Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers

319 / What marketing strategies are working for authors right now? Ferol from Written Word Media shares the lessons he’s learned helping authors succeed, the mistakes to avoid, and actionable advice for building your own writing business. Transitioning from the music industry to serving indie authorsWhat sets successful long-term indie authors apartCommon marketing mistakes authors makeTrends in AI, audio, and global book promotionThe power of connection: conferences, community, and authentic...

318 / How do you craft a pitch that gets Hollywood's attention and translates your book to the screen—or just want to network and pitch yourself more effectively as an author? Story coach Lindsay Hughes shares insider strategies from the entertainment industry and lessons from Hollywood. Lindsey’s "cocktail pitch" formula that grabs attentionHow to talk about your story in a way that intrigues (good for pitching or writing blurbs)Why authors should balance craft development with marketingUnde...

317 / Debut author Michelle Park Lazette shares how she’s building a brand along with the lessons she’s learned about writing, marketing, and connecting with readers as a debut author. Building buzz for your bookStarting a newsletter list and finding ARC readersHead hopping and point of view issuesChallenges with interiority and emotionUsing analytics for book promotion✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors’ Podcast - Psychology of a Psychological Thriller with Robyn Harding *Don’t miss o...

316 / What does it take to trust your intuition as a writer—and how can you find true joy in the crazy unpredictability of publishing? Amy Robinson shares her path from medical editor to romance novelist and the power of mental rest for authors. ✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors’ Podcast - Wheel of Life with Adrienne Giordano Trusting your intuition instead of following all the writing “rules”Redefining success and making family a priorityLearning from (and letting go of) others’ mar...

315 / How can authors find their reader community on Substack while balancing life’s big changes? Jolie Tunnell shares her transition from years of blogging and waiting for permission to publish to indie success and serializing mysteries. ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish Balancing writing with life changesWaiting for gatekeepers vs. giving yourself permissionUsing Substack for serialized fictionCreative marketing ideas, including membership drives and interactive rea...