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. 

Topics:

• Why brutal honesty is critical for collaboration
• How to spot trends
• Tips on how to incorporate trends into a genre and still meet reader expectations around tropes
• How Lynn and Anne leveraged interest around Bridgerton to market the new series
• Using beta readers to verify the book was on target  

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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. 

Topics:

• Beyond the Launch: keep promoting—your book is new to someone who hasn’t read it yet
• Misconceptions around marketing: engage beyond bookstores
• Building a community and relationships 
• Don't fear oversharing
• Alternative and creative marketing strategies:  speaking and podcasts
• Build reader communities: engage people around your book’s themes—create a sense of belonging that AI can't mimic

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Episode 151 / Do you want to write a memoir? Joanna Penn joins us to share her lessons learned about writing memoir and other nonfiction. Joanna is a discovery writer and shares how the structure and content of the book evolved. We also delve into overcoming fear around Kickstarter and launches as well as what’s on the horizon for authors related to A.I. and direct sales. 

Intro links: 

Gift books for authors blog post from Alli: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/why-indie-authors-should-publish-gift-books/

Show notes:

• How Joanna’s memoir evolved as she wrote it and how it became a very different book than she expected
• Why you time and perspective when you write a memoir
• Why we need to honor the intuitive urge to write something even if it may not seem like the best strategy
• Dealing with fear of judgment when writing personal stories as well as fear around running a Kickstarter (Joanna’s kickstarter: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/pilgrimage)
• The possibilities beautiful print books
• Direct sales and the empowered mindset
• Incorporating A.I. into our writing routines so that it helps us be more creative and productive

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Episode 150 / Cozy and romance author Kate Baray joins us this week to talk about how she focuses on productive longevity and creates a sustainable author career.

Show notes:

• Kate’s unusual path to being an author
• Why it’s important to tune out writing and craft advice that doesn’t apply to your genre or your personality type
• Kate’s method of trying and testing ideas
• The biggest mindset shift Kate has had to make: identifying as a creative
• Balancing running a business and being a creative
• Being wide with a paranormal cozy pen name 

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Author websites: 

Catelawley.com

Gemmacates.com

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Episode 149 / Megan Haskel, co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, joins us this week. We delve into defining success when you’re an achiever, going wide, selling direct, and helping new authors. 

Show notes:

• Tips for getting writing done with kids at home
• Setting goals and defining success when you’re an achiever
• Why marketing and career growth isn’t alway linear and how to deal with that
• How Megan splits her time between fiction and nonfiction and her tips on being a multi-passionate creative
• Being a “tortoise” writer – slow and steady
• Going wide
• How Megan transitioned her website to a Shopify store and what she sells, including bundles (ebook, audiobook, and signed paperback) as well as merchandise 
• How the Author Wheel helps authors who are just starting out

Resources mentioned:

• Greta’s episode on the WIKT podcast: Small Press to Indie Publishing: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/146-2/
• ToDoist organizer: https://todoist.com
• Flat Tomato pomodoro app: https://appadvice.com/app/flat-tomato-time-management/719462746
• Printify.com: https://printify.com

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Episode 148 /  Want to get your mind right for the New Year? Then join us as we talk with romance author Renee Rose about mindset, abundance, and how we can stop holding ourselves back.

Show notes:

• Renee’s definition of success, “Are you joyful?”
• How Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes helped her with the craft of writing
• Why being fearless is critical when it comes to marketing
• Crafting our marketing as an invitation, a pull, instead of pushing our book on readers
• The most common mindset blocks and money blocks that hold writers back
• How to deal with negative self talk  

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Renee’s website: www.write2riches.com

http://write-to-riches.teachable.com/p/write-to-riches-8-week-immersion

Author Abundance Central Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorabundance/

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Episode 147 / Anton Eine, a science fiction and nonfiction author who lives in Ukraine, joins us this week and shares his experience of being a writer living in Kiev and Lviv during the war and how he translated those experiences into a documentarian war diary, The Thin Blue-Yellow Line Between Love and Hate.

Show notes:

• Why Anton decided to take a break from fiction and write a war diary documenting his life and the stories of his fellow Ukranians in the months after Russia invaded Ukraine
• How the creative project gave him a type of creative freedom he hadn’t experienced when writing fiction
• How writing about painful experiences can be a cathartic experience
• How Anton gets his books translated and how works with Ukrainian creatives through his writing and publishing process
• How he focused on a creative project in the middle of the uncertainty of war and how he used that uncertainty as motivation
• How fragile peace is and how we should value it

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The Thin Blue-Yellow Line Between Love and Hate: https://mybook.to/TBYLKn

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Episode 146 / Mystery author Greta Boris joins us to talk about the benefits of publishing with a small press for her first series, and how she transitioned to self publishing with her new series. She also shares about collaborating with another writer for nonfiction and their podcast, The Author Wheel.

