The Well-Storied Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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The Well-Storied Podcast

Kristen Kieffer

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 167

Insights, encouragement, and actionable advice designed to help writers craft sensational novels and build their best writing lives. Always in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to writing. Hosted by author and Well-Storied.com founder Kristen Kieffer.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - howTo
20/11/2025
#95
🇬🇧 Great Britain - howTo
19/11/2025
#58
🇩🇪 Germany - howTo
04/10/2025
#86
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03/10/2025
#59

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http://www.ko-fi.com/kristen
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https://www.well-storied.com/podcast
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https://ko-fi.com/kristen
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https://www.instagram.com/kristen_kieffer
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https://bookshop.org/a/55478/9781548271107
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https://bookshop.org/a/55478/9781912105878
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Book Notes: How to Market a Book by Joanna Penn

Thursday, November 4, 2021 • Duration 48:52

In today's episode, Kristen shares the second installment of Book Notes, a blog + podcast series that summarizes and provides key takeaways from books on writing, publishing, and creative living.

This episode explores Joanna Penn's "How to Market a Book" — a powerful reference guide that teaches authors how promote their books and build lucrative and long-lasting creative careers.

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/notes

Buy the book on Amazon: https://geni.us/zLZs (*affiliate)
Buy the book on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/55478/9781912105878 (*affiliate)
Listen on Audible: https://geni.us/ws-audible (*affiliate)

👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈

You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen

Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer
All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers!

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How to Market a Book With Amazon Ad Campaigns

Friday, October 29, 2021 • Duration 18:57

Running an Amazon ad campaign can be a great way to introduce your book to new readers and increase sales, but there’s no denying that Amazon Advertising comes with a learning curve.

In today's episode, Kristen breaks down an introduction to Amazon Ads as a book marketing tool and walks you through the process of creating your first Sponsored Product ad step by step.

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/marketing

Find me on Instagram: @kristen_kieffer

👉 Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers. 👈

You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen

All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

You can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers!

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How to Create a Sales-Boosting Author Website

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 • Duration 16:48

To succeed in the business of writing and selling books, you’ll need an online headquarters — a place that readers can visit to learn everything they need to know about who you are, what you write, and where they can purchase your books. In other words, you’ll need an author website.

What information should an author website include? How does one go about creating an author website, exactly? When is the right time to create and launch your online headquarters? Kristen breaks down each of these questions in turn in today's episode!

Find the episode transcript at: www.well-storied.com/marketing

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How To Choose Your Novel's Point-Of-View & Tense

Episode 78

Monday, July 30, 2018 • Duration 10:16

Does it really matter if you write your book in first-person or third-person? In past or present tense? In some cases, yes. Let's discuss why today!

Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/tense
Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/wellstoried

Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community
All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

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How To Write In Deep Point-Of-View

Episode 77

Monday, July 23, 2018 • Duration 12:10

Get inside the mind of your protagonist by learning to write in Deep Point-Of-View, a common genre-fiction technique for writing engaging stories!

Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/deep
Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/wellstoried

Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community
All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

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Combatting Common World-Building Pitfalls

Episode 76

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 • Duration 09:27

What are some common mistakes writers make when world-building? And how can we combat these common pitfalls? Let's discuss, writers!

Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/pitfalls
World-Building Warrior: www.well-storied.com/warrior
Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/wellstoried

Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community
All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

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How To Create A Magic System In Six Simple Steps

Episode 75

Wednesday, July 4, 2018 • Duration 10:10

Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/magic

As fun as fantastical powers can be to write, crafting your story's magic system with care is key. If you fail to understand the role that magic will play in your story and develop your system accordingly, then you run the risk of undercutting the conflict and tension that keep readers turning pages.

Not sure what I mean? Let’s delve further into this topic together in today's episode!

Sanderson's First Law of Magic: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/sandersons-first-law/

Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review! Both go a long way toward helping the podcast grow and reach new writers.

You can also fuel the next episode by buying me a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/kristen

All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

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How To Choose The Perfect Pen Name

Episode 74

Monday, July 2, 2018 • Duration 09:05

Episode Transcript: www.well-storied.com/penname

No matter the reason you’d like to use a pen name, selecting the pseudonym that best fits you and your work can be tough.

What factors should you consider?

Is it possible to choose an ineffective pen name?

Is the use of a pseudonym even right for you?

Kristen breaks down each of these questions in today's episode!

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My Top Tips For Utilizing Fictional Language In Your Stories

Episode 73

Wednesday, June 27, 2018 • Duration 12:55

Should you include fictional language in your stories? And if you do choose to do so, how can you create a conlang with purpose and care? Let's discuss in today's episode!

Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/language
Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/wellstoried

Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community
All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

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How To Research Your Novel Effectively

Episode 72

Monday, June 25, 2018 • Duration 13:16

Completing novel research doesn't have to be a pluck-out-your-own-eyeballs kind of event. Learn how to approach research with focus and intention today!

Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/research
Support the Podcast: www.patreon.com/wellstoried

Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/community
All Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcast

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