No One Cares You Wrote a Book
by C.J. Kael
No One Cares You Wrote a Book is about everything that happens before and after you type “The End.” Fantasy and sci-fi writers C.J. Kael and Chris Wards share the reality of writing, editing, publishing and trying to find readers. We follow our own journeys in real time, including the mistakes, small wins, questionable decisions and lessons we wish someone had shared with us earlier. Expect honest conversations about worldbuilding, first drafts, working with editors, traditional versus indie publishing, book marketing, social media, BookTok trends and what it actually takes to get a book into the world. Two writers. Honest takes. Questionable decisions.
Episodes
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Episode 6 - Writing the Middle Without Losing Your Mind
In this episode, Chris Wards and C.J. Kael engage with author JL Storm to discuss the challenges of writing the middle of a book, the creative process, and the emotional journey of sharing one's work. They explore the differences between plotters and panzers, the importance of setting goals, and...
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Episode 5 - Why Is Writing Advice So Contradictory?
In this episode, C.J. Kael and Chris Wards discuss the often contradictory nature of writing advice with their guest, Chantel Burnham. They explore the importance of trusting one's instincts, the role of critique partners, and the challenges of navigating reader expectations and social media...
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Episode 4 - Are We Writing the Book We Want to Read, or the Book We Think Will Sell?
The conversation explores the tension between writing a book for personal fulfillment and writing for commercial success. It delves into the evolution of the authors' perspectives on writing for readers and marketability, as well as the impact of generational expectations and trends in the...
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Episode 3 - How Much Worldbuilding Is Too Much?
The podcast episode explores the art of world building in fantasy and science fiction writing. It delves into the role of maps, the depth of world building, meta world building, and the importance of language, characters, and culture in setting the scene for a fictional world. The conversation...
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Episode 2 - Nobody Cares You Wrote a Book
The conversation delves into the emotional journey of finishing a manuscript, seeking feedback, overcoming self-doubt, and the challenges of marketing and selling a new book. It explores the anxiety and uncertainty that follows the completion of a manuscript, the process of seeking feedback and...
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Episode 1 - Why Did We Think Writing a Book Was a Good Idea?
The first episode of the podcast delves into the journey of writing a book, exploring the motivations, struggles, and support systems of the hosts. It highlights the evolution of their creative process and the impact of personal relationships on their writing endeavors. Takeaways Motivations for...
About this show
No One Cares You Wrote a Book is about everything that happens before and after you type “The End.”
Fantasy and sci-fi writers C.J. Kael and Chris Wards share the reality of writing, editing, publishing and trying to find readers. We follow our own journeys in real time, including the mistakes, small wins, questionable decisions and lessons we wish someone had shared with us earlier.
Expect honest conversations about worldbuilding, first drafts, working with editors, traditional versus indie publishing, book marketing, social media, BookTok trends and what it actually takes to get a book into the world.
Two writers. Honest takes. Questionable decisions.
Hosted by
C.J. Kael