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What to Email Your Newsletter to Boost Sales and Loyalty with Tammi Labrecque
8 november 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Episode 141 / Do you want to up your newsletter game? Newsletter expert Tammi Lebrecque joins us to discuss building an email list, automations, reader magnets, the unique value you provide to readers, and much more. Lees meer
Intro links:
Kickstarter Accelerator - open until Nov 23rd (Affiliate Link)
Show notes:
Tammi’s definition of success
How Tammi went through burnout and what she learned from the experience
What to write in your newsletter
Why it’s important to define the unique value you give to readers
Why new authors need a list, even a small one, when they launch
Newsletter recommendations for:
-New authors
-Established authors
-Authors who haven’t emailed in a while
Tammi’s Freebie: https://newsletterninja.net/newsletter/
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:
Tammi’s website: newsletterninja.net
https://newsletterninja.net/newsletter/
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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New Author Series: Trixie Silvertale on Secret Pen Names
1 november 2022 · 44 min
Episode 140 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss secret pen names. This episode is part of our New Author series. Lees meer
Show notes:
Marketing and promotion tips for introverted authors
Holding back books for a rapid release launch
Shifting from monthly releases to quarterly releases
Benefits and challenges of a secret pen name
Working with other authors on a shared world series
Tips for writing a long series (20+ books)
Why it’s important to be a functional creative
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: http://trixiesilvertale.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Silvertale/e/B07XGGRTWK
BookBub Author https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trixie-silvertale Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trixiesilvertale/
Facebook Author https://www.facebook.com/TrixieSilvertale/
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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Update from Jami and Sara on Lessons Learned From Her First Kickstarter
18 oktober 2022 · 44 min
Episode 139 / Jami updates us this week, sharing about the difficult time her family has been through as well as how grateful she is to be an indie author, which allowed her to spend extended time with her sister before she passed away. Lees meer
Sara’s Kickstarter is over and it exceeded all her expectations! Sara shares what she learned from running her first Kickstarter, including:
She needed more graphics than she realized
It’s a good idea to run the pre-launch page for weeks or even months
A low funding goal can help your launch
Sara had to help her list understand what Kickstarter was, how it worked, and why she was doing it
She created stretch goals on the fly and will put more planning into it next time
Sara took the Kickstarter Accelerator course and recommends it (#affiliate link)
Links:
Becca Syme’s YouTube Quitcast episode
Sara on The Rebel Author podcast talking about cozy mysteries
Daniel Willcocks’ 50K Writing Camp for NaNoWriMo
Kickstarter Accelerator course (Affiliate link)
📥 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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J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Cowriting (Re-air)
27 september 2022 · 53 min
Episode 138 / We’re going back to the archives this week as we re-air an episode with J. Thorn. Sci-fi author, podcaster, teacher, and event organizer J. Thorn joins us to discuss creative ways to diversify your author income, podcasting, and what he wishes he’d known about co-writing. Lees meer
Intro links:
Sara’s Kickstarter
In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:
How J. came to creative writing after teaching
J.’s transition to full-time writing
What he wishes he’d known about creative writing
The difference between developmental editing and proofreading
J.’s dislike of running paid ads and how he runs his business so that he doesn't have to use them
Why podcasting is better for lead-generation than revenue generation
Why it’s not too late to get into podcasting
The downside of completely original ideas
How being a musician influences J.’s co-writing projects
J.’s long-running collaboration with Zach Bohannon and what J. wishes he’d known about co-writing
How J., a self-identifying introvert, runs writing events
The most difficult aspects of planning author events
J.’s mistake of quitting his full time job without a financial safety net, and how that turned out to be a good thing
Changes J. has seen and how he’s adapted to them
Thinking outside the box to create multiple streams of income
Genres discussed include science fiction, horror, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic.
Links:
AuthorLife.com
On Writing by Stephen King
GoFundMe for Jami’s sister: Joni’s Hospice Journey
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
📥 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 podcas…
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Helen Scheuerer on How Writing a Series Contributes to Success and How She Learned to Love her Own Writing Process
20 september 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Episode 137 / Helen Scheuerer, bestselling fantasy, joins us this week to talk about writing a series. We also discuss finding breathing room in your career, reaching out to other authors to develop friendships in the writing community, and work/life balance. Lees meer
Intro links:
Author Wheel podcast
Sara’s Kickstarter
Show notes:
How Helen learned to love her own writing process
Why the groundwork of learning the market before writing is so important
How Helen reached out to other authors and developed friendships in the writing community
How she came to write a book for authors about writing a series
Why the book includes tactics for outliners as well as discovery writers
Helen’s tips for creating a series bible
How Helen outlines her books and plans her series
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:
www.helenscheuerer.com
https://helenscheuerer.com/for-authors/
GoFundMe for Jami’s sister: Joni’s Hospice Journey
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
How to Write a Series by Sara Rosett
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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Direct Sales: How to Get Started and Boost Your Income with Morgana Best
13 september 2022 · 56 min
Episode 136 / Cozy mystery author Morgana Best joins us today to talk about direct sales. We discuss how to get started as well as advanced tactics like SMS marketing and influencer marketing. Lees meer
Intro links:
GoFundMe for Jami’s sister: Joni’s Hospice Journey
Sara’s Kickstarter
Show notes:
Why Morgana looks at mistakes as opportunities for discovery
What authors should consider before starting direct sales
Who shouldn’t go all-in with direct sales
Why starting slowly is a good thing when it comes to direct sales
Considerations when it comes to organizing your store
How authors can us SMS (Text) marketing as well as influencer marketing
Helpful links:
Payhip
Shopify
Klaviyo
ShoutCart
Lulu Express
Book Vault
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:
Morgana’s 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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Vellum for Formatting with Brad West
6 september 2022 · 44 min
Episode 135 / Brad West, one of the creators of Vellum software, joins us to talk about how authors format their books, both ebook and print, what’s changed in the publishing industry, and unique ways authors are using Vellum. Lees meer
Intro links:
Troy Lambert WIKT interview - promotion idea: bookstore giveaway copies
Free Little Library
Show notes:
Brad shares how he came to work with authors after working at Pixar
Why authors don’t need to know every small detail about the formatting software to have beautiful books
A common mistake of new authors when it comes to publishing their first book
How Vellum expanded from ebook formatting into print formatting
How authors are using Vellum to create special editions
What’s changed in publishing and what’s stayed the same
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:
Vellum 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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Emilia Rose on Subscriptions: How to Connect with Readers and Diversify Your Income
30 augustus 2022 · 46 min
Episode 134 / Do you want to add subscription income to your business? Emilia Rose, USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance, joined Sara to give tips and ideas on how authors can include a recurring income stream in their business models. Lees meer
Intro link:
Bookvault.app
Sara’s Kickstarter
Show notes:
How Emilia uses subscriptions to connect with readers
Why your story isn’t for everyone
How writing organically helps Emilia bring out emotions in her characters and in her readers
Why going from a one-time payment for content to a subscription is a big mindset shift
Why subscription models are great for authors: connections with readers, recurring income, and stability
Tips for getting started with a subscriptions
What to watch out for if you’re thinking of using subscriptions
How to attract people to your subscription– hint: free content and cliffhangers are excellent at pulling readers to your subscriptions
Tips to maximize your subscription
Ream - Patreon but for fiction authors is coming soon!
