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...
by awiggins | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 159 / Do you want to connect with readers and create a new income stream that’s consistent and independent of the giant corporate tech companies? Join us as we talk with Emilia Rose and Michael Evans of Ream.ink about how to create a subscription for your...
by awiggins | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 158 / Do you want to change genres, but aren’t sure if your readers will follow you? Dark romance author Maria Luis shares how she brought her contemporary steamy romance to her new dark romance books. We also delve into reader expectations and moving away...
by awiggins | Mar 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 157 / Romance author, screenwriter, and educator Ines Johnson joins us to talk about why pacing is so important when crafting your novel as well as self care, direct sales, and her new podcast, Ines Johnson is Having a Breakdown. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the...
by awiggins | Feb 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 156 / Do you want to get your book into other languages? This week Sara and Jami dive into the various options available to indie authors for translations, including licensing your rights to a publisher and doing it yourself (project-managing the translation...
by awiggins | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 155 / You can hook readers with a few words or a concept when you use tropes. Romance and non-fiction author, Jennifer Hilt, shares tips on how to recognize tropes, how to bake them into your writing to make marketing easier, and how to twist tropes so they’re...
by awiggins | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Episode 154 / Swag can be a great way to engage with readers. Hybrid young adult author and BookBrush COO, Dana Claire, shares how to create swag that will help you connect with readers and stand out in a crowded marketplace. Author website:...
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