Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers
Episodes
How to Write Diverse Characters with Daniela Romero
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 chara...
Lisa Suzanne on Pivoting to Rapid Release, Branding, and the Power of Cliffhangers
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 120 / Lisa Suzanne, sports romance author, joins us to talk about how a pivot to writing shorter sports romance books, banking them, and relea...
Kimbra Swain on Connecting with Your Readers through Books, Merchandise, and Pateron
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 119 / Southern urban fantasy author Kimbra Swain joins us this week to share tips on connecting with your readers and expanding your income st...
Orna Ross on Writing Across Multiple Genres
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 118 / Orna Ross, author and poet as well as director of the Alliance of Independent Authors, joins us this week to talk about writing across m...
TikTok for Authors with BookTokker Sarah Thompson
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Pitching Your Book for Film and TV with Entertainment Attorney and Author Maggie Marr
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 115 / Cindy Burnett, host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast, joins us this week and shares tips for authors who want to pitch book reviewers...
Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Yor...
Selling Books in Person at Shows with Clare C. Marshall
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 scie...
Ask Us Anything: Is there an Ideal Length for a Series, Revision, and Marketing on a Budget
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 112 / We get an update from Jami on her vacation, check in on how the writing community is helping Ukrainians, and answer listener questions. ...
Writers Helping Ukrainians
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Resources to Help Ukrainians Ways to help, sourced by author Sara Rosett, from the writing community: Fundraisers from Writing Community Author D...
Writing Into the Dark with Krystal Shannan
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 111 / Paranormal romance author Krystal Shannan joins us this week to talk about how shifting to writing intuitively was freeing for her and r...
Simplifying your Writing Life with Evan Gow of Story Origin
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What We Wish We’d Known About Creating Characters
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 109 / Jami and Sara talk about creating compelling characters sharing their lessons learned. They give examples of how they created specific c...
Mark McGuinness on Poetry and Putting the Writing First
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 108 / Mark McGuinness joins us this week to talk about poetry and it’s a fascinating discussion. We chat about the multiple ways to experien...
Kate P. Adams on Launching a Cozy Mystery Series with Rapid Release
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 107 / Kate P. Adams joins us this week as part of the New Author series. She’s a newly published cozy mystery author and shares how she rese...
Hybrid Publishing with Stefanie London
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 106 / Do you think being a hybrid author is the best of both worlds? Join us this week as we chat with romantic comedy author Stefanie London ...
Kickstarter and Going Aggressively Wide with Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Scribecount with Phillipa Werner
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 104 / Do you wish there was an easy way to keep track of your sales on all platforms? Phillipa Werner joins us today to share how Scribecount ...
Writing Without an Outline, Crossover Books, and Tips for being a Digital Nomad with Kevin Tumlinson
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 103 / Do you struggle to outline? Are you an organic writer who writes into the dark? Then you’ll enjoy this episode with thriller author Ke...
Audiobook Creation and Promotion: Will Dages from Findaway Voices
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Da...
How to Plan for the New Year with Audrey Hughey
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 101 / Do you want to be more organized in 2022? Do you love planners, calendars, and notebooks? Then this week’s episode with author and cre...
Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work with Teams
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 099 / Romance author Ines Johnson joins us this week. So much goodness in this episode. We cover everything from coupling your financial goals...
Writing and Publishing: Tools we Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 098 / In this post-Thanksgiving show we walk through our writing and publishing process, delving into the tools we use from software to dictat...
Theodora Taylor: Universal Fantasy and How to Make Readers Love Your Stories
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wee...
Troy Lambert on Plottr and Pitching Your Book to Bookstores
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 096 / Troy Lambert, author, editor, freelance writer, and lead educator for Plottr joins us this week. We had a wide-ranging conversation incl...
Mindset shifts in going from Trad to Indie Publishing with Heather Day Gilbert
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 095 / Cozy mystery and historical fiction author Heather Day Gilbert joins us to talk about the challenges of moving from a traditionally publ...
New Author Series: Tru Taylor on Positivity, Planning, and a New Pen Name
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 094 / Romantic comedy author Tru Taylor shares how she stays positive and how she successfully launched a new pen name in 2021. QOTW: How do y...