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
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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Katlyn Duncan on Rights Revision and Youtube for Authors
23 augustus 2022 · 46 min
Episode 133 / Jami is flying solo in this week’s interview with Katlyn Duncan, who writes suspense thrillers, young adult fiction, and nonfiction for writers. They discussed the ins and outs of getting your rights back from traditional publishers. As well as Youtube for Authors and ghostwriting. Lees meer
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Katlyn’s website
Twitter handle: @katlyn_duncan
Instagram handle: @authorkatlynduncan
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/duncankatlyn/
Youtube: youtube.com/katlynduncanauthor
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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Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times (Re-air)
16 augustus 2022 · 50 min
Episode 132 / This week Jami and Sara are re-airing an early episode with Kait Nolan, who talks about getting through burnout and writing during stressful times--whether that stress is coming from your own personal situation or world events. Lees meer
Intro links:
Sara’s Kickstarter for her special edition hardcover - sign up to get notified when it goes live
Morgana Best on selling direct - interview on The Creative Penn Podcast
Show notes:
Tips for marketing a series--grouping books and banking books for a rapid release
How expectations about productivity and major upsets in her personal life lead to burnout
Why burnout is becoming more common in the writing community
How Kait sets goals to write a certain number of days per month instead of a certain number of words per day
Building in some grace into our schedules and adjusting our expectation
The tyranny of the “shoulds”
Recommendations for writing during trying times
How a “just for fun” project can help you when the world is crazy
What Kait has discovered isn’t worth her time and effort
How Kait went against the prevailing wisdom and didn’t use paid ads. Instead she built a career with paid newsletters and free forms of promos
Changes Kait has seen in her genres and her level headed advice on dealing with changes
How Kait’s focus on one thing at a time helped her succeed
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
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release
📥 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 m…
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Historical Cozies with Benedict Brown (New Author series)
2 augustus 2022 · 57 min
Episode 131 / Historical cozy author Benedict Brown joins us to talk about writing mysteries, transitioning from one genre to another, and how he learned to lean into the tropes and expectations of the genre. Lees meer
Show notes:
How Benedict started writing children’s books and why he shifted to contemporary cozies and then later transitioned to historical cozies set in the 1920s
How he researches his historial series
How Benedict and his cover artist developed the cover concept for the historical series
How he uses first readers and an ARC team for his editing process
Why he thinks it healthy to have two contrasting series to work on
How “failure” helped set him up for success
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:
Benedict’s 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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Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair)
26 juli 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
Episode 130 / It’s back to the archives this week for one of our most popular episodes. Jami and Sara share how they launch a book, covering tactics for low-, medium-, and high-budget launches as well as sharing beau·coup tips about what’s working for book launches right now. Lees meer
Intro links:
Kickstart Your Book podcast
Sign up to be notified when Jami’s book about launching comes out
Show notes:
KU or wide - weigh pros and cons of each
Price point - consider typical price of genre and goals to pick the best price point (99 cents can generate preorders and sales while a higher price point give you a higher royalty and the option of dropping it for sales later)
Preorders - a preorder lets you capture sales and get your sales pages live on the vendors, but some authors won’t do preorders because they feel Amazon doesn’t weight the preorder sales as heavily as purchases/borrows made after the books releases, which may impact rank.
