by awiggins | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 169 / Historical mystery author SarahWoodbury shares how she researches and writes her novels set in medieval Wales. We also delve into writing a long series, the power of a free first in series book, and creating Youtube videos for readers. 💜 🎙 Become a...
by awiggins | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 168 / Jami Albright and Sara Rosett discuss how to create compelling characters. We look at the pilot episode of Ted Lasso and delve into why the characters of Rebecca and Ted are fascinating and how the writers made them well-rounded characters. Special...
by awiggins | May 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 167 / Is it time to hire an author assistant? Jenna Lee answers our questions about outsourcing, work/life balance, NDAs, and so much more. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode....
by awiggins | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 166 / From testing out book covers to using spreadsheets to track release dates, Romantic comedy author Deanna Roy shares her tried and tested marketing strategies for self-publishing success. But it’s not all about marketing tactics–Deanna also shares...
by awiggins | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 165 / Thriller writer Amanda Traylor shares: The challenges of writing commercial fiction How she shifted from romance to thrillers with romantic subplots and why that genre is a better fit for her How she licensed a thriller series to a publisher then got the...
by awiggins | Apr 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 164 / We delve into writing craft this week with mystery author and podcaster John Gaspard, who shares how to use filmmaking techniques in novel writing. We also discuss finding unique aspects of our lives and using them in our books. We also cover some...
by awiggins | Apr 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 163 / Dark reverse harem romance author Angel Lawson shares the importance of understanding and applying tropes and universal fantasy concepts in her angsty novels of atonement. Angel describes past struggles with burnout and anxiety, and how she navigated...
by awiggins | Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 162 / Alex Smith shares how BookVault prioritizes the quality of the book and the reader’s experience. He details a new American print partner that will enable faster and cheaper shipping as well innovations with color printing, distribution, and...
by awiggins | Apr 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 161 / Nell Goddin experienced long Covid and wasn’t able to write or release books for several years. Now she’s using direct sales to revive her author business. We also talk about the importance of persistence, not limiting ourselves when it comes to mindset,...
by awiggins | Mar 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 160 / How do you succeed in a market flooded with books? The Gold Rush in publishing is over and authors have to adjust. Sara and Jami discuss Becca Syme’s “New Rules of Publishing,” which gives three business verticals authors can lean into to be successful...
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