Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

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 Pride and Prejudice  Sugar Daddy Sixth Sense Ted Lass

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 salesImportance of thinking of your customer in marketing to create a personal connection Effective ad strategies using purchase ads Special editions and direct s

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 audiences.  -What we wish we’d known about marketing during

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 than perfect structure in storytelling 14:00

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 a Wednesday chat about writing.  💙 Become a supporter

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 & fantasy author M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn).   Topics:How