Don’t forget the impact of your newsletter to launch
Low-cost Launch Tactics for a New Author
Blog tours
Newsletter swaps
Goodreads giveaways
Library Thing giveaways
Newsletter
Connect with authors in genre groups
Lower price
Paid newsletter promos
Small-to-medium Budget Launch Tactics:
Newsletter giveaway like Booksweeps
Paid newsletter promos
Ads, like a small Amazon ads
Big budget Launch Tactics:
Facebook ads
Newsletter swaps
Discount previous books in the series
Bonus Launc
📥 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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Dark Fantasy Author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero on Bookstraping Your First Book (New Author Series)
19 juli 2022 · 58 min
Episode 129 / Dark fantasy author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero joins us to talk about bootstrapping her first book, lessons she’s learned about marketing, and tips on writing fantasy. Lees meer
Intro links:
Sara’s interview on Behind the Book podcast
Show notes:
How Kerstin’s art led her to write her first book
Her advice for new authors when it comes to marketing
How Kerstin found her cover designer
How she decides how much backstory and worldbuilding to include in her fantasy books
Tips for authors who want to create maps for their books
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:
Kerstin’s 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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Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release (Reair)
12 juli 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Episode 128 / We’re headed back to the archives for a fun interview with Lindsay Buroker. Lindsay talks about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for writers, and how she writes and releases books into Kindle Unlimited using the rapid release model, then goes wide later. Lees meer
Intro links:
Timeshifter app
Claire’s Kickstaster
Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22)
Show notes:
The importance of embracing the entrepreneurial mindset when you’re an indie author
Advantages of using Patreon before a launch to let wide readers get a book before it goes into KU
Why Lindsay is glad she did a writing workshop before she published
The benefit of giving your cover artist freedom to be creative
Why first-in-series-free book still works
Lindsay’s lessons-learned about writing in multiple genres and pen names
Advice for writers who want to start a podcast
Rapid release and how Lindsay writes the books back-to-back before launching Book One
The power of using “open loops” in a series and how it boosts readthrough of a series
Focusing on what you’re good at and leaning into that whether it’s writing fast or marketing
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Lindsay Buroker
Six Figure Authors Podcast
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
📥 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-…
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Connecting with Readers and Creating a Community Through Podcasting with Diane Nue
5 juli 2022 · 40 min
Episode 127 / If you’re looking for a way to attract readers that doesn’t involve paid advertising, podcasting might be for you. Podcaster Diane Nue shares how she’s connected with readers through podcasting and the bookstagram community. We also discuss some of the reasons for the enduring appeal of Jane Austen, branding, and super practical things like software recommendations. Lees meer
Show notes:
How Diane and her co-host, Zan, came up with the concept for The Thing About Austen
Why niching down helps you find your audience
Diane’s advice for specific gear and podcast editing software
Diane shares how she and Zan work together to handle podcast tasks
Solo podcasting versus co-hosting
How podcast branding can convey the content of the podcast
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:
The Thing About Austen podcast
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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Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
28 juni 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Episode 126 / In this re-air episode we discuss expectations, common mistakes, and understanding our motivation to write. Claire is also an expert on applying the Enneagram to story structure. She has a kickstarter preview up for her book Reclaim Your Author Career, which uses the Enneagram to help authors align their careers. Lees meer
Intro link:
Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22)
Show notes:
Why it’s crucial to know what your story is about so you can “steer the ship” in the direction you need to go and save time on revisions
How knowing what you want out of your writing career impacts your expectations and your marketing plans
Common mistakes Claire sees as she works with authors
How understanding your motivations and needs as a writer helps you set your goals
Using tension and power in your writing
How Claire uses the Enneagram to help writers discover their character’s motivations and needs
Creating flaws that make characters likable
Claire’s website
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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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How to Connect with other Writers Plus Inkers Con Recap
21 juni 2022 · 1 uur
Episode 125 / Jami and Sara share the tips and ideas they got at Inkers Con then discuss how to connect with writers at in person events as well as how to connect online. Lees meer
Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: JAMI22)
Show notes:
Merchandising - Kimbra Swain
Patreon - Emilia Rose
Translations - Tanya Anne Crosby
Get backlist selling and email autoresponders - Elana Johnson
Audiobooks - Penny Reid
Finding blue water so we can stand out - Becca Syme
Are you the decider for your marketing - Becca Syme
Keywords and A+ Content - Self Publishing with Dale
TikTok tips - Ana Huang
Advertising - Malorie Cooper and Becca Syme
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:
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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Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca (Reair)
14 juni 2022 · 52 min
Episode 124 / We’re taking this week off for a summer break, but we’re giving you a quick recap on Inkers Con (it was great!) and then replaying one of our early episodes. Historical romance author Cecelia Mecca what she learned when she changed genres and how she now reverse engineers her books before she writes them. Lees meer
Intro links:
Sara’s interview with Findaway Voices about writing mysteries, publishing, and audiobooks: https://youtu.be/RL3lTq0Rix8
Show notes:
Cecelia’s mistake involving releasing her prequel novella on Super Bowl Sunday
The challenge of replicating success
Ceclia’s love of plotting books and how she wishes she’d read more craft books before writing her first novel
How important packaging is for your book (cover, title, blurb, trope) and reverse engineering your novel, including considering how to marry what her muse wants her to write with considerations about cover and marketing
Tips for using free marketing strategies including Facebook Live and Facebook groups (types and timing of posts)
How to get to know your readers
An incredibly simple, yet effective tip on how to to be successful on social media
How not using a pen name can be a mistake and lead to confused also-boughts on the ebook stores
Learning not to be so hard on yourself when things don’t as you expect
Strategies to reach new readers including being a hybrid author and using print, including hardbacks and large print
Links/Mention:
Cecelia’s website http://ceceliamecca.com
Launching Indie Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/263060221047105/
Romancing the Beat https://books2read.com/u/mBgGGD
Rock Your Plot https://books2read.com/u/mYp77P
Book Faces Live podcast https://nathanvancoops.podbean.com/e/cecelia-and-nathan-compare-favorite-plotting-methods-and-their-
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Websites for Authors with Mike Stop Continues
7 juni 2022 · 48 min
Episode 123 / Mike Stop Continues, founder of SiteArcade, joins us to talk all the things related to author websites: why you need a website, what should be one it, branding, and the benefits of a press kit for authors. Lees meer
Links of interest:
Sara will be chatting with Findaway Voices next week Wednesday (June 8th) about mysteries and audiobooks at 11:00 AM (EDT). You can register here: https://app.livestorm.co/findawayvoices/cozy-mystery-with-author-sara-rosett?type=detailed…