Intro links: 

PirateShip https://www.pirateship.com

Show notes:

• How Greta learned the craft of writing fiction
• Why getting a publishing deal isn’t the ticket to the big time
• The steps Greta took to prepare for her transition from traditional publishing to indie publishing
• The benefits of publishing with a small press
• How Greta works with her small press publisher to market her books
• Important mindset changes Greta had to make
• How the Author Wheel Podcast helps authors as well as the plans Greta and Megan have for community building

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Author website: https://www.gretaboris.com

https://www.authorwheel.com

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Episode 145 / Becca Mysoor is a Fairy Plot-Mother and developmental editor. She joins us this week to share how she works with bestselling authors on their stories from conception to marketing strategy.

Intro links: 

Spotify Promo Cards - Example: Murder at Archly Manor

Show notes:

• What Becca wishes authors knew about developmental editing
• What she’s learned about separating business and friendship
• What Becca sees authors doing that isn’t producing results
• The most common mistake she sees
• Commonalities Becca sees in writers who have been successful over the long haul
• Trends in reading and publishing
• Advice for newer authors

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Episode 144 / We’re answering your questions this week as we dig into launching prep and what to do after a launch plus more questions about direct sales, winter promos, and how to handle disruptions in your schedule.  

Submit your questions: https://forms.gle/Q1viJahz4o5dsqda8

Questions answered this episode:

• Planning your future releases
• After the book launch? What to do next  
• Winter holiday promo 

Episode 34: Is it too Late to Plan Holiday Promotions?

• Book Vault
• Setting up a Shopify store

Episode 136: Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best 

On the Creative Penn Podcast:

• Morgana Best: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/08/08/selling-books-direct-on-shopify-with-morgana-best/

Morgana’s Course: Authors Selling on Shopify (Affiliate Link)

• Katie Cross: 

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/06/20/selling-books-direct-on-shopify/

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Episode 143 / Tess Thompson, author of small town romances and American historical romances, joins us to talk about mindset changes she made that have helped her achieve career goals. We delve into resistance, limiting beliefs, and discoverability. Tess also shares tips for writing a small town romance series.

Intro links: 

Subscriptions for Authors

Show notes:

• How Tess was traditionally published and then went indie in 2017, essentially starting over from scratch
• What Tess has learned that helped her writing career take off: finish a series, find your genre sweet spot, use cover styles that readers expect
• Why the thing that we resist is often the thing we should be doing
• The discoverability problem and how Tess fixed it
• How Tess moved from a fear-based mindset to a mindset of letting her dreams live
• Why conferences are a good investment even when your revenue is low
• Small town world building
• How Tess researches her historicals 

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Episode 142 / Karen McQuestion shares how she successfully writes across different genres and how that has contributed to her longevity in publishing.

Show notes:

• Trusting your instinct when it comes to storytelling
• Marketing tips for authors who’d rather do online promotion instead of in-person events
• Following the story idea even if it takes you to a different genre category or genre-adjacent category
• How the abundance mindset helps break the habit of “comparison-itis”
• How Karen propelled one of her books to #3 in the Kindle Store overall for 2021
• Her hybrid approach for translations (doing it herself as well as having a foreign rights agent)

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Author website https://www.karenmcquestion.com/

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Episode 230 / A.B. Herron blends elements of fantasy and romance in her fiction. She shares about balancing a full-time job while diving headfirst into the world of writing, the joy of connecting with readers at book fairs, and the critical role a supportive community plays in overcoming challenges, especially for authors with dyslexia.

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Topics: 

• Forming and maintaining a tight-knit writing group, which Amanda formed through a combo of accidental encounters, the NextDoor app, and  a bit of subterfuge
• The necessity of ongoing learning in the writing and publishing industry
• Launching with stand-alones instead of a series
• The importance of figuring things out on her own along the way
• Advice for overcoming obstacles and believing in your story

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https://www.abherron.com/

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Episode 141 / Do you want to up your newsletter game? Newsletter expert Tammi Lebrecque joins us to discuss building an email list, automations, reader magnets, the unique value you provide to readers, and much more. 

Intro links: 

Kickstarter Accelerator - open until Nov 23rd (Affiliate Link)

Show notes:

• Tammi’s definition of success
• How Tammi went through burnout and what she learned from the experience
• What to write in your newsletter
• Why it’s important to define the unique value you give to readers
• Why new authors need a list, even a small one, when they launch
• Newsletter recommendations for: 

-New authors

-Established authors

-Authors who haven’t emailed in a while

• Tammi’s Freebie: https://newsletterninja.net/newsletter/

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Episode 140 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss secret pen names. This episode is part of our New Author series. 

