Episode 24 / Learn how cozy and historical mystery author Shea MacLeod analyzes her books and makes strategic changes to create solid-selling books that satisfy readers. You can find show notes and links at https://www.wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Sara shares that she’s using Reedsy to find translators for foregin editions of her books. Jami had a cover reveal and is trying the new technique of including characters from the next book in her second epilogue. Sara also shared a podcast she found helpful, Kobo Writing Life’s podcast, Selling Audiobooks to the Kobo Customer with Elyse Daniels

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How switching to a new genre helped Shea level up
• Why Shea wishes she’d started her newsletter list earlier
• Why signing with a traditional publisher was a mistake for Shea and the lessons she learned 
• How Shea analyzes her books and tries different tactics to increase sales including: 
• • Recovering a cozy series to fix discoverability problems and attract cozy readers
  • Rewriting a paranormal romance series to make it a paranormal cozy mystery
• Why reading in your genre can be the key to understanding what changes you need to make to satisfy readers
• Shea’s strategy of having books in Kindle Unlimited as well as wide books
• Why cozies appeal to readers

Genres discussed include cozy mystery, paranormal cozy mystery, historical mystery, and urban

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Episode 148 /  Want to get your mind right for the New Year? Then join us as we talk with romance author Renee Rose about mindset, abundance, and how we can stop holding ourselves back.

Show notes:

• Renee’s definition of success, “Are you joyful?”
• How Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes helped her with the craft of writing
• Why being fearless is critical when it comes to marketing
• Crafting our marketing as an invitation, a pull, instead of pushing our book on readers
• The most common mindset blocks and money blocks that hold writers back
• How to deal with negative self talk  

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Links: 

Renee’s website: www.write2riches.com

http://write-to-riches.teachable.com/p/write-to-riches-8-week-immersion

Author Abundance Central Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorabundance/

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Episode 040 / It’s Q & A time. We talk about how finding a critique group is similar to dating, how to prepare to go wide, and much more. 

Intro:

Sara is planning a limited edition hardcover for the holidays and Jami is signing books for a subscription box. Plus Sara shares about an audiobook giveaway site.

Reveal Book Box

Library Thing Audiobook Giveaway

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Developmental editing and critique groups
• • Pros and cons of each 
  • Why finding a critique group is like dating
• Tips for publishing wide
• • Mindset - long-term thinking
  • Why you may need to save up “quit your job money”
  • Go wide in format first -- audio, print, large print
  • Try a perma-free, either a first book in series or prequeal
  • Use smaller paid newsletter sites
  • Check price points 
• Advice for new writers

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Episode 125 / Jami and Sara share the tips and ideas they got at Inkers Con then discuss how to connect with writers at in person events as well as how to connect online. 

Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: JAMI22)

Show notes:

Merchandising - Kimbra Swain

Patreon - Emilia Rose

Translations - Tanya Anne Crosby

Get backlist selling and email autoresponders - Elana Johnson

Audiobooks - Penny Reid

Finding blue water so we can stand out - Becca Syme

Are you the decider for your marketing - Becca Syme

Keywords and A+ Content - Self Publishing with Dale

TikTok tips  - Ana Huang

Advertising - Malorie Cooper and Becca Syme

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

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Episode 035 / Cozy mystery and sci-fi romance author Laura Durham joins Sara and Jami to discuss how writing in different genres can improve your books plus a lot more including: tips for transitioning from traditional publishing to indie publishing and getting the most out of your intellectual property.

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 from intro:

Kobo Writing Life podcast about audiobook production 

Ingram Spark podcast about the state of bookselling during Covid and how to get into print and get books into bookstores and libraries 

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Enola Holmes and the Missing Marquess 

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Laura transitioned from traditional publishing to indie publishing
• How Laura got her rights back to her traditional books and how she updated those books before releasing them 
• The perils of writing a love triangle
• Learning what your readers want
• How Laura juggles the writing and marketing in two extremely different genres, including her thoughts on pen names
• Laura’s tips for translations, selling direct, and creating multiple streams of income

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Episode 018 / Romantic comedy author Julia Kent joined us this week to discuss the value of meeting the emotional needs of readers, plus nuts-and-bolts details on writing ahead, audiobooks, and translations.

Sara’s doing the essential (yet boring) task of updating back matter and book descriptions to prep for an upcoming sale. She’s also found a new mystery TV show, The Mallorca Files, which has a Castle and Beckett-type male/female detective pairing mixed with the tropical vibe of Death in Paradise or Burn Notice. 

Jami sent her book to the editor and has a release date. She also cut four chapters (!) for pacing. She’s in “launch-mode” as she gets ready for the release. You can get Jami’s launch plan here.

Jami and Sara recorded a video workshop of what they wish they’d known for the Stay Home Story Summit, which is free and there’s no up-sale. Just great info on craft and promotion. Videos start May 18. Registration closes May 25, 2020.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• The importance of understanding the emotional reasons people read a certain genre (i.e. reader needs)
• The assumptions Julia made when she started writing and why they were wrong
• Genre expectations
• Spinoffs and why a spinoff may not draw in new readers
• How Julia broke genre r

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📚 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
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Episode 067 / Mystery author Nancy Warren has been publishing for 20 years and has over 100 books out. She joins us to chat about writing mysteries and explains how her Vampire Knitting Club series came about and how she’s kept the series fresh and interesting for readers for 13 books.  We talk about finding joy in writing and taking care of yourself so you can have a long career. Nancy also gives some great tips on including humor in your books.

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Genres discussed include romance and paranormal cozy mystery.

Links: 

Author website: 

www.nancywarrenauthor.com

Twitter handle 

Nancywarren1

Instagram handle 

instagram.com/nancywarrenauthor

Facebook Author Page 

https://www.facebook.com/35585383469

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Episode 076 / Contemporary romance author Debra Clopton joins us this week to talk about how she came through a health scare and how her business was set up to run without her. Deb’s story is inspiring (get the tissues ready!) and also gives practical ways to set up business systems for author-preneurs.  

We also discuss the importance of preserving your voice in edits, how Debra used paid newsletters to launch a successful indie career, and writing in the Clean and Wholesome subcategory. 

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www.debraclopton.com

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Episode 025 / Science fiction author Malorie Cooper joins Jami and Sara this week to talk about advertising as well as the pros and cons of co-authoring books. They also dive into how Mal created a massive literary universe and Mal’s non-fiction books for authors. You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Jami talks about her launch, which is happening today! (Congrats!) Jami also shared the title of a book Sara saw mentioned on The Creative Penn’s Twitter feed: 1000 character Reactions from Head to Toe by Valerie Howard. 

Sara can see the end in sight for the first draft of what she thought would be a “short 40,000” Christmas mystery. (Current word count is 45,000 and climbing!) 

Both Jami and Sara recommend the Six Figure Author podcast with David Gaughran, who has a new update out for Let’s Get Digital. 

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Why using tropes in ads can be game-changing

• How reading helped Mal learn how to write and meet reader expectations

• Challenges around using action tags

• Inexpensive ways to gain readers

• How Mal went against type with a cover style and how it paid off

• Testing Mal’s done around pricing

• Calculating read-through and using it to assess the best price points for books

• What Mal wishes she’d known about also-boughts as well as the importance of the quality of the traffic you send to your sales page

• Mal’s experiment of going wide

• Tips for working with co-authors 

• How Mal created a sprawling literary universe 

Genres discussed include science fiction, space opera, military science fiction, and hard science fiction.

Links: 

Malorie’s website

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Welcome to the Wish I’d Known Then podcast for writers. In this episode, indie authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett introduce themselves and chat about: 

- the concept of the show, which is interviewing awesome indie authors to get their take on what’s worked for them as well as what mistakes they’ve made 

- their love of podcasts

- who their first guests will be 

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Episode 069 / Daniel Willcocks, author of dark fiction that spans the genres of horror, post-apocalyptic, and sci-fi, joins us this week to talk about how being authentic attracts your ideal reader. We also touch on how Daniel began his fiction writing career with short stories, why he’s moving away from the rapid release model, and his advice for new authors. Plus live math with authors, which is always entertaining! :)

Intro: 

Jami is celebrating the release of a new audiobook, and Sara is deep in plans for a move, but finally has the beginning of her next book planned out. Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Genres discussed include horror, sci-fi, and post-apocalyptic. 

Links: 

Daniel’s website: 

www.danielwillcocks.com

Twitter handle 

@willcocksauthor

Instagram handle 

@willcocksauthor

Facebook Author Page 

www.facebook.com/willcocksauthor

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Episode 047 / We get a jump on the typical year-in-review podcast episode and do our 2020 retrospective early. (Are we ready for 2020 to be over? Yes, yes we are.) We discuss the mistakes we’ve made and what we’ve learned in this terrible-horrible-very-bad-no-good year. Oddly, it basically turned into a Thanksgiving episode . . . with the bonus of Jami’s North Pole decorating tips thrown in. 

Intro recap: 

Jami’s 99 cent series promo went great and exceeded her expectations.

Sara’s release of her historical mystery, which went really well and launched with over 3,000 ebook preorder. She talks about the non-trackable things she did, like promoting her special edition hardcover, which brought the happy side-effect of drawing attention to the ebook. 

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Jami’s thoughts on being happy where you are and avoiding comparison-itis
• How Sara’s pace of writing 2.5 books may seem slow, but it adds up--she just released book #30 
• How Covid highlighted things to be thankful for that Sara hadn’t even thought of
• Why pivoting from one subgenre to another can be a mistake
• Sara’s lessons learned on direct sales and why she wishes she’d started doing direct sales earlier
• Sara’s tips on how to get audiobook direct sales
• Jami’s reflections on writing one book a year and the freedom being a writer gives us

Genres discussed include romantic comedy and historical mystery.

