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✨ From Small Press to Indie Publishing with Tudor Historical Fiction Author Karen Heenan
1 november 2023 · 47 min
Episode 191 / Historical fiction author Karen Heenan shares how her writing career started with a Tweet that drew the attention of a publisher, and how she eventually transitioned from working with a small press to indie publishing. Lees meer
We also talk about focusing on building a backlist, validation, and learning to filter out advice and writing practices that don’t work with your strengths.
Author website: https://www.karenheenan.com
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⭐️ Podcast sponsor this month is BookFunnel! Get $50 off the yearly fee for new accounts. (Excludes the first time author plan.) https://bookfunnel.com/wikt-podcast/
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 Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Out of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlane
25 oktober 2023 · 46 min
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. Lees meer
Links:
Author website: https://www.arlenemcfarlane.com/
Jami on the Two Authors’ Chat Show:
https://pod.link/1671876768/episode/734263342e60729be17faedacd41b408
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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 CoWritingTranscript:
https://wishidknownforwriters.com/190-2/
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 Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition
18 oktober 2023 · 1 uur
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. Lees meer
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.
Links:
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 CommunityTranscript:
https://wishidknownforwriters.com/189-2/
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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Selling Wide, Selling Direct, and Disengaging from Social Media with Cadence Keys
11 oktober 2023 · 49 min
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. Lees meer
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
Links mentioned:
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 SuccessTranscript:
https://wishidknownforwriters.com/188-2/
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 Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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 mar…
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How to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami Albright
4 oktober 2023 · 1 uur
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. Lees meer
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 WebsitesTranscript:
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
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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-kno…
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Selling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa Bouchard
27 september 2023 · 41 min
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. Lees meer
Author website: LisaBouchard.com
Lisa’s schedule: https://lisabouchard.com/meet-lisa/
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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 Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Katlyn Duncan on How Mom Writers can Declutter and Systemize for a Better Work/Life Balance
20 september 2023 · 49 min
Episode 185 / Do you want a better work/life balance? Would you like to declutter and systematize your life? ⚖️ Lees meer
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 supportKatlyn’s website: www.katlynduncan.com
From Chaos 2 Control Method: Fromchaos2control.com
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🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Insights from a Second Kickstarter
13 september 2023 · 37 min
Episode 184 / Sara’s second Kickstarter closed out over $20,000 (🎉) and she shares what she’s learned from her second campaign. Lees meer
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
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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:…
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Grow Your Audience Without Social Media with Kerrie Fitzgerald
6 september 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
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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 ContentTranscript:
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
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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A.G. Riddle on Longevity and Writing SciFi Techno Thrillers
30 augustus 2023 · 47 min
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. Lees meer
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 Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Cat Maura on Discoverability and Creating a Compelling “mini-series” Drip Campaign
23 augustus 2023 · 47 min
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. Lees meer
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 Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Getting your Books into Libraries with Erin Wright
16 augustus 2023 · 59 min
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. Lees meer
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
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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David Gaughran on Using Lessons Learned to Reboot Fiction and Nonfiction (Reair)
9 augustus 2023 · 54 min
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. Lees meer
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 Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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-resou…
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Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down
2 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 8 min
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. Lees meer
Author website: https://jeffelkinswriter.com/
https://dialoguedoctor.com/
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Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/178-2/
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Matty Dalrymple on Keeping Your Focus on the Writing
26 juli 2023 · 54 min
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. Lees meer
Author website: https://www.mattydalrymple.com/
https://www.theindyauthor.com/
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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
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WIKT podcast episode with BookVault: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/162-2
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Demystifying Direct Sales: The Five Types of Direct Sales and How to Pick the Right One For You 🤔
19 juli 2023 · 35 min
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. Lees meer
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 Han…
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Erin Wright: 🗺️ Roadmap to go from KU to Wide plus 📊 Marketing Tips for Wide Authors
12 juli 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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! Lees meer
Erin’s website: https://erinwright.net/
https://erinwright.net/authors
https://erinwright.net/consulting
Wide for the Win Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin
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Show notes: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/175-2/
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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
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Inkers Con Takeaways
4 juli 2023 · 37 min
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. Lees meer
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.