Show notes:

• Marketing and promotion tips for introverted authors
• Holding back books for a rapid release launch
• Shifting from monthly releases to quarterly releases 
• Benefits and challenges of a secret pen name
• Working with other authors on a shared world series
• Tips for writing a long series (20+ books)
• Why it’s important to be a functional creative

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Links: 

Author website: http://trixiesilvertale.com

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Silvertale/e/B07XGGRTWK 

BookBub Author https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trixie-silvertale Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trixiesilvertale/ 

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Episode 139 / Jami updates us this week, sharing about the difficult time her family has been through as well as how grateful she is to be an indie author, which allowed her to spend extended time with her sister before she passed away. 

Sara’s Kickstarter is over and it exceeded all her expectations! Sara shares what she learned from running her first Kickstarter, including:

• She needed more graphics than she realized
• It’s a good idea to run the pre-launch page for weeks or even months
• A low funding goal can help your launch
• Sara had to help her list understand what Kickstarter was, how it worked, and why she was doing it
• She created stretch goals on the fly and will put more planning into it next time
• Sara took the Kickstarter Accelerator course and recommends it (#affiliate link)  

Links: 

Becca Syme’s YouTube Quitcast episode 

Sara on The Rebel Author podcast talking about cozy mysteries

Daniel Willcocks’ 50K Writing Camp for NaNoWriMo

Kickstarter Accelerator course (Affiliate link)

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 138 / We’re going back to the archives this week as we re-air an episode with J. Thorn. Sci-fi author, podcaster, teacher, and event organizer J. Thorn joins us to discuss creative ways to diversify your author income, podcasting, and what he wishes he’d known about co-writing. 

Intro links:

Sara’s Kickstarter

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How J. came to creative writing after teaching
• J.’s transition to full-time writing
• What he wishes he’d known about creative writing
• The difference between developmental editing and proofreading
• J.’s dislike of running paid ads and how he runs his business so that he doesn't have to use them
• Why podcasting is better for lead-generation than revenue generation
• Why it’s not too late to get into podcasting
• The downside of completely original ideas
• How being a musician influences J.’s co-writing projects
• J.’s long-running collaboration with Zach Bohannon and what J. wishes he’d known about co-writing
•  How J., a self-identifying introvert, runs writing events 
• The most difficult aspects of planning author events
• J.’s mistake of quitting his full time job without a financial safety net, and how that turned out to be a good thing 

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 137 / Helen Scheuerer, bestselling fantasy, joins us this week to talk about writing a series. We also discuss finding breathing room in your career, reaching out to other authors to develop friendships in the writing community, and work/life balance. 

Intro links: 

Author Wheel podcast

Sara’s Kickstarter

Show notes:

• How Helen learned to love her own writing process
• Why the groundwork of learning the market before writing is so important
• How Helen reached out to other authors and developed friendships in the writing community
• How she came to write a book for authors about writing a series
• Why the book includes tactics for outliners as well as discovery writers
• Helen’s tips for creating a series bible
• How Helen outlines her books and plans her series

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Links: 

www.helenscheuerer.com

https://helenscheuerer.com/for-authors/

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 136 / Cozy mystery author Morgana Best joins us today to talk about direct sales. We discuss how to get started as well as advanced tactics like SMS marketing and influencer marketing.

Intro links: 

GoFundMe for Jami’s sister: Joni’s Hospice Journey

Sara’s Kickstarter

Show notes:

Why Morgana looks at mistakes as opportunities for discovery

What authors should consider before starting direct sales

Who shouldn’t go all-in with direct sales 

Why starting slowly is a good thing when it comes to direct sales

Considerations when it comes to organizing your store

How authors can us SMS (Text) marketing as well as influencer marketing

Helpful links:

Payhip

Shopify

Klaviyo

ShoutCart

Lulu Express

Book Vault

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Links: 

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 135 / Brad West, one of the creators of Vellum software, joins us to talk about how authors format their books, both ebook and print, what’s changed in the publishing industry, and unique ways authors are using Vellum. 

Intro links: 

Troy Lambert WIKT interview - promotion idea: bookstore giveaway copies

Free Little Library

Show notes:

• Brad shares how he came to work with authors after working at Pixar
• Why authors don’t need to know every small detail about the formatting software to have beautiful books
• A common mistake of new authors when it comes to publishing their first book
• How Vellum expanded from ebook formatting into print formatting
• How authors are using Vellum to create special editions
• What’s changed in publishing and what’s stayed the same 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Vellum website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 134 / Do you want to add subscription income to your business? Emilia Rose, USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance, joined Sara to give tips and ideas on how authors can include a recurring income stream in their business models. 