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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

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Episode 079 / Cozy mystery author H.Y. Hanna joins us today to tell us about how she learned to tweak her premise so that her series idea fit the market.

Hsin-Yi shares about dealing with expectations--both familial and personal--when it came to a writing career and how she’s learning to create her own definition of success.

We also talk about how to deal with your internal editor when you’re drafting, why writing a book never gets easier (no matter how many books you’ve written), pricing, and how Hsin-Yi involves readers in her translations and audiobook production. 

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https://www.hyhanna.com

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/hyhanna.books

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Episode 145 / Becca Mysoor is a Fairy Plot-Mother and developmental editor. She joins us this week to share how she works with bestselling authors on their stories from conception to marketing strategy.

Intro links: 

Spotify Promo Cards - Example: Murder at Archly Manor

Show notes:

• What Becca wishes authors knew about developmental editing
• What she’s learned about separating business and friendship
• What Becca sees authors doing that isn’t producing results
• The most common mistake she sees
• Commonalities Becca sees in writers who have been successful over the long haul
• Trends in reading and publishing
• Advice for newer authors

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Links: 

Becca’s website

Becca’s Free Character Building Sheet 

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Episode 008 / Renaissance man of the author world David Gaughran decodes Amazon and breaks down Bookbub ads for authors in addition to writing historical fiction and science fiction. He joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett to discuss how his mistakes have shaped his decision to reboot his fiction and nonfiction books. 

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Jami and Sara are in the podcast timewarp because they recorded the episode intro early since Sara will be in London (hopefully) when it airs.

Jami’s making progress on her work-in-progress, and Sara was interviewed on Nathan van Coops’ podcast, Book Faces Live. They also talk about how the coronavirus is impacting travel and how it has brought fist bumps and elbow bumps into vogue. Jami mentions The Daily podcast’s recent episode on the topic.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• David’s Irish storytelling heritage and how conversation in the pub is a combat sport in Ireland
• His first mistake of writing “all over the map” in different genres while using the same author name
• The one thing that he wishes he could change
• David’s first big success and how he became an accidental nonfiction author
• Unlearning assumptions related to writing pretty sentences and the value of a good story that resonates with readers
• How Kindle Highlights can give you an insight to what readers value most
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Episode 140 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss secret pen names. This episode is part of our New Author series. 

Show notes:

• Marketing and promotion tips for introverted authors
• Holding back books for a rapid release launch
• Shifting from monthly releases to quarterly releases 
• Benefits and challenges of a secret pen name
• Working with other authors on a shared world series
• Tips for writing a long series (20+ books)
• Why it’s important to be a functional creative

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Links: 

Author website: http://trixiesilvertale.com

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Silvertale/e/B07XGGRTWK 

BookBub Author https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trixie-silvertale Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trixiesilvertale/ 

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Episode 135 / Brad West, one of the creators of Vellum software, joins us to talk about how authors format their books, both ebook and print, what’s changed in the publishing industry, and unique ways authors are using Vellum. 

Intro links: 

Troy Lambert WIKT interview - promotion idea: bookstore giveaway copies

Free Little Library

Show notes:

• Brad shares how he came to work with authors after working at Pixar
• Why authors don’t need to know every small detail about the formatting software to have beautiful books
• A common mistake of new authors when it comes to publishing their first book
• How Vellum expanded from ebook formatting into print formatting
• How authors are using Vellum to create special editions
• What’s changed in publishing and what’s stayed the same 

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Links: 

Vellum website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

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Episode 077 / Genevieve Jack, paranormal romance, fantasy, and urban fantasy author, shares how writing and releasing three to four books a year has created a sustainable career. We also cover branding, writing series arcs as well as book arcs, and tips for going wide. 

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: 

www.genevievejack.com

The Creative Penn Podcast about writing humor

Anne R. Allen’s blog post about writing rules and writing fashions

Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca

Cherry Adair

Twitter: @Genevieve_Jack

Instagram: @authorGenevieveJack

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorGenevieveJack

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Episode 016 / Romance and suspense author Alessandra Torre joins the WIKT podcast for a wide-ranging discussion that covers the benefits of Goodreads, what it’s like to have a book optioned and made into a movie, the importance of knowing readers expectations, and how meeting those expectations consistently contributes to success. You can get Alessandra’s Goodreads tips when you sign up for Jami’s launch plan.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Sara shares some good news about Murder by the Book, a local indie bookstore that’s innovating and surviving during lockdown. Sara also recommends the Novel Marketing Podcast’s episode on Covid-19, which looks at how the virus and the lockdown will impact which genres and types of stories readers will want in the coming months and years.

Jami also liked Novel Marketing Podcast’s episode on Scarcity and Ubiquity and Sara liked the one on Psychographics. 

On the writing front, Jami’s finished a book. She talks about how it’s been difficult to concentrate lately, so if you’re feeling the same way, you’re not alone. :) Jami’s novella was featured on Read Me Romance, and she appeared on D2D Spotlight. 

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Why taking a traditional book deal was a mistake for Alessandra

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Episode 081 / Romance and cozy author Tricia O’Malley shares how she designed her perfect day and then created a writing lifestyle that gave her freedom and flexibility.

Plus:

• Tricia tells us how a stolen dog launched her writing career
• The importance of backmatter and the unique thing Tricia did with her backmatter that has engaged her readers
• How Tricia intentionally incorporated her passion into her writing
• Working with your spouse
• Diversification with income with non-writing income streams 

QOTW: What does your perfect day look like? 

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Links:

www.triciaomalley.com

Instagram: @triciaomalleyauthor

Facebook Author Page: @triciaomalleyauthor

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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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
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Episode 048 / We talk to author and writing coach Becca Syme about 2020 about the impact it has had on writers and how we can move into 2021 and thrive in the new year. Plus the 2020 hangover, werewolves, Zoom writing sprints, and books on vinyl.  

In the intro Sara reports that direct sales are working and if your audiobooks are stuck in the ACX approval queue, that’s a window of opportunity to introduce your readers to buying direct. Jami is back from the virtual version of Romance Author Mastermind and is inspired! Her takeaways: audiobooks, translations, and print books through Ingram. 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Becca’s update since she was our first guest in WIKT 002: Leaning into Your Strengths in Your Writing 
• How 2020 brought a lot of stress and frustration in the writer community to a head, and Becca’s upcoming book, Dear Writer, It’s 2020, which breaks down all the different reasons writers aren’t having success and how to overcome those issues
• What Becca learned personally in 2020, including writing sprints on Zoom
• Becca’s plans for the innovative marketing tactic of releasing an audiobook on vinyl
• Tips for building community and using Patreon
• Becca’s answers to questions from the WIKT Facebook: finding an editor and what things a new author should “quit” until they’re more established
• Dealin

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Episode 113 / Are you looking for a new revenue stream? Selling in person at shows is an option to add to your list of possibilities. Young adult science fiction and fantasy author Clare C. Marshall joins us today to share her tips for selling in person at craft shows, festivals, and comic conventions.

Intro links: 

The Thing About Austen podcast

The Thing About Austen Instagram

Nightingale: An Anthology for Ukraine

Resources to Help Ukrianians 

Show notes:

• How Clare pivoted from planning a career in journalism to writing and self publishing
• Why her goals have changed and how the pandemic helped her fall in love with writing again
• How outlining has helped her writing process - Resource mentioned: Take Off Your Pants by Libby Hawker
• How she interacts with people at shows to give them easy choices 
• Why going to shows is a type of performance and how she mentally  prepares for that aspect of selling in person 
• How Clare recovered from a mistake that involved her books not arriving for one of her shows
• Specific tips on booth set-up, estimating how much stock you’ll need, taking payments, and interacting with customers

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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
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Episode 037 / Cozy mystery author Zara Keane shares how changing genres allowed her to write to her strengths. We also delve into nurturing our newsletters, chatbots, and selling direct.

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Intro links: 

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Why finishing that first book is so important
• How our writing processes change and evolve and how we can’t pin down a single system and replicate it again and again
• Why trying to do it all is a mistake and the importance of filtering advice
• How Zara moved from romance to cozy mystery
• Zara’s “experiment budget” and her attitude to testing
• Writing to your strengths--writing in a genre that lets you use your natural talents to their fullest
• Nurturing your newsletter
• Filtering readers who find you through a promotion
• Using a serial novella in your newsletter
• Using content themes to guide content creation for newsletter
• Zara’s recommendations for getting started with chatbots
• Benefits of selling direct with Payhip and Bookfunnel: flash sales, coupons, and built-in discounting
• How Zara created a Christmas in July, promoted it to her newsletter, which gave her a financial return on par with a Bookbub fea

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📚 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
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Episode 043 /  Is it too late to plan holiday promotions? Nope. You still have plenty of time--and holiday promotions don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. 

We share what we wish we’d known about holiday promos. We delve into what tactics we’ve used and found effective for marketing to cold, warm, and hot audiences. 

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What we wish we’d known about marketing during the holidays:

Jami: that it was a thing!

Sara: you don’t have to have a holiday book

Group promos ideas -> warm/cold audience 

Get together with a group of authors and promote books in your newsletters and on social media

Jami: this has been one of my most effective promotion tactics

Sara: print book sales promotion though BookFunnel - https://books.bookfunnel.com/paperbackcozymysterychristmas/gtsoc2z64x

Solo promo ideas -> hot audience

-Bundles: 

Limited time or bundle whole series (convenience of having them all together)

-Gift Giving lists 

Bookish Wish List - your favorite books/bookish things

https://www.sararosett.com/bookish-wish-list/

Mystery Lover’s Gift Guide:

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Episode 026 / Jami and Sara share how they launch a book, covering tactics for low-, medium-, and high-budget launches as well as sharing beau·coup tips about what’s working for book launches right now.

