Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Episode 106 / Do you think being a hybrid author is the best of both worlds? Join us this week as we chat with romantic comedy author Stefanie London about balancing traditional publishing with indie publishing.  Intro links: Ines Johnson Metadata Sheet Market Better Faster Jami’s interview on the Rebel Author Podcast Body Beats to Build On by April W. Gardner 4000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman  Show notes: Stefanie describes how she learned that her organic writing process is just as legitimate as a planned (or outlined) writing process Why quality matters more than quantity when it comes to marketing Tips on how to pivot to attracting quality newsletter subscribers Why the writing is like the stock market The mindset changes Stefanie had to make to go from the corporate world to the creative world and then from traditional publishing to indie publishing  What to look out for in contracts How Stefanie, an Australian living in Canada, writes books for the U.S. market Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  Stefanie’s websiteSend 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 105 / Do you want to get off the new release treadmill? Are you looking for a way to connect with your readers and keep your backlist alive without writing additional books? Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty have a possibility for you: Kickstarter. Monica and Russell gave us so many fantastic ideas for how to add Kickstrater to your author platform. Our minds are blown with the possibilities!  Show notes: Why boundaries and structure boosts creativity Why you sometimes have to “blow everything up” in your creative life Why you can’t do it all at once and suggestions for keeping your readers engaged while you rotate between projects The difference between Patreon and Kickstarter  Why authors would want to use Kickstarter Creative ideas for what authors can put on Kickstarter Links:  https://www.kickstartyournovel.com Books Sales Supercharged Facebook Group TheWorldNeedsYourPassion.com www.russellnohelty.com Twitter: @russellnohelty  Facebook: @russellnohelty Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes  Send 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 104 / Do you wish there was an easy way to keep track of your sales on all platforms? Phillipa Werner joins us today to share how Scribecount solves this problem for indie authors. Phillipa is a prolific author and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Scribecount.  Phillipa gives us the details on Scribecount, which collects and collates sales data for authors, and we learn what she wishes she’d known about writing and publishing as well as the mindset shifts she’s made for her health and happiness.  Intro links:  6 Figure Author podcast about selling direct Show notes: How she transitioned from sales in financial services to ghostwriting  How she learned to embrace tropes in her writing How backlist is a great marketing tool The mindset shift she went through as she learned that you can hustle too much How Scribecount helps authors sort data and make good decisions about marketing Scribecount’s Four Clicks Or Less Rule Scribecount hacks Features that are on the horizon for Scribecount 📖🎙 Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  Scribecount.com Phillipa websites: moirakatson.com Send 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 103 / Do you struggle to outline? Are you an organic writer who writes into the dark? Then you’ll enjoy this episode with thriller author Kevin Tumlinson who is a discovery writer. We talk about his process of writing, what he does when he gets stuck, and how he edits as he goes. Kevin also describes how he uses crossovers to build his series world and gives tips for anyone aspiring to be a digital nomad. Plus what’s new at Draft2Digital.     Show notes: How Kevin recycled unfinished stories to write his first thriller How Kevin writes books without an outline and edits as he goes What he does when he gets stuck when writing a draft Why putting “Book 1 of 3” on a cover was a mistake and why it turned out to be a good thing in the end How Kevin embraced a mistake and created a whole new series around it How he uses crossovers to draw readers to his other series Draft2Digital’s updates around print and Universal Book Links Kevin’s tips for being a digital nomad Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  Kevin’s website: KevinTumlinson.com  Draft2Digital.com  The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes  Send 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 102 / Do you want to promote your audiobooks? Or are you just getting started with audio and aren’t sure how to create an audiobook? Will Dages, Head of Findaway Voices, joins us talk all things audio. Will tells us about Findaway’s new Marketplace, which helps connect narrators and authors. He also shares tips about how to work with narrators, how to promote your audio on all platforms, and why you want your audiobooks in libraries.  