Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Episode 189 / KimBook York writes across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, and non-fiction. We talk about why there’s no “correct” way to write a book and why it’s important to trust your instincts in both writing and marketing. We also discuss the structure of serials and how that can apply to other genres, how to be a discovery writer and maintain a subscription, and how to avoid burnout. Links:KimBook York website:  https://houseofyork.info https://houseofyork.substack.comKimboo’s spreadsheet for outlining a serial: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E6I6Z4TwKgVtUTaid28J2ng_tSxU0HjauV9OievkcTE/edit#gid=0Kimboo’s Podcast: Around the Writer's Table https://pod.link/1615627520Joanna Penn's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecreativepenn/writing-the-shadow-turn-your-inner-darkness-into-words💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime Stamps:0:37 Introduction9:56 3 Fs of Success11:32 No One Way14:25 Consistency in Marketing18:55 Joy of Writing22:41 Don't Stop27:03 What's a Serial?35:03 Structuring a Serial39:33 Serial Length42:10 Keeping Serials Fresh44:35 Ream & Subscription Tiers50:17 Avoiding Burnout with Subscriptions53:25 Subscriptions for Discovery Writers56:09 Importance of CommunityTranscript:https://wishidknownforwriters.com/189-2/More links: 🚀 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-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help UkrainiansSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 188 / Contemporary romance author Cadence Keys has only been publishing for a few years. She describes how she's found success publishing wide and selling directly to readers. We also delve into the topic of setting back from social media, something Cadence has chosen to do. Instead of using the social platforms, she’s investing in her newsletter and in her Ream subscribers.  https://www.cadencekeysauthor.comLinks mentioned: https://heartbreathings.teachable.com/p/hb90-bootcampReam💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime Stamps:0:28 Introduction9:26 Cadence's Bio12:19 Definition of Success13:14 Integration of timelines & rewriting16:16 Opting out of Social Media18:36 False assumptions22:41 Cadence on the Comparison Game24:38 Connecting to readers through Direct Sales26:05 Various Direct Sales platforms30:53 Pivoting & Direct Sales Bundles33:08 Klavio and Sequences38:43 Time Management41:48 Ream47:08 Set up for SuccessTranscript:https://wishidknownforwriters.com/188-2/More links: 🚀 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-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help UkrainiansSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 187 / Do you need help with your branding, ad copy, or writing career strategy? Do you have questions or ideas that you’d like to brainstorm with another author about?  Jami has helped many authors with everything from overwhelm to sales pages to branding. Jami shares the questions and topics that come up most often, the common mistakes she sees, and tips on when it’s time to ask for help. We talk about making money as an author, series creation, pen names, newsletter building, launching and much more.Author website: JamiAlbright.com/authorservices💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime Stamps:0:05 Introduction10:54 Supporter Chat12:05 Jami's Consulting14:54 Who can Jami help21:33 Should you go full time?27:19 When should you get help?28:18 Common issues37:31 Amazon Sales Pages44:11 Author WebsitesTranscript:https://wishidknownforwriters.com/187-2/More links: 🚀 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-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help UkrainiansSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 186 / Would you like another stream of income that doesn’t involve ads or writing new content? In-person events like craft fairs and farmer’s markets might be a good option for you. Lisa Bourchard is a paranormal cozy mystery author who sells direct to readers at local events and shares her tips and lessons learned for in-person events. Author website: LisaBouchard.comLisa’s schedule: https://lisabouchard.com/meet-lisa/💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime Stamps:Transcript:More links: 🚀 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-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help UkrainiansSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 185 /  Do you want a better work/life balance? Would you like to declutter and systematize your life? ⚖️ Katlyn Duncan, multi-published author of adult and young adult fiction, joins us today to talk about how creatives, especially mom writers, can create a lifestyle that fits with their values and not be stressed out. 🦸‍♀️💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime Stamps:[00:10:47] Strategic quitting[00:13:50] Avoiding the regret circle[00:16:10] Balancing children, school, relationships, self, decluttering, and well-being[00:21:49] Simplify by prioritizing, automating, and delegating[00:26:57] How time tracking and streamlining tasks lets you relax[00:29:36] Parenting challenges: adaptability, multiple schedules, asking for help, and self-care[00:34:30] Boundaries, communication, prioritize work and family.[00:39:11] Creating efficient systems[00:42:44] Importance of community supportKatlyn’s website: www.katlynduncan.comFrom Chaos 2 Control Method: Fromchaos2control.comSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 184 / Sara’s second Kickstarter closed out over $20,000 (🎉) and she shares what she’s learned from her second campaign. If you’re thinking about running a Kickstarter campaign, you’ll want to hear Sara’s tips for creating a compelling Kickstarter Story page, staying organized, and info on changes to the Kickstarter platform.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportLessons Learned from a Second Kickstarter: Launch/planningHow Sara kept track of everythingWhat Sara did differently and what she repeated Kickstarter changesLinks mentioned: Sara’s Kickstarter page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sararosett/murder-in-the-alpsAuthor Ecosystem https://authorecosystem.comTime Stamps:0:27 Introduction4:03 Launch/planning11:16 Recruiting other authors17:04 How Sara kept track of everything19:46 What Sara did differently26:59 Kickstarter changes31:39 Tips on FulfillmentTranscript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/184-2/More links: 🚀 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-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help UkrainiansSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 183 / Do you want to move away from depending on ads and social media for books sales? Marketing, business, and visibility strategist Kerrie Fitzgerald joins us to share six ways to grow your author business organically.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportIntro Links: ❤️ Jami speaking September 9th at League of Romance Writers in Houston: https://www.leagueromwriters.com/monthly-speaker/Interview Links:👉 Kerrie’s website: www.kerriefitzgerald.com 📌 The 6 Figure Product Business Podcast: https://pod.link/1539990265📚 Kerrie’s book: Customer Obsession https://books2read.com/u/brBwWe🎧 Kerrie’s podcast episode: 8 Ways to expand your product brand to next level beyond social media that inspired our episode: https://pod.link/1539990265/episode/a0f3bea3586d2a340014f9190e7c640a💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportChapter Markers:00:40 Introduction & Updates6:39 Interview Begins10:36 Kerrie's Books14:49 Common Entrepreneur Mistakes20:33 Podcast Appearances28:07 YouTube & Google Searches34:47 Pinterest39:06 Gift Guides47:44 Influencers52:39 Customer Created ContentTranscript:More links: 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-podcastJami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplanJami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainianshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharingSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 182 / A.G. Riddle shares his definition of success and discusses how he balances creative fulfillment with the demands of the writing business. We also discussed a slower release schedule and how he transitioned from indie to traditional publishing.Author website: agriddle.com💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportMore links: 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-podcastJami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplanJami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help UkrainiansSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Episode 181 / Contemporary romance author Catharina Maura shares how she combined her favorite trope, marriage of convenience, with lessons she learned writing her early books to create a best-selling series.We also delve into why marketing is an extension of storytelling, why you don’t have to do everything yourself, and how to keep readers thinking about your books and talking about them, using bonus material and a drip campaign.Catharina Maura’s website: https://catharinamaura.com/https://www.instagram.com/catharinamaura/💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportWe have a supporter chat - Aug 27th at 3pm CST. Link will be in the group. Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/181-2/More links: 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-podcastJami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplanJami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help UkrainiansSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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

Erin Wright, an expert in helping authors reach library readers, discusses how libraries buy books and how to effectively communicate with them. They also touch on methods of publishing, prioritizing writing, managing books in libraries, library pricing and distribution, advantages of using Ingram Spark, and provide links for more information and upcoming classes on book clubs.