pennames

Episode 140 / Paranormal cozy mystery author Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss secret pen names. This episode is part of our New Author series. 

Show notes:

• Marketing and promotion tips for introverted authors
• Holding back books for a rapid release launch
• Shifting from monthly releases to quarterly releases 
• Benefits and challenges of a secret pen name
• Working with other authors on a shared world series
• Tips for writing a long series (20+ books)
• Why it’s important to be a functional creative

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Author website: http://trixiesilvertale.com

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Silvertale/e/B07XGGRTWK 

BookBub Author https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trixie-silvertale Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trixiesilvertale/ 

Facebook Author ht

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ 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
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 128 / We’re headed back to the archives for a fun interview with Lindsay Buroker. Lindsay talks about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for writers, and how she writes and releases books into Kindle Unlimited using the rapid release model, then goes wide later. 

Intro links: 

Timeshifter app

Claire’s Kickstaster

Inkers Con digital ticket (affiliate code for discount: ALBRIGHT22)

Show notes:

• The importance of embracing the entrepreneurial mindset when you’re an indie author
• Advantages of using Patreon before a launch to let wide readers get a book before it goes into KU
• Why Lindsay is glad she did a writing workshop before she published
• The benefit of giving your cover artist freedom to be creative
• Why first-in-series-free book still works
• Lindsay’s lessons-learned about writing in multiple genres and pen names
• Advice for writers who want to start a podcast
• Rapid release and how Lindsay writes the books back-to-back before launching Book One
• The power of using “open loops” in a series and how it boosts readthrough of a series
• Focusing on what you’re good at and leaning into that whether it’s writing fast or marketing

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ 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
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 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 York joins us to discuss secret pen names, how she iterates her goals, and gives out of the box marketing tips. Also why Tik Tok is working now and Facebook is stagnating for authors

Show notes:

• Why Zoe started a pen name and why she keeps it secret
• Why she writes nonfiction for authors and why she recommends other authors give nonfiction a try
• What tools Zoe uses for goal-setting
• The Series 2.0 concept and how it gives you progressive career growth 
• When it’s time to change your goals
• The importance of understanding your goal profile
• Where social media like Tick Tok fits with your goals
• Out of the box marketing ideas 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Episode 51, Zoe York on Goal Setting:

https://wishidknownforwriters.com/zoe-york-on-goal-setting/

Books: 

Writing from the Middle 

Romancing the Beat

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ 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
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 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 Grant. 

Enjoy the timewarp and travel back to pre-COVID days when travel and meeting with people was the norm, not the exception. :) 

This episode is packed with tons of tips and ideas about pen names, the psychology of fandom, and collaboration. 

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Links: 

Pippa Grant https://pippagrant.com 

Jennifer Barnes https://jenniferlynnbarnes.tumblr.com/post/136121504974/fiction-fandom-and-using-the-term-mary-sue-as

Bluewater Billionaires series https://pippagrant.com/bluewater-billionaires/

NINC https://www.NINC.com

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes 

Jami’s Launch Plan

Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ 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
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 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 negotiating right and how he’s become a “rights raptor” because he realizes the value of his intellectual property. 

We also discuss how his background as a mechanical engineer helps him breakdown stories and reverse engineer his plots. Plus tips on pen names, writing flawed heroes, and dealing with impostor syndrome.

Intro links: 

Check out the Wish I’d Known Then Facebook group for the Q&A replay. 

Kirsten Oliphant’s Create If Writing podcast:

Lessons Learned in Three Years as an Author 

How to Write a Bestseller

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

Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

Genres discussed include thriller, mystery, and horror.

Links: 

Simon’s website: http://www.simonwood.net

Twitter handle @simonwoodwrites

Instagram handle @simonwoodwrites

Facebook Author Page @simonwoodwriter

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ 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
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 017 / Science fiction and fantasy author Lindsay Buroker joins us to talk about the benefits and drawbacks of pen names, the advantages of podcasting for writers, and how she writes and releases books into Kindle Unlimited using the rapid release model, then goes wide later. 

You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com.

In the intro, Jami shares what a struggle it was to write her recent book, but she got it done and it went to beta readers today. Yay! Sara is lost in the complexities of her WIP's plot and trying to find her way out of the tangle. Jami recently listened to the SPA Girls podcast on editing and highly recommends it. 

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• The importance of embracing the entrepreneurial mindset when you’re an indie author
• Advantages of using Patreon before a launch to let wide readers get a book before it goes into KU
• Why Lindsay is glad she did a writing workshop before she published
• The benefit of giving your cover artist freedom to be creative
• Why first-in-series-free book still works
• Lindsay’s lessons-learned about writing in multiple genres and pen names
• Advice for writers who want to start a podcast
• Rapid release and how Lindsay writes the books back-to-back before launching Book One
• The power of using “open loops” in a series and how it boosts readthrough of a series
• Focusing on what you’re good at and leaning into that whether it’s writing fast or marketing

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

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