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...
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...
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