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Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersBalancing Creativity and Real Life with Writing Coach Catharine BramkampEpisode 257 / Catharine Bramkamp is a writing coach, workshop facilitator, poet, traveler, and has authored 27 fiction, non-fiction and poetry books. She joins us to share about creativity, finding joy in the process of writing, and common mistakes she sees as a writing coach. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links:www.Catharine-Bramkamp.comhttps://sierrawritersconference.wordpress.com/schedule/https://www.sierrapoetryfestival.orgFlutter Romance Bookstore: https://flutterromancebookstore.company.site/Everylibrar...2025-02-1944 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersNewsletter and Social Media Content Planning with Sara SheaEpisode 252 / Has your well run dry when it comes to newsletter and social media content? Sara Shea has fresh ideas for you. Sara works full-time as the assistant (and sister) of author K.M. Shea. She's been lurking in the indie author shadows for over a decade and is here to share her love of content creation with everyone.Topics:Tips for working with assistants and contractorsCreating an asset list to help you with your content creationIdeas for incorporating tropes and micro tropesHow authors can use Pinterest to drive interest to content like reader magnets and a...2025-01-1558 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersJami and Sara on Reader MagnetsEpisode 238 / Want some ideas on how to get readers on your newsletter list? On this Ask Us Anything episode, we have SO MANY ideas for you! Topics:Expectations for earningsBuilding a ListPreview Promos Reader magnetsDifference between pre- and post-novel reader magnetsCreative reader magnets💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack group Shoutout on a future episode. 🌟New: writing sprints on Tues and Thurs at 9 Eastern. Link in the slack group📥 Send u...2024-09-2548 min
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers🔒 Supporter Episode: 🔎 Incorporating Mystery Elements into Your WritingSubscriber-only episodeEver wondered how to add a twist of mystery to your narrative?Find out exactly what mystery elements are, how to sprinkle them into your narrative, and why they keep readers turning the pages. Whether you're writing romance, sci-fi, or fantasy, a mystery can add layers of intrigue and depth to your story. I'll be sharing some practical tips, examples from popular books, TV shows, and movies, and some ideas on how to hide clues and create satisfying reveals.Links:How To Outline A C...2024-06-0521 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersConstructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair)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 how to structure a series so that it works for your writing style and your genre. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportThe three types of seriesExtending your seriesSpin-offsUsing short stories to enhance your seriesDealing boredom in writing in the same story world again and againChallenges around ending a series...2024-04-0350 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersSelling to Readers on Your Website with Natalie KnightEpisode 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 discovery. We also talk about the importance of highlighting back catalogue books, why you should start your newsletter early, and how Natalie uses branded merchandise to promote her books.Links: Jami on Two Authors Chatting podcast: https://pod.link/1671876768/episode/734263342e60729be17faedacd41b408Sara on Indy Author Podcast: https://bit.ly/TIAP210Author website: www.realtabooromance.com www.natalieknightromance.com...2023-11-0843 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersOut of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlaneEpisode 190 / Arlene McFarlane shares some unusual promotion ideas, including in-person sales and co-writing. We also talk about perfectionism and incorporating your background and interests into your writing and promotion.Links:Author website: https://www.arlenemcfarlane.com/Jami on the Two Authors’ Chat Show:https://pod.link/1671876768/episode/734263342e60729be17faedacd41b408💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime Stamps:00:39 Introduction13:21 Hitting Milestones15:15 Listening...2023-10-2546 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersHow to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami AlbrightEpisode 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 with another author about? Jami has helped many authors with everything from overwhelm to sales pages to branding. Jami shares the questions and topics that come up most often, the common mistakes she sees, and tips on when it’s time to ask for help. We talk about making money as an author, series creation, pen names, newsletter building, launching and much more.Author website: Jami...2023-10-0459 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersInsights from a Second KickstarterEpisode 184 / Sara’s second Kickstarter closed out over $20,000 (🎉) and she shares what she’s learned from her second campaign. If you’re thinking about running a Kickstarter campaign, you’ll want to hear Sara’s tips for creating a compelling Kickstarter Story page, staying organized, and info on changes to the Kickstarter platform.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportLessons Learned from a Second Kickstarter: Launch/planningHow Sara kept track of everythingWhat Sara did differently and what she repeated K...2023-09-1336 minWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersGrow Your Audience Without Social Media with Kerrie FitzgeraldEpisode 183 / Do you want to move away from depending on ads and social media for books sales? Marketing, business, and visibility strategist Kerrie Fitzgerald joins us to share six ways to grow your author business organically.💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportIntro Links: ❤️ Jami speaking September 9th at League of Romance Writers in Houston: https://www.leagueromwriters.com/monthly-speaker/Interview Links:👉 Kerrie’s website: www.kerriefitzgerald.com 📌 The 6 Figure Product Business Podca...2023-09-061h 01Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersDavid Gaughran on Using Lessons Learned to Reboot Fiction and Nonfiction (Reair)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 advice.David decodes Amazon and breaks down Bookbub ads for authors in addition to writing historical fiction and sci fi. David shares how his mistakes have shaped his decision to reboot his fiction and nonfiction books.Supporter chat Aug 27th at 3pm CST. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://w...2023-08-0954 min
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersJami and Sara on Creating Sympathetic and Intriguing Characters with Examples from Ted LassoEpisode 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 the characters of Rebecca and Ted are fascinating and how the writers made them well-rounded characters. Special supporter event: chat with H. Claire Taylor on May 28th. Watch for info in your private RSS feed. 💜 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! We can’t wait to give you a shoutout in a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportTime stamps:[00:01:32] Sara attended the Subscription for Authors (https://su...2023-05-2353 min