Intro link: 

Bookvault.app

Sara’s Kickstarter

Show notes:

• How Emilia uses subscriptions to connect with readers 
• Why your story isn’t for everyone
• How writing organically helps Emilia bring out emotions in her characters and in her readers
• Why going from a one-time payment for content to a subscription is a big mindset shift
• Why subscription models are great for authors: connections with readers, recurring income, and stability 
• Tips for getting started with a subscriptions 
• What to watch out for if you’re thinking of using subscriptions 
• How to attract people to your subscription– hint: free content and cliffhangers are excellent at pulling readers to your subscriptions
• Tips to maximize your subscription
• Ream - Patreon but for fiction authors is coming soon!

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 133 / Jami is flying solo in this week’s interview with Katlyn Duncan, who writes suspense thrillers, young adult fiction, and nonfiction for writers. They discussed the ins and outs of getting your rights back from traditional publishers. As well as Youtube for Authors and ghostwriting.

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Katlyn’s website

Twitter handle: @katlyn_duncan

Instagram handle: @authorkatlynduncan

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/duncankatlyn/

Youtube:  youtube.com/katlynduncanauthor

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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Jami’s books

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Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 132 / This week Jami and Sara are re-airing an early episode with Kait Nolan, who talks about getting through burnout and writing during stressful times--whether that stress is coming from your own personal situation or world events.

Intro links: 

Sara’s Kickstarter for her special edition hardcover - sign up to get notified when it goes live

Morgana Best on selling direct - interview on The Creative Penn Podcast

Show notes:

• Tips for marketing a series--grouping books and banking books for a rapid release
• How expectations about productivity and major upsets in her personal life lead to burnout
• Why burnout is becoming more common in the writing community 
• How Kait sets goals to write a certain number of days per month instead of a certain number of words per day
• Building in some grace into our schedules and adjusting our expectation
• The tyranny of the “shoulds”
• Recommendations for writing during trying times
• How a “just for fun” project can help you when the world is crazy
• What Kait has discovered isn’t worth her time and effort
• How Kait went against the prevailing wisdom and didn’t use paid ads. Instead she built a career with paid newsletters and free forms of promos
• Changes Kait has seen in her genres and h

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 229 / Learn about the four basic types of relationship arcs from freelance developmental editor and writing writing instructor, September C. Fawkes. 

Discover how mapping arcs can define the direction and evolution of your characters' relationships and create a dynamic, zigzag narrative. 

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Topics:

• The four types of relationships arcs with examples from across genres
• How to use external factors, internal conflicts, and the right antagonistic forces to create believable relationship challenges
• How to apply relationship arcs to multi-book series
• Relationship arc variations
• How to use tropes to label relationship arcs

Sponsor: 

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Links:

https://www.septembercfawkes.com/

https://www.septembercfawkes.com/2022/10/the-4-basic-types-of-relationship-arcs.html

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Episode 131 / Historical cozy author Benedict Brown joins us to talk about writing mysteries, transitioning from one genre to another, and how he learned to lean into the tropes and expectations of the genre. 

Show notes:

• How Benedict started writing children’s books and why he shifted to contemporary cozies and then later transitioned to historical cozies set in the 1920s
• How he researches his historial series
• How Benedict and his cover artist developed the cover concept for the historical series
• How he uses first readers and an ARC team for his editing process
• Why he thinks it healthy to have two contrasting series to work on
• How “failure” helped set him up for success 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Benedict’s website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

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Jami’s books

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 130 / It’s back to the archives this week for one of our most popular episodes. Jami and Sara share how they launch a book, covering tactics for low-, medium-, and high-budget launches as well as sharing beau·coup tips about what’s working for book launches right now.

Intro links: 

Kickstart Your Book podcast

Sign up to be notified when Jami’s book about launching comes out

Show notes:

• KU or wide - weigh pros and cons of each
• Price point - consider typical price of genre and goals to pick the best price point (99 cents can generate preorders and sales while a higher price point give you a higher royalty and the option of dropping it for sales later)
• Preorders - a preorder lets you capture sales and get your sales pages live on the vendors, but some authors won’t do preorders because they feel Amazon doesn’t weight the preorder sales as heavily as purchases/borrows made after the books releases, which may impact rank.
• Don’t forget the impact of your newsletter to launch 

• Blog tours
• Newsletter swaps
• Goodreads giveaways 
• Library Thing giveaways 
• Newsletter
• Connect with authors i

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 129 / Dark fantasy author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero joins us to talk about bootstrapping her first book, lessons she’s learned about marketing, and tips on writing fantasy.