In the intro, Sara talks about she’s started a German translation through Reedsy. Jami’s new book Homecoming King launched with a big splash--breaking into the top 100 of the Amazon store, then going all the way to number 81! 

You can find show notes and links at https://www.wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

Things to Consider Before You Launch: 

• KU or wide - weigh pros and cons of each
• Price point - consider typical price of genre and goals to pick the best price point (99 cents can generate preorders and sales while a higher price point give you a higher royalty and the option of dropping it for sales later)
• Preorders - a preorder lets you capture sales and get your sales pages live on the vendors, but some authors won’t do preorders because they feel Amazon doesn’t weight the preorder sales as heavily as purchases/borrows made after the books releases, which may impact rank.
• Don’t forget the impact of your newsletter to launch 

Low-cost Launch Tactics for a New Author

• Blog tours
• Newsletter swaps
• Goodreads giveaways 
• Library Thing giveaways 
• Newsletter

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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
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Episode 091 / Romantic comedy author Adriana Locke shares how she maintains balance in her life, shares some great tips on branding, and tells us how trauma in her life helped her make a big mindset shift.

Intro notes: 

The Creative Penn podcast about using mystery in all genres

Six Figure Author podcast with Mark Leslie Lefebvre about his new book with Joanna Penn, The Relaxed Author

Sara will be on Clubhouse October 14th, talking about translations with Ricardo Feyet of Reedsy and Dan Wood from Draft2Digital. 

Question of the week: How would you like to edit your life? 

Show notes: 

•  Adriana started writing on a dare
• Why it’s important to not get stuck in a box of set expectations when it comes to marketing--why it’s good to question the premise
• A cover mistake that taught Adriana about branding
• The isolation of writing and why community is important for everyone--even introverts!
• Why asking “What should this book achieve for me?” helps Adriana keep her perspective and helps with work/life balance
• Why you sometimes have to “edit your life” to stay in balance 

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Adriana’s  website:

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Episode 114 / Do you wonder if a secret pen name is for you? Do you want a sustainable long term writing career? Romance and nonfiction author Zoe York joins us to discuss secret pen names, how she iterates her goals, and gives out of the box marketing tips. Also why Tik Tok is working now and Facebook is stagnating for authors

Show notes:

• Why Zoe started a pen name and why she keeps it secret
• Why she writes nonfiction for authors and why she recommends other authors give nonfiction a try
• What tools Zoe uses for goal-setting
• The Series 2.0 concept and how it gives you progressive career growth 
• When it’s time to change your goals
• The importance of understanding your goal profile
• Where social media like Tick Tok fits with your goals
• Out of the box marketing ideas 

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: 

Episode 51, Zoe York on Goal Setting:

https://wishidknownforwriters.com/zoe-york-on-goal-setting/

Books: 

Writing from the Middle 

Romancing the Beat

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Amy Boyles, author of paranormal cozy mysteries with a southern flare, joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett to talk about her successes and missteps. 

Jami and Sara chat about how they’ve been blown away about the response to the podcast and say thanks for all the positive comments, shares, and reviews. 

Jami has a boxed set out and Sara just released a new nonfiction book, How to Write a Series. 

In the interview with Amy they discuss:

-The definition of paranormal cozy

-Humor in writing

-The line between tropes and stereotypes

-How Amy transitioning from being a full-time pharmacist to a full-time writer

-The inspiration and influence of books, including Little Women and Twilight

-Writing fast

-Writing with kids: consistency and writing around the edges of your life

-Figuring out what you’re good at writing

-Knowing when to stop writing a series--when to cut your losses and move on

-Branding--making your name and covers distinctive and interacting with your readers

-The importance of connecting with other authors

Comment on this episode at WishIdKnownForWriter.com to be eligible to win an hour of free coaching with Jami and Sara’s new nonfiction book, How to Write a Series. Tell us who you’d like us to invite on the podcast and what topics you’d like to learn more about. 

Links:

https://amyboylesauthor.com

Genres discussed include paranormal cozy mystery and romance.

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Episode 147 / Anton Eine, a science fiction and nonfiction author who lives in Ukraine, joins us this week and shares his experience of being a writer living in Kiev and Lviv during the war and how he translated those experiences into a documentarian war diary, The Thin Blue-Yellow Line Between Love and Hate.

Show notes:

• Why Anton decided to take a break from fiction and write a war diary documenting his life and the stories of his fellow Ukranians in the months after Russia invaded Ukraine
• How the creative project gave him a type of creative freedom he hadn’t experienced when writing fiction
• How writing about painful experiences can be a cathartic experience
• How Anton gets his books translated and how works with Ukrainian creatives through his writing and publishing process
• How he focused on a creative project in the middle of the uncertainty of war and how he used that uncertainty as motivation
• How fragile peace is and how we should value it

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Links: 

Anton’s website: https://antoneine.com

The Thin Blue-Yellow Line Between Love and Hate: https://mybook.to/TBYLKn

United 24: “UNI

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Episode 133 / Jami is flying solo in this week’s interview with Katlyn Duncan, who writes suspense thrillers, young adult fiction, and nonfiction for writers. They discussed the ins and outs of getting your rights back from traditional publishers. As well as Youtube for Authors and ghostwriting.

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: 

Katlyn’s website

Twitter handle: @katlyn_duncan

Instagram handle: @authorkatlynduncan

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/duncankatlyn/

Youtube:  youtube.com/katlynduncanauthor

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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Jami’s books

Sara’s books

Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainans

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Episode 085 / Becca Syme from the Better Faster Academy joins us to talk about the impact of the pandemic on our writing lives and give us some coping strategies.

In this podcast you’ll discover: 

• How the extensive time of dealing with trauma and stress from the pandemic is impacting us
• What energy pennies are and how traveling to “pandemic land” produces a currency exchange that reduces their value, causing us to use more energy to get the same amount done
• The danger of black and white thinking
• Why some people are more productive during stressful times
• Tips for how to create more energy pennies

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WIKT 002 - Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing Business with Becca Syme

WIKT 048 - Becca Syme on Unrealistic Expecations and JOMO (the Joy of Missing out) 

Unstoppable Authors podcast - interview with Sara about writing a series and podcasting for readers

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Becca Syme, a Gallup-Certified Strengths coach and founder of the Write Better-Faster Academy, joins Jami and Sara to discuss how to discover your strengths as a writer and how to lean into those qualities.

In this episode, Becca Syme, Jami Albright, and Sara Rosett discuss:

-Self-awareness in writing 

-Pivoting to write in new genre(s) and finding your perfect genre

-Learning to trust yourself 

-Dealing with fear when you’re starting a new project

-Benefits of hearing opposing perspectives

-Using your strengths in your writing life

-Taking the long view when it comes to our books and writing

-How to treat your mistakes as a learning opportunity

-The misstep of writing in a super-niche genre (there might be eunuch werewolves involved in this answer)

-The platform of Radish and what’s currently selling there

-The importance of connecting with other writers

Genres discussed include paranormal romance, romantic comedy, mystery, cozy mystery, and non-fiction. 

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Episode 060 / Romance author Lucy Score joined us to talk about how staying in her lane and creating a backlist of titles, all with a similar tone, has contributed to her success. Our conversion ranges from craft to setting boundaries to how Lucy works with her publishing team.

Jami’s novella launched last week, and Sara locked up her computer trying to install an update.

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Why every detail in a book is a way to deepen character
• How Lucy uses series as well as standalone novels to build her readership
• How she transitions new readers into her back catalog
• Her assumption that writing would get easier and how that was wrong (we all have a good laugh about that one!)
• How she nurtures a positive atmosphere in her reader group
• Lucy also breaks down her publishing team and their roles
• How Lucy uses exercise, meditation, and boundaries to help her handle stress

Links: 

Lucy Score’s website

Instagram handle: scorelucy

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/lucyscorewrites

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Episode 089 / Science fiction, fantasy, and horror author Angeline Trevena joins us today to talk about worldbuilding and being a discovery writer.

Intro links: 

Jami Albright free book

Historical Mystery Day 

Show notes: 

• The value of a university degree in writing versus the value of experience when it comes to novel writing
• The pros and cons of not writing specific tropes
• How Angeline came to run a sci fi/fantasy convention for her local library
• Why Angeline doesn’t have a reader Facebook group
• Angeline’s three rules of worldbuilding
• Myths about discovery writers

Question of the Week: Are you a discovery writer or an outliner?

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Genres discussed include science fiction, fantasy, urban fantasy, and dystopian

Links: 

Angeline’s website: https://www.angelinetrevena.co.uk

Twitter: @angelinetrevena

Instagram: @angelinetrevena

Facebook Author Page: https://www.

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Episode 084 / Thomas  Umstattd Jr., CEO of Author Media, joins us today to talk about mistakes authors make with social media and how to avoid them. We delve into the world of ubiquity and scarcity and discuss how to use scarcity to sell your books. He’s also got some great ideas on how to find and get to know your readers. We wrap up by talking about trends in publishing in general and in the Inspirational market in particular.

Question of the Week: What innovative marketing technique have you used that’s been successful?

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Author Media

Ubiquity and scarcity podcast

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Christian Publishing Show

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Episode 033 / Fantasy and science fiction author Jamie Davis joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett this week to talk about those critical times in your author career when you face hurdles and how to get over them. The conversation also touches on tips for new podcasters, the importance of connecting with authors outside your genre, and surveying your readers to understand them better.

