Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers
Episodes
🔗 Amy Pine on Creating a Community
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 221 / Looking to grow a community around your books? Romance author Amy Pine shares how she and her co-hosts created a podcast and built a vib...
💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 220 / KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether yo...
Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, a...
Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 218 / Julie Duffy has long been involved in the publishing industry, but she found herself not actually writing fiction due to the demands of ...
Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 217 / Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writ...
Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From hi...
💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 215 / When it comes to your author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run, but other times it pays to splurge instead of sc...
How to Find Your Author Brand
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 214 / How do you pull in readers who will love your books and push away those readers who won’t enjoy your book? Branding.Branding is more t...
Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair)
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 213 / We’re sharing an interview Sara did with Matty Dalrymple on the Indy Author Podcast last year. Sara and Matty go deep on the topic of ...
Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 212 / Claire Taylor, humor and mystery author and Enneagram expert, shares how authors can use the Enneagram to create a resilient approach to...
Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 211 / How do you live your best life through your writing career? We talk with Joe Solari about how to achieve author goals and how various bu...
⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across differ...
Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 209 / How do you get to the point that your readers “one-click” the buy button for your books? Join us as we chat with small town romance ...
Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 208 / Want to write something a little bit different? How do you appeal to readers in one of the main genres, but also forge your own path? M...
Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? R...
Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds.How the worldbuilding ca...
The Power of Owning Your Reader’s Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direc...
Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 204 / Having trouble getting words on the page? Erin P.T. Canning has strategies to help! We delve into how to let go of perfectionism and giv...
✅ Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 203 / Do you want to simplify marketing? Do you want to take your branding up a notch? Do you want to know the trends in writing and publishin...
🌟 My Favorite Trope (Part 2)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 202 / It’s part two of our trope series–very appropriate for episode #202! What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this...
Increase Productivity with Intentional Planning with S.L. Hansen
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 201 / Mystery author S. L. Hansen shares how she hacked her writing process. She figured out how to fit writing in with her full-time job and ...
🥳 200 Episodes! What We Learned + Trends that will Impact Authors in 2024 📈
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 200 / We’re celebrating 200 episodes with a look back (what we learned in 2023) and a look forward to 2024 (trends that matter to authors). ...
German Translation Tips plus Insight to the German Market with Julia Stirling
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 199 / Julia Stirling is a German romance author of over twenty books. She shares tips for when to go into translation, German covers, and conn...
Writing with Neurodiversity and Including Neurodiverse Characters with Claire Kohler
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 198 / Claire Kohler writes Scottish fantasy romance and is also an editor, tutor, and neurodiversity advocate. Claire shares how her autism an...
Tara Cremin on Thinking Globally and Kobo Plus Subscriptions
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 197/ Tara Cremin is the Director of Kobo Writing Life and has great tips for how to go wide, how to reach readers globally, and how Kobo Plus,...
Helen Scheuerer on Launching a Series: Timing, Street Teams, Mindset, and Managing Expectations
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 196 / Bestselling fantasy author, Helen Scheuerer joins us to discuss the many ways to launch a series and how to craft your launch strategy s...
My Favorite Trope (Part 1)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 195 / What’s your favorite trope? We asked a range of authors this question, and we’re here to share the answers as well as unpack the ben...
How to Write Realistic and Entertaining Law Enforcement Characters with Patrick O'Donnell
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 194 / Patrick O’Donnell is a retired Milwaukee Police Department sergeant with a 25-year career as well as an author and podcaster. He shar...
Kat Addams on Why You’re Not Stuck
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 193 / Kat Addams is an author of contemporary romantic comedies and women empowerment non-fiction titles. She shares how her career path looks...
Selling to Readers on Your Website with Natalie Knight
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 192 / Dark romance author Natlie Knight joins us to share how she sells to readers first on her website and uses the retail platforms for disc...
✨ From Small Press to Indie Publishing with Tudor Historical Fiction Author Karen Heenan
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 191 / Historical fiction author Karen Heenan shares how her writing career started with a Tweet that drew the attention of a publisher, and ...
Out of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlane
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 190 / Arlene McFarlane shares some unusual promotion ideas, including in-person sales and co-writing. We also talk about perfectionism and inc...
KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 189 / KimBook York writes across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, and non-fiction. We talk about why there’s no “correct” way...
Selling Wide, Selling Direct, and Disengaging from Social Media with Cadence Keys
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 188 / Contemporary romance author Cadence Keys has only been publishing for a few years. She describes how she's found success publishing...
How to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami Albright
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 187 / Do you need help with your branding, ad copy, or writing career strategy? Do you have questions or ideas that you’d like to brainstorm...
Selling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa Bouchard
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 186 / Would you like another stream of income that doesn’t involve ads or writing new content? In-person events like craft fairs and farmer’...
Katlyn Duncan on How Mom Writers can Declutter and Systemize for a Better Work/Life Balance
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 185 / Do you want a better work/life balance? Would you like to declutter and systematize your life? ⚖️ Katlyn Duncan, multi-published ...