Intro links: 

Sara’s interview on Behind the Book podcast

Show notes: 

• How Kerstin’s art led her to write her first book
• Her advice for new authors when it comes to marketing
• How Kerstin found her cover designer
• How she decides how much backstory and worldbuilding to include in her fantasy books
• Tips for authors who want to create maps for their books

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Kerstin’s website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist

Jami’s books

Sara’s books

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 128 / We’re headed back to the archives for a fun interview with Lindsay Buroker. Lindsay talks about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for writers, and how she writes and releases books into Kindle Unlimited using the rapid release model, then goes wide later. 

Intro links: 

Timeshifter app

Claire’s Kickstaster

Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22)

Show notes:

• The importance of embracing the entrepreneurial mindset when you’re an indie author
• Advantages of using Patreon before a launch to let wide readers get a book before it goes into KU
• Why Lindsay is glad she did a writing workshop before she published
• The benefit of giving your cover artist freedom to be creative
• Why first-in-series-free book still works
• Lindsay’s lessons-learned about writing in multiple genres and pen names
• Advice for writers who want to start a podcast
• Rapid release and how Lindsay writes the books back-to-back before launching Book One
• The power of using “open loops” in a series and how it boosts readthrough of a series
• Focusing on what you’re good at and leaning into that whether it’s writing fast or marketing

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 127 / If you’re looking for a way to attract readers that doesn’t involve paid advertising, podcasting might be for you. Podcaster Diane Nue shares how she’s connected with readers through podcasting and the bookstagram community. We also discuss some of the reasons for the enduring appeal of Jane Austen, branding, and super practical things like software recommendations.

Show notes:

• How Diane and her co-host, Zan, came up with the concept for The Thing About Austen
• Why niching down helps you find your audience
• Diane’s advice for specific gear and podcast editing software
• Diane shares how she and Zan work together to handle podcast tasks
• Solo podcasting versus co-hosting
• How podcast branding can convey the content of the podcast

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

The Thing About Austen podcast

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist

Jami’s books

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 126 / In this re-air episode we discuss expectations, common mistakes, and understanding our motivation to write. Claire is also an expert on applying the Enneagram to story structure. She has a kickstarter preview up for her book Reclaim Your Author Career, which uses the Enneagram to help authors align their careers.

Intro link: 

Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22)

Show notes:

• Why it’s crucial to know what your story is about so you can “steer the ship” in the direction you need to go and save time on revisions
• How knowing what you want out of your writing career impacts your expectations and your marketing plans
• Common mistakes Claire sees as she works with authors
• How understanding your motivations and needs as a writer helps you set your goals
• Using tension and power in your writing
• How Claire uses the Enneagram to help writers discover their character’s motivations and needs
• Creating flaws that make characters likable

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
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Episode 125 / Jami and Sara share the tips and ideas they got at Inkers Con then discuss how to connect with writers at in person events as well as how to connect online. 

Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: JAMI22)

Show notes:

Merchandising - Kimbra Swain

Patreon - Emilia Rose

Translations - Tanya Anne Crosby

Get backlist selling and email autoresponders - Elana Johnson

Audiobooks - Penny Reid

Finding blue water so we can stand out - Becca Syme

Are you the decider for your marketing - Becca Syme

Keywords and A+ Content - Self Publishing with Dale

TikTok tips  - Ana Huang

Advertising - Malorie Cooper and Becca Syme

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 124 /  We’re taking this week off for a summer break, but we’re giving you a quick recap on Inkers Con (it was great!) and then replaying one of our early episodes. Historical romance author Cecelia Mecca what she learned when she changed genres and how she now reverse engineers her books before she writes them.

Intro links: 

Sara’s interview with Findaway Voices about writing mysteries, publishing, and audiobooks:  https://youtu.be/RL3lTq0Rix8

Show notes:

• Cecelia’s mistake involving releasing her prequel novella on Super Bowl Sunday
• The challenge of replicating success
• Ceclia’s love of plotting books and how she wishes she’d read more craft books before writing her first novel
• How important packaging is for your book (cover, title, blurb, trope) and reverse engineering your novel, including considering how to marry what her muse wants her to write with considerations about cover and marketing
• Tips for using free marketing strategies including Facebook Live and Facebook groups (types and timing of posts)
• How to get to know your readers
• An incredibly simple, yet effective tip on how to to be successful on social media
• How not using a pen name can be a mistake and lead to confused also-boughts on the ebook stores
• Learning not to be so hard on yourself when things don’t as you expect
• Strategies to reach new readers including being a hybrid author and using print, including hardbacks and large print

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Episode 123 / Mike Stop Continues, founder of SiteArcade, joins us to talk all the things related to author websites: why you need a website, what should be one it, branding, and the benefits of a press kit for authors.

