rapidrelease

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

Support the show

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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 120 / Lisa Suzanne, sports romance author, joins us to talk about how a pivot to writing shorter sports romance books, banking them, and releasing rapidly took her career to a new level. We also talk about how she brands her series as well as using cliffhangers to keep readers coming back to a series.  

Show notes:

• How Lisa shifted from pantsing to plotting her books
• The importance of trope in branding
• Banking books and Lisa’s release schedule 
• How Lisa brands the covers of her books to create a recognizable look
• Writing interconnected series
• Tips on writing cliffhangers
• The value of persistence 

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: 

Lisa’s website

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 books

Sara’s books

Support the show

🚀 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 107 / Kate P. Adams joins us this week as part of the New Author series. She’s a newly published cozy mystery author and shares how she researched the genre and self publishing as well as how she rapid-released her series. 

Show notes:

• How Kate began writing nonfiction and shifted to fiction
• Expectations of cozy readers
• Why Kate wrote a reader magnet before writing her first novel
• How Kate used rapid release to launch her series
• Why not rushing it has been a key to her success
• Why the “school of podcasting” is a great way to learn about self publishing
• Her interesting experience of writing short stories on a manual typewriter
• How she incorporates elements from her work experience into her books

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

Kate’s links: 

• Website: www.katepadams.com
• Instagram handle: @katepadams
• Facebook Author Page: @katepadamsauthor

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

Support the show

🚀 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

Mark interviews author Malorie Cooper about her writing and the "Help! I'm An Author" that Mal writes with her wife Jill Cooper.

Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor.

This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices.

You want to be a bestselling author, right? Have you dreamed about having NYT Bestselling Author beside your name, but you're not sure how you're going to get there? In today's episode, I'm talking about list-aiming your book or series so it can hit the USAT or NYT Bestseller lists. We'll be including information on what guidelines you need to qualify, as well as the details from my list-aim for Secret Legacy so far. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/44.

Rapid releasing can be a love/hate scenario. Some authors love the challenge, while others hate the frantic pace. But for new authors who have never heard of it - or are maybe even afraid of it - what's the best analogy to help them understand the work involved? In today's episode, I'm talking all about the best way to view the synergy of rapid releasing in the simplest of terms. Start listening now to find out what analogy works best.

If you're thinking about giving rapid releasing a try, you're probably wondering which platforms would make the most sense, too. Don't make things harder on yourself than they need to be. You'll want to focus on the one with the biggest bang for your buck. In today's episode, let's talk about the best platforms to use and when or where to leverage the others. Because there's a time and a place for everything. Ready? Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/42.

Are you struggling to keep up with all the stuff an indie author has to do? What if you could actually get some help? Would you take it? Now, before you ask what's the catch, I'm talking about hiring your very own PA (or personal assistant). No, it's not as out of reach as you might think. In fact, it just might help you increase your publishing speed AND your royalties, too. In today's episode, I'm interviewing my own PA, Jenny Bodle. You won't want to miss this.

We love our kids to death, but how do we find time to write when they want to so much of our time? Do we have to wait until they leave the nest? Or sneak in time during the wee hours of the morning, or late hours of the night? In today's episode, I'm dropping 11 tips and tricks I've learned over the past six years of working exclusively from home - with five kids in the house. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/40.

Rapid Release authors are notoriously dedicated to their craft. They know how to get words on the page and get those words published on the web. But what happens when all this productivity bites you in the butt? In today's episode, it's time to talk about rapid release burnout - and the best ways to avoid it. If you don't take precautions in order to stay balanced, it can be detrimental to your health and wellbeing. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/39.

Are planning on giving rapid release a try? If so, there is one thing that you're going to want to nail before it launches. Otherwise, you could end up with a womp womp launch. In today's episode, we're going to be talking about the #1 thing that can make or break your series. What it is, why it's important, and 5 ways you can make it rock. Ready? Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/37.

Have you ever struggled so much with a series that you wondered whether or not you should just stop writing a series altogether? You're not alone. In today's episode, we talk about the 7 reasons you should opt-out of a series and start writing something else. We'll also go over 6 tips to consider BEFORE you call it quits. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/35.

When you're a rapid release author, some aspects of our marketing and publishing get condensed or shifted off to the side. In today's episode, we'll dive into the topic of whether or not covers matter in rapid released series. We'll also touch on tips to design your own covers or tips to working with a new cover designer. You won't want to miss it. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/34.

Nothing is more important to a rapid release author than writing consistently. One of the best ways to do that is to have clear deadlines and word count goals. Are you using them? In today's episode, we're going to talk about word counts – why they matter, how to leverage them, and when to ignore the rules. Most importantly, we'll also determine how they're important when Rapid Releasing. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/31.

Being a driven author who wants to make a difference in the world with our writing can be hard. Not only that, but without understanding why we write and how to reach our goals, rapid releasing may put some undue stress on us. In today's episode, we're going to get some much-needed clarity, my friend. Not only that, but we're going to talk about why it's important and how to go about getting it. You ready? Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/30.

Getting to our author goal of 22-28 books to help us earn a full time living from our writing isn't easy. However, some decisions you make can make your life easier on the road to getting there. In today's episode, we're talking all about why a series is crucial when you rapid release, as well as how to test the market for your series concept, and when to know if you need to cut a series loose to start a new one. Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/29.

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

Support the show

🚀 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

Are you hustling your buns off, trying to get sales for your books, only to manage a few crickets? Meanwhile, other authors in your genre are killing it? What gives? In today's episode, we're talking about identifying your ideal readers, as well as how to go about wooing them (along with other authors) to help you increase your exposure. You ready? Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/28.

Have you been thinking about rapid releasing, but just not sure how you're going to write and publish books so quickly? Collaborations through co-writing or ghostwriters just might be your golden ticket, my friend.  In today's episode, we're talking about a strategy that has the potential to put your stories or author platform on the map. Or at the very least, increase your speed to publication. Are you ready? Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/27.

Episode 015 / Elana Johnson writes Christian cowboy romance as well as clean and wholesome romance. She joins the WIKT podcast and details how she found success in smaller genres. A pen name, writing fast, and understanding read-through all played key roles in helping her achieve and exceed her goals.

In the intro, Jami and Sara discuss how they’re experimenting with serials. Sara sent the first six chapters of her new release to her list "serial reads" style to generate interest in her new book, and Jami is sharing a short story with her list. They’ve both had a great response from readers. Jami talks about her struggle to finish her recent book, and Sara mentions their interview with Kait Nolan about writing during stressful times, which is worth a listen, if you’re struggling with burnout or just having a difficult time getting words on the page.

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

In this podcast episode, you’ll discover:

• How Elana got her start in traditional publishing and her transition to indie publishing
• How Elana uses her writing as “therapy” to get rid of negative situations in her real life
• Elana’s disappointment with her first attempt at indie publishing and how she turned things around with a pen name and writing fast
• The importance of understanding the concept of read-through
• Productivity tips for being prolific, including writing in short snippets of time
• Giving yourself permission to do what works for you
• Elana’s daily work schedule and how she juggles writing on two different books 
• Elana’s layering technique she uses for outlining, researching, and writing

Support the show

🚀 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