Insights from a Second Kickstarter
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 184 / Sara’s second Kickstarter closed out over $20,000 (🎉) and she shares what she’s learned from her second campaign. If you’re th...
Grow Your Audience Without Social Media with Kerrie Fitzgerald
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 183 / Do you want to move away from depending on ads and social media for books sales? Marketing, business, and visibility strategist Kerrie F...
A.G. Riddle on Longevity and Writing SciFi Techno Thrillers
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 182 / A.G. Riddle shares his definition of success and discusses how he balances creative fulfillment with the demands of the writing business...
Cat Maura on Discoverability and Creating a Compelling “mini-series” Drip Campaign
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 181 / Contemporary romance author Catharina Maura shares how she combined her favorite trope, marriage of convenience, with lessons she learne...
Getting your Books into Libraries with Erin Wright
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 180 / Do you want to reach library readers? Erin Wright is here to help us understand how libraries buy books (ebooks, audio and print), what ...
David Gaughran on Using Lessons Learned to Reboot Fiction and Nonfiction (Reair)
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 179 / We dug into the archives this week and pulled out one of our early episodes with David Gaughran, which is full of helpful and relevant a...
Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 178 / Do you want to improve the dialogue in your novels? Author and dialogue coach Jeff Elkins shares tips on differentiating character voice...
Matty Dalrymple on Keeping Your Focus on the Writing
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 177 / Podcaster and mystery/ suspense author Matty Dalrymple joins us to talk about what she’s learned about how she’s learned to focus on...
Demystifying Direct Sales: The Five Types of Direct Sales and How to Pick the Right One For You 🤔
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 176 / Direct sales is the current hot topic in the author community, but there’s lots of choices to be made. Landing page or store? Kickstar...
Erin Wright: 🗺️ Roadmap to go from KU to Wide plus 📊 Marketing Tips for Wide Authors
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 175 / Romance author and creator of the Wide for the Win Facebook group, Erin Wright, shares a blueprint for going from KU to wide as well as ...
Inkers Con Takeaways
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 174 / We attended Inkers Con Author Conference in Dallas a few weeks ago and we’re here to share our favorite moments and our biggest takeaw...
Raythe Reign on Serials, Podcasting Audiobooks, and Memberships
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 173 / Raythe Reign writes in the gay paranormal genre and joins us to talk about writing serials, podcasting audiobooks as a lead magnet, and ...
Rachel Hanna on Direct Sales Success and Writing Women’s Fiction
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 172 / Women’s fiction author, Rachel Hanna shares about writing women’s fiction and branching out into direct sales using Shopify and Klav...
Writing Cozy Fantasy as a Joyful Side Hustle with Belinda Kroll
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you balance writing, motherhood, and finding joy in your craft? Today, we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented Belinda Kroll, a cozy ...
Jamie Davis on Finding New Readers and Audiences with Kickstarter and Direct Sales
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 170 / Fantasy and sci-fi author Jamie Davis joins us to share insights on author branding, diversifying income, plus the best and worst advi...
Sarah Woodbury on Historical Mysteries and a YouTube Channel for Readers about Medieval Wales
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 169 / Historical mystery author SarahWoodbury shares how she researches and writes her novels set in medieval Wales. We also delve into writin...
Jami and Sara on Creating Sympathetic and Intriguing Characters with Examples from Ted Lasso
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 168 / Jami Albright and Sara Rosett discuss how to create compelling characters. We look at the pilot episode of Ted Lasso and delve into why ...
Avoid Overwhelm and Burnout through Outsourcing to Author Assistants with Jenna Lee
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 167 / Is it time to hire an author assistant? Jenna Lee answers our questions about outsourcing, work/life balance, NDAs, and so much more. 💜...
Deanna Roy: Turning Setbacks into a Successful Hybrid Career
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 166 / From testing out book covers to using spreadsheets to track release dates, Romantic comedy author Deanna Roy shares her tried and tested...
Writing Suspense and Thrillers with Amanda Traylor
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 165 / Thriller writer Amanda Traylor shares:The challenges of writing commercial fictionHow she shifted from romance to thrillers with romanti...
Writing Craft: Applying the Principles of Filmmaking to Novels with John Gaspard
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 164 / We delve into writing craft this week with mystery author and podcaster John Gaspard, who shares how to use filmmaking techniques in nov...
Angel Lawson on Learning to Use Tropes and Universal Fantasy
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 163 / Dark reverse harem romance author Angel Lawson shares the importance of understanding and applying tropes and universal fantasy concepts...
Print Books: Adding Extra Value and Maximizing Profit with Alex Smith of BookVault
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 162 / Alex Smith shares how BookVault prioritizes the quality of the book and the reader's experience. He details a new American print pa...
Nell Goddin on How Direct Sales Helped Revive her Author Business
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 161 / Nell Goddin experienced long Covid and wasn’t able to write or release books for several years. Now she’s using direct sales to revi...
How to Thrive in a Flooded Market: Discussing Becca Syme’s New Rules of Publishing
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 160 / How do you succeed in a market flooded with books? The Gold Rush in publishing is over and authors have to adjust. Sara and Jami discuss...