Links of interest: 

Sara will be chatting with Findaway Voices next week Wednesday (June 8th) about mysteries and audiobooks at  11:00 AM (EDT). You can register here: https://app.livestorm.co/findawayvoices/cozy-mystery-with-author-sara-rosett?type=detailed… 

Show notes:

• How Mike got started working with writers
• What Mike wishes authors knew about websites
• What he sees authors doing that they do because they think they have to, but aren’t producing results
• The most common mistakes he sees related to author websites
• Trends in author websites and what he sees for the future of author websites
• How to use your website to build your list, sell your books, send people to your social platforms
• What should be in your press kit
• What’s coming on the horizon in writing and publishing 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

SiteArcade: Websites for Authors

Mike's 20Books Vegas Talk,

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Episode 122 / Romance author and email expert Holly Darling joins us to share how we can connect with readers from the moment they opt-in to our emails. There’s so much good info in this episode! We guarantee you’ll come away with so many ways to improve your welcome sequence.

Show notes:

• Creative ways to use double opt-in as part of the welcome sequence 
• What happens in each email inside a welcome sequence
• How to use the welcome sequence to create engagement
• What to do if someone doesn't engage
• How to create a custom experience for your readers inside the welcome sequence
• Common mistakes authors make with their emails
• Ideas for lead magnets for new authors without a lot of intellectual property
• Trends in newsletter marketing including customization, paid newsletters, and video

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Links: 

Holly’s website: HollyDarlingHQ.com

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Episode 228 / Kemper Donovan is the host of the All About Agatha podcast and author of The Busy Body, a USA Today bestseller on launch earlier this year. Kemper shares tips for querying and how podcasting about Agatha Christie helped him connect with mystery authors and also provided a built-in audience for his book. 

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Topics:

• Tuning out the noise and finding your own writing process and voice
• Benefits of podcasting: social interaction with less stress than social media, audience building, and connection with other authors and readers
• Tips for finding agents and querying and insight into traditional publishing
• How Kemper drew on Agatha Christie’s influence
• Navigating writing, promotion, and self-doubt as an author

Links:

http://www.kemperdonovan.com

Kemper Donovan Books - Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/100095414958480/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/allaboutthedame?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaboutagatha/

Sara’s 1920s mystery, Murder Among the Pyramids, direct sales launch: https://sararosettbooks.com/collections/lady-traveler

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Episode 121 / Daniela Romero, new-adult and paranormal romance author, joins us to talk about why it’s important for readers to have books and characters that reflect their experiences and how authors can write diverse characters. We also delve into Daniela’s principle of having many streams of income, so that if one stream wanes her overall revenue isn’t impacted. She tell us how she’s creating multiple streams of income through merchandise, book boxes, and Pateron.

Intro links: 

Inkers Con

Show notes:

• How Daniela went from book blogger to author
• Why she wishes she knew more about story structure and how she learned about it
• How Daniela uses preorders to increase her production
• Why she writes diverse characters and her tips on how authors can write diverse characters in their novels in a way that’s satisfying to readers
• How she uses book boxes, merchandising, and Patreon to create multiple streams of income 
• What Daniela wishes she’d known about creating a subscription book box
• Her tips for pricing tiers on Patreon
• Why she focuses on one big takeaway from the conferences she attends and how that has shaped her business

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Daniela’s website:

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Episode 120 / Lisa Suzanne, sports romance author, joins us to talk about how a pivot to writing shorter sports romance books, banking them, and releasing rapidly took her career to a new level. We also talk about how she brands her series as well as using cliffhangers to keep readers coming back to a series.  

Show notes:

• How Lisa shifted from pantsing to plotting her books
• The importance of trope in branding
• Banking books and Lisa’s release schedule 
• How Lisa brands the covers of her books to create a recognizable look
• Writing interconnected series
• Tips on writing cliffhangers
• The value of persistence 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Lisa’s website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist

Jami’s books

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Episode 119 / Southern urban fantasy author Kimbra Swain joins us this week to share tips on connecting with your readers and expanding your income streams. Kimbra creates jewelry, book boxes, tumblers, and many other items for her readers. Learn how she uses physical items to deepen her connection with readers and create life-long fans through her books, merchandising, and Pateron.