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Intro recap

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Jamie wrote his first book during NaNoWriMo and why he participates every year
• How Jamie’s background as a journalist was a benefit when it came to writing quickly, but he had to discover his own narrative voice
• What Jamie would do differently if he were publishing his first book now
• Jamie’s advice for new podcasters and why recording your first podcast is like writing your first draft
• Facing hurdles in your writing career
• The importance of connecting with authors outside of your genre
• How to survey your readers to help you understand your readers and what novels they like

Genres discussed include fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. 

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Episode 066 / Prolific romance author Nana Malone joins us to talk about being a pantser and writing instinctively, how she uses Instagram live to connect with her readers, and why she includes adventure, mystery, or intrigue. We also discuss the difficulties for authors of color and ways to support authors of color, including the gofundme campaign for Audio in Color. 

Links: 

Audio in Color: https://www.gofundme.com/f/audio-in-color-brownnipplechallenge-audiobooks

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www.nanamaloneromance.net

Twitter handle

@nanamalone

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@nanamalonewriter

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Episode 070 / Dan Wood from Draft 2 Digital joins us to talk about how using an aggregator like Draft 2 Digital can make your your life easier. We also talk about the importance of building relationships with author service providers. Plus tips and ideas for using subscription models, book trends, and Dan’s advice for new authors. 

Intro links:

Sara on the Self Publishing Show

Finding You movie - adaptation of Jenny B. Jones’ novel

Question about Reedsy and Reviews - Episode 31 - How to Get and Use Reviews and Episode 46 - How Authors Can Use Reedsy

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Episode 123 / Mike Stop Continues, founder of SiteArcade, joins us to talk all the things related to author websites: why you need a website, what should be one it, branding, and the benefits of a press kit for authors.

Links of interest: 

Sara will be chatting with Findaway Voices next week Wednesday (June 8th) about mysteries and audiobooks at  11:00 AM (EDT). You can register here: https://app.livestorm.co/findawayvoices/cozy-mystery-with-author-sara-rosett?type=detailed… 

Show notes:

• How Mike got started working with writers
• What Mike wishes authors knew about websites
• What he sees authors doing that they do because they think they have to, but aren’t producing results
• The most common mistakes he sees related to author websites
• Trends in author websites and what he sees for the future of author websites
• How to use your website to build your list, sell your books, send people to your social platforms
• What should be in your press kit
• What’s coming on the horizon in writing and publishing 

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Links: 

SiteArcade: Websites for Authors

Mike's 20Books Vegas Talk,

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Episode 062 / Prolific cozy mystery author Tonya Kappes joins us this week and we delve into how her reader-centric focus has brought her success. 

Intro links:

Jami has continued writing first each day and her words are adding up. Shout-out to Becca Syme’s video Why Can’t I Hit My Deadlines that helped Jami.

Sara’s revising and editing. She has a new desk stand.

It’s from a company called Harmoni. (#affiliate link). It’s made for use with a laptop, but Sara uses it as a standing with her iMac desktop and the keyboard stand she had made so she can stand while she works.

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How a difficult time in her life lead Tonya to discover the joy of book clubs and reading
• Why Tonya wishes she hadn’t been so much of a “squirrel” when it came to writing in different genres
• How Tonya uses out-of-the-box thinking for her promotion

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Episode 095 / Cozy mystery and historical fiction author Heather Day Gilbert joins us to talk about the challenges of moving from a traditionally published author to an indie author. We touch on the mindset shifts she had to go through, and she gives us an overview of how she launched a successful indie cozy mystery series. Plus we delve into one of her lessons-learned that involves a snake. :) 

Show notes:

• How Heather got started writing through NaNoWriMo
• Why Heather doesn’t recommend writing in several different genres at the beginning of your writing career (but sometimes we can’t help ourselves!)
• Why Heather goes against the advice to not read reviews and how she uses them to get feedback on her books
• The relationship she has with her readers and how they provide feedback for her on blurbs and titles
• The mindset change she had to make regarding awards and “fame fog” to become an indie author
• How Heather used a rapid release model that fit her life and writing habits to launch a new indie series
• Heather’s book for writers, Indie Publishing Handbook

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Links: 

Heather’s website:  https://heatherdaygilbert.com/

Twitter: @heatherdgilbert

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Episode 083 / Nicholas Erik shares tips on branding and discusses how to use your backlist for long term success. We also talk about the importance of testing when it comes to ads as well as productivity and the power of focus. 

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Episode 052 / Do you want to have a long writing career? Prolific historical romance author Jess Michaels is here with tips to help you set yourself up for a long and productive career. 

We also talk with Jess about her transition from traditional publishing to indie publishing, how she learned that an 8-month sabbatical was not a good thing for an Achiever, and how she writes now that she understands her process. And the illustration of forest and trees comes up again! Perhaps that’s a theme for 2021?

Intro links: 

Historical Mystery Day

Becca Syme’s QuitCast

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Jess got into writing and how she’s been able to retire her husband from his job
• The infinite numbers of ways to find success and discovering your own process
• Finding constants in marketing books in a continually changing industry and how “best practices” can be different in each genre
• Feeling the pain of not hitting goals, but learning from those experiences
• Why taking an 8 month break was not restful for Jess
• How Jess structures her work and and rest as an Achiever
• Why having a platform is a key to longevity

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Episode 142 / Karen McQuestion shares how she successfully writes across different genres and how that has contributed to her longevity in publishing.

Show notes:

• Trusting your instinct when it comes to storytelling
• Marketing tips for authors who’d rather do online promotion instead of in-person events
• Following the story idea even if it takes you to a different genre category or genre-adjacent category
• How the abundance mindset helps break the habit of “comparison-itis”
• How Karen propelled one of her books to #3 in the Kindle Store overall for 2021
• Her hybrid approach for translations (doing it herself as well as having a foreign rights agent)

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Links: 

Author website https://www.karenmcquestion.com/

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Episode 044 / Cozy mystery author Nikki Haverstock joins us to talk about how authors can record fiction audiobooks. This episode is packed with Nikki’s practical tips for set-up, tools, and promotion ideas.

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Nikki learned she didn’t need a special dispensation to be a writer--that it’s more about hard work
• Why Nikki wishes she’d known that it’s okay that writing is hard
• How Nikki gives away some of her work get her books in front of the right people
• Why finding readers of your genre is critical for getting good feedback
• Why sometimes it's okay to make “bad” business decisions on the basis of personal growth
• Why Nikki decided to narrate her fiction books
• Nikki’s tips for authors who want to narrate their books
• • Be okay with listening to your voice
  • Be reasonably good with hunting out your own information on how to record and edit
  • Listen to audiobooks
• Nikki’s recording set-up and tools: 
• • Closet
  • Blue Yeti
  • Music stand with Kindle app to read from

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Episode 050 / Not to be outdone by the countdown to the new year (and who isn’t ready to wave goodbye to 2020?), Jami and Sara count the top ten episodes of the first year of the Wish I’d Known Then podcast.

In the intro, Sara talks about reading Gail Carriger’s book The Heroine’s Journey. Jami is finishing her story that she’s sending to her newsletter. Jami recommends Warrior Nun and Sara’s binging Hallmark Christmas movies.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Episode with the most comments/interaction: 

Ep 44: Narrating Your Fiction Audiobooks with Nikki Haverstock

Episodes with the most Youtube views:

1 -Ep 15: Finding Success in Small Genres with Elana Johnson

2 - Ep 48: Becca Syme on Unrealistic Expectations and JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out)

3 - Ep 41: Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing

Countdown of Top 10 Podcast episode downloads: 

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Episode 006 / Dani Sanchez, owner of Wildfire Marketing Solutions, joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett this week to talk about common mistakes authors make in publicity and marketing as well as publishing trends. You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Jami and Sara chat about Sara’s WIP. She’s fixing tiny details that make up the clues and red herrings. It’s slow-going, but has to be done in mystery fiction. Jami talks about giving herself some grace and working on ads. A big thank you for all the positive feedback, nice comments, and reviews on the podcast. It’s much appreciated!  

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Dani focuses on individual goals for each author and helps authors create strategies that will grow their businesses
• What she wishes authors knew about marketing and public relations
• The difference between a promotion company and a PR/marketing company
• What Dani wishes she’d known about working in the publishing industry
• What she sees authors doing that isn’t getting them results
• Common mistakes she sees authors make in their marketing
• Dani’s advice to help authors protect their brand
• Commonalities she’s seen in successful authors over the long-haul
• Best practices for working with book bloggers and bookstgramers 
• Possible upcoming romance trends, including mafia, small town, and sports romance
• How pop culture trends influence book trends
• How combinations of different genres (such as romance and psychological thriller in the case of

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Episode 150 / Cozy and romance author Kate Baray joins us this week to talk about how she focuses on productive longevity and creates a sustainable author career.

Show notes:

• Kate’s unusual path to being an author
• Why it’s important to tune out writing and craft advice that doesn’t apply to your genre or your personality type
• Kate’s method of trying and testing ideas
• The biggest mindset shift Kate has had to make: identifying as a creative
• Balancing running a business and being a creative
• Being wide with a paranormal cozy pen name 

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Author websites: 

Catelawley.com

Gemmacates.com

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Episode 059 / Thriller author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn podcast joined us this week to talk about learning from mistakes, the importance of mindset, and taking the long view in your writing career.

