Wish I'd Known Then . . . 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 self-published authors about how they found success as well as lessons they've learned. Because being an indie author is about being innovative and creative and learning from your mistakes.
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💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing
Send us a Text Message.Episode 220 / KimBoo York joins us to share how to embrace flexibility and spontaneity in your writing process through discovery writing. Whether you thrive on outlining or prefer a more free-flowing approach, there are different techniques to suit your writing style.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTopics:What discovery writing is and how it’s different from f...
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Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over
Send us a Text Message.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, and a little romance.Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving regret behind, her Kickstarter preparation, and how learning about her Enneagram type helped her make healthy decisions.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the p...
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Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction
Send us a Text Message.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 school and work. This realization led her to challenge herself with a "story a day" project in order to get back to writing and creating fictional stories. Julia joins us to talk about A Story A Day in May, a creative writing challenge, as well as the benefits of flash fiction for honing writing skills and provi...
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Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres
Send us a Text Message.Episode 217 / Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTopics: Balancing marketing efforts ...
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Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers
Send us a Text Message.Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From historical accuracy to adapting to technology, she shares her lessons-learned. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTopics:Challenges Abigail faced with publishers and how she found success with indie publishingHow Abiga...
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💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business
Send us a Text Message.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 scrimp. Join us as we discuss tips for saving money as well as when we’re willing to pay more.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportUse a “savings triage,” a list of ways to save money on business expensesInnovative side-hustl...