Intro links: Kickstarter webinar (affiliate link)

Inkers Con - June 3-5, Dallas TX

Show notes:

• Why you can’t sit still when it comes to marketing your books
• How Kimbra used reader feedback to learn how to write marketable books
• How the switch to full-time author impacted Kimbra’s outlook and writing
• Kimbra’s tips on merchandising to create an extra layer of connection between you and your reader
• How Kimbra uses Pateron: exclusive serial story, early access to her books and merchandise, and a more personal connection with her

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Kimbra’s website: https://www.kimbraswain.com

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 118 / Orna Ross, author and poet as well as director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, joins us this week to talk about writing across multiple genres and planning for authors. So much wisdom on how to learn from mistakes and grow in your career in this episode!

Show notes:

• How Orna transitioned from teaching to writing fiction and poetry
• The advantages of writing in multiple genres
• Identifying the three kinds of marketing (access, influence, and algorithmic)
• Why bringing the same passion you have for writing to your marketing is a game changer
• Why we often make perception mistakes and how to step back and assess the situation so we can learn from those mistakes
• The “one book at a time” rule
• Orna’s tips for planning, including the three hats authors wear (Producer/Maker, Promoter, and Manager)
• The importance of making time for rest and play

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Orna’s website is www.ornaross.com

Orna’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OrnaRoss

Twitter: @ornaross

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Episode 117 / Do you want to use TikTok to grow your readership? BookTokker Sarah Thompson shares tips for authors who want to get started as well as insights on how she picks and reviews books.   

Show notes:

• How Sarah got started reviewing books
• How Sarah picks and reviews books
• Tips for authors who want to reach out to BookTokkers
• Mistakes authors make when they reach out to BookTokkers
• How to get started on BookTok

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Links: 

Twitter: @Biracialbooty

Instagram: @Biracial_booty

Tik tok: sarah_thompson25

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

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Jami’s books

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
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Episode 116 / Do you want to pitch your books to Hollywood for film or television? Entertainment attorney Maggie Marr is here to share insight on how to find and vet and entertainment attorney. Plus she shares tips on negotiation as well as why now is a good time to delve into screenwriting, if you’ve always wanted to adapt your novel.

Intro links: InkersCon - Jami and Sara will be in Dallas in June. Connect in the  WIKT Facebook group if you’ll be there.

Show notes:

• Why you never finish learning as an author
• Lessons learned around branding and genre hopping
• How factors beyond your control (pandemic, economic downturn)  may impact a book release
• Why everything Maggie does comes back to story
• Why authors need an entertainment attorney
• How to vet a literary or entertainment attorney
• Why negotiation is a good thing and why authors need to overcome their fear of negotiating 
• Why film and TV adaptations require the author to let go of some creative control
• Why the need for content makes it a good time to adapt your novel into a screenplay

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The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
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Episode 115 / Cindy Burnett, host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast, joins us this week and shares tips for authors who want to pitch book reviewers, podcasters, or bookstrammers. We also talk about Cindy’s Patreon and how she’s structured it to appeal to readers. 

Show notes:

• How Cindy’s love of reading launched her into reviewing books, writing columns about books, and eventually podcasti
• How she decides which books to read and review
• What Cindy wishes authors knew about book reviewers/bloggers/podcasters
• Common mistakes authors make when they reach out to podcasters and reviewers
• Common mistakes Cindy sees in books that are a turn off
• How Cindy’s set up her Patreon to attract readers
• The advantages and challenges of in-person book events 

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Links: 

Cindy’s podcast website: https://www.thoughtsfromapage.com

Twitter: @burn555555

Instagram: @thoughtsfromapage

Facebook Author Page: @thoughtsfromapage

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

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Episode 114 / Do you wonder if a secret pen name is for you? Do you want a sustainable long term writing career? Romance and nonfiction author Zoe York joins us to discuss secret pen names, how she iterates her goals, and gives out of the box marketing tips. Also why Tik Tok is working now and Facebook is stagnating for authors

Show notes:

• Why Zoe started a pen name and why she keeps it secret
• Why she writes nonfiction for authors and why she recommends other authors give nonfiction a try
• What tools Zoe uses for goal-setting
• The Series 2.0 concept and how it gives you progressive career growth 
• When it’s time to change your goals
• The importance of understanding your goal profile
• Where social media like Tick Tok fits with your goals
• Out of the box marketing ideas 

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Links: 

Episode 51, Zoe York on Goal Setting:

https://wishidknownforwriters.com/zoe-york-on-goal-setting/

Books: 

Writing from the Middle 

Romancing the Beat

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Episode 113 / Are you looking for a new revenue stream? Selling in person at shows is an option to add to your list of possibilities. Young adult science fiction and fantasy author Clare C. Marshall joins us today to share her tips for selling in person at craft shows, festivals, and comic conventions.