Show notes:
How Mike got started working with writers
What Mike wishes authors knew about websites
What he sees authors doing that they do because they think they have to, but aren’t producing results
The most common mistakes he sees related to author websites
Trends in author websites and what he sees for the future of author websites
How to use your website to build your list, sell your books, send people to your social platforms
What should be in your press kit
What’s coming on the horizon in writing and publishing
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:
SiteArcade: Websites for Authors
Mike's 20Books Vegas Talk, One Day to a Great Author Website
Damon Suede & Heidi Cullinan's Your A Game
Arvid Kahl's The Embedded Entrepreneur
OpenAI's Dall-E Image, Generation AI
Google's Imagen Image, Generation AI
SudoWrite, AI Writing Assistant
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
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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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How to Build an Email Welcome Sequence That Sells More Books (Even on Autopilot)
24 mei 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
Episode 122 / Romance author and email expert Holly Darling joins us to share how we can connect with readers from the moment they opt-in to our emails. There’s so much good info in this episode! We guarantee you’ll come away with so many ways to improve your welcome sequence. Lees meer
Show notes:
Creative ways to use double opt-in as part of the welcome sequence
What happens in each email inside a welcome sequence
How to use the welcome sequence to create engagement
What to do if someone doesn't engage
How to create a custom experience for your readers inside the welcome sequence
Common mistakes authors make with their emails
Ideas for lead magnets for new authors without a lot of intellectual property
Trends in newsletter marketing including customization, paid newsletters, and video
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:
Holly’s website: HollyDarlingHQ.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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How to Write Diverse Characters with Daniela Romero
17 mei 2022 · 57 min
Episode 121 / Daniela Romero, new-adult and paranormal romance author, joins us to talk about why it’s important for readers to have books and characters that reflect their experiences and how authors can write diverse characters. We also delve into Daniela’s principle of having many streams of income, so that if one stream wanes her overall revenue isn’t impacted. She tell us how she’s creating multiple streams of income through merchandise, book boxes, and Pateron. Lees meer
Intro links:
Inkers Con
Show notes:
How Daniela went from book blogger to author
Why she wishes she knew more about story structure and how she learned about it
How Daniela uses preorders to increase her production
Why she writes diverse characters and her tips on how authors can write diverse characters in their novels in a way that’s satisfying to readers
How she uses book boxes, merchandising, and Patreon to create multiple streams of income
What Daniela wishes she’d known about creating a subscription book box
Her tips for pricing tiers on Patreon
Why she focuses on one big takeaway from the conferences she attends and how that has shaped her business
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:
Daniela’s website: Daniela Romero
Book boxes and merchandise
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
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/re…
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Rapid Release Secrets: How to Pivot, Brand, and Use Cliffhangers to Sell More with Lisa Suzanne
10 mei 2022 · 43 min
Episode 120 / Lisa Suzanne, sports romance author, joins us to talk about how a pivot to writing shorter sports romance books, banking them, and releasing rapidly took her career to a new level. We also talk about how she brands her series as well as using cliffhangers to keep readers coming back to a series. Lees meer
Show notes:
How Lisa shifted from pantsing to plotting her books
The importance of trope in branding
Banking books and Lisa’s release schedule
How Lisa brands the covers of her books to create a recognizable look
Writing interconnected series
Tips on writing cliffhangers
The value of persistence
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:
Lisa’s 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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Kimbra Swain on Connecting with Your Readers through Books, Merchandise, and Pateron
3 mei 2022 · 55 min
Episode 119 / Southern urban fantasy author Kimbra Swain joins us this week to share tips on connecting with your readers and expanding your income streams. Kimbra creates jewelry, book boxes, tumblers, and many other items for her readers. Learn how she uses physical items to deepen her connection with readers and create life-long fans through her books, merchandising, and Pateron. Lees meer
Intro links: Kickstarter webinar (affiliate link)
Inkers Con - June 3-5, Dallas TX
Show notes:
Why you can’t sit still when it comes to marketing your books
How Kimbra used reader feedback to learn how to write marketable books
How the switch to full-time author impacted Kimbra’s outlook and writing
Kimbra’s tips on merchandising to create an extra layer of connection between you and your reader
How Kimbra uses Pateron: exclusive serial story, early access to her books and merchandise, and a more personal connection with her
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:
Kimbra’s website: https://www.kimbraswain.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
📥 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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Orna Ross on Writing Across Multiple Genres
26 april 2022 · 47 min
Episode 118 / Orna Ross, author and poet as well as director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, joins us this week to talk about writing across multiple genres and planning for authors. So much wisdom on how to learn from mistakes and grow in your career in this episode! Lees meer
Show notes:
How Orna transitioned from teaching to writing fiction and poetry
The advantages of writing in multiple genres
Identifying the three kinds of marketing (access, influence, and algorithmic)
Why bringing the same passion you have for writing to your marketing is a game changer
Why we often make perception mistakes and how to step back and assess the situation so we can learn from those mistakes
The “one book at a time” rule
Orna’s tips for planning, including the three hats authors wear (Producer/Maker, Promoter, and Manager)
The importance of making time for rest and play
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:
Orna’s website is www.ornaross.com
Orna’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OrnaRoss
Twitter: @ornaross
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
📥 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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TikTok for Authors with BookTokker Sarah Thompson
19 april 2022 · 43 min
Episode 117 / Do you want to use TikTok to grow your readership? BookTokker Sarah Thompson shares tips for authors who want to get started as well as insights on how she picks and reviews books. Lees meer
Show notes:
How Sarah got started reviewing books
How Sarah picks and reviews books
Tips for authors who want to reach out to BookTokkers
Mistakes authors make when they reach out to BookTokkers
How to get started on BookTok
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Links:
Twitter: @Biracialbooty
Instagram: @Biracial_booty
Tik tok: sarah_thompson25
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
📥 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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Pitching Your Book for Film and TV with Entertainment Attorney and Author Maggie Marr
12 april 2022 · 45 min
Episode 116 / Do you want to pitch your books to Hollywood for film or television? Entertainment attorney Maggie Marr is here to share insight on how to find and vet and entertainment attorney. Plus she shares tips on negotiation as well as why now is a good time to delve into screenwriting, if you’ve always wanted to adapt your novel. Lees meer
Intro links: InkersCon - Jami and Sara will be in Dallas in June. Connect in the WIKT Facebook group if you’ll be there.
