Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
By Sara Rosett and Jami Albright
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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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Cross Promotion, Newsletters, and Beta Reader Tips with Evan Gow
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Starting Small with Crowdfunding with Ember Mae
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Using Grammar as Your Creative Toolbox with Patty McGee
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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How to Take Feedback Without Losing Your Author Voice with Nicole Meier
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Jennifer Hilt and Sara Rosett on Mystery and Thriller Tropes
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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300 Episodes Part II: Simplifying and Leaning into Artisanship with Belinda Kroll
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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300 Episodes Part I: Navigating Industry Changes with Parker Finch
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Leveraging Marketing Awareness Without Losing Your Originality with Nat Connors
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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2025: Year in Review for Authors - Part II
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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2025: Year in Review for Authors - Part I
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Crafting Irresistible Book Pages Readers and Bots Love with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Matthew J. Holmes on Building a Sustainable Author Business (Even If You Write Slowly)
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Bart Baker on Pitching Your Book to Hollywood
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes at Author Nation 2025: Take-aways, Vendor Interviews, and Vegas Stories
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Conquering Mindset Blocks and Making Real Writing Progress with Developmental Editor Sarah Elle
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Becca Syme on Dealing with Change
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Lee Savino and Russell Nohelty on Thriving During Change, Collaboration, and Repurposing Your Backlist (Part II)
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Highlight Reel: Supporter Episode - Jami and Sara on Symbolism ❤️ 🗝️ 🔮 ⚔️ 🪐
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Lee Savino and Russell Nohelty on Thriving During Change, Collaboration, and Repurposing Your Backlist (Part I)
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Action Thrillers and Writing Fast with Douglas Pratt
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Jeré Anthony on ADHD, Writing Struggles, and Embracing Creative Chaos
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Soundtracks for Books and Fantasy Worldbuilding with Richie Billing
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Changing Genres with Fiona Maren (New Author Series)
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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How to Research, Writing the Book That Only You Can Write, and Print Photo Books with John Gaspard
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Jill Shalvis on Going Indie
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Sara and Jami on Why You Should Go to a Writing Conference or Retreat
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Middle Grade Books with Shannon Lynn (New Author series)
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Pinterest for Authors with Melissa Bourbon
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Ember Scott on Writing Thrillers and IP Estate Planning
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Stephanie Faris on Steamy Instalove Shorts, Sweet Romance, and Dictation
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Alyssa Archer on her Career Pivot, ADHD, and Connecting with Other Writers
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Ryder O'Malley on Gay Romance, Goals, and Achieving Success
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Nicholas Harvey on Writing Dual Timelines, Collaboration, and Digital Nomad Life
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Writing and Life Update after Our June Break
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Trixie Silvertale on Making Your Backlist Work for You when You Need a Break
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May 28, 2025 |
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Andi Arndt on Audiobooks: Finding Narrators and Tips for Writing for Audio
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May 21, 2025 |
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Finding Your Unique Writing Process with Historical Fiction Author Jennifer Marchman (New Author Series)
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May 14, 2025 |
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Turning Your Passions Into a Successful Book Box Business with Katy Cocking
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May 07, 2025 |
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From KU to Shopify: Christina Hovland on Finding Financial Success with Direct Sales
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Aime Austin on Legal Thrillers and Discovery Writing
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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T. Thorn Coyle on Building a Sustainable Midlist Writing Career Through a Slow Build
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Diana Xarissa on Consistent Rapid Release and Developing Likeable Characters
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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How to Find and Work with Book Editors and Coaches with Jen Graybeal
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Personalizing Email Marketing with Bev Feldman
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Jennifer Hilt on Trope Con and Planning Online Events
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Elizabeth O'Roark on Pivoting, Using Tropes, and Breakout Success
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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From Bull Riders to Bologna: Cat Johnson's Approach to IRL (In Real Life) Book Marketing
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Fresh Ideas: Insights on What You Want from the Podcast
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Balancing Creativity and Real Life with Writing Coach Catharine Bramkamp
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Working with Illustrators for Special Editions with Hanna Sandvig
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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What Do You Want?
