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Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
283
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Jo Lallo on How Creating a Plan Helps in Writing and Marketing Books

Jo Lallo on How Creating a Plan Helps in Writing and Marketing Books

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 …

00:45:15  |   Tue 03 Nov 2020
Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing

Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing

Episode 041 / Robin Cutler, director of IngramSpark, joined Sara and Jami to talk about how indie authors can expand their readership through print books. They also discussed common mistakes Robin se…

00:47:11  |   Tue 27 Oct 2020
Q & A: Developmental Editing, Going Wide, and Marketing Tips

Q & A: Developmental Editing, Going Wide, and Marketing Tips

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 …

00:46:12  |   Tue 20 Oct 2020
Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development

Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development

Episode 039 / H. Claire Taylor joins us to talk about writing satire, creating character flaws, and how Claire helps authors figure out what they really want in their careers. Plus, we delve into the…

00:59:36  |   Tue 13 Oct 2020
Mark Leslie Lefebvre on Thinking Beyond the Ebook

Mark Leslie Lefebvre on Thinking Beyond the Ebook

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 you…

00:59:38  |   Tue 06 Oct 2020
Zara Keane on Nurturing Your Newsletter

Zara Keane on Nurturing Your Newsletter

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 …

01:01:35  |   Tue 29 Sep 2020
Trends in Selling Direct and Audiobooks with Damon Courtney of Bookfunnel

Trends in Selling Direct and Audiobooks with Damon Courtney of Bookfunnel

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 abou…

01:13:17  |   Tue 22 Sep 2020
Laura Durham on the Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres

Laura Durham on the Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres

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 transitioni…

00:51:53  |   Mon 14 Sep 2020
Writing Better Books with Authors A.I.

Writing Better Books with Authors A.I.

Episode 034 / Authors A.I founders J.D. Lasica and Alessandra Torre join Sara this week. Jami wasn’t able to join them for the recording. Sara, J.D., and Alessandra delved into the topic of artificia…

00:40:52  |   Tue 08 Sep 2020
Jamie Davis on Facing Hurdles in Your Writing Career

Jamie Davis on Facing Hurdles in Your Writing Career

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 ge…

00:51:20  |   Tue 01 Sep 2020
Andrea Pearson On Growing Your Writing Career Incrementally

Andrea Pearson On Growing Your Writing Career Incrementally

Episode 032 / Fantasy author Andrea Pearson joins Sara and Jami to chat about the incremental growth of her writing career and how she learned to trust herself when it came to craft. They also delve …

00:46:11  |   Tue 25 Aug 2020
How to Get and Use Book Reviews

How to Get and Use Book Reviews

Episode 031 / If you want to increase the number of reviews on your books, check out the tips and ideas from Jami and Sara in this episode. They discuss reviews in depth: the difference between reade…

01:09:03  |   Tue 18 Aug 2020
C.C. Hunter on Blending Genres

C.C. Hunter on Blending Genres

Episode 030 / C.C. Hunter joins Jami and Sara this week to talk about how she blends genres. Plus she gives tips on writing humor and how she writes through the tough times.

Jami is working with H. C…

01:00:08  |   Tue 11 Aug 2020
Craig Martelle on Pricing Strategies, Making More Money with Less Books, and Writing with Health Issues

Craig Martelle on Pricing Strategies, Making More Money with Less Books, and Writing with Health Issues

Episode 29 / Science fiction author Craig Martelle joins Sara and Jami to discuss pricing, book production strategies, and writing through health issues.

This week Sara is uploading her Christmas mys…

01:03:17  |   Tue 04 Aug 2020
Make Your Emails to Readers More Effective with Ryan Zee of Booksweeps and Plottr

Make Your Emails to Readers More Effective with Ryan Zee of Booksweeps and Plottr

Episode 028 / Ryan Zee of Booksweeps and Plottr joins Jami and Sara this week and shares tips on how to make your emails to readers more effective. They talk about how marketing, trends, and branding…

00:39:45  |   Tue 28 Jul 2020
Patricia McLinn on Traditional Publishing, “Pantsing,” and Sustainable Income with Bookbub Ads

Patricia McLinn on Traditional Publishing, “Pantsing,” and Sustainable Income with Bookbub Ads

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…

01:02:39  |   Tue 21 Jul 2020
Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode

Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode

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 n…

01:18:44  |   Tue 14 Jul 2020
Using Ads to Sell Books, Working with Co-Authors, and Creating a Literary Universe with Mal Cooper

Using Ads to Sell Books, Working with Co-Authors, and Creating a Literary Universe with Mal Cooper

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 m…

00:48:40  |   Tue 07 Jul 2020
Why Isn't This Book (or Series) Selling? Shea MacLeod on Analyzing Backlist Titles

Why Isn't This Book (or Series) Selling? Shea MacLeod on Analyzing Backlist Titles

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 l…

01:02:56  |   Tue 30 Jun 2020
Wendy Vella on Mindset, Trusting Your Instincts, and Maximizing Intellectual Property for Longevity

Wendy Vella on Mindset, Trusting Your Instincts, and Maximizing Intellectual Property for Longevity

Episode 023 / Contemporary and historical romance novelist and co-host of the SPA girls podcast, Wendy Vella joins Jami and Sara to talk about the mindset shift she had to make as she moved from trad…

01:01:13  |   Tue 23 Jun 2020
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