Show notes:
Why you never finish learning as an author
Lessons learned around branding and genre hopping
How factors beyond your control (pandemic, economic downturn) may impact a book release
Why everything Maggie does comes back to story
Why authors need an entertainment attorney
How to vet a literary or entertainment attorney
Why negotiation is a good thing and why authors need to overcome their fear of negotiating
Why film and TV adaptations require the author to let go of some creative control
Why the need for content makes it a good time to adapt your novel into a screenplay
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:
Maggie’s attorney website: www.maggiemarrlegal.com
Maggie’s Youtube Channel
Maggie’s books: www.maggiemarr.net
Twitter: @maggiemarr
Instagram: maggie_marr_legal_pc
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/maggiemarrlegal
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
📥 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-the…
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How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers
5 april 2022 · 33 min
Episode 115 / Cindy Burnett, host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast, joins us this week and shares tips for authors who want to pitch book reviewers, podcasters, or bookstrammers. We also talk about Cindy’s Patreon and how she’s structured it to appeal to readers. Lees meer
Show notes:
How Cindy’s love of reading launched her into reviewing books, writing columns about books, and eventually podcasti
How she decides which books to read and review
What Cindy wishes authors knew about book reviewers/bloggers/podcasters
Common mistakes authors make when they reach out to podcasters and reviewers
Common mistakes Cindy sees in books that are a turn off
How Cindy’s set up her Patreon to attract readers
The advantages and challenges of in-person book events
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:
Cindy’s podcast website: https://www.thoughtsfromapage.com
Twitter: @burn555555
Instagram: @thoughtsfromapage
Facebook Author Page: @thoughtsfromapage
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
📥 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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Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors
29 maart 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Episode 114 / Do you wonder if a secret pen name is for you? Do you want a sustainable long term writing career? Romance and nonfiction author Zoe York joins us to discuss secret pen names, how she iterates her goals, and gives out of the box marketing tips. Also why Tik Tok is working now and Facebook is stagnating for authors Lees meer
Show notes:
Why Zoe started a pen name and why she keeps it secret
Why she writes nonfiction for authors and why she recommends other authors give nonfiction a try
What tools Zoe uses for goal-setting
The Series 2.0 concept and how it gives you progressive career growth
When it’s time to change your goals
The importance of understanding your goal profile
Where social media like Tick Tok fits with your goals
Out of the box marketing ideas
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:
Episode 51, Zoe York on Goal Setting:
https://wishidknownforwriters.com/zoe-york-on-goal-setting/
Books:
Writing from the Middle
Romancing the Beat
Build a Book
Zoe’s Websites:
www.romanceyourbrand.com
www.zoeyork.com
www.ainsleybooth.com
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Selling Books in Person at Shows with Clare C. Marshall
22 maart 2022 · 1 uur 21 min
Episode 113 / Are you looking for a new revenue stream? Selling in person at shows is an option to add to your list of possibilities. Young adult science fiction and fantasy author Clare C. Marshall joins us today to share her tips for selling in person at craft shows, festivals, and comic conventions. Lees meer
Intro links:
The Thing About Austen podcast
The Thing About Austen Instagram
Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine
Resources to Help Ukrianians
Show notes:
How Clare pivoted from planning a career in journalism to writing and self publishing
Why her goals have changed and how the pandemic helped her fall in love with writing again
How outlining has helped her writing process - Resource mentioned: Take Off Your Pants by Libby Hawker
How she interacts with people at shows to give them easy choices
Why going to shows is a type of performance and how she mentally prepares for that aspect of selling in person
How Clare recovered from a mistake that involved her books not arriving for one of her shows
Specific tips on booth set-up, estimating how much stock you’ll need, taking payments, and interacting with customers
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:
https://faeryinkpress.com - Clare C. Marshall’s YA science fiction & fantasy publishing brand.
https://faeryinkpress.com/post-mortems/ - Clare’s experiences selling books at shows, comic conventions and festivals
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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…
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Ask Us Anything: Is there an Ideal Length for a Series, Revision, and Marketing on a Budget
15 maart 2022 · 37 min
Episode 112 / We get an update from Jami on her vacation, check in on how the writing community is helping Ukrainians, and answer listener questions. Lees meer
Intro links:
Writers For Ukraine
Wish I’d Known Think Mini-sode: Writers Helping Ukrainians
Show notes:
Listener questions:
How do you record audio yourself? What is the equipment you need, how do you edit etc.
Zoom
Hindenburg
Wish I’d Known Then Episode 100: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work With Teams: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/100-2/
Does the death in a cozy mystery always have to be someone who was bad or villainous?
Is there an ideal number for books for a series?
Sara’s book How to Write a Series
Can you describe your revision processes? Lots of people say they revise in passes, but what passes and in what order? What exactly do you look for in looking for plot holes, character arcs, world building, etc.
Wish I’d Known Then Episode 98: Writing and Publishing Tools We Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips : https://wishidknownforwriters.com/writing-and-publishing-tools-we-use-favorite-craft-books-and-organization-tips/
I’m beginning a new pen name and I will need to set up a FB author page for it. How do I do this? From my current profile or another way?
6 Figure Author Podcast about pen names: https://pod.link/1480978629/episode/d8eab32f82a81d9833f27f13ebafdc8a
What's the best way to get ARC readers if you're new?
Wish I’d Known Then Episode 31: How to Get and Use Reviews: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/how-to-get-and-use-book-reviews/
Booksprout
I'd love to know more about marketing on a budget and finding readers (especially how it might look in a post
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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-…
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Writers Helping Ukrainians
8 maart 2022 · 3 min
Resources to Help Ukrainians Ways to help, sourced by author Sara Rosett, from the writing community: Lees meer
Fundraisers from Writing Community
Author Daniel Willcocks has set up a fundraising writing challenge: Writers for Ukraine, the One Million Word challenge. The charity drive runs March 9th-15th www.activatedauthors.com/ukraine
Author Cecelia Mecca has set up a reader giveaway of fiction books to promote charitable giving.
Authors & Readers Stand with Ukraine {Giveaway}
Charities
Ukraine Crisis Fund - European Christian Mission of North America
One of my (Sara’s) reades, Ken Sears, has been a missionary to Zaporozhye, Ukraine for over 25 years. He was in the US on leave when the attacks began so he’s safe. He forwarded me what he posted on his Facebook page:
"From Ken Sears, missionary to Ukraine since 1995, commissioned by the Evangelical Congregational Church, 100 W. Park Avenue, Myerstown PA 17067.
I am a seminary teacher and pastor in the city of Zaporozhye, Ukraine. My personal e-mail address is seaken57@yahoo.com
My mission, European Christian Mission of North America, is setting up a "Ukraine Crisis Fund." We will convey funds as fast as we can to contacts who can then direct them further to people in critical need.
Checks should be made payable to "European Christian Mission" and, VERY IMPORTANT, then designated in the notes section for "Ukraine Crisis Fund." Please do not make the check payable to the Ukraine Crisis Fund or the mission will have to return it to you. So both points are critical: payable to European Christian Mission, and "Ukrainian Crisis Fund" in the note space at bottom left.
The mission's address is:
ECM, N.A., PO BOX 1006, PT ROBERTS WA 98281
The mission's phone number is 1-604-946-6236.