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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From Masterminds to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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How to Get through the TikTok Chaos + Social Media Alternatives
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Newsletter and Social Media Content Planning with Sara Shea
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Reducing or Leaving Social Media with Sandy Cooper + Mary K. Tiller
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Sharmyn McGraw on Dyslexia and Organizers for Discovery Writers
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Anthea Sharp on Kickstarter and Relaxed Prosperity
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Catch up: Author Nation and European Holidays
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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How to Craft Perfect Endings: Six Ways to Conclude your Novel
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Ines Johnson on Backlist Sales and Effective Product Pages For Direct Sales
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Holiday Promotions Made Easy (Re-air)
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Turning Military and Tech Backgrounds into Gripping Crime Fiction with Nick Stevens
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Writing Conference Recap and Our Writing Process Q&A
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Matty Dalrymple & Michael LaRonn on Platform Building for Your Personality
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Capitalizing on Trends While Staying True to Genre Expectations with Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Making Your Book Launch Last Beyond the Launch with Melanie Herschorn
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Jami and Sara on Reader Magnets
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Moving from KU to Direct Sales with Luke Mitchell
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Jessica Firpi on Writing Compelling Save the Cat Moments
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Penn Cole on Writing to Market and Prepping for Publication
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Tik Tok Success and Being a Digital Nomad with Liz Shipton
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Writing Hacks with Author and Developmental Editor Barbara Emodi
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Jessie Kwak on Finding Joy in Your Writing Process and Cross-Genre Marketing Tips
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Publishing Options with Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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Finding your Community and Navigating Dyslexia with A.B. Herron
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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🎭 Relationship Arcs with September C. Fawkes
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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🎧 Kemper Donovan on Building An Audience Through Podcasting
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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🌦️Writing with ADHD and Surviving Life’s Storms with Liz Long
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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📶 Using Excel to Write a Book with Paul Indigo
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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✨ Magan Vernon on Navigating Self-Doubt, Criticism, and Creative Renewal
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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🧚♂️ Writing Middle Grade Books with Jessica Renwick
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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🔗 Amy Pine on Creating a Community
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May 29, 2024 |
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💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing
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May 22, 2024 |
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Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over
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May 15, 2024 |
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Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction
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May 08, 2024 |
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Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres
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May 01, 2024 |
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Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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How to Find Your Author Brand
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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The Power of Owning Your Reader’s Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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✅ Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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🌟 My Favorite Trope (Part 2)
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Increase Productivity with Intentional Planning with S.L. Hansen
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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🥳 200 Episodes! What We Learned + Trends that will Impact Authors in 2024 📈
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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German Translation Tips plus Insight to the German Market with Julia Stirling
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Writing with Neurodiversity and Including Neurodiverse Characters with Claire Kohler
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Tara Cremin on Thinking Globally and Kobo Plus Subscriptions
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Helen Scheuerer on Launching a Series: Timing, Street Teams, Mindset, and Managing Expectations
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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My Favorite Trope (Part 1)
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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How to Write Realistic and Entertaining Law Enforcement Characters with Patrick O'Donnell
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Kat Addams on Why You’re Not Stuck
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Selling to Readers on Your Website with Natalie Knight
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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✨ From Small Press to Indie Publishing with Tudor Historical Fiction Author Karen Heenan
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Out of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlane
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Selling Wide, Selling Direct, and Disengaging from Social Media with Cadence Keys
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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How to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami Albright
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Selling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa Bouchard
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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Katlyn Duncan on How Mom Writers can Declutter and Systemize for a Better Work/Life Balance
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Insights from a Second Kickstarter
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Grow Your Audience Without Social Media with Kerrie Fitzgerald
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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A.G. Riddle on Longevity and Writing SciFi Techno Thrillers
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Cat Maura on Discoverability and Creating a Compelling “mini-series” Drip Campaign
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Getting your Books into Libraries with Erin Wright
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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David Gaughran on Using Lessons Learned to Reboot Fiction and Nonfiction (Reair)
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Matty Dalrymple on Keeping Your Focus on the Writing
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Demystifying Direct Sales: The Five Types of Direct Sales and How to Pick the Right One For You 🤔
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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Erin Wright: 🗺️ Roadmap to go from KU to Wide plus 📊 Marketing Tips for Wide Authors
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Inkers Con Takeaways
