Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers How to Research, Writing the Book That Only You Can Write, and Print Photo Books with John Gaspard
283 / Curious about how to create a one-of-a-kind book that only you can write? John Gaspard joins the show to discuss his latest passion project, a photo-rich, locally inspired book, and sharing lessons learned.
✨Podcast Sponsor: Ingram Spark: https://www.ingramspark.com/learnmore
Topics discussed in interview:
- Behind-the-scenes of researching a 50-year-old story, including tracking down interview sources, online resources, and family archives
- Issues related to licensing photos
- Organizing research with tools like Scrivener
- Creative and technical considerations when bringing a photo-heavy coffee table book to life—rights, layout, and design choices
- Leveraging local interest for book marketing
💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support
- Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
- Private slack group
- Shoutout on a future episode.
⚡Links:
- https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com
- https://www.youtube.com/@behindthepagetheelimarkspo5241
- https://BookHip.com/JHTFVZR
- Sara on The Two Authors podcast:
- https://thetwoauthorschatshow.podbean.com/e/income-beyond-the-books-with-sara-rosett/
- Jami’s launch workshop: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops
- FloDesk 50% Off: https://flodesk.com/c/T5WJY3 (Affiliate code)
🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices
❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5
🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 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