Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Updated: 30 Oct 2024 • 256 episodes
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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.

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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

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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

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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

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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 collaborationHow to spo

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 yetMisconceptions around

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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!  Topics:Expectations for earningsBuilding a ListPreview Promos Reader magnetsDifference between pre- and post-novel reader magnetsCreative reader magnets 💙 Become a supporter of

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