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Raythe Reign on Serials, Podcasting Audiobooks, and Memberships
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Rachel Hanna on Direct Sales Success and Writing Women’s Fiction
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Writing Cozy Fantasy as a Joyful Side Hustle with Belinda Kroll
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Jamie Davis on Finding New Readers and Audiences with Kickstarter and Direct Sales
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Sarah Woodbury on Historical Mysteries and a YouTube Channel for Readers about Medieval Wales
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May 30, 2023 |
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Jami and Sara on Creating Sympathetic and Intriguing Characters with Examples from Ted Lasso
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May 23, 2023 |
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Avoid Overwhelm and Burnout through Outsourcing to Author Assistants with Jenna Lee
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May 16, 2023 |
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Deanna Roy: Turning Setbacks into a Successful Hybrid Career
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May 09, 2023 |
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Writing Suspense and Thrillers with Amanda Traylor
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May 02, 2023 |
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Writing Craft: Applying the Principles of Filmmaking to Novels with John Gaspard
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Angel Lawson on Learning to Use Tropes and Universal Fantasy
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Print Books: Adding Extra Value and Maximizing Profit with Alex Smith of BookVault
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Nell Goddin on How Direct Sales Helped Revive her Author Business
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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How to Thrive in a Flooded Market: Discussing Becca Syme’s New Rules of Publishing
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Build Consistent Income and Connect with Readers with Emilia Rose and Michael Evans of Ream.ink
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Maria Luis on Switching Genres and Moving Away from Rapid Release
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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How to Pace Your Novel with Ines Johnson
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Translations for Self Published Authors
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Reader Swag: Dana Claire on Using Swag to be Top of Mind and Retain Readers
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Teaming Up for Game-changing Success: Traci Andrighetti on Going Wide and Collaborating with Other Authors
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Olivia Hayle on Reader-Centric Books and Promotion
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Joanna Penn on Intuitive Writing for Memoir plus Kickstarter and Direct Sales Tips
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Kate Baray on Productive Longevity
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Megan Haskell on Defining Success, Going Wide, and Helping New Authors
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Renee Rose on Mindset and Abundance
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Anton Eine on Writing Nonfiction with a Mission
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Small Press to Indie Publishing with Greta Boris
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Becca Mysoor, the Fairy Plot-Mother, on Collaboration
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Your Questions Answered on Launching and Direct Sales
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Tess Thompson on Resistance, Mindset, and Letting Your Dreams Live
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Karen McQuestion on Writing in Different Genres and Longevity in Publishing
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Tammi Labrecque on What to Email to Newsletter Subscribers
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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New Author Series: Trixie Silvertale on Secret Pen Names
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Update from Jami and Sara on Lessons Learned From Her First Kickstarter
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Cowriting (Re-air)
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Helen Scheuerer on How Writing a Series Contributes to Success and How She Learned to Love her Own Writing Process
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Vellum for Formatting with Brad West
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Emilia Rose on Subscriptions: How to Connect with Readers and Diversify Your Income
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Katlyn Duncan on Rights Revision and Youtube for Authors
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times (Re-air)
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Historical Cozies with Benedict Brown (New Author series)
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair)
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Dark Fantasy Author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero on Bookstraping Your First Book (New Author Series)
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release (Reair)
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Connecting with Readers and Creating a Community Through Podcasting with Diane Nue
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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How to Connect with other Writers Plus Inkers Con Recap
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca (Reair)
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Websites for Authors with Mike Stop Continues
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence
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May 24, 2022 |
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How to Write Diverse Characters with Daniela Romero
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May 17, 2022 |
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Lisa Suzanne on Pivoting to Rapid Release, Branding, and the Power of Cliffhangers
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May 10, 2022 |
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Kimbra Swain on Connecting with Your Readers through Books, Merchandise, and Pateron
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May 03, 2022 |
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Orna Ross on Writing Across Multiple Genres
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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TikTok for Authors with BookTokker Sarah Thompson
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Pitching Your Book for Film and TV with Entertainment Attorney and Author Maggie Marr
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Selling Books in Person at Shows with Clare C. Marshall
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Ask Us Anything: Is there an Ideal Length for a Series, Revision, and Marketing on a Budget
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Writers Helping Ukrainians
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Writing Into the Dark with Krystal Shannan
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Simplifying your Writing Life with Evan Gow of Story Origin
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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What We Wish We’d Known About Creating Characters
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Mark McGuinness on Poetry and Putting the Writing First
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Kate P. Adams on Launching a Cozy Mystery Series with Rapid Release
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Hybrid Publishing with Stefanie London
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Kickstarter and Going Aggressively Wide with Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Scribecount with Phillipa Werner
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Writing Without an Outline, Crossover Books, and Tips for being a Digital Nomad with Kevin Tumlinson
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Audiobook Creation and Promotion: Will Dages from Findaway Voices
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing with Becca Syme
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Indie Publishing
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Intro to the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers
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Jan 15, 2020 |