The sun is out in Houston and we’re recovering from the great “snow-apocalypse” of 2021. Jami has running water again (yay!) and her lockdown novella, Locked in Love, launches this week and at the end of the novella she’s giving away her brides novella as a lead magnet. Sara is writing and researching a possible French translation.

Question of the week: What is your approach to translations? Did it change after listening to Episode 58 with Tonya Anne Crosby?

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Getting better with practice - the continual opportunity to grow in your craft
• The importance of backlist for established authors
• What Joanna learned from marketing her first book and why she doesn’t use those tactics now
• The assumptions Joanna made in the beginning of her writing career about podcasting and writing fiction and why they were wrong
• How Joanna used what she learned from a failed business to create a business and life she enjoys
• Joanna’s tips on how to choose a pen name

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Episode 046 / Founder of Reedsy and soon-to-be published author, Ricardo Fayet joins us to talk about how authors can work with Reedsy to find freelancers, get their books in front of reviewers, and find translators. We also touch on simple ways to improve your sales pages and reach international readers.

Intro recap:

Sara talked about what she’d learned from launching a special edition hardcover: 1) you need a long lead time so you don’t have to pay expedited shipping on the books, and 2) set up a sign-up page first to find out if anyone is interested, then set up a sales page with a “pre-order” before ordering the books from IngramSpark. Sara did the sign-up, but not the sales page and she’d do both if she does it again. Sara’s a founding author at BingeBooks, which recently launched. It’s a bookish site for readers to discover new books, keep track of books they’re reading, and connect with authors. They have a waiting list for authors who would like to claim their profile.

Jami’s 99 cent sale is running and she’s directing clicks to her series page, which is one of David Gaughran’s recommendations for good conversions. Jami gives the tactic a thumbs up. Jami’s also running ads on Facebook and Bookbub.

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Ricardo came to create Reedsy, a marketplace to connect writers and freelancers
• Ricardo’s advice for authors who don’t like Facebook
• The difference between having an advertising presence and an organic presence on a social media site

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Episode 014 / Joe Solari joined us this week to help authors create a financial plan for getting through Covid-19’s economic repercussions. We talk about short and long-term strategies and mindset issues for indie authors.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Joe Solari is an author, entrepreneur, and consultant. He graduated with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute and an MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business. Joe helps authors create business systems.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How the economy cycles and what to do if this your first economic downturn 
• Strategies for the short term, including continued production of content (story drafts) as well as stress testing your business 
• Why cash flow is important in the short term
• Long-term strategies
• Fundamental shifts in marketing that may come in the future 
• Considerations around releasing books right now
• What Joe wishes he’d known about getting through an economic downturn
• Benefits of being your own boss during this time

Links: 

Joe Solari - author business stress test link is on the home page

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Episode 063 / Podcaster and historical mystery author Jenny Wheeler joins us on the podcast to talk about podcasting for readers, transitioning to writing fiction after another career, and the benefits of taking time off--a whole month!

Intro links:

Productivity site Jami mentioned: Pacemaker 

Sign up for historical mystery book releases and updates on Historical Mystery day: Historical Mystery Day and new release sign up

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Jenny came to writing fiction later in life
• Why developing a following takes time
• What Jenny dropped during lockdown and how that impacted her writing life
• Why Jenny decided to start a podcast for readers
• The benefits of taking time off and how Jenny keeps her listeners engaged during the break
• Why she has two different newsletters, one for her podcast listeners and another for her readers and how she’s built both

Genre discussed in this podcast: historical mystery.

Links: 

Jenny Wheeler Author Website

The Joys of Binge Reading

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Episode 119 / Southern urban fantasy author Kimbra Swain joins us this week to share tips on connecting with your readers and expanding your income streams. Kimbra creates jewelry, book boxes, tumblers, and many other items for her readers. Learn how she uses physical items to deepen her connection with readers and create life-long fans through her books, merchandising, and Pateron.

Intro links: Kickstarter webinar (affiliate link)

Inkers Con - June 3-5, Dallas TX

Show notes:

• Why you can’t sit still when it comes to marketing your books
• How Kimbra used reader feedback to learn how to write marketable books
• How the switch to full-time author impacted Kimbra’s outlook and writing
• Kimbra’s tips on merchandising to create an extra layer of connection between you and your reader
• How Kimbra uses Pateron: exclusive serial story, early access to her books and merchandise, and a more personal connection with her

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Kimbra’s website: https://www.kimbraswain.com

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Episode 056 / Do you have financial goals you’d like to achieve in your author career? Romance author L.B. Dunbar tells us how focus and pacing helped her reach her goals. Our conversation also hit on how L.B. went against the conventional wisdom of what sells with her over 40 romance, writing in other authors’ worlds, and transitioning out of a day job into full-time writing.

Intro links:

Jami’s viral video 

The Mimosa Tree Mystery

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How L.B. got into writing
• The importance of “bank over rank”
• How L.B. decided to write over 40 romance
• Why L.B. considered quitting in 2017 and how she turned things around in 2018
• The steps to she to meet her financial goals
• The importance of her manta, “Why not me?”

Genres discussed include second chance romance and over 40 romance.

Links for L.B. Dunbar:

Facebook * Instagram * Reader Group * Web * Twitter 

Mark Dawson’s courses (affiliate)

Sky Warren

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Episode 096 / Troy Lambert, author, editor, freelance writer, and lead educator for Plottr joins us this week. We had a wide-ranging conversation including what he’s learned from interviewing authors who use Plottr. Troy also gives some out of the box tips for getting your books in bookstores.

Intro links: 

Jami’s talk, What I Wish I’d Known about Indie Publishing, at 20Books Vegas conference 2021

Advance Reader Copies panel at 20Books Vegas conference 2021

Plottr interview with Sara about writing a cozy mystery

Jami’s interview on Not Your Average Lives podcast

Spotify acquires Findaway (TechCrunch article)

QOTW: Talk to us about conferences. What are your tips for having a good conference? Which conferences do you recommend?

Show notes:

• Why Troy works to educate the educators about writing careers
• Troy’s tips for pitching your book to your local bookstore
• Why Troy is a hybrid author and how you chooses which projects to publish himself and which to hand off to a traditional publisher
• How to deal with writer’s block so that you get “unstuck” in your creative process
• How Plottr helps authors plan their books and what Troy has learned from interviewing authors who use the platform

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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

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Show notes:

• How Kate began writing nonfiction and shifted to fiction
• Expectations of cozy readers
• Why Kate wrote a reader magnet before writing her first novel
• How Kate used rapid release to launch her series
• Why not rushing it has been a key to her success
• Why the “school of podcasting” is a great way to learn about self publishing
• Her interesting experience of writing short stories on a manual typewriter
• How she incorporates elements from her work experience into her books

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Kate’s links: 

• Website: www.katepadams.com
• Instagram handle: @katepadams
• Facebook Author Page: @katepadamsauthor

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Episode 036 / Damon Courtney of BookFunnel joins Sara and Jami to talk about getting books to readers, best practices of successful authors, and trends in audio--and Damon has some exciting news about audiobooks and Bookfunnel! 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Intro:

Condolences to the T.S. Paul family.

Jami’s broadcasting from a closet and is still on grandbaby watch. She’s focusing on writing the next scene. Sara’s working on a solo podcast that will have short seasons and doing exciting admin things like bookkeeping. She’s got plenty of writing quotes. It’s a quote-tastic intro. 

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Thomas Umstattd Jr. - Novel Marketing Podcast

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Bookfunnel helps authors get books and bonuses (reader magnets, bonus epilogues, short stories) to readers
• Bookfunnel’s author-driven features like a group promo, integrations for selling direct, and audiobooks
• Damon’s advice to authors who are just starting out
• Mistakes Damon sees authors making and why writing books is the most important thing
• Current trends: increase in readers new to ebooks 
• Benefits of selling direct: customer data and reader happiness :) 
• The best time to put your books into audio
• What’s coming in the future: Bookfun

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Episode 110 / Do you want to simplify your publishing process? Evan Gow joins us to talk about how Story Origin can make things easier in your writing life. Story Origin has been around since 2018 and has created a list of features to help authors including, reader magnet distribution, email integration, beta copy and ARC copy distribution and tracking, cross promo opportunities, and more.

Intro links: 

Author Consulting with Jami

Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale

Show notes:

• Why Evan created Story Origin
• Why you need to view your writing career as a marathon
• Why being too complex in your plans can be a roadblock
• Evan’s recommendations for how to get started with Story Origin
• Using previews and free books as a reader magnet to grow your newsletter list
• Possible trends in publishing, including serialization and gamification
• Why a newsletter is a key to Evan’s success

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Alternate history and time travel author Nathan Van Coops was a trooper and joined Jami Albight and Sara Rosett despite having a cold. They delve into the joys of being a part-time writer and creating the lifestyle you want as well as tips on mistakes involving doing a royalty share for a Book One and trying to juggle too many things. And, last, they laugh about Jami's lunch choices and geek out about plotting books.

There's a bit of lag in the opening when Sara's talking about the sequel to Knives Out and how Benoit Blanc is a perfect flat-arc character and provides an ideal set-up for a long-running episodic series. 

The flu hit Jami's family and interrupted her writing week, but everyone is better and she'd back at the keyboard now.

