Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers

Sara Rosett and Jami Albright
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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.

  1. 6D AGO

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

    317 /  Debut author Michelle Park Lazette shares how she’s building a brand along with the lessons she’s learned about writing, marketing, and connecting with readers as a debut author. Building buzz for your bookStarting a newsletter list and finding ARC readersHead hopping and point of view issuesChallenges with interiority and emotionUsing analytics for book promotion✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors’ Podcast - Psychology of a Psychological Thriller with Robyn Harding *Don’t miss our recent supporter episodes: What Asian Dramas Teach Writers About Conflict And Emotion More Truth about Book Marketing: 5 More Publishing MythsBecome a supporter to get all 20+ supporter episodes:  https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe 📥 Send us a Text Message  ⚡Links: Two Authors’ Podcast: https://pod.link/1671876768Create Summit: https://createsummit2026.heysummit.com/?ac=ScVPVkA8 (Affiliate Link)InkersCon:  https://inkerscon.com/2026-digital-conference (Affiliate Link) Use coupon code: JAMI26Michelle’s website, Flying Snake Press: https://flyingsnakepress.com/shop/📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    55 min

  2. MAY 6

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

    316 / What does it take to trust your intuition as a writer—and how can you find true joy in the crazy unpredictability of publishing? Amy Robinson shares her path from medical editor to romance novelist  and the power of mental rest for authors. ✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors’ Podcast - Wheel of Life with Adrienne Giordano Trusting your intuition instead of following all the writing “rules”Redefining success and making family a priorityLearning from (and letting go of) others’ marketing formulasFinding joy with passion projects and creative freedomThe importance of mental rest and slowing down*Don’t miss the Supporter Episode: What Asian Dramas Teach Writers About Conflict And Emotion. Become a supporter to get all 20+ supporter episodes:  https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episode📥 Send us a Text Message  ⚡Links: ✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors’ Podcast - Wheel of Life with Adrienne Giordanohttps://www.aimeerobinsonromance.com/Two Authors’ Podcast: https://pod.link/1671876768Create Summit: https://createsummit2026.heysummit.com/?ac=ScVPVkA8 (Affiliate Link)Sisters in Crime Writers’ Podcast: https://pod.link/1565859080/episode/MDEyNWVjMjctNDRiYS00N2JmLWIzYjMtYWU4MTdjZTY0NmU3MBP S7 E3: From Miss Marple to Modern Cozies: A Guide to Amateur Sleuth Mysteries https://www.buzzsprout.com/1311757/episodes/19071210Healer, Competency, and the Bodyguard Trope with Aimee Robinson https://www.buzzsprout.com/2435348/episodes/16967375 📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    1h 12m

  3. APR 29

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

    315 / How can authors find their reader community on Substack while balancing life’s big changes? Jolie Tunnell shares her transition from years of blogging and waiting for permission to publish to indie success and serializing mysteries. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish Balancing writing with life changesWaiting for gatekeepers vs. giving yourself permissionUsing Substack for serialized fictionCreative marketing ideas, including membership drives and interactive reader experiencesIncorporating graphics and interactivityBuilding community and engagement on Substack💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episodeThank you to long-time supporter: KP Turner🎯 Got a question? We’ll answer in a Q & A episode: Send us your questions!  ⚡Links:  http://tryvellum.com/wishhttps://jolietunnell.com/https://jolietunnell.substack.com/Create Summit: Get your free ticket here: https://createsummit2026.heysummit.com/?ac=ScVPVkA8 (Affiliate link)📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    55 min

  4. APR 22

    How Kickstarter and Shopify Changed Tee Harlowe’s Author Career Plus Instagram Tips

    314 / Tee Harlowe, a fantasy romance author, shares tips for successful Kickstarters as well as how she’s adapting to market shifts and why diversification is key to surviving income drops.  ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish Rapid release publishing strategiesInstagram tips for authorsFallacies in assumptions about genre size equating to sales  Challenges with Kickstarter fulfillmentDiversifying author income streams, including through traditional publishing and direct salesRunning a successful Shopify store💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episodeThanks to new supporter: 🐱Katherine Dotterer🎱 Publishing or writing questions? We’ll answer in an upcoming Q & A episode: Send us your questions!  ⚡Links:  http://tryvellum.com/wishwww.teeharlowe.comSara Rosett mystery and thriller tropes on the Indy Author Podcast: www.theindyauthor.com/show-notes/331-sara-rosettKevin McLaughlin: context around Draft2Digital fee: https://www.facebook.com/kevins.studioPublisherChamp https://www.publisherchamp.com/ScribeCount: https://scribecount.com/CrowdControl: https://apps.shopify.com/crowd-controlEmber Mae on Simple Kickstarters: 18702381-kickstarter-for-beginners-how-to-start-small-and-launch-successfully-with-ember-maeRachel Hanna on Direct Sales: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2121723/episodes/13075849-rachel-hanna-on-direct-sales-success-and-writing-women-s-fiction📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    59 min

  5. APR 15

    Navigating Writing, Marketing, the Day Job, and TikTok with Finley Daniels (New Author Series)

    313 / How do you balance the demands of a full-time job with launching a romance writing career? Finley Daniels shares her lessons learned in writing and marketing. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish Balancing writing with a full-time jobChallenges in marketing and adsImportance of book titles and tropesBuilding an email newsletterFinding editors and cover designersSuccess with TikTok and BookBub💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episodeThank you to long-time supporter: Angel Lawson angellawson.com📥 Send us a Text Message  ⚡Links:  http://tryvellum.com/wishhttps://www.finleydaniels.comSara on The Creative Penn talking about special editions, direct sales, and low-key marketing: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2026/04/13/special-editions-seasonal-podcasts-and-the-art-of-low-key-book-marketing-with-sara-rosett/📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    52 min

  6. APR 8

    Building Resilience and Creative Lies Writers Tell Themselves with Katherine Collette

    312 / What are the creative lies writers tell themselves, and how can reframing your mindset lead to a long-lasting, resilient writing career? Katherine Collette shares her insights and lessons from both podcasting and publication. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish Why resilience matters more than talent or craftThe pitfalls of tying self-worth to external validationReframing the role of social media and visibilityThe archetypes of post-publication responseFinding joy and sustainability in your writing journey💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episodeThanks to long-time supporter Tricia O’Malley https://www.triciaomalley.com/📥 Send us a Text Message  ⚡Links: Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wishhttps://www.instagram.com/katherinecollettewriter/Free 'long game' strategy call: Strategy CallThe Inner Game of Writing (mini-course) https://info.katherinecollette.com/the-inner-game-of-writing-2026/Sara on From Expertise to Authority: https://mattydalrymple.substack.com/p/from-cozies-to-coach-with-sara-rosettSara with Jennifer Hilt on The Two Authors Podcast: https://thetwoauthorschatshow.podbean.com/e/tropes-with-jennifer-hilt-and-sara-rosette/📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    44 min

  7. APR 1

    The Truth About Book Marketing: Ads, Social Media, and Discoverability Myths

    311 / Think you need to be on every platform, spend big on ads, or release a book every month to succeed as an indie author? We’re busting some of the most common publishing myths.  ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish But first, we catch up on life after a writing retreat: the post-draft crash, newsletter plate-spinning, and the genuine weirdness of evaluating promos when the market keeps shifting  Honest BookBub promo numbers and why results look different nowWhy discoverability matters more than "good enough" writingWhy you don't need every social media platform to succeedNewsletters, Goodreads, and BookFunnel as practical visibility toolsWhy direct sales and Kickstarter can work even with a small audienceWhy rapid release is optional and genre dependentWhy ads don't require huge spend, and how AI is changing targetingGenre zeitgeist: how trends like cozy and romantasy impact your strategy💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesShoutout on a future episodeThanks to long-time supporter Delaney Smith 💜📥 Send us a Text Message  ⚡Links: http://tryvellum.com/wishAlessandra Torre on Goodreads: https://open.substack.com/pub/wishidknownthenpodcast/p/alessandra-torre-on-goodreads-movie-10c?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web 📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    34 min

  8. MAR 25

    I'm a Real Human, Not AI: 20 Ways Authors Can Signal Humanity and Build Reader Trust

    310 / AI is getting better at producing words, audio, and even video, which raises the question for authors: how do readers know there’s a real person behind the book? In this episode, we talk about how writers can stand out in a sea of AI content through leaning harder into trust, voice, and real connection. We share concrete ways to signal “I’m a real person” without forcing yourself to overshare or turn your life into content.  ✨ This week’s sponsor is: Reedsy https://reedsy.com/studio and https://reedsy.com/studio/templates Why authenticity and connection matter more as AI output scales—and what history tells us about tech panic cyclesHow parasocial relationships work, where they go sideways, and how real-world interaction cuts through the noisePractical ways to show your humanity: imperfection, process sharing, physical objects, and curationProtecting your author voice and using credibility signals to build lasting reader trust📌 Get a PDF download of all the ideas: Real, Not AI: 20 Ways Authors Signal Humanity and Build Reader Trust 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast If you've gotten value from the podcast and would like to share back with us, you could support the podcast. You'll get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes and a shoutout on a future episode.  https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe We’d love to hear from you. Comments will be open on this episode in Substack: https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe ⚡Links: Reedsy https://reedsy.com/studio and https://reedsy.com/studio/templatesPatty McGree on using grammar as your paintbox:https://pod.link/1495247798/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xODY2MDEzOAJoanna Penn and The Creative Penn Podcast: https://pod.link/309426367Thanks to long-time supporter Parker Finch: https://parkerfinch.com/📥 Send us a Text Message Support the show 🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5 🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/ The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

    50 min
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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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