by awiggins | Nov 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 247 We’ve both been traveling, so this week is a catch up episode about Jami’s experience at Author Nation, the biggest author conference in the world, and Sara’s cruise in the Mediterranean. Plus, details on Jami’s surprise European vacation. Join us for a...
by awiggins | Nov 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 246 It’s a Jami and Sara episode this week as they discuss the importance of endings, their favorite (and not-so-favorite endings) as well as the six different types of endings. Spoiler warning for these books/shows we discuss: Extraordinary Attorney Woo...
by awiggins | Nov 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 245 Ines Johnson joins us and shares strategies for book marketing in the age of direct sales. We discuss: Testing and tweaking to increase backlist sales Importance of thinking of your customer in marketing to create a personal connection Effective ad...
by awiggins | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 244 Is it too late to plan holiday promotions? Nope. You still have plenty of time–and holiday promotions don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. We delve into what tactics we’ve used and found effective for marketing to cold, warm, and hot...
by awiggins | Oct 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 243 We are thrilled (pun intended!) to chat with contemporary crime and conspiracy thriller author Nick Stevens.We talk about anti-heroes, setups and payoffs, Tremors, and why sometimes you just have to publish the book.10:58 Why emotional connection is better...
by awiggins | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 242 We’re diving deep into listener questions about everything from drafting and editing techniques, tackling imposter syndrome, and decoding our strengths. 🥤☕️ So grab your favorite beverage—be it Diet Coke or a cup of comforting coffee–and join us for...
by awiggins | Oct 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 241 Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert you can develop a platform to grow your author brand. Learn how with authors of From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker, suspense and thriller author Matty Dalrymple and science fiction...
by awiggins | Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 240 In 2024, Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe paired their love of regency romances like Bridgerton with their bad habit of killing people in their books to create a new series that they rapid-released, the Crown Jewels Regency Mystery Series. Why brutal...
by awiggins | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 239 Want to make a big impact with your book? Publicist, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of Make a Big Impact with Your Book, Melanie Herschorn, has tips to help you stand out. Beyond the Launch: keep promoting—your book is new to someone...
by awiggins | Sep 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Episode 238 Want some ideas on how to get readers on your newsletter list? On this Ask Us Anything episode, we have SO MANY ideas for you! Expectations for earnings Building a List Preview Promos Reader magnets Difference between pre- and post-novel reader magnets...
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