Nathan, Jami, and Sara discuss:

-Tackling the thorny details of time travel and how dealing with the specifics appealed to fans of the genre

-How Nathan carved a new entrepreneurial path and created a lifestyle that blends art and aviation

-Living the life you want, which for Nathan means being able to wear flip flops to work

-Influence of children’s adventure book, The Neverending Story

-Advantages of being a part-time author: a financial safety net, reduced mental strain, and creative freedom

-Risk evaluation for indie authors

-How not all jobs are “soul-sucking” and you can love traditional employment and be a writer at the same time

-Writing a book in snatches of 15 to 20 minutes

-Why doing a royalty share on a Book One was a mistake

-Why trying to juggle too many things is a mistake

-Mindset and how to keep a healthy attitude

-The benefits of preorders

-Changes in the publishing industry, including pricing higher and how that can help you find new readers

-How understanding his love of adventures stories helps Nathan write satisfying books for his readers

-How finding your overarching brand draws readers to you as an author

-Sara and Nathan geek out about plotting and plotting resources

Genres discussed include time travel, alternate history, romance and mystery.

Links:

• Nathan’s website https://www.nathanvancoops.com
• Nathan’s Book Faces Live group https://www.facebook.com/groups/148998479097782/
• Book Faces Live podcast rss https://nathanvancoops.podbean.com/feed.xml
• The Neverending Story https://books2read.com/u/3G2268

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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

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Episode 109 / Jami and Sara talk about creating compelling characters sharing their lessons learned. They give examples of how they created specific characters and delve into naming characters, backstory, and physical description.

• How they developing a main character
• Ways to create characters: 
• • Character sheets/study/history
  • Images 
  • Enneagram 
  • Astrological signs/Tarot
  • Strengths
  • Biographies/Memoirs
• Characters names
• Backstory/Physical description 

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Links: 

The Rebel Author Podcast - interview with Jami

Episode 039: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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Episode 093 / Paranormal cozy author Lynn Morrison joins us this week for the second installment of our New Author series. We talk to Lynn about her first series that was five years in the making.

QOTW: How did you find your cover artist and editor?

Links mentioned in the intro:

FreeThesauras.com

Apple Books Promotion Tips

Show notes:

• How Lynn shifted from writing a parenting blog to writing fiction
• The grassroots marketing tactics she used to launch Book 1 in her first series
• How Lynn researched the paranormal cozy market before she began writing
• How she found her editor and cover artist 
• Why the term “Your Milage May Vary” has been the hardest thing for Lynn when it comes to indie publishing 
• How much it really costs to launch a book in 2021

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Links: 

Author website: lynnmorrisonwriter.com

Twitter: @nomadmomdiary

Instagram: @nomadmomdiary

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NomadMomDiary

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Episode 139 / Jami updates us this week, sharing about the difficult time her family has been through as well as how grateful she is to be an indie author, which allowed her to spend extended time with her sister before she passed away. 

Sara’s Kickstarter is over and it exceeded all her expectations! Sara shares what she learned from running her first Kickstarter, including:

• She needed more graphics than she realized
• It’s a good idea to run the pre-launch page for weeks or even months
• A low funding goal can help your launch
• Sara had to help her list understand what Kickstarter was, how it worked, and why she was doing it
• She created stretch goals on the fly and will put more planning into it next time
• Sara took the Kickstarter Accelerator course and recommends it (#affiliate link)  

Links: 

Becca Syme’s YouTube Quitcast episode 

Sara on The Rebel Author podcast talking about cozy mysteries

Daniel Willcocks’ 50K Writing Camp for NaNoWriMo

Kickstarter Accelerator course (Affiliate link)

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Episode 141 / Do you want to up your newsletter game? Newsletter expert Tammi Lebrecque joins us to discuss building an email list, automations, reader magnets, the unique value you provide to readers, and much more. 

Intro links: 

Kickstarter Accelerator - open until Nov 23rd (Affiliate Link)

Show notes:

• Tammi’s definition of success
• How Tammi went through burnout and what she learned from the experience
• What to write in your newsletter
• Why it’s important to define the unique value you give to readers
• Why new authors need a list, even a small one, when they launch
• Newsletter recommendations for: 

-New authors

-Established authors

-Authors who haven’t emailed in a while

• Tammi’s Freebie: https://newsletterninja.net/newsletter/

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https://newsletterninja.n

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Episode 090 / Steamy rom com author Kayley Loring joins us today to talk about how she went from writing screenplays to writing novels. 

Intro link: 

Historical Mystery Day 

Show notes:

• How Kayley got into screenwriting in Hollywood
• Kayley’s “under the radar” marketing plan of writing several books before focusing on marketing
• The power of series when it comes to marketing
• Why responding to readers is a great form of marketing
• Kayley’s reader-focused podcast, Multiple Eargasms, and how she uses the podcast to share bonus material with her readers
• Kayley’s thoughts on the chances of a rom com books being picked up by Hollywood for options and adaptations 

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Links: 

Kayley’s website: https://www.kayleyloring.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayleyloring/

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/authorkayleyloring/

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Episode 080 / The romantic comedy writing team of Max Malone shares how they’ve collaborated and produced over thirty five books as discovery writers. 

We also talk about the importance of building your newsletter, how to assess negative reviews, and why the quantity of books is critical to long-term success, and being genuine. 

QOTW: Have you ever considered co-writing?

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Links: 

Authormaxmonroe.com

Twitter: authormaxmonroe

Instagram: authormaxmonroe

Facebook Author Page: Author Max Monroe

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Episode 120 / Lisa Suzanne, sports romance author, joins us to talk about how a pivot to writing shorter sports romance books, banking them, and releasing rapidly took her career to a new level. We also talk about how she brands her series as well as using cliffhangers to keep readers coming back to a series.  

Show notes:

• How Lisa shifted from pantsing to plotting her books
• The importance of trope in branding
• Banking books and Lisa’s release schedule 
• How Lisa brands the covers of her books to create a recognizable look
• Writing interconnected series
• Tips on writing cliffhangers
• The value of persistence 

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Links: 

Lisa’s website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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Jami’s books

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📚 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
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Episode 149 / Megan Haskel, co-host of the Author Wheel podcast and fantasy writer, joins us this week. We delve into defining success when you’re an achiever, going wide, selling direct, and helping new authors. 

Show notes:

• Tips for getting writing done with kids at home
• Setting goals and defining success when you’re an achiever
• Why marketing and career growth isn’t alway linear and how to deal with that
• How Megan splits her time between fiction and nonfiction and her tips on being a multi-passionate creative
• Being a “tortoise” writer – slow and steady
• Going wide
• How Megan transitioned her website to a Shopify store and what she sells, including bundles (ebook, audiobook, and signed paperback) as well as merchandise 
• How the Author Wheel helps authors who are just starting out

Resources mentioned:

• Greta’s episode on the WIKT podcast: Small Press to Indie Publishing: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/146-2/
• ToDoist organizer: https://todoist.com
• Flat Tomato pomodoro app: https://appadvice.com/app/flat-tomato-time-management/719462746
• Printify.com: https://printify.com

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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

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Episode 137 / Helen Scheuerer, bestselling fantasy, joins us this week to talk about writing a series. We also discuss finding breathing room in your career, reaching out to other authors to develop friendships in the writing community, and work/life balance. 

Intro links: 

Author Wheel podcast

Sara’s Kickstarter

Show notes:

• How Helen learned to love her own writing process
• Why the groundwork of learning the market before writing is so important
• How Helen reached out to other authors and developed friendships in the writing community
• How she came to write a book for authors about writing a series
• Why the book includes tactics for outliners as well as discovery writers
• Helen’s tips for creating a series bible
• How Helen outlines her books and plans her series

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Links: 

www.helenscheuerer.com

https://helenscheuerer.com/for-authors/

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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
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Episode 128 / We’re headed back to the archives for a fun interview with Lindsay Buroker. Lindsay talks about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for writers, and how she writes and releases books into Kindle Unlimited using the rapid release model, then goes wide later. 

Intro links: 

Timeshifter app

Claire’s Kickstaster

Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22)

Show notes:

• The importance of embracing the entrepreneurial mindset when you’re an indie author
• Advantages of using Patreon before a launch to let wide readers get a book before it goes into KU
• Why Lindsay is glad she did a writing workshop before she published
• The benefit of giving your cover artist freedom to be creative
• Why first-in-series-free book still works
• Lindsay’s lessons-learned about writing in multiple genres and pen names
• Advice for writers who want to start a podcast
• Rapid release and how Lindsay writes the books back-to-back before launching Book One
• The power of using “open loops” in a series and how it boosts readthrough of a series
• Focusing on what you’re good at and leaning into that whether it’s writing fast or marketing

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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
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Episode 127 / If you’re looking for a way to attract readers that doesn’t involve paid advertising, podcasting might be for you. Podcaster Diane Nue shares how she’s connected with readers through podcasting and the bookstagram community. We also discuss some of the reasons for the enduring appeal of Jane Austen, branding, and super practical things like software recommendations.

Show notes:

• How Diane and her co-host, Zan, came up with the concept for The Thing About Austen
• Why niching down helps you find your audience
• Diane’s advice for specific gear and podcast editing software
• Diane shares how she and Zan work together to handle podcast tasks
• Solo podcasting versus co-hosting
• How podcast branding can convey the content of the podcast

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Links: 

The Thing About Austen podcast

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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📚 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
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Episode 131 / Historical cozy author Benedict Brown joins us to talk about writing mysteries, transitioning from one genre to another, and how he learned to lean into the tropes and expectations of the genre. 

Show notes:

• How Benedict started writing children’s books and why he shifted to contemporary cozies and then later transitioned to historical cozies set in the 1920s
• How he researches his historial series
• How Benedict and his cover artist developed the cover concept for the historical series
• How he uses first readers and an ARC team for his editing process
• Why he thinks it healthy to have two contrasting series to work on
• How “failure” helped set him up for success 

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: 

Benedict’s website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist

Jami’s books

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📚 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
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Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and revitalized her writing process. We also talk about whether or not you should cull your newsletter, what Krystal does when she gets stuck, and why readers want specific emotional payoffs in each genre. Plus, mythology and unicorns!

Intro links: 

Intro links: 

Sara’s How to Outline a Cozy course sale

Author Consulting with Jami

Show notes:

• How Krystal got started writing through entering writing contests
• Why she recommends the Margie Lawson Academy to learn about writing craft
• Why Krystal wishes she’d developed her brand sooner
• How she came back after a sabbatical and revived a “dead” newsletter list
• Why culling her newsletter is one of her biggest regrets
• Krystal’s process of writing into the dark
• Why thinking/brainstorming time is so important 
• What Krystal does when she gets stuck

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📚 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
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Episode 042 /  Science fiction and fantasy author and co-host of the Six Figure Authors podcast, Joseph Lallo joins us to talk about the advantages of planning when it comes to writing books as well as in promotion and marketing. We also delve into how Jo’s prep for NaNoWriMo has changed over the years, his tips for writing short stories, how he commissions art, and his advice on the transition from the day job to full-time writer.

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Interview with Sara Rosett and Tonya Kappes for Authors A.I. First Draft Friday

Jump Start Your Cozy Free Mini-Course

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Why Jo wishes he’d known how to outline at the beginning of his career and how he learned to outline
• How Jo’s prep for NaNo has changed over the years
• Jo’s maintenance advertising strategy
• Why rejections from agents and editors aren’t always a good measure of an authors’ ability to write or a book’s appeal to readers 
• How Jo’s “mistake” of writing a book that seemed to fit the steampunk tropes but was a little off in some critical details actually turned out to be a good thing
• Jo deconstructs why one of his releases didn’t do as well as he hoped, even though he did all the “right” things (write to the tropes, rapid release into KU, and run an ad campaign)
• Jo’s advice on writing short stories:
• • Uses “orphaned ideas” file for starting p

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Episode 130 / It’s back to the archives this week for one of our most popular episodes. Jami and Sara share how they launch a book, covering tactics for low-, medium-, and high-budget launches as well as sharing beau·coup tips about what’s working for book launches right now.

Intro links: 

Kickstart Your Book podcast

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Show notes:

• KU or wide - weigh pros and cons of each
• Price point - consider typical price of genre and goals to pick the best price point (99 cents can generate preorders and sales while a higher price point give you a higher royalty and the option of dropping it for sales later)
• Preorders - a preorder lets you capture sales and get your sales pages live on the vendors, but some authors won’t do preorders because they feel Amazon doesn’t weight the preorder sales as heavily as purchases/borrows made after the books releases, which may impact rank.
• Don’t forget the impact of your newsletter to launch 

Low-cost Launch Tactics for a New Author

• Blog tours
• Newsletter swaps
• Goodreads giveaways 
• Library Thing giveaways 
• Newsletter
• Connect with authors i

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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
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Episode 057 / How do you get a fabulous cover for your book? Najla Qamber, cover designer and founder of Qamber Designs and Media is here to answer all our questions about covers, including how to find a cover designer, what to include in your cover brief, and how to give feedback to a designer. Najla also gives tips for custom covers and clues us in on the hot trends in cover design.

Intro links: 

Stark Reflections Podcast #174

Locked in Love by Jami Albright

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Genres discussed include romance, psychological thrillers, cozy mystery, and chic lit.

Najla Qamber Designs  

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Episode 086 / In this podcast with historical mystery author Jane Steen you’ll discover: 

• Why Jane feels that a permafree book is still a good marketing tactic
• Her mindset shift from being a writer to the publisher
• How she’s found success with her slow-and-steady production schedule
• Details on her cover rebrand for the House of Closed Door series and how it’s helping new readers discover her books

QOTW: How do you come up with your publishing plan?

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Jane Steen’s website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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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
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Episode 129 / Dark fantasy author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero joins us to talk about bootstrapping her first book, lessons she’s learned about marketing, and tips on writing fantasy.

Intro links: 

Sara’s interview on Behind the Book podcast

Show notes: 

• How Kerstin’s art led her to write her first book
• Her advice for new authors when it comes to marketing
• How Kerstin found her cover designer
• How she decides how much backstory and worldbuilding to include in her fantasy books
• Tips for authors who want to create maps for their books

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Links: 

Kerstin’s website

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 061 / Do you want your life set up to weather storms like 2020? Adriel Wiggins joins us this week to talk about how she learned to structure her life in a way that helps her get through the tough times. 

Intro notes:

Sara’s celebrating completing the first draft of her historical mystery, while Jami shares a video of Becca Syme that’s helped Jami get her words in each day since she watched it. Check out Why Can’t I Hit My Deadlines.

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Why waiting for “someday” to come isn’t a good plan to achieve your goals and dreams
• How paying off debt from a failed business helped Adriel prepare for 2020
• How Adriel learned what type of business best fit her personality
• Setting up checkpoints that serve as warning signs your getting close to overwhelm
• The Perfect Day exercise
• How automating tasks and events gives your freedom

Links: 

Weathering the Storm Workshop - Mention WIKT podcast and get an extra download bonus. :) 

Weathering the Storm course waitlist 

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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
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Episode 015 / Elana Johnson writes Christian cowboy romance as well as clean and wholesome romance. She joins the WIKT podcast and details how she found success in smaller genres. A pen name, writing fast, and understanding read-through all played key roles in helping her achieve and exceed her goals.

In the intro, Jami and Sara discuss how they’re experimenting with serials. Sara sent the first six chapters of her new release to her list "serial reads" style to generate interest in her new book, and Jami is sharing a short story with her list. They’ve both had a great response from readers. Jami talks about her struggle to finish her recent book, and Sara mentions their interview with Kait Nolan about writing during stressful times, which is worth a listen, if you’re struggling with burnout or just having a difficult time getting words on the page.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Elana got her start in traditional publishing and her transition to indie publishing
• How Elana uses her writing as “therapy” to get rid of negative situations in her real life
• Elana’s disappointment with her first attempt at indie publishing and how she turned things around with a pen name and writing fast
• The importance of understanding the concept of read-through
• Productivity tips for being prolific, including writing in short snippets of time
• Giving yourself permission to do what works for you
• Elana’s daily work schedule and how she juggles writing on two different books 
• Elana’s layering technique she uses for outlining, resea

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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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 097 / Romance author Theodora Taylor, author of 7 Figure Fiction: How to Use Universal Fantasy to Sell Your Books to Anyone, joins us this week. She shares her top tips for new authors and she breaks down the universal fantasies of four movies: Beauty and The Beast, Knives Out, Notting Hill, and Crazy Rich Asians. 

Show notes:

• Why your writing career is progressive and it’s important to not let perfectionism stop you in the early stages
• Theodora’s top tips for new writers: writing in a series and setting up your backlist to work like an annuity
• Why writing a single book is not the usual path to success
• How genre-hopping can diversity your writing portfolio 
• Theodora’s list of universal fantasies in Beauty and The Beast, Knives Out, Notting Hill, and Crazy Rich Asians

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: 

1. Taylor’s website: 7figurefiction.com

Twitter handle: @7figurefiction

Facebook Author Page: www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefiction/

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📚 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
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Episode 117 / Do you want to use TikTok to grow your readership? BookTokker Sarah Thompson shares tips for authors who want to get started as well as insights on how she picks and reviews books.   

Show notes:

• How Sarah got started reviewing books
• How Sarah picks and reviews books
• Tips for authors who want to reach out to BookTokkers
• Mistakes authors make when they reach out to BookTokkers
• How to get started on BookTok

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: 

Twitter: @Biracialbooty

Instagram: @Biracial_booty

Tik tok: sarah_thompson25

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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Jami’s books

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📚 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
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Episode 078 / Lee Strauss tells us how she found her genre sweet spot in historical mystery. This episode is full of great craft tips including: 

-creating character attachment

-the importance of series

-writing spin-offs

We also talk about Lee’s innovative marketing and promotion ideas, including using a journal as a reader magnet and using short stories in your publication schedule.

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: 

Twitter: @leestraussbooks

Instagram: lee.strauss

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorLeeStrauss

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 045 / Sacha Black, author of young adult fantasy as well as non-fiction for writers, joins us this week to talk about how being your authentic self empowers you. We also delve into practical tips on how authors can achieve financial independence. Then Sacha answers questions from the Facebook group about productivity, rebellion, and how to write great villains.

Intro recap:

Sara’s deep in Direct Sales Land, figuring out the Woocommerce plugin and shipping options for her special edition hardcover with hand-stamped end pages. Jami was sick last week, but she’s recovered and is planning a price promotion, dropping her books to 99 cents. She’ll report back on how the sale goes. 

Come over and say hey to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How blogging and NaNoWriMo helped Sacha return to her first love of writing
• Why Sacha is passionate about financial independence for authors
• How she paid off her debt so she could leave her day job; plus Sacha’s tips for authors who’d like to do the same
• What Sacha wishes she’d known about craft and how she now dissects the books she reads and does forensic breakdowns to find the patterns and tools the authors employ
• Why everything counts in marketing
• Why Sacha’s assumptions about being a full-time author were wrong
• How having multiple streams of income creates financial stability
• How Sacha accidentally created a pen name for herself
• When you shouldn’t listen to your audience

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 051 / Contemporary romance author Zoe York joins us to talk about aligning your current projects with your long-term goals. Plus we dive into author branding and business models and Zoe’s tips for writing a series. This episode is packed with so much good info for writers! 

Intro links:

Happy 2021! 