New Author Series: Taking Your Time with the Launch of Your First Book with Lynn Morrison
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
New Author series: Victoria Tait on Focusing on Email and Writing the Next Book
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 092 / We kick off our New Author series with cozy mystery Victoria Tait, who began writing in 2019. She published her first book wide in 2020....
Adriana Locke on Branding and Editing Your Life
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Screenwriting to Writing Rom Com Novels with Kayley Loring
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
Angeline Trevena on Worldbuilding and Discovery Writing
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 089 / Science fiction, fantasy, and horror author Angeline Trevena joins us today to talk about worldbuilding and being a discovery writer. In...
Goal Setting for Writers with Holly Lyne
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 088 / In this podcast we chat with dark urban fantasy author H.B. Lyne, who also writes nonfiction for authors as Holly Lyne, including Goal...
Sally Farrant on Pricing Myths and Mind Set for Authors
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 087 / Pricing expert Sally Farrant joins us this week to discuss how authors can find the best price point for their books plus so much more. ...
Jane Steen on Taking Your Time with the Creative Process
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 mar...
Becca Syme on Empathy, Energy Pennies, and Expectations
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Applying Business Principles to Your Author Life and More with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Nicholas Erik on Branding and How to Leverage your Backlist for Longevity
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What We Wish We’d Known about Developing Story Ideas
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 082 / How do you take a germ of an idea and shape it into a full-length novel? It’s not a clean-cut process, and it changes with each book, ...
Tricia O’Malley on Designing Your Perfect Day
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fre...
Max Monroe on Co-Writing as Discovery Writers
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 080 / The romantic comedy writing team of Max Malone shares how they’ve collaborated and produced over thirty five books as discovery writer...
H.Y. Hanna on Learning to Adjust Your Premise so that Your Novel Fits the Market
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 mark...
Lee Strauss on Finding Your Genre Sweet Spot
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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: -cr...
Genevieve Jack on Creating a Sustainable Writing Career
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 077 / Genevieve Jack, paranormal romance, fantasy, and urban fantasy author, shares how writing and releasing three to four books a year has c...
Debra Clopton: Writing When Life Throws You a Curveball
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Michele Scott on Treating Your Author Career Like a Business
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 075 / Michelle Scott writes in contemporary fiction, mystery, and thriller genres. She joins us today to talk about how she learned to treat h...
Replay: How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 074 / Life is a bit crazy for Sara (moving!) and Jami, so it’s a great week to look back at a favorite episode, the interview with Pippa Gra...
How to Use Tropes to Attract Readers
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 073 / Surprise pregnancy. Murder on a train. Rag-tag crew. In this episode Jami and Sara dive into the wonderful world of tropes. They discuss...
Nick Thacker on Plot versus Character and Bookbub Tips
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 072 / Action & Adventure Thriller author Nick Thacker joins us this week to talk about the delicate balance of plot versus character. Nick...
C.J. Archer on Creating a Core Readership that Follows You Across Books and Series
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 071 / Do you want to cultivate a core readership who will read anything you write? Historical fantasy and historical mystery author C.J. Arche...
Dan Wood on Simplifying Your Writing life with Draft 2 Digital
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 als...
Daniel Willcocks on How Authenticity Pulls in Your Ideal Readers
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Simon Wood on Why You Are Your Best Advocate
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 068 / Thriller, mystery, and horror author Simon Wood joins us this week to talk about how he learned he was his own best advocate in negotiat...
Nancy Warren on How to Have Longevity in Your Writing Career
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Nana Malone on Writing Intuitively, Instagram Live, and Supporting Authors of Color
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 066 / Prolific romance author Nana Malone joins us to talk about being a pantser and writing instinctively, how she uses Instagram live to con...
Write to Market with Jenn Falls
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 065 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Bella Falls joins us to talk about how she learned to write to market. Writing with her readers in mind h...
Jami and Sara Dish on Newsletters and Answer Other Burning Questions
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 064 / We answer your questions about newsletter content and autoresponders plus tips for reviving backlist sales and launch strategies for deb...
Podcasting for Readers with Jenny Wheeler
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 063 / Podcaster and historical mystery author Jenny Wheeler joins us on the podcast to talk about podcasting for readers, transitioning to wri...
Tonya Kappes on Reader-Focused Promotion
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. I...
Weathering the Storm with Adriel Wiggins
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Lucy Score on Building a Backlist with Series as well as Standalones
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, ha...
Joanna Penn on Taking the Long View to Create a Life you Enjoy Around your Writing
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 059 / Thriller author and creative entrepreneur Joanna Penn of The Creative Penn podcast joined us this week to talk about learning from mista...
100+ Translations: Tanya Anne Crosby on Lessons Learned
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 058 / Are you thinking about doing translations for your books? Historical and contemporary romance author Tanya Anne Crosby has coordinated o...
Cover Design for Indie Authors with Najla Qamber
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
How to Achieve Financial Goals as an Author with L. B. Dunbar
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 help...
Gail Carriger on The Heroine’s Journey
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 055 / NYT bestselling author Gail Carriger joins us this week to talk about The Heroine’s Journey. This episode is a deep dive into story ...
Cheryl Phipps on the Power of Writer Friendships
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 054 / Do you want to be a successful writer? Friendships with other writers can be a big factor in contributing to a long career. Romance and ...
Connie B. Dowell on Writing Productivity and Planners
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
Jess Michaels on Keys to Longevity
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Zoe York on Goal Setting
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Top 10 Countdown
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
Kandi Steiner on Mindset and the Joy of Writing
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 049 / Kandi Steiner shares the importance of mindset for writers and how being thankful helps us enjoy writing. Kandi is a wizard on Instagram...
Becca Syme on Unrealistic Expectations and JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out)
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 thriv...
What we learned in 2020
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Ricardo Fayet on How Authors can use Reedsy
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 freelan...
Sacha Black on Financial Freedom and the Power of Authenticity
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Narrating Your Fiction Audiobooks with Nikki Haverstock
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 044 / Cozy mystery author Nikki Haverstock joins us to talk about how authors can record fiction audiobooks. This episode is packed with Nikki...
Is it too Late to Plan Holiday Promotions?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jo Lallo on How Creating a Plan Helps in Writing and Marketing Books
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 041 / Robin Cutler, director of IngramSpark, joined Sara and Jami to talk about how indie authors can expand their readership through print bo...
Q & A: Developmental Editing, Going Wide, and Marketing Tips
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Intr...
Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 039 / H. Claire Taylor joins us to talk about writing satire, creating character flaws, and how Claire helps authors figure out what they real...
Mark Leslie Lefebvre on Thinking Beyond the Ebook
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 038 / Horror and nonfiction author Mark Leslie Lefebvre gives tips on using your intellectual property to think beyond the ebook version of yo...
Zara Keane on Nurturing Your Newsletter
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 037 / Cozy mystery author Zara Keane shares how changing genres allowed her to write to her strengths. We also delve into nurturing our newsle...
Trends in Selling Direct and Audiobooks with Damon Courtney of Bookfunnel
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 036 / Damon Courtney of BookFunnel joins Sara and Jami to talk about getting books to readers, best practices of successful authors, and trend...
Laura Durham on the Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 book...
Writing Better Books with Authors A.I.
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Jamie Davis on Facing Hurdles in Your Writing Career
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Andrea Pearson On Growing Your Writing Career Incrementally
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 trus...
How to Get and Use Book Reviews
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 discu...
C.C. Hunter on Blending Genres
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Craig Martelle on Pricing Strategies, Making More Money with Less Books, and Writing with Health Issues
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 / Science fiction author Craig Martelle joins Sara and Jami to discuss pricing, book production strategies, and writing through health issu...
Make Your Emails to Readers More Effective with Ryan Zee of Booksweeps and Plottr
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
Patricia McLinn on Traditional Publishing, “Pantsing,” and Sustainable Income with Bookbub Ads
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 027 / Mystery and romance author Patricia McLinn joins Jami and Sara to discuss the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing, how Pat...
Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Using Ads to Sell Books, Working with Co-Authors, and Creating a Literary Universe with Mal Cooper
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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-authori...
Why Isn't This Book (or Series) Selling? Shea MacLeod on Analyzing Backlist Titles
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 / Learn how cozy and historical mystery author Shea MacLeod analyzes her books and makes strategic changes to create solid-selling books th...
Wendy Vella on Mindset, Trusting Your Instincts, and Maximizing Intellectual Property for Longevity
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 min...