Intro links:  Goal-setting for Authors: Episode #154 of the Successful Writer Podcast with Alana Terry Show notes: Why it’s easier to make an audiobook than you might think Why audio is a long-term income generator for authors Why social media isn’t the “holy grail” for authors How diversifying in format widens your audience Tips on how to work with a narrator to get a great audiobook  Trends on what is selling in audiobooks Changes in the audiobook industry: short term promos, stair-step pricing, and uptick in sales of shorter audio Findaway’s Marketplace and how it helps connect audiobook narrators with authors How to promote your audio to libraries Audio preorders and how they help promote your audiobooks  Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:    Website: finSend 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 101 / Do you want to be more organized in 2022? Do you love planners, calendars, and notebooks? Then this week’s episode with author and creator of The Author’s Planner, Audrey Hughey, is for you. If you’re not a fan of planners, don’t tune out. Audrey has a great perspective on making your plans work for you so that you’re not stressed out. We chat about what to do if you’re not a planner, how to handle it when plans change, and getting specific with targets so you can meet your goals. And Audrey introduces us to erasable pens–what magic is this? Show notes: How Audrey set up a library of videos to help authors with their marketing Why Louis L'amour is an inspiration for her in her writing Why Audrey focuses on freedom and fulfillment instead of a financial number as her measure of success “Planning Fallacy” – why we don’t allow enough margin in our plans and how to account for delays and unforeseen interruptions  The difference between a goal and a target How The Author’s Planner grew out of Audrey’s need for a way to organize multiple areas of her life Why Audrey prints out her targets for each year and puts them in her office Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  Audrey’s website, The Write Services Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteServices  Instagram: Send 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 100 / 🎉 It’s our 100th episode and we’re celebrating with a look behind the scenes. Join us as we talk all things podcasting with Alexa Larberg and Adriel Wiggins, who make sure the podcast goes out each week. If you’re thinking of starting a podcast, you’ll find this episode full of useful tips. We also pick their brains for tips on working with a team and how to stay organized. Show notes: Tips for pitching a podcast for a guest appearance  How we schedule guests using Calendly How we record using Zoom How handle post production and the tools we use:  Dropbox Garage Band Auphonic Libsyn Group text Tips for working with a team  How Adriel and Alexa stay organized Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes  Send 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 099 / Romance author Ines Johnson joins us this week. So much goodness in this episode. We cover everything from coupling your financial goals to your happiness, the upside of trying and failing, and tips on organizing metadata as well as your writing schedule.  Show notes: How the music of her dad’s funk band helped Ines learn about story Ines mindset shift that involved coupling monetary goals to happiness Examples of how to use storytelling in your marketing Why her approach is to fail faster and its surprising benefits Tips for organizing book metadata How Ines’ approach to translations has evolved and her favorite way to approach translations now Ines’s Book Metadata Template TekTime BabelCub Draft2Digital Reedsy Marketplace  Upwork Sarra Cannon’s HeartBreathings Youtube channel Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links:  Ines’ websites:  https://ineswrites.com/ www.shanaeSend 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 098 / In this post-Thanksgiving show we walk through our writing and publishing process, delving into the tools we use from software to dictation apps.  We also chat about our favorite craft books, then we wrap up with some tips for keeping everything organized.  QOTW: What organizational tips do you have for writing and publishing? Show notes:  Jami’s Cyber Monday consulting sale: contact her at:  jamialbright1@gmail (dot) com. Episode 26 - Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode  Dragon Dictation   Easy Voice Recorder Scrivener Vellum Draft2Digital Pacemaker Planner Plottr Grammarly Pro Writing Aid Authors AI Romancing the Beat Save the Cat Something Startling Happens My Story Can Beat Up Your Story Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell Send 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

Romance author Theodora Taylor shares tips for new writers and breaks down universal fantasies in Beauty and The Beast, Knives Out, Notting Hill, and Crazy Rich Asians. Discussion on writing series, genre hopping, and balancing personal life while pursuing a writing career.