Build Consistent Income and Connect with Readers with Emilia Rose and Michael Evans of Ream.ink
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 159 / Do you want to connect with readers and create a new income stream that’s consistent and independent of the giant corporate tech compa...
Maria Luis on Switching Genres and Moving Away from Rapid Release
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 158 / Do you want to change genres, but aren’t sure if your readers will follow you? Dark romance author Maria Luis shares how she brought h...
How to Pace Your Novel with Ines Johnson
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 157 / Romance author, screenwriter, and educator Ines Johnson joins us to talk about why pacing is so important when crafting your novel as we...
Translations for Self Published Authors
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 156 / Do you want to get your book into other languages? This week Sara and Jami dive into the various options available to indie authors for ...
How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 155 / You can hook readers with a few words or a concept when you use tropes. Romance and non-fiction author, Jennifer Hilt, shares tips on ho...
Reader Swag: Dana Claire on Using Swag to be Top of Mind and Retain Readers
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 154 / Swag can be a great way to engage with readers. Hybrid young adult author and BookBrush COO, Dana Claire, shares how to create swag that...
Teaming Up for Game-changing Success: Traci Andrighetti on Going Wide and Collaborating with Other Authors
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 153 / Cozy mystery author Traci Andrighetti joins us to talk about how changing her covers, going wide, and collaborating with other authors o...
Olivia Hayle on Reader-Centric Books and Promotion
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 152 / Olivia Hayle, author of contemporary romance, joins us this week to discuss how her shift to focusing on what her readers want in both h...
Joanna Penn on Intuitive Writing for Memoir plus Kickstarter and Direct Sales Tips
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 151 / Do you want to write a memoir? Joanna Penn joins us to share her lessons learned about writing memoir and other nonfiction. Joanna is a ...
Kate Baray on Productive Longevity
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 au...
Megan Haskell on Defining Success, Going Wide, and Helping New Authors
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Renee Rose on Mindset and Abundance
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Anton Eine on Writing Nonfiction with a Mission
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Small Press to Indie Publishing with Greta Boris
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 transi...
Becca Mysoor, the Fairy Plot-Mother, on Collaboration
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Your Questions Answered on Launching and Direct Sales
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 144 / We’re answering your questions this week as we dig into launching prep and what to do after a launch plus more questions about direct ...
Tess Thompson on Resistance, Mindset, and Letting Your Dreams Live
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 143 / Tess Thompson, author of small town romances and American historical romances, joins us to talk about mindset changes she made that have...
Karen McQuestion on Writing in Different Genres and Longevity in Publishing
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 142 / Karen McQuestion shares how she successfully writes across different genres and how that has contributed to her longevity in publishing....
Tammi Labrecque on What to Email to Newsletter Subscribers
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 141 / Do you want to up your newsletter game? Newsletter expert Tammi Lebrecque joins us to discuss building an email list, automations, reade...
New Author Series: Trixie Silvertale on Secret Pen Names
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 140 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss secret pen names. This episode is part of our New Author series. ...
Update from Jami and Sara on Lessons Learned From Her First Kickstarter
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 au...
J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Cowriting (Re-air)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 138 / We’re going back to the archives this week as we re-air an episode with J. Thorn. Sci-fi author, podcaster, teacher, and event organiz...
Helen Scheuerer on How Writing a Series Contributes to Success and How She Learned to Love her Own Writing Process
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 137 / Helen Scheuerer, bestselling fantasy, joins us this week to talk about writing a series. We also discuss finding breathing room in your ...
Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
Vellum for Formatting with Brad West
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Emilia Rose on Subscriptions: How to Connect with Readers and Diversify Your Income
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 134 / Do you want to add subscription income to your business? Emilia Rose, USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance, joined Sara to giv...
Katlyn Duncan on Rights Revision and Youtube for Authors
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 133 / Jami is flying solo in this week’s interview with Katlyn Duncan, who writes suspense thrillers, young adult fiction, and nonfiction fo...
Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times (Re-air)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 132 / This week Jami and Sara are re-airing an early episode with Kait Nolan, who talks about getting through burnout and writing during stres...
Historical Cozies with Benedict Brown (New Author series)
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 131 / Historical cozy author Benedict Brown joins us to talk about writing mysteries, transitioning from one genre to another, and how he lear...
Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair)
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Dark Fantasy Author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero on Bookstraping Your First Book (New Author Series)
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 129 / Dark fantasy author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero joins us to talk about bootstrapping her first book, lessons she’s learned about marketing...
Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release (Reair)
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 name...
Connecting with Readers and Creating a Community Through Podcasting with Diane Nue
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 N...
Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 126 / In this re-air episode we discuss expectations, common mistakes, and understanding our motivation to write. Claire is also an expert on ...
How to Connect with other Writers Plus Inkers Con Recap
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca (Reair)
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 124 / We’re taking this week off for a summer break, but we’re giving you a quick recap on Inkers Con (it was great!) and then replaying...
Websites for Authors with Mike Stop Continues
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 122 / Romance author and email expert Holly Darling joins us to share how we can connect with readers from the moment they opt-in to our email...