You can watch the recorded sessions or participate in the live online events like roundtables, author Q & A, as well as networking and co-writing sessions.
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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/
Transcript:
https://wishidknownforwriters.com/174-2/
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Raythe Reign on Serials, Podcasting Audiobooks, and Memberships
27 juni 2023 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
Author website: www.RaytheReign.com & https://www.youtube.com/@RaytheReign
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Transcript at https://wishidknownforwriters.com/173-2/
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Rachel Hanna on Direct Sales Success and Writing Women’s Fiction
21 juni 2023 · 59 min
Episode 172 / Women’s fiction author, Rachel Hanna shares about writing women’s fiction and branching out into direct sales using Shopify and Klaviyo. Lees meer
Author website: www.RachelHannaAuthor.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
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Writing Cozy Fantasy as a Joyful Side Hustle with Belinda Kroll
14 juni 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
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. Lees meer
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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Jamie Davis on Finding New Readers and Audiences with Kickstarter and Direct Sales
6 juni 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
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.
Author website:
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Jamie Davis website: https://jamiedavisbooks.com
Jamie Davis Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/podmedic/created
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Sarah Woodbury on Historical Mysteries and a YouTube Channel for Readers about Medieval Wales
30 mei 2023 · 1 uur 9 min
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. Lees meer
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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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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
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The Big List of Cra…
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Jami and Sara on Creating Sympathetic and Intriguing Characters with Examples from Ted Lasso
23 mei 2023 · 53 min
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. Lees meer
Special supporter event: chat with H. Claire Taylor on May 28th. Watch for info in your private RSS feed.
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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
Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://books2read.com/u/mVKoJJ
How to Write a Series by Sara Rosett: https://books2read.com/howtowriteaseries
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Avoid Overwhelm and Burnout through Outsourcing to Author Assistants with Jenna Lee
16 mei 2023 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
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Highlights:
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 indust…
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Deanna Roy: Turning Setbacks into a Successful Hybrid Career
9 mei 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
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. Lees meer
Intro:
Jami’s author consulting: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
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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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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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Writing Suspense and Thrillers with Amanda Traylor
2 mei 2023 · 52 min
Episode 165 / Thriller writer Amanda Traylor shares: Lees meer
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 he…
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Writing Craft: Applying the Principles of Filmmaking to Novels with John Gaspard
25 april 2023 · 56 min
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. Lees meer
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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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
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Angel Lawson on How to Use Tropes and Universal Fantasy to Hook Readers Fast
18 april 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
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. Lees meer
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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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Print Books: Adding Extra Value and Maximizing Profit with Alex Smith of BookVault
11 april 2023 · 41 min
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 shipping as well innovations with color printing, distribution, and bundling. We also discuss direct sales, mistakes authors make with their printed books, and–wait for it–ribbons! Yes, bespoke options are coming to BookVault. Lees meer
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Show notes:
[00:02:04] Book Vault history and how they came to work with indie authors.
[00:03:57] Print on demand quality has improved, offering comparable results to offset printing.
[00:06:09] Indies focus on quality, adding value, and providing a premium product.
[00:07:31] Invested in inkjet technology; billed on ink usage, which allows BookVault to print single color pages.
[00:09:01] How attending author conferences allows BookVault to quickly adapt to new ideas that indie authors are interested in.
[00:13:25] How BookVault can help authors bundle products for direct sales with fake ISBNs. They also can shrink wrap or send bundles in one big box, and they offer discounts for large quantities.
[00:17:06] Common mistakes authors make with printed editions.
[00:18:46] How to maximize profits through staggered distribution with exclusive release in our own direct stores first and then wider release.
[00:23:53] Trends: People less reliant on Amazon, bypassing retailers; print on demand for children's books.
[00:24:52] US print partner coming soon to fulfill US orders for quicker and cheaper shipping.
BookVault: https://bookvault.app/
BookVault Promo Code: BV-WIKT for 100% off a title on Bookvault (It can be used by existing customers too!)
Keywords:
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Nell Goddin on How Direct Sales Helped Revive her Author Business
4 april 2023 · 44 min
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 importance of persistence, not limiting ourselves when it comes to mindset, and asking for help. Lees meer
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Show notes:
How Nell moved from literary writing to genre fiction later in life
Why Nell layers elements like a French setting and French food into her mysteries, which appeal to readers and keep her series interesting to write
How Nell learned to allow herself to make mistakes
How Nell uses a simple set up for her direct sales: landing page and a checkout page
How she sources text for her landing pages from comments on her Facebook ads
The link between doing direct sales and an increase in sales on the major retailers
You can find Nell at https://goddinbooks.com/
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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
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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
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How to Thrive in a Flooded Market: Discussing Becca Syme’s New Rules of Publishing
28 maart 2023 · 50 min
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,” which gives three business verticals authors can lean into to be successful when the water is more red than blue. Lees meer
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Show notes:
New Rules of Publishing Video from Becca Syme:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-I_LwrV2rA
Market has changed - flooded, not the “gold rush” anymore/Red water not blue water
Horizontal vs. vertical platforms
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Primary types of vertical platforms for authors and examples
Books
Sara
Lindsay Buroker https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119656-lindsay-buroker-on-pen-names-podcasting-and-rapid-release-reair
Marie Force
Person
Jami
Lucy Score https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119725-lucy-score-on-building-a-backlist-with-series-as-well-as-standalones
Tonya Kappes https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119723-tonya-kappes-on-reader-focused-promotion
Pippa Grant https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/12119778-how-pippa-grant-revolutionized-her-writing-career-with-a-new-pen-name
World
The Witcher
Marvel
Twilight
50 Shades of Gray
Sherlock Holmes
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Build Consistent Income and Connect with Readers with Emilia Rose and Michael Evans of Ream.ink
21 maart 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
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 Michael Evans of Ream.ink about how to create a subscription for your readers. Lees meer
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Show notes:
How Emilia and Michael came to work with Ream
What they wish authors knew about subscriptions
Why focusing too much on pricing is a mistake
Understanding where subscriptions fit in the reader journey
Why consistency is key
How authors use their subscriptions to test ideas
How to promote subscriptions to your readers
Trends in subscriptions and what’s on the horizon for creators
Subscriptions for Authors subscriptionsforauthors.com
Ream ream.ink
Emilia’s website Emiliarosewriting.com
Episode 134: Emilia Rose on Subscriptions: How to Connect with Readers and Diversify Your Income https://wishidknownforwriters.com/134-2/
Top 500 Fiction Authors in Subscriptions 2022 https://subscriptionsforauthors.com/top-fiction-authors-in-subscriptions-2022/
Jami will be at Charm City Romanticon in Baltimore, March 24-26, 2023 https://www.facebook.com/CharmCityRomanticon/
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Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians
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Maria Luis on Switching Genres and Moving Away from Rapid Release
14 maart 2023 · 57 min
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 dark romance books. We also delve into reader expectations and moving away from a rapid release schedule. Lees meer
Maria’s website: www.marialuis.org
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Show notes:
How focusing on living in the present and spending less time on social media helps produce better mental health
How Maria became more intentional about incorporating tropes into her books and how it pays off in marketing
Maria is a mood writer and describes how she leans into that when planning and drafting a book and how it helped her when she transitioned to a new genre
Maria’s advice for new authors and what she’d do differently if she were starting over today
How Maria mines the “popular highlights” of her current books to create blurbs and ad copy and research what her readers want
How Maria used free short stories in her newsletter for a year prior to changing genres to bring her readers along to the new genre
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Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
Resources from the Author and Rea…
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How to Pace Your Novel with Ines Johnson
7 maart 2023 · 59 min
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 new podcast, Ines Johnson is Having a Breakdown. Lees meer
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Show notes:
How Ines rescheduled her time to include self care
Her best business lesson: selling direct
How Ines uses Facebook ads to reach new readers with her direct sales
Using a print omnibus for direct sales
Why mistakes are “little gifts” because we can learn from them
How Ines took her knowledge as a screenwriter and created the Page Turner Pacing course
The most important thing authors need to know about pacing
How genre a pacing gives you guide rails and teaches rules
You're doing a podcast too. Tell us about how that's going and why you're doing a podcast in addition to the course.
Author website and other links mentioned:
Ineswrites.com
ineswrites.com/ptp
Ines Johnson is Having a Breakdown Podcast: https://ineswrites.com/breakdown/
Episode 99: Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/99-2/
Episode 145: Becca Mysoor, the Fairy Plot-Mother, on Collaboration https://wishidknownforwriters.com/145-2/
Buzzcast Podcast: https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com
Pirate Ship: PirateShip.com
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Translations for Self Published Authors
28 februari 2023 · 50 min
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 rights to a publisher and doing it yourself (project-managing the translation of your books). Lees meer
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Show notes:
How to vet translation inquiries
Don’t be afraid to negotiate
How to find a translator if you want to do it yourself
German site to promote books: buchdeals.de
Research covers in other languages
Sara’s tips:
-Commit to at least three books
-Use batching in the translation process
-Create a metadata sheet in each language for your books that includes blurb, tagline, series name, subtitles, author bio, etc.
Episode 58: 100+ Translations: Tanya Anne Crosby on Lessons Learned
https://wishidknownforwriters.com/100-translations-tanya-anne-crosby-on-lessons-learned/
Episode 99: Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life https://wishidknownforwriters.com/99-2/
Reedsy
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How to Use Tropes to Build Unforgettable Characters and Intense Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
21 februari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
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 into your writing to make marketing easier, and how to twist tropes so they’re fresh for both readers and authors. Lees meer
Author website: www.jenniferhilt.com
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Show notes:
Why it’s a good idea to consider marketing before you write the book
Thinking beyond the basic genre expectations (i.e. “happily ever after in romance)
The importance of guarding your time
What Jennifer would do if she were starting over today
Why you don’t have to rush
Tropes as building blocks for relationships
Incorporating tropes with goals, motivations, and conflict
Twisting tropes
Jennifer’s Kickstarter for The Trope Thesaurus Romance and her tips for authors thinking of doing a Kickstarter
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Reader Swag: Dana Claire on Using Swag to be Top of Mind and Retain Readers
14 februari 2023 · 1 uur 1 min
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 stand out in a crowded marketplace. Lees meer
Author website: https://www.danaclairebooks.com/
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Show notes:
How Dana’s writing is a legacy from her mother
What Dana learned working with branding for corporations and how she used those tactics in marketing for her self-published books
Developing relationships with readers by following and interacting with them on GoodReads and Bookbub
How to pick swag items that are reusable and keep you top of mind with readers
What assets to ask your cover artist for to make creating swag easier
How Dana automates merchandising through Printful
Why you should pick items that have a higher perceived value for merchandise
How Dana uses exclusive items for live events
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Teaming Up for Game-changing Success: Traci Andrighetti on Going Wide and Collaborating with Other Authors
7 februari 2023 · 59 min
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 her writing career. Lees meer
Links:
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Traci’s website: https://traciandrigehetti.com
WIKT Podcast survey: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/survey
Show notes:
How Traci moved from academia to writing mysteries
Why Traci enjoys having a day job and writing on the side
How she infuses a sense of fun into her comedic mysteries
How a change to her covers and going wide helped her gain readers find readers
How she collaborates with three other mystery authors to write a co-write a series that features each one of their sleuths as POV characters in each book
Benefits of collaborative project when it comes to marketing
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Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist https://www.sararosett.com/timeline
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How to Write Reader-Centric Books That Sell with Olivia Hayle
31 januari 2023 · 1 uur 4 min
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 author career. Lees meer
Oliva’s website: http://oliviahayle.com
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Show notes:
How Olivia learned about branding and applied it to her stories as well as her covers, titles, and book page
How she writes in the same sub-genre without getting bored
Why writing is all about crafting an experience for your reader
The question she asks herself about each book, “Do the readers want it?”
Downhill vs. uphill marketing
How Olivia thinks like her reader in storytelling, newsletters, and bonus content
How authors can build in “fail-safes” into books to make sure you can end a series if it’s not performing
How Oliva’s wide audio is a way to reach new readers while her ebooks are in KU
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Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist https://www.sararosett.com/timeline
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Joanna Penn on Intuitive Writing for Memoir plus Kickstarter and Direct Sales Tips
24 januari 2023 · 1 uur 6 min
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 writer and shares how the structure and content of the book evolved. We also delve into overcoming fear around Kickstarter and launches as well as what’s on the horizon for authors related to A.I. and direct sales. Lees meer
Intro links:
Gift books for authors blog post from Alli: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/why-indie-authors-should-publish-gift-books/
Show notes:
How Joanna’s memoir evolved as she wrote it and how it became a very different book than she expected
Why you time and perspective when you write a memoir
Why we need to honor the intuitive urge to write something even if it may not seem like the best strategy
Dealing with fear of judgment when writing personal stories as well as fear around running a Kickstarter (Joanna’s kickstarter: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/pilgrimage)
The possibilities beautiful print books
Direct sales and the empowered mindset
Incorporating A.I. into our writing routines so that it helps us be more creative and productive
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Joanna’s Kickstarter: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/pilgrimage
The Creative Penn: https://www.thecreativepenn.com
The Minimal Viable Store: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/08/12/selling-books-direct-with-shopify-minimum-viable-store/
Furistist episodes: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/future/
Interview with Morgana Best on Selling Direct with Shopify: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/136-2/
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Kate Baray on Productive Longevity
17 januari 2023 · 52 min
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. Lees meer
Show notes:
Kate’s unusual path to being an author
Why it’s important to tune out writing and craft advice that doesn’t apply to your genre or your personality type
Kate’s method of trying and testing ideas
The biggest mindset shift Kate has had to make: identifying as a creative
Balancing running a business and being a creative
Being wide with a paranormal cozy pen name
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Author websites:
Catelawley.com
Gemmacates.com
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
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist https://www.sararosett.com/timeline
Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
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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
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Megan Haskell on Defining Success, Going Wide, and Helping New Authors
10 januari 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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, going wide, selling direct, and helping new authors. Lees meer
Show notes:
Tips for getting writing done with kids at home
Setting goals and defining success when you’re an achiever
Why marketing and career growth isn’t alway linear and how to deal with that
How Megan splits her time between fiction and nonfiction and her tips on being a multi-passionate creative
Being a “tortoise” writer – slow and steady
Going wide
How Megan transitioned her website to a Shopify store and what she sells, including bundles (ebook, audiobook, and signed paperback) as well as merchandise
How the Author Wheel helps authors who are just starting out
Resources mentioned:
Greta’s episode on the WIKT podcast: Small Press to Indie Publishing: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/146-2/
ToDoist organizer: https://todoist.com
Flat Tomato pomodoro app: https://appadvice.com/app/flat-tomato-time-management/719462746
Printify.com: https://printify.com
Links:
Author website: www.MeganHaskell.com
The Author Wheel website: www.authorwheel.com
The Author Wheel Podcast: https://authorwheelpodcast.buzzsprout.com/share
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
Sara’s Book Rele
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Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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…
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Renee Rose on Mindset Hacks: How to Cultivate Abundance and Sell More
3 januari 2023 · 46 min
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 holding ourselves back. Lees meer
Show notes:
Renee’s definition of success, “Are you joyful?”
How Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes helped her with the craft of writing
Why being fearless is critical when it comes to marketing
Crafting our marketing as an invitation, a pull, instead of pushing our book on readers
The most common mindset blocks and money blocks that hold writers back
How to deal with negative self talk
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Renee’s website: www.write2riches.com
http://write-to-riches.teachable.com/p/write-to-riches-8-week-immersion
Author Abundance Central Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorabundance/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
Jami’s books
Sara’s books
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Anton Eine on Writing Nonfiction with a Mission
20 december 2022 · 46 min
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 Kiev and Lviv during the war and how he translated those experiences into a documentarian war diary, The Thin Blue-Yellow Line Between Love and Hate. Lees meer
Show notes:
Why Anton decided to take a break from fiction and write a war diary documenting his life and the stories of his fellow Ukranians in the months after Russia invaded Ukraine
How the creative project gave him a type of creative freedom he hadn’t experienced when writing fiction
How writing about painful experiences can be a cathartic experience
How Anton gets his books translated and how works with Ukrainian creatives through his writing and publishing process
How he focused on a creative project in the middle of the uncertainty of war and how he used that uncertainty as motivation
How fragile peace is and how we should value it
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Anton’s website: https://antoneine.com
The Thin Blue-Yellow Line Between Love and Hate: https://mybook.to/TBYLKn
United 24: “UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs.”
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
Jami’s books
Sara’s books
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainan
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
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🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s H…
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Small Press to Indie Publishing with Greta Boris
13 december 2022 · 55 min
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 self publishing with her new series. She also shares about collaborating with another writer for nonfiction and their podcast, The Author Wheel. Lees meer
Intro links:
PirateShip https://www.pirateship.com
Show notes:
How Greta learned the craft of writing fiction
Why getting a publishing deal isn’t the ticket to the big time
The steps Greta took to prepare for her transition from traditional publishing to indie publishing
The benefits of publishing with a small press
How Greta works with her small press publisher to market her books
Important mindset changes Greta had to make
How the Author Wheel Podcast helps authors as well as the plans Greta and Megan have for community building
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Author website: https://www.gretaboris.com
https://www.authorwheel.com
https://authorwheelpodcast.buzzsprout.com
https://the-author-wheel-school.teachable.com
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
Jami’s books
Sara’s books
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Becca Mysoor, the Fairy Plot-Mother, on Collaboration
6 december 2022 · 48 min
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 stories from conception to marketing strategy. Lees meer
Intro links:
Spotify Promo Cards - Example: Murder at Archly Manor
Show notes:
What Becca wishes authors knew about developmental editing
What she’s learned about separating business and friendship
What Becca sees authors doing that isn’t producing results
The most common mistake she sees
Commonalities Becca sees in writers who have been successful over the long haul
Trends in reading and publishing
Advice for newer authors
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Becca’s website
Becca’s Free Character Building Sheet
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
Jami’s books
Sara’s books
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Your Questions Answered on Launching and Direct Sales
29 november 2022 · 53 min
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 promos, and how to handle disruptions in your schedule. Lees meer
Submit your questions: https://forms.gle/Q1viJahz4o5dsqda8
Questions answered this episode:
Planning your future releases
After the book launch? What to do next
Winter holiday promo
Episode 34: Is it too Late to Plan Holiday Promotions?
Book Vault
Setting up a Shopify store
Episode 136: Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best
On the Creative Penn Podcast:
Morgana Best: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/08/08/selling-books-direct-on-shopify-with-morgana-best/
Morgana’s Course: Authors Selling on Shopify (Affiliate Link)
Katie Cross:
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/06/20/selling-books-direct-on-shopify/
Navigating a period of turbulence successfully - mental health and maintaining income
3M’s 15% Rule
Google Side Project - 20% - Wikipedia article
Craft: What do you do when your characters want to change the book’s genre on you?
Creative Penn Podcast: The Long Game with Dorie Clark
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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
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Tess Thompson on Resistance, Mindset, and Letting Your Dreams Live
22 november 2022 · 45 min
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 achieve career goals. We delve into resistance, limiting beliefs, and discoverability. Tess also shares tips for writing a small town romance series. Lees meer
Intro links:
Subscriptions for Authors
Show notes:
How Tess was traditionally published and then went indie in 2017, essentially starting over from scratch
What Tess has learned that helped her writing career take off: finish a series, find your genre sweet spot, use cover styles that readers expect
Why the thing that we resist is often the thing we should be doing
The discoverability problem and how Tess fixed it
How Tess moved from a fear-based mindset to a mindset of letting her dreams live
Why conferences are a good investment even when your revenue is low
Small town world building
How Tess researches her historicals
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Tess’ website
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
Jami’s books
Sara’s books
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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
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Karen McQuestion on Writing in Different Genres and Longevity in Publishing
15 november 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Episode 142 / Karen McQuestion shares how she successfully writes across different genres and how that has contributed to her longevity in publishing. Lees meer
Show notes:
Trusting your instinct when it comes to storytelling
Marketing tips for authors who’d rather do online promotion instead of in-person events
Following the story idea even if it takes you to a different genre category or genre-adjacent category
How the abundance mindset helps break the habit of “comparison-itis”
How Karen propelled one of her books to #3 in the Kindle Store overall for 2021
Her hybrid approach for translations (doing it herself as well as having a foreign rights agent)
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Author website https://www.karenmcquestion.com/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
Jami’s books
Sara’s books
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans
📥 Send us a Text Message
Support the show
🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
❤️ 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