This is the mission's Canadian address: 5097 47A Avenue, Delta BC V4K4G5
All funds directed to my mission's funds will be routed to our contact who is responsible for humanitarian aid in the region of Ukraine where I work, and applied to …
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Writing Into the Dark with Krystal Shannan
8 maart 2022 · 1 uur
Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and revitalized her writing process. We also talk about whether or not you should cull your newsletter, what Krystal does when she gets stuck, and why readers want specific emotional payoffs in each genre. Plus, mythology and unicorns! Lees meer
Intro links:
Intro links:
Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale
Author Consulting with Jami
Show notes:
How Krystal got started writing through entering writing contests
Why she recommends the Margie Lawson Academy to learn about writing craft
Why Krystal wishes she’d developed her brand sooner
How she came back after a sabbatical and revived a “dead” newsletter list
Why culling her newsletter is one of her biggest regrets
Krystal’s process of writing into the dark
Why thinking/brainstorming time is so important
What Krystal does when she gets stuck
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:
www.krystalshannan.com
Authors A.I.
Market Better Faster
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Simplifying your Writing Life with Evan Gow of Story Origin
1 maart 2022 · 51 min
Episode 110 / Do you want to simplify your publishing process? Evan Gow joins us to talk about how Story Origin can make things easier in your writing life. Story Origin has been around since 2018 and has created a list of features to help authors including, reader magnet distribution, email integration, beta copy and ARC copy distribution and tracking, cross promo opportunities, and more. Lees meer
Intro links:
Author Consulting with Jami
Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale
Show notes:
Why Evan created Story Origin
Why you need to view your writing career as a marathon
Why being too complex in your plans can be a roadblock
Evan’s recommendations for how to get started with Story Origin
Using previews and free books as a reader magnet to grow your newsletter list
Possible trends in publishing, including serialization and gamification
Why a newsletter is a key to Evan’s success
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:
Story Origin
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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What We Wish We’d Known About Creating Characters
22 februari 2022 · 58 min
Episode 109 / Jami and Sara talk about creating compelling characters sharing their lessons learned. They give examples of how they created specific characters and delve into naming characters, backstory, and physical description. Lees meer
How they developing a main character
Ways to create characters:
Character sheets/study/history
Images
Enneagram
Astrological signs/Tarot
Strengths
Biographies/Memoirs
Characters names
Backstory/Physical description
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:
The Rebel Author Podcast - interview with Jami
Episode 039: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Mark McGuinness on Poetry and Putting the Writing First
15 februari 2022 · 51 min
Episode 108 / Mark McGuinness joins us this week to talk about poetry and it’s a fascinating discussion. We chat about the multiple ways to experience poetry as well as how writing first thing in the day has been a key to Mark’s success. Lees meer
Show notes:
Why you sometimes have to get out of the way and let the poem or prose come through
Why it’s much better not to treat marketing as something separate from the creation process
How a “mistake” led Mark to an unexpected career path
Mark’s poetry podcast, A Mouth Full of Air, where each episode focuses on one poem and the inspiration and writing process behind it
How poets bring their poetry into physical world, including his collaboration with a sculptor to produce concrete poetry
A common mistake poets and writers often make
Why writing first is a key to his success
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:
Mark's poetry website
A Mouthful of Air
https://amouthfulofair.fm/
Instagram: @airpoets
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Kate P. Adams on Launching a Cozy Mystery Series with Rapid Release
8 februari 2022 · 51 min
Episode 107 / Kate P. Adams joins us this week as part of the New Author series. She’s a newly published cozy mystery author and shares how she researched the genre and self publishing as well as how she rapid-released her series. Lees meer
Show notes:
How Kate began writing nonfiction and shifted to fiction
Expectations of cozy readers
Why Kate wrote a reader magnet before writing her first novel
How Kate used rapid release to launch her series
Why not rushing it has been a key to her success
Why the “school of podcasting” is a great way to learn about self publishing
Her interesting experience of writing short stories on a manual typewriter
How she incorporates elements from her work experience into her books
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
Kate’s links:
Website: www.katepadams.com
Instagram handle: @katepadams
Facebook Author Page: @katepadamsauthor
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Hybrid Publishing with Stefanie London
1 februari 2022 · 52 min
Episode 106 / Do you think being a hybrid author is the best of both worlds? Join us this week as we chat with romantic comedy author Stefanie London about balancing traditional publishing with indie publishing. Lees meer
Intro links:
Ines Johnson Metadata Sheet
Market Better Faster
Jami’s interview on the Rebel Author Podcast
Body Beats to Build On by April W. Gardner
4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Show notes:
Stefanie describes how she learned that her organic writing process is just as legitimate as a planned (or outlined) writing process
Why quality matters more than quantity when it comes to marketing
Tips on how to pivot to attracting quality newsletter subscribers
Why the writing is like the stock market
The mindset changes Stefanie had to make to go from the corporate world to the creative world and then from traditional publishing to indie publishing
What to look out for in contracts
How Stefanie, an Australian living in Canada, writes books for the U.S. market
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:
Stefanie’s website: https://stefanie-london.com/
Instagram: @stefanielondon
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/StefanieLondonAuthor/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Kickstarter and Going Aggressively Wide with Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty
25 januari 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
Episode 105 / Do you want to get off the new release treadmill? Are you looking for a way to connect with your readers and keep your backlist alive without writing additional books? Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty have a possibility for you: Kickstarter. Lees meer
Monica and Russell gave us so many fantastic ideas for how to add Kickstrater to your author platform. Our minds are blown with the possibilities!
Show notes:
Why boundaries and structure boosts creativity
Why you sometimes have to “blow everything up” in your creative life
Why you can’t do it all at once and suggestions for keeping your readers engaged while you rotate between projects
The difference between Patreon and Kickstarter
Why authors would want to use Kickstarter
Creative ideas for what authors can put on Kickstarter
Links:
https://www.kickstartyournovel.com
Books Sales Supercharged Facebook Group
TheWorldNeedsYourPassion.com
www.russellnohelty.com
Twitter: @russellnohelty
Facebook: @russellnohelty
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Scribecount with Phillipa Werner
18 januari 2022 · 49 min
Episode 104 / Do you wish there was an easy way to keep track of your sales on all platforms? Phillipa Werner joins us today to share how Scribecount solves this problem for indie authors. Phillipa is a prolific author and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Scribecount. Lees meer
Phillipa gives us the details on Scribecount, which collects and collates sales data for authors, and we learn what she wishes she’d known about writing and publishing as well as the mindset shifts she’s made for her health and happiness.
