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Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers — 108 episodes

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Damon Courtney on Building Loyal Readers through Personalizing your Author Brand

2

One-Book-a-Year Success in Historical Fiction while Working the Day Job with Lars D. H. Hedbor

3

Summer Catch-up and Slow Release Strategies for Writers

4

Rebuilding Your Writing Business After a Break: Jami on the Creative Penn Podcast

5

Giving Yourself Permission: Sara on the From Expertise to Authority Podcast

6

How to Write and Brand a Series with Jami and Sara (Fantasy Writers Toolshed Re-air)

7

Jami on the Two Authors Podcast

8

Low-Key Marketing: Sara on the Creative Penn Podcast

9

Boost Your Book Sales: Expert Advice on Marketing, Focus, and Long-Term Success with Ferol Vernon

10

How to Pitch Your Book to Hollywood with Lindsey Hughes

11

What’s Actually Working in 2026 for Debut Book Marketing with Michelle Park Lazette (New Author Series)

12

Author Intuition, Balancing Passion Projects, and Mental Rest with Aimee Robinson

13

Substack for Fiction Authors: How Jolie Tunnell Serializes Mysteries and Builds Reader Community

14

How to Plan for the New Year with Audrey Hughey

15

Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work with Teams

16

Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life

17

Writing and Publishing: Tools we Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips

18

Theodora Taylor: Universal Fantasy and How to Make Readers Love Your Stories

19

Troy Lambert on Plottr and Pitching Your Book to Bookstores

20

Mindset shifts in going from Trad to Indie Publishing with Heather Day Gilbert

21

New Author Series: Tru Taylor on Positivity, Planning, and a New Pen Name

22

New Author Series: Taking Your Time with the Launch of Your First Book with Lynn Morrison

23

New Author series: Victoria Tait on Focusing on Email and Writing the Next Book

24

Adriana Locke on Branding and Editing Your Life

25

From Screenwriting to Writing Rom Com Novels with Kayley Loring

26

Angeline Trevena on Worldbuilding and Discovery Writing

27

Goal Setting for Writers with Holly Lyne

28

Sally Farrant on Pricing Myths and Mind Set for Authors

29

Jane Steen on Taking Your Time with the Creative Process

30

Becca Syme on Empathy, Energy Pennies, and Expectations

31

Applying Business Principles to Your Author Life and More with Thomas Umstattd Jr.

32

Nicholas Erik on Branding and How to Leverage your Backlist for Longevity

33

What We Wish We’d Known about Developing Story Ideas

34

Tricia O’Malley on Designing Your Perfect Day

35

Max Monroe on Co-Writing as Discovery Writers

36

H.Y. Hanna on Learning to Adjust Your Premise so that Your Novel Fits the Market

37

Lee Strauss on Finding Your Genre Sweet Spot

38

Genevieve Jack on Creating a Sustainable Writing Career

39

Debra Clopton: Writing When Life Throws You a Curveball

40

Michele Scott on Treating Your Author Career Like a Business

41

Replay: How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name

42

How to Use Tropes to Attract Readers

43

Nick Thacker on Plot versus Character and Bookbub Tips

44

C.J. Archer on Creating a Core Readership that Follows You Across Books and Series

45

Dan Wood on Simplifying Your Writing life with Draft 2 Digital

46

Daniel Willcocks on How Authenticity Pulls in Your Ideal Readers

47

Simon Wood on Why You Are Your Best Advocate

48

Nancy Warren on How to Have Longevity in Your Writing Career

49

Nana Malone on Writing Intuitively, Instagram Live, and Supporting Authors of Color

50

Write to Market with Jenn Falls

51

Jami and Sara Dish on Newsletters and Answer Other Burning Questions

52

Podcasting for Readers with Jenny Wheeler

53

Tonya Kappes on Reader-Focused Promotion

54

Weathering the Storm with Adriel Wiggins

55

Lucy Score on Building a Backlist with Series as well as Standalones

56

Joanna Penn on Taking the Long View to Create a Life you Enjoy Around your Writing

57

100+ Translations: Tanya Anne Crosby on Lessons Learned

58

How to Achieve Financial Goals as an Author with L. B. Dunbar

59

Gail Carriger on The Heroine’s Journey

60

Cheryl Phipps on the Power of Writer Friendships

61

Connie B. Dowell on Writing Productivity and Planners

62

Jess Michaels on Keys to Longevity

63

Top 10 Countdown

64

Kandi Steiner on Mindset and the Joy of Writing

65

Becca Syme on Unrealistic Expectations and JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out)

66

What we learned in 2020

67

Ricardo Fayet on How Authors can use Reedsy

68

Sacha Black on Financial Freedom and the Power of Authenticity

69

Narrating Your Fiction Audiobooks with Nikki Haverstock

70

Is it too Late to Plan Holiday Promotions?

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

Mark Leslie Lefebvre on Thinking Beyond the Ebook

75

Zara Keane on Nurturing Your Newsletter

76

Trends in Selling Direct and Audiobooks with Damon Courtney of Bookfunnel

77

Laura Durham on the Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres

78

Writing Better Books with Authors A.I.

79

Jamie Davis on Facing Hurdles in Your Writing Career

80

Andrea Pearson On Growing Your Writing Career Incrementally

81

How to Get and Use Book Reviews

82

C.C. Hunter on Blending Genres

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

How  Pamela Fagan Hutchins Turned Her Writing Career Around

90

Promotion Tips for Audiobooks with Amy Daws

91

How to Find and Work with an Author Assistant with Adriel Wiggins

92

How Kevin J. Anderson Learned to Meet Reader Expectations

93

Julia Kent on the Emotional Needs of Readers, Writing Ahead, and Opportunities in Audio

94

Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release

95

Alessandra Torre on Goodreads, Movie Options, and Creating a Recognizable Brand

96

Finding Success in Small Genres with Elana Johnson

97

Strategies and Mindset for Getting Through Economic Downturns with Joe Solari

98

Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times

99

Martha Carr on Defining Success and Enjoying Where You Are Right Now

100

Tips on How to Filter Advice

101

J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Co-writing

102

Clean Romance, Sustainability, and “Pantsing” books with Kirsten Oliphant

103

How David Gaughran is Using his Lessons Learned to Reboot his Fiction and Nonfiction Books

104

How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name

105

Common Marketing Mistakes Authors Make with Dani Sanchez (plus publishing trends!)

106

Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca

107

Advantages of Being a Part-Time Writer with Nathan Van Coops

108

Writing around the edges and writing humor with paranormal cozy author Amy Boyles