Intro links: 

The Thing About Austen podcast

The Thing About Austen Instagram

Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine

Resources to Help Ukrianians 

Show notes:

• How Clare pivoted from planning a career in journalism to writing and self publishing
• Why her goals have changed and how the pandemic helped her fall in love with writing again
• How outlining has helped her writing process - Resource mentioned: Take Off Your Pants by Libby Hawker
• How she interacts with people at shows to give them easy choices 
• Why going to shows is a type of performance and how she mentally  prepares for that aspect of selling in person 
• How Clare recovered from a mistake that involved her books not arriving for one of her shows
• Specific tips on booth set-up, estimating how much stock you’ll need, taking payments, and interacting with customers

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Episode 112 / We get an update from Jami on her vacation, check in on how the writing community is helping Ukrainians, and answer listener questions.  

Intro links:

Writers For Ukraine

Wish I’d Known Think Mini-sode: Writers Helping Ukrainians 

Show notes:

Listener questions: 

How do you record audio yourself? What is the equipment you need, how do you edit etc.

• Zoom
• Hindenburg
• Wish I’d Known Then Episode 100: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work With Teams: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/100-2/

Does the death in a cozy mystery always have to be someone who was bad or villainous?

Is there an ideal number for books for a series?

• Sara’s book How to Write a Series

Can you describe your revision processes? Lots of people say they revise in passes, but what passes and in what order? What exactly do you look for in looking for plot holes, character arcs, world building, etc.

• Wish I’d Known Then Episode 98: Writing and Publishing Tools We Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips : https://wishidknownforwriters.com/writing-and-publishing-tools-we-use-favorite-craft-books-and-organization-tips/

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The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

• How mental health advocacy intersects with Liz Long's writing career
• Approaching social media through the lens of helping people
• Liz’s late in life ADHD diagnosis
• Drafting tips and and Liz’s personalized coping mechanisms
• Overcoming self-doubt as well as finding and using your inner voice
• How naming concepts de-stigmatizes mental health and starts conversations

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Resources to Help Ukrainians   Ways to help, sourced by author Sara Rosett, from the writing community: 

Author Cecelia Mecca has set up a reader giveaway of fiction books to promote charitable giving. 

Authors & Readers Stand with Ukraine {Giveaway}

One of my (Sara’s) reades, Ken Sears, has been a missionary to Zaporozhye, Ukraine for over 25 years. He was in the US on leave when the attacks began so he’s safe. He forwarded me what he posted on his Facebook page: 

"From Ken Sears, missionary to Ukraine since 1995,  commissioned by the Evangelical Congregational Church, 100 W. Park Avenue, Myerstown PA 17067. 

I am a seminary teacher and pastor in the city of Zaporozhye, Ukraine. My personal e-mail address is seaken57@yahoo.com

My mission, European Christian Mission of North America, is setting up a "Ukraine Crisis Fund." We will convey funds as fast as we can to contacts who can then direct them further to people in critical need. 

Checks should be made payable to "European Christian Mission" and, VERY IMPORTANT, then designated in the notes section for "Ukraine Crisis Fund." Please do not make the check payable to the Ukraine Crisis Fund or the mission wi

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Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and revitalized her writing process. We also talk about whether or not you should cull your newsletter, what Krystal does when she gets stuck, and why readers want specific emotional payoffs in each genre. Plus, mythology and unicorns!

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• How Krystal got started writing through entering writing contests
• Why she recommends the Margie Lawson Academy to learn about writing craft
• Why Krystal wishes she’d developed her brand sooner
• How she came back after a sabbatical and revived a “dead” newsletter list
• Why culling her newsletter is one of her biggest regrets
• Krystal’s process of writing into the dark
• Why thinking/brainstorming time is so important 
• What Krystal does when she gets stuck

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Episode 110 / Do you want to simplify your publishing process? Evan Gow joins us to talk about how Story Origin can make things easier in your writing life. Story Origin has been around since 2018 and has created a list of features to help authors including, reader magnet distribution, email integration, beta copy and ARC copy distribution and tracking, cross promo opportunities, and more.

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• Why Evan created Story Origin
• Why you need to view your writing career as a marathon
• Why being too complex in your plans can be a roadblock
• Evan’s recommendations for how to get started with Story Origin
• Using previews and free books as a reader magnet to grow your newsletter list
• Possible trends in publishing, including serialization and gamification
• Why a newsletter is a key to Evan’s success

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Episode 109 / Jami and Sara talk about creating compelling characters sharing their lessons learned. They give examples of how they created specific characters and delve into naming characters, backstory, and physical description.

• How they developing a main character
• Ways to create characters: 
• • Character sheets/study/history
  • Images 
  • Enneagram 
  • Astrological signs/Tarot
  • Strengths
  • Biographies/Memoirs
• Characters names
• Backstory/Physical description 

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing