focused on the mystery/thriller aspect while still including a romantic subplot.

[00:36:15]Amanda signed over her crime thriller series to a publisher but ultimately took the rights back due to lack of marketing success. The experience was a good learning opportunity and the split was amicable.

[00:43:39] Amanda took a year off  due to lack of help during pandemic.

[00:45:27] Amanda shares her struggle with balancing motherhood and writing but finds success in separating her time and being present in the moment. She also learned to write on the go, utilizing time during her child's preschool commute to dictate words into her phone.

[00:38:44] Networking with fellow writers and publishing professionals is crucial for support, understanding, and career advancement.

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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 unique aspects of our lives and using them in our books. We also cover some practical tips like the importance of eliminating unnecessary details between scenes and chapters, as well as cutting the last sentence or two of a scene, a technique recommended by Aaron Sorkin.

John also shared how he uses existing content to create podcasts for readers. 

Links: 

Save the date: Written Word Media series: What We Wish We’d Known About Publishing With Sara Rosett and Jami Albright (April 27th, 2023 at 12:00pm ET): https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/speaker-series/

Show notes: 

Timestamps:

[00:00:52] Writing Veteran Transitions to Fiction Novelist

[00:09:04] Don't encourage friends and family to buy

[00:11:32] Author Buys Back Rights From Publisher: Success Story

[00:19:17] Shifting Perceptions of Traditional Publishing vs Self-Publishing

[00:21:27] The Popcorn Principles: Filmmaking Techniques for Writing"

[00:23:33] Exploit Your Unique Perspective in Filmmaking

[00:27:12] Maximize Impact: Lessons on Scene Structure

[00:32:44] Leveling up: Revealing Character and Backstory through Dialog

[00:36:38] Podcasting Chapters of Your Novel

[00:42:31] The Timeless Podcast: Evergreen Content 

Author website: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com

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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 describes past struggles with burnout and anxiety, and how she navigated through it. We also talk about co-writing, Kickstarter, consistency, and how bookplates and stickers helped her build a loyal fanbase. 

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Written Word Media series: What We Wish We’d Known About Publishing With Sara Rosett and Jami Albright

Timestamps:

• [00:58] From Fanfiction to Indie Author Success Story
• [07:08] Overcoming Anxiety and Creativity Burnout
• [16:56] Learning to Write with Instinct and Trope
• [21:47] Creating Dark, Trauma-Filled Romance Novels
• [29:55] Building a loyal fanbase
• [36:36] Genre Switch Proves Costly
• [41:37] Learning to Stay in Your Lane as an Author
• [50:19] Co-writers push genre boundaries with dark romance
• [53:03]Co-Writing Success
• [57:22] Readers Love for Free Bookplates and Kickstarter

Angel Lawson’s website

Angel Lawson’s consulting

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The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes

Jami’s Launch Plan

Jami’s books

Sara’s books

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians

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🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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It was so great to chat with you all! 💜

Topics we covered:

Question from Dee: How do you get a newsletter e-mail list started before you have a book? Where do you get the initial e-mails for people who might be interested in your genre?

Episode 141:
https://wishidknownforwriters.com/tammi-labrecque-on-what-to-email-to-newsletter-subscribers/

Episode 64: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/jami-and-sara-dish-on-newsletters-and-answer-other-burning-questions/

What would Jami do if she were launching today?

Advertising sites

Writing a Series:
How to Write a Series by Sara Rosett https://books2read.com/howtowriteaseries

Print Sales

See you next time! 

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🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing