Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Episode 210 / M.K. Williams writes suspenseful literary fiction and helps aspiring authors. M.K. shares how she writes and markets books across different genres, using Payhip for direct sales, the drawback of a surprise launch, and why delusion is sometimes a good thing. 🌀

• Why M.K. has specific goals for each book
• Why M.K. recommends purchasing your ISBNs
• Why authors should “pack their patience” when it comes to writing and publishing
• Mindset shift M.K. had to go through in considering the tradition route with a book
• The problem with a “surprise” book launch
• Common mistakes aspiring authors make
• How M.K. uses Payhip for her direct sales

Links:

https://1mkwilliams.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@1MKWilliams

Ebooklaunch covers:  https://ebooklaunch.com/?ref=32 (Affiliate)

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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
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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 author Melanie Harlow. Melanie shares what she learned about giving readers what they want—and what that has to do with spaghetti versus cake. 🎂

• Knowing how to market the book before you write it
• Discovering micro-tropes that appeal to readers (and one disadvantage of focusing too much on tropes)
• How to keep your writing creatively interesting when you’re staying in your lane
• Repackaging books when trends change
• Why she’d be more intentional about planning series if she were starting over
• How she uses bonus scenes to get readers on her newsletter list
• Alternate special edition paperbacks

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Links: 

www.melanieharlow.com

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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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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? 

Margaret Lashley joins us to share how she created a subgenre of wacky, humor-filled mysteries that appeal to cozy readers as well as women’s fiction readers. 

• How Margaret’s background in advertising helps her write fiction
• Why Margaret only uses one social media site
• How she markets her genre-adjacent fiction
• Writing humor as well as crafting quirky, but relatable characters
• Why a backlist is important for longevity 

Author website: https://www.margaretlashley.com https://www.facebook.com/valandpalspage

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/B06XKJ3YD8

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Links: 

Findaway Voices by Spotify current TOS: https://my.findawayvoices.com/terms-of-use#

Buzzcast’s episode about Spotify: https://buzzcast.buzzsprout.com/231452/14513452-spotify-s-new-podcast-strategy

Author’s Republic: https://www.authorsrepublic.com

Spoken Realms: https://spokenrealms.com

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more: 

• The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and tone
• Weighing the cost of taking a break from a series
• Handling the pressure that success brings
• Email building tips
• Adding emotional connection to deepen swoony scenes
• Planning an in-person reader retreat
• Going hybrid with a traditional book deal for diversification 

Links: 

http://emmastclair.com

http://instagram.com/kikimojo

WIKT Ep 9: Clean Romance, Sustainability, and “Pantsing” books with Kirsten Oliphant

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Episode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds.

• How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflict
• Using Payhip to sell signed paperbacks 
• Leslye’s course on Worldbuilding
• How Leslye went from indie publishing to being a hybrid author
• How she transitioned from rapid release to a slower release schedule
• Leslye’s recommendations for helpful writing craft books

https://lpenelope.com/

https://myimaginaryfriends.net/footnotes

Worldbuilding course: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net

Podcasts:

https://lpenelope.com/podcast/

https://www.inkandmagic.net

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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
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Subscriber-only episode

How do you structure your novel so the middle is as page-turning as the beginning and the end? How do you write a strong heroine? What are content buckets and how can they help with your newsletter? 

We dive into these topics with the wonderful Ines Johnson, who joins us to answer your questions! Ines is an expert at breaking down story structure. She shares insights on: 

• How Try/Fail cycles help you avoid a saggy middle
• What types of obstacles your protagonist can face
• Where to find inspiration for strong heroines and why character agency is critical
• What to avoid to create likable strong heroines
• Different types of content you can share and how you can share variations on those major types of content
• Writing shorts for subscriptions and then selling them direct

Ineswrites.com
ineswrites.com/ptp - Page Turner Pacing course

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 205 / This episode is all about harnessing the power of direct connection with your readers. Matt Briel from Lulu discusses the value of direct sales as we move away from a distribution-first publishing model. 

• Importance of owning customer data
• Why you should start building your direct audience even if you only have one book
• Using Lulu for Kickstarter fulfillment
• Order Import Tool: upload csv files for order fulfillment of crowdfunding or direct sales that Lulu prints and ships for you 
• New features that are coming to Lulu, including ribbons and endpapers 
• Lulu’s website plug-ins for direct sales

Website: Lulu.com

Lulu’s Publish & Prosper Podcast: https://www.publishprosperpodcast.com/

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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
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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 give yourself permission to write a “bad” first draft. Erin also shares how writing helped her with depression. 

• Why it’s important to look backward as well plan for the future
• Making time to write as a busy at-home and working mom
• Turning off the inner critic
• Embracing you genre 
• Daydreaming: mentally draft and revise before writing 
• Placeholder as the first chapter

Erin’s website: https://erinptcanning.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinptcanningauthor;

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinptcanning

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite

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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
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Subscriber-only episode

Opening lines, where to start the book, and prologues

How do you start your book in a way that hooks readers? In this month’s suporter-only episode, we look at compelling beginnings. 

We cover the heavy lifting that the open line does, where to start your book, and (controversy!) prologues. 

• Famous first lines in literature and why they work
• Some of our personal favorite first lines in books we love
• First lines we’ve written and why we decided on them as our openers
• Using conversation in a first line: yea or yay?
• Where to start your book
• Prologue pros and cons

February’s supporter episode will be a conversation with the fabulous Ines Johnson! What questions do you have for her? Let us know here: https://forms.gle/BjUJVPPgRacJm9dq8

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 publishing? Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media has answers about these topics and also shares tips on where to start with branding and common mistakes new authors often make.

https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/

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Links mentioned: 

Instalove course: https://instalove-university.teachable.com/p/ilu?affcode=1725974_-clezvvk

ACFW Virtual Conference -  Swoony in the Sweet session on Saturday with Jenny B. Jones: https://acfw.com/acfw-virtual-conference/

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🔎 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 question, and we’re here to share the answers. 

We unpack the benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the favorite examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and television. 

💡 We hope this episode sparks inspiration for you!

Tropes discussed:

• Crouching moron/hidden hero
• Second chance romance
• Amnesia,
• Grumpy/sunshine
• Chosen one
• Found family
• Intrepid sleuth
• Inheritance

Authors included in this episode: 

• Jo Lallo
• Kait Nolan
• Jennifer Hilt
• Elena Johnson
• Anton Eine
• Lynn Morrison
• Adriana Locke
• Heather Day Gilbert
• Greta Boris
• Deanna Roy

Listen to Part 1: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/195-2/

Instalove course: https://instalove-university.teachable.com/p/ilu?affcode=1725974_-clezvvk

Ink and Magic podcast: https://pod.link/1714112525

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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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 also learned how to work with her Clifton Strengths to draft her books faster. 

Stephanie shares so many great tips that you can personalize to fit your writing personality. We talk about how starting with a log line or blurb can help you stay on track in your writing, why linking habits and strengths helps develop consistency, tracking energy to find your optimum time to write, and different types of rewards you can use for motivation. 

Stephanie also shared a pdf: Discover Your Personalized Strategy for Writing Success.

Author website: https://slhansenbooks.com  

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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
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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). 

We’re so happy to have such a warm community around the podcast! Thanks for listening and supporting us during the last four years. 

Here’s to the next 200 episodes! 🥂

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Top Episodes in 2023:

1. How to Thrive in a Flooded Market: Discussing Becca Syme’s New Rules of Publishing
2. Angel Lawson on Learning to Use Tropes and Universal Fantasy
3. How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
4. How to Pace Your Novel with Ines Johnson
5. Olivia Hayle on Reader-Centric Books and Promotion

First episode released on Jan 15, 2020! 

Top episodes (All Time):

1. Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors
2. Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence
3. Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair)
4. Tammi Labrecque on What to Email to Newsletter Subscribers
5. What We Wish We’d Known About Creating Characters

Life Trends from Accenture: “trends that will give businesses a way to navigate change in the next 12 months and beyond.” 

Trend discussed that impact authors: 

-Customer service

-Branding

-Disengaging from tech

Link to article: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/insights/song/accenture-life-trends

Link to Infographic:

https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/capabilities/song/communicate/imagery/LifeTrends24-Infographic.pdf

Year in Review Sell More Books Show episode:

https://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/episode-507-self-publishing-2023-the-year-in-review-with-becca-syme/

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 connecting with German readers. 

Julia also has some fantastic ideas on newsletter bonus content and a unique book giveaway that brings her new readers and also creates bonds between her readers.

We delve into giving ourselves permission, knowing yourself so you can judge what will work for you, and trusting yourself. 

Author website: www.juliastirling.com

German conference for indie authors: Romancecon.de 

Links mentioned: 

WIKT Episode 51: Zoe York on Goal Setting: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/zoe-york-on-goal-setting/

WIKT 114: Episode Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/114-2/

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 198 / Claire Kohler writes Scottish fantasy romance and is also an editor, tutor, and neurodiversity advocate. Claire shares how her autism and ADHD can be both a positive and a negative in her writing career and encourages neurodivergent writers to pursue their goals. 

We also talk about slowing down, the power of writing routines, how to connect with other writers, and why representation of neurodivergent characters is important.

Sara is now all-in on Kdramas, and she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ask Claire for some Kdrama recommendations, which include Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The King’s Affection, Goblin, and several others. 

Claire’s website: www.clairekohlerbooks.com

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🔎 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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, their non-exclusive subscription platform, helps authors reach new readers. 

We also talk about common mistakes Tara sees authors make as well as  library distribution and cover trends. 

Kobo website:  www.kobo.com/writinglife www.kobo.com/p/kwlpodcast 

Other links mentioned:

Get Jami’s branding special:  jamialbright1@gmail.com

Jami on the Indy Author Podcast: https://www.theindyauthor.com/214---your-persona-is-your-brand.html

Afternoona Delight Podcast: https://www.afternoonadelight.com/podcast

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📚 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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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 so that it meshes with your personality, goals, and schedule. 

We dig into ARCS, preorders, mindset, dealing with disappointing launches, and common mistakes authors make when launching a series. 

Helen’s website: https://helenscheuerer.com/series-launch-bonus/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJVHJMYM

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In this supporter-only episode, Jami and Sara discuss one of the most popular tropes, Fish out of Water. They "dive" (see what we did there?) into why the trope is popular across all genres, the plot elements of the Fish out of Water trope, and how several different Fish out of Water subtypes can be layered into a single story. 

Then, because Sara loves a list and Jami humors her, they run through subtypes of the trope and list examples from popular entertainment, including:

• Different/Foreign Location
• Tech
• Time Travel
• Expert/Novice
• New powers
• Rich/Poor
• Plus many more . . . 

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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 benefits of writing tropes, why we love specific tropes, and where to find the best examples of the specific trope in books, movies, and television. 

Tropes discussed: found family, enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, grumpy sunshine, and marriage of convenience.

Authors included in this episode: Wendy Vella, Ines Johnson, Becca Syme, Daniel Willcocks, Matty Dalrymple, and Megan Haskell.

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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 shares common mistakes he sees in characterization and police procedure in genre fiction. We discuss how to go beyond overused tropes and how to get the details of investigations right without boring the reader.

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