Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
Sara Rosett and Jami Albright
Recent Episodes
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.
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Topics:
- Challenges Abigail faced with publishers and how she found success with indie publishing
- How Abigail weaves historical events and people into her novels
- The importance of accuracy in historical fiction and her process for research and fact-checking
- How she uses merchandise (calendar, mug, and book boxes) to add another stream of income
- Embracing technology to connect with her readers
- The evolving landscape of writing, marketing, and the need for constant adaptation
Links:
Author website: https://www.abigailkeam.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/author.abigailkeam/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abigailkeamauthor/
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/abigailkeam/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@abigailkeam
BookFunnel Video Webinar Library: https://bookfunnel.com/videos/?ck_subscriber_id=521109338
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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 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.
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- Use a “savings triage,” a list of ways to save money on business expenses
- Innovative side-hustles
- What items we’re willing to spend more on
- Tips on saving on editing, cover design, and marketing
Links:
https://www.sararosett.com/author-business-expenses-save-splurge/
https://blog.reedsy.com/save-on-your-self-publishing-budget/
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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 214 / How do you pull in readers who will love your books and push away those readers who won’t enjoy your book? Branding.
Branding is more than colors, fonts, and covers.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to determine your brand and carry it through in everything from your voice to ad copy to covers. And you know we’re always here for food analogies so the alternate title of this episode is “Why branding is like a layer cake.” 🍰
- What is a brand promise?
- Uniqueness
- Using comp authors
- Does your voice need to match your brand?
- Creating an author tagline that reflects your brand
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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
The sage. The rebel. The everyman. These are a few character archetypes that resonate with readers.
We discuss fifteen character archetypes, their common characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and their desires along with examples in popular culture.
We also discuss the difference between an archetype and a stereotype and how to avoid cliques.
And quick note: Jami said "Xander" but meant "Xaiden." :)
Links mentioned:
List with definitions from Kindleperuner:
https://kindlepreneur.com/character-archetypes/
Some examples from: https://www.scribophile.com/academy/what-are-character-archetypes
Strengths/Weakness/Desires:
https://blog.reedsy.com/12-common-character-archetypes-every-writer-should-already-know/
How to Write Funny by Scott Dikkers
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❤️ 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 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.
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- The three types of series
- Extending your series
- Spin-offs
- Using short stories to enhance your series
- Dealing boredom in writing in the same story world again and again
- Challenges around ending a series
How to Write a Series by Sara Rosett: https://books2read.com/howtowriteaseries
Buy the print version of How to Write a Series direct from Sara:https://sararosettbooks.com/products/how-to-write-a-series
Sara’s website: https://www.SaraRosett.com
This podcast originally aired on the Indy Author Podcast on 10/31/23: https://www.theindyauthor.com/210---constructing-a-compelling-series.html
🚀 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