How to Outline a Cozy Mystery sale

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In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Zoe discovered the joy of ereaders
• Why goals are often a moving target
• The benefits of anthologies
• Why real enthusiasm and passion is so important for success
• Breaking the rules of plot structure and starting with the black moment
• Order of operations for writing and marketing
• Assumptions about growth and how it’s not always cumulative
• Getting to the next level if you plateau
• Branding: an oak tree versus a field of poplars
• Series within a series
• Series names and how they impact reader expectations
• Zoe’s tips for writing a series
• First draft mistakes on a Book One in a series

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 053 / It may be 2021, but many writers are juggling working from home and caring for their families. Mystery author, editor, and book coach Connie B. Dowell has tips on how to write with the kids at home. She also shares why she created The Messy Author Planner. 

In the intro, Sara shares a “wish I’d known then” mistake related to using her website for her business email (not her newsletter emails). Jami shares her plans for a free story she wrote for her newsletter subscribers. And Jami passes on a marketing tip from the SMBS: embedded Amazon links. 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Connie went from being a bookmobile driver to teaching writing to writing fiction
• Success and sustainability
• How Connie has tailored her writing style to her readers 
• The most important marketing tactic: having a newsletter
• Writing LGBT characters and pros and cons of content warnings
• Tips for writing with small kids
• The Messy Author Planner
•  How Connie handles hosting a podcast as well as writing fiction

Genres discussed include cozy mystery, LGBT cozy mystery, and historical mystery. 

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 038 / Horror and nonfiction author Mark Leslie Lefebvre gives tips on using your intellectual property to think beyond the ebook version of your book. Plus Mark shares ideas on how to get your print books into libraries and bookstores.

Intro links: 

Sara’s interview on Authors Love Readers podcast

Jami’s interview on Authors Love Readers podcast

Sara’s reader-focused podcast: Mystery Books Podcast

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Finding your tribe through writing critique groups and conferences and learning from other writers
• Why Mark wishes he’d written a series earlier
• Mark and Sara’s advice on creating hardcover large print books for libraries through Ingram Spark
• Draft 2 Digital tools to help authors: epub and mobi creator, Books2Read geo-targeted links, library distribution, print books
• How Mark uses Draft 2 Digital’s paperback wrap creator to bring all his books, even short books, into print and then uses them for promotion
• Why you’re “lying” to your readers when you market to the wrong audience

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 146 / Mystery author Greta Boris joins us to talk about the benefits of publishing with a small press for her first series, and how she transitioned to self publishing with her new series. She also shares about collaborating with another writer for nonfiction and their podcast, The Author Wheel.

Intro links: 

PirateShip https://www.pirateship.com

Show notes:

• How Greta learned the craft of writing fiction
• Why getting a publishing deal isn’t the ticket to the big time
• The steps Greta took to prepare for her transition from traditional publishing to indie publishing
• The benefits of publishing with a small press
• How Greta works with her small press publisher to market her books
• Important mindset changes Greta had to make
• How the Author Wheel Podcast helps authors as well as the plans Greta and Megan have for community building

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: 

Author website: https://www.gretaboris.com

https://www.authorwheel.com

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 136 / Cozy mystery author Morgana Best joins us today to talk about direct sales. We discuss how to get started as well as advanced tactics like SMS marketing and influencer marketing.

Intro links: 

GoFundMe for Jami’s sister: Joni’s Hospice Journey

Sara’s Kickstarter

Show notes:

Why Morgana looks at mistakes as opportunities for discovery

What authors should consider before starting direct sales

Who shouldn’t go all-in with direct sales 

Why starting slowly is a good thing when it comes to direct sales

Considerations when it comes to organizing your store

How authors can us SMS (Text) marketing as well as influencer marketing

Helpful links:

Payhip

Shopify

Klaviyo

ShoutCart

Lulu Express

Book Vault

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Episode 116 / Do you want to pitch your books to Hollywood for film or television? Entertainment attorney Maggie Marr is here to share insight on how to find and vet and entertainment attorney. Plus she shares tips on negotiation as well as why now is a good time to delve into screenwriting, if you’ve always wanted to adapt your novel.

Intro links: InkersCon - Jami and Sara will be in Dallas in June. Connect in the  WIKT Facebook group if you’ll be there.

Show notes:

• Why you never finish learning as an author
• Lessons learned around branding and genre hopping
• How factors beyond your control (pandemic, economic downturn)  may impact a book release
• Why everything Maggie does comes back to story
• Why authors need an entertainment attorney
• How to vet a literary or entertainment attorney
• Why negotiation is a good thing and why authors need to overcome their fear of negotiating 
• Why film and TV adaptations require the author to let go of some creative control
• Why the need for content makes it a good time to adapt your novel into a screenplay

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group. You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 

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📚 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
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Sara and Jami interview one another and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets--writing secrets, that is. 

They talk about: 

-Their first big successes--getting a Bookbub and finishing the first book

-How they overcame tech challenges (hint: Youtube is your friend)

-How not keeping up with changes in the market was a mistake for Sara and how she pivoted and started over in indie publishing 

-What Jami learned as a new indie author 

-How a mistake can be a good thing

-How Sara learned it’s a mistake to try to cast too wide a net for readers 

-The benefits Jami experienced when she held off publishing her first book and took a year to learn and research before release 

-The changes Sara’s seen in publishing, including how writers have become more publisher-like in their decisions and the rise of advertising

-How Jami launched her first book with a newsletter audience 

Links:

www.JamiAlbright.com

www.SaraRosett.com

Bookbub Partners: https://www.bookbub.com/partners/overview

Genres discussed include: romance, romantic comedy, mystery, cozy mystery, thriller, and classic romantic suspense. 

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

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Episode 009 / Kirsten Oliphant writes clean romance--and lots of other sub-genres. She joins Jami Albright and Sara Rosett to talk about the genre of clean romance as well as sustainability and “pantsing” books. They also tackle the pros and cons of author success stories.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Jami shared that she’s closing in on her deadline and  her book is going to the developmental editor in a few days. Sara’s back from London, where things didn’t go as planned. London Book Fair was cancelled, and she had to return to the US early, which meant she missed the SPF-Live event. The upside was that Sara had plenty of time to see London, had several afternoon teas, and met up with other mystery writers.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Kirsten fell in love with the subgenre of billionaire romance while writing a parody of it
• What audience expectations are in sweet/clean romance
• The mistake of reading only traditionally published books in for genre research
• How Kirsten is able to “pants” a book and write instinctively without an outline 
• What Kirsten wishes she’d known about how successful marketing tactics vary between genres 
• Finding balance--or tension--in your writing life
• The two questions Kirsten uses to decide if something is a good use of her time
• How to listen to success stories--the benefits and drawbacks of sharing
• Collaboration 
• Rebranding a book 
• What changes Kirsten has seen in the clean romance genre
• Things

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

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Episode 121 / Daniela Romero, new-adult and paranormal romance author, joins us to talk about why it’s important for readers to have books and characters that reflect their experiences and how authors can write diverse characters. We also delve into Daniela’s principle of having many streams of income, so that if one stream wanes her overall revenue isn’t impacted. She tell us how she’s creating multiple streams of income through merchandise, book boxes, and Pateron.

Intro links: 

Inkers Con

Show notes:

• How Daniela went from book blogger to author
• Why she wishes she knew more about story structure and how she learned about it
• How Daniela uses preorders to increase her production
• Why she writes diverse characters and her tips on how authors can write diverse characters in their novels in a way that’s satisfying to readers
• How she uses book boxes, merchandising, and Patreon to create multiple streams of income 
• What Daniela wishes she’d known about creating a subscription book box
• Her tips for pricing tiers on Patreon
• Why she focuses on one big takeaway from the conferences she attends and how that has shaped her business

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

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Episode 058 / Are you thinking about doing translations for your books? Historical and contemporary romance author Tanya Anne Crosby has coordinated over 100 translations across German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch. When a health scare meant she couldn’t write quickly, she focused on translations as a way to exploit her intellectual property. She shares what she’s learned about how to produce translations as well as how to market them.

Intro links:

The winter storm hit both of us hard this week, and we’ve been in survival mode. If you want tips on winterizing southern-style or creative ways to use snow during not-so-rolling blackouts, we’ve got you covered. Not much writing was done, and we talk about how both of us are okay with that.

Sara was on The Creative Penn podcast this week talking about her How to Write a Series book. 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• Confidence, rejection, and shooting for the top
• After a health scare, Tanya cut back on her production and turned to translations to bring in income
• Why Tanya does some translations direct and does others as royalty share
• Special considerations around copyright for German translations
• The importance of aligning the heat level in romance translations
• How Tanya markets her translations

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📚 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
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Episode 027 / Mystery and romance author Patricia McLinn joins Jami and Sara to discuss the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing, how Patricia writes her books without outlining, and her tips for Bookbub ads.

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Sara shares that she’s finished the first draft of her Christmas book, and Jami is seeing read-through from her book launch. There is a Wish I’d Known Then . . . For Writers Facebook group now. Come say hello!

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Patricia learned to trust herself and her process instead of trying to write like you’re “supposed to” (i.e. with an outline, or in order, etc)
• Why learning that we are not our audience is essential to marketing
• Why Patricia is glad the publishing industry changes
• Patricia’s advice on how to get rights back from traditional publishers
• Pros and cons of indie and traditional publishing
• Myths around traditional publishing
• Why it’s key to find readers who are looking for new authors
• Patricia’s podcast for readers, Authors Love Readers 

Genres discussed include traditional mystery, cozy mystery, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, historical romance, small town romance, and western romance. 

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Patricia McLinn

Survival Kit for Writers Who Don’t Write Right

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📚 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
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