Intro links:
6 Figure Author podcast about selling direct
Show notes:
How she transitioned from sales in financial services to ghostwriting
How she learned to embrace tropes in her writing
How backlist is a great marketing tool
The mindset shift she went through as she learned that you can hustle too much
How Scribecount helps authors sort data and make good decisions about marketing
Scribecount’s Four Clicks Or Less Rule
Scribecount hacks
Features that are on the horizon for Scribecount 📖🎙
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:
Scribecount.com
Phillipa websites: moirakatson.com
Phillipa on Facebook
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Writing Without an Outline, Crossover Books, and Tips for being a Digital Nomad with Kevin Tumlinson
11 januari 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Episode 103 / Do you struggle to outline? Are you an organic writer who writes into the dark? Then you’ll enjoy this episode with thriller author Kevin Tumlinson who is a discovery writer. We talk about his process of writing, what he does when he gets stuck, and how he edits as he goes. Kevin also describes how he uses crossovers to build his series world and gives tips for anyone aspiring to be a digital nomad. Plus what’s new at Draft2Digital. Lees meer
Show notes:
How Kevin recycled unfinished stories to write his first thriller
How Kevin writes books without an outline and edits as he goes
What he does when he gets stuck when writing a draft
Why putting “Book 1 of 3” on a cover was a mistake and why it turned out to be a good thing in the end
How Kevin embraced a mistake and created a whole new series around it
How he uses crossovers to draw readers to his other series
Draft2Digital’s updates around print and Universal Book Links
Kevin’s tips for being a digital nomad
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:
Kevin’s website: KevinTumlinson.com
Draft2Digital.com
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Audiobook Creation and Promotion: Will Dages from Findaway Voices
4 januari 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
Episode 102 / Do you want to promote your audiobooks? Or are you just getting started with audio and aren’t sure how to create an audiobook? Will Dages, Head of Findaway Voices, joins us talk all things audio. Will tells us about Findaway’s new Marketplace, which helps connect narrators and authors. He also shares tips about how to work with narrators, how to promote your audio on all platforms, and why you want your audiobooks in libraries. Lees meer
Intro links:
Goal-setting for Authors: Episode #154 of the Successful Writer Podcast with Alana Terry
Show notes:
Why it’s easier to make an audiobook than you might think
Why audio is a long-term income generator for authors
Why social media isn’t the “holy grail” for authors
How diversifying in format widens your audience
Tips on how to work with a narrator to get a great audiobook
Trends on what is selling in audiobooks
Changes in the audiobook industry: short term promos, stair-step pricing, and uptick in sales of shorter audio
Findaway’s Marketplace and how it helps connect audiobook narrators with authors
How to promote your audio to libraries
Audio preorders and how they help promote your audiobooks
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:
Website: findawayvoices.com/marketplace
Findaway blog
Facebook Wide for the Win group
Headphone report 2021
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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/recom…
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How to Plan for the New Year with Audrey Hughey
21 december 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Episode 101 / Do you want to be more organized in 2022? Do you love planners, calendars, and notebooks? Then this week’s episode with author and creator of The Author’s Planner, Audrey Hughey, is for you. If you’re not a fan of planners, don’t tune out. Audrey has a great perspective on making your plans work for you so that you’re not stressed out. We chat about what to do if you’re not a planner, how to handle it when plans change, and getting specific with targets so you can meet your goals. And Audrey introduces us to erasable pens–what magic is this? Lees meer
Show notes:
How Audrey set up a library of videos to help authors with their marketing
Why Louis L'amour is an inspiration for her in her writing
Why Audrey focuses on freedom and fulfillment instead of a financial number as her measure of success
“Planning Fallacy” – why we don’t allow enough margin in our plans and how to account for delays and unforeseen interruptions
The difference between a goal and a target
How The Author’s Planner grew out of Audrey’s need for a way to organize multiple areas of her life
Why Audrey prints out her targets for each year and puts them in her office
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:
Audrey’s website, The Write Services
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteServices
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewriteservices/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@audreyiswriting
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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 b…
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Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work with Teams
14 december 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Episode 100 / 🎉 It’s our 100th episode and we’re celebrating with a look behind the scenes. Join us as we talk all things podcasting with Alexa Larberg and Adriel Wiggins, who make sure the podcast goes out each week. If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, you’ll find this episode full of useful tips. We also pick their brains for tips on working with a team and how to stay organized. Lees meer
Show notes:
Tips for pitching a podcast for a guest appearance
How we schedule guests using Calendly
How we record using Zoom
How handle post production and the tools we use:
Dropbox
Garage Band
Auphonic
Libsyn
Group text
Tips for working with a team
How Adriel and Alexa stay organized
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:
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life
7 december 2021 · 52 min
Episode 099 / Romance author Ines Johnson joins us this week. So much goodness in this episode. We cover everything from coupling your financial goals to your happiness, the upside of trying and failing, and tips on organizing metadata as well as your writing schedule. Lees meer
Show notes:
How the music of her dad’s funk band helped Ines learn about story
Ines mindset shift that involved coupling monetary goals to happiness
Examples of how to use storytelling in your marketing
Why her approach is to fail faster and its surprising benefits
Tips for organizing book metadata
How Ines’ approach to translations has evolved and her favorite way to approach translations now
Ines’s Book Metadata Template
TekTime
BabelCub
Draft2Digital
Reedsy Marketplace
Upwork
Sarra Cannon’s HeartBreathings Youtube channel
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:
Ines’ websites:
https://ineswrites.com/
www.shanaejohnson.com
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Writing and Publishing: Tools we Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips
30 november 2021 · 37 min
Episode 098 / In this post-Thanksgiving show we walk through our writing and publishing process, delving into the tools we use from software to dictation apps. Lees meer
We also chat about our favorite craft books, then we wrap up with some tips for keeping everything organized.
QOTW: What organizational tips do you have for writing and publishing?
Show notes:
Jami’s Cyber Monday consulting sale: contact her at: jamialbright1@gmail (dot) com.
Episode 26 - Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode
Dragon Dictation
Easy Voice Recorder
Scrivener
Vellum
Draft2Digital
Pacemaker Planner
Plottr
Grammarly
Pro Writing Aid
Authors AI
Romancing the Beat
Save the Cat
Something Startling Happens
My Story Can Beat Up Your Story
Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell
You Can Write a Mystery by Gillian Roberts
Show note bonus: more recommendations from Sara (books she thought of after they stopped recording):
Screenwriting Tricks for Authors (and Screenwriters!) by Alexandra Sokoloff
If you’re writing a mystery, check out Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy Mystery
Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at
📥 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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Theodora Taylor: Universal Fantasy and How to Make Readers Love Your Stories
23 november 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
Episode 097 / Romance author Theodora Taylor, author of 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone, joins us this week. She shares her top tips for new authors and she breaks down the universal fantasies of four movies: Beauty and The Beast, Knives Out, Notting Hill, and Crazy Rich Asians. Lees meer
Show notes:
Why your writing career is progressive and it’s important to not let perfectionism stop you in the early stages
Theodora’s top tips for new writers: writing in a series and setting up your backlist to work like an annuity
Why writing a single book is not the usual path to success
How genre-hopping can diversity your writing portfolio
Theodora’s list of universal fantasies in Beauty and The Beast, Knives Out, Notting Hill, and Crazy Rich Asians
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:
Taylor’s website: 7figurefiction.com
Twitter handle: @7figurefiction
Facebook Author Page: www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefiction/
Substack: : https://7figurefiction.substack.com/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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Troy Lambert on Plottr and Pitching Your Book to Bookstores
16 november 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
Episode 096 / Troy Lambert, author, editor, freelance writer, and lead educator for Plottr joins us this week. We had a wide-ranging conversation including what he’s learned from interviewing authors who use Plottr. Troy also gives some out of the box tips for getting your books in bookstores. Lees meer
Intro links:
Jami’s talk, What I Wish I’d Known about Indie Publishing, at 20Books Vegas conference 2021
Advance Reader Copies panel at 20Books Vegas conference 2021
Plottr interview with Sara about writing a cozy mystery
Jami’s interview on Not Your Average Lives podcast
Spotify acquires Findaway (TechCrunch article)
QOTW: Talk to us about conferences. What are your tips for having a good conference? Which conferences do you recommend?
Show notes:
Why Troy works to educate the educators about writing careers
Troy’s tips for pitching your book to your local bookstore
Why Troy is a hybrid author and how you chooses which projects to publish himself and which to hand off to a traditional publisher
How to deal with writer’s block so that you get “unstuck” in your creative process
How Plottr helps authors plan their books and what Troy has learned from interviewing authors who use the platform
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:
Troy’s website: troylambertwrites@live.com
Twitter handle: tlambertwrites
Instagram handle: authortroy
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/troylambertwrites
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
📥 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 episo…
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Mindset shifts in going from Trad to Indie Publishing with Heather Day Gilbert
9 november 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Episode 095 / Cozy mystery and historical fiction author Heather Day Gilbert joins us to talk about the challenges of moving from a traditionally published author to an indie author. We touch on the mindset shifts she had to go through, and she gives us an overview of how she launched a successful indie cozy mystery series. Plus we delve into one of her lessons-learned that involves a snake. :) Lees meer
Show notes:
How Heather got started writing through NaNoWriMo
Why Heather doesn’t recommend writing in several different genres at the beginning of your writing career (but sometimes we can’t help ourselves!)
Why Heather goes against the advice to not read reviews and how she uses them to get feedback on her books
The relationship she has with her readers and how they provide feedback for her on blurbs and titles
The mindset change she had to make regarding awards and “fame fog” to become an indie author
How Heather used a rapid release model that fit her life and writing habits to launch a new indie series
Heather’s book for writers, Indie Publishing Handbook
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:
Heather’s website: https://heatherdaygilbert.com/
Twitter: @heatherdgilbert
Instagram: @heatherdaygilbert
Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/heatherdaygilbert
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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…
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New Author Series: Tru Taylor on Positivity, Planning, and a New Pen Name
2 november 2021 · 1 uur
Episode 094 / Romantic comedy author Tru Taylor shares how she stays positive and how she successfully launched a new pen name in 2021. Lees meer
QOTW: How do you stay positive? Do you use affirmations, meditation, or something else?
Show notes:
Tru’s shift from new reporter to author
The books that helped Tru develop her writing craft and understand how to plot a book: Save the Cat and My Story Can Beat Up Your Story
Why she recommends new writers move on to another book instead of continuing to revise the same “first” book
How her marketing plans changed with the launch of her new pen name
How she stays positive and uses meditations and affirmations
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:
Tru’s website: https://trutaylor.com/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Tru-Taylor-Author-107664454229005
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/trutaylorauthor/
Mailing list signup: https://bit.ly/TruTales
Bookbub profile: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tru-taylor
Amazon Author Page: Amazon.com: Tru Taylor: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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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New Author Series: Taking Your Time with the Launch of Your First Book with Lynn Morrison
26 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
Episode 093 / Paranormal cozy author Lynn Morrison joins us this week for the second installment of our New Author series. We talk to Lynn about her first series that was five years in the making. Lees meer
QOTW: How did you find your cover artist and editor?
Links mentioned in the intro:
FreeThesauras.com
Apple Books Promotion Tips
Show notes:
How Lynn shifted from writing a parenting blog to writing fiction
The grassroots marketing tactics she used to launch Book 1 in her first series
How Lynn researched the paranormal cozy market before she began writing
How she found her editor and cover artist
Why the term “Your Milage May Vary” has been the hardest thing for Lynn when it comes to indie publishing
How much it really costs to launch a book in 2021
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: lynnmorrisonwriter.com
Twitter: @nomadmomdiary
Instagram: @nomadmomdiary
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NomadMomDiary
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
Jami’s Launch Plan
Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist
📥 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