Episode 243 / We are thrilled (pun intended!) to chat with contemporary crime and conspiracy thriller author Nick Stevens. We talk about anti-heroes, setups and payoffs, Tremors, and why sometimes you just have to publish the book. 10:58 Why emotional connection is better than perfect structure in storytelling14:00 Using multiple formats to diversify17:18 Marketing mistake: starting too early23:00 Getting ratings and reviews29:26 Finding community for writers of mystery/thrillers34:09 Setups and payoffs in thrillers37:20 Incorporating real-life details into fiction and authenticity that grounds stories46:12 Nick Stevens books and social media 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast <a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'>https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support</a><ul><li>Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes</li><li>Private slack group</li><li>Shoutout on a future episode</li></ul>📥 <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'>Send us a Text Message</a> ⚡Links:<ul><li><a href='https://nickstevensbooks.com'>https://nickstevensbooks.com</a></li><li>Facebook – <a href='https://www.facebook.com/NickstevensBooks'>Nickstevens Books</a></li><li><a href='mailto:nick@nickstevensbooks.com'>nick@nickstevensbooks.com</a> </li><li><a href='https://sararosettbooks.com/products/croquet-murder-mystery-game-printable?srsltid=AfmBOoow2nn_ONXRkrm5bcaWBXm8Y5gUtWl00bp2E_pJ3wVOQzBXa0BH'>https://sararosettbooks.com/products/croquet-murder-mystery-game-printable</a></li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support">Support the show</a>🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan<a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'> https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices</a> ❤️ Jami’s books <a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'>https://amzn.to/3wSraA5</a> 🔎 Sara’s books <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'>https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/</a> 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'>https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/</a> The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes <a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'>https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast</a> Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Episode 243 / We are thrilled (pun intended!) to chat with contemporary crime and conspiracy thriller author Nick Stevens. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about anti-heroes, setups and payoffs, &lt;em&gt;Tremors&lt;/em&gt;, and why sometimes you just have to publish the book. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;10:58 Why emotional connection is better than perfect structure in storytelling&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:00 Using multiple formats to diversify&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:18 Marketing mistake: starting too early&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:00 Getting ratings and reviews&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:26 Finding community for writers of mystery/thrillers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:09 Setups and payoffs in thrillers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:20 Incorporating real-life details into fiction and authenticity that grounds stories&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:12 Nick Stevens books and social media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;💙 Become a supporter of the podcast &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Private slack group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shoutout on a future episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;📥 &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Send us a Text Message&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nickstevensbooks.com'&gt;https://nickstevensbooks.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facebook – &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/NickstevensBooks'&gt;Nickstevens Books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:nick@nickstevensbooks.com'&gt;nick@nickstevensbooks.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://sararosettbooks.com/products/croquet-murder-mystery-game-printable?srsltid=AfmBOoow2nn_ONXRkrm5bcaWBXm8Y5gUtWl00bp2E_pJ3wVOQzBXa0BH'&gt;https://sararosettbooks.com/products/croquet-murder-mystery-game-printable&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan&lt;a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'&gt; https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;❤️ Jami’s books &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'&gt;https://amzn.to/3wSraA5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🔎 Sara’s books &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 📚 Sara’s &lt;em&gt;How to Write a Series&lt;/em&gt; book and audiobook: &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes &lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'&gt;https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'&gt;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 243 / We are thrilled (pun intended!) to chat with contemporary crime and conspiracy thriller author Nick Stevens. We talk about anti-heroes, setups and payoffs, Tremors, and why sometimes you just have to publish the book. 10:58 Why emotional connection is better than perfect structure in storytelling14:00 Using multiple formats to diversify17:18 Marketing mistake: starting too early23:00 Getting ratings and reviews29:26 Finding community for writers of mystery/thrillers34:...

Turning Military and Tech Backgrounds into Gripping Crime Fiction with Nick Stevens

Episode 242 / We&apos;re diving deep into listener questions about everything from drafting and editing techniques, tackling imposter syndrome, and decoding our strengths. 🥤☕️ So grab your favorite beverage—be it Diet Coke or a cup of comforting coffee–and join us for a Wednesday chat about writing. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast <a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'>https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support</a><ul><li>Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes</li><li>Private slack group</li><li>Shoutout on a future episode. </li></ul> 📥 <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'>Send us a Text Message</a>  ⚡Links:Ep 15: Elana Johnson on Finding Success in Small Genres<a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/finding-success-in-small-genres-with-elana-johnson/'>https://wishidknownforwriters.com/finding-success-in-small-genres-with-elana-johnson/</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support">Support the show</a>🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan<a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'> https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices</a> ❤️ Jami’s books <a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'>https://amzn.to/3wSraA5</a> 🔎 Sara’s books <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'>https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/</a> 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'>https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/</a> The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes <a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'>https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast</a> Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Episode 242 / We&amp;apos;re diving deep into listener questions about everything from drafting and editing techniques, tackling imposter syndrome, and decoding our strengths. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🥤☕️ So grab your favorite beverage—be it Diet Coke or a cup of comforting coffee–and join us for a Wednesday chat about writing. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;💙 Become a supporter of the podcast &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Private slack group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shoutout on a future episode. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📥 &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'&gt;Send us a Text Message&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ep 15: Elana Johnson on Finding Success in Small Genres&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/finding-success-in-small-genres-with-elana-johnson/'&gt;https://wishidknownforwriters.com/finding-success-in-small-genres-with-elana-johnson/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan&lt;a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'&gt; https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;❤️ Jami’s books &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'&gt;https://amzn.to/3wSraA5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🔎 Sara’s books &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 📚 Sara’s &lt;em&gt;How to Write a Series&lt;/em&gt; book and audiobook: &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes &lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'&gt;https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'&gt;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 242 / We're diving deep into listener questions about everything from drafting and editing techniques, tackling imposter syndrome, and decoding our strengths. 🥤☕️ So grab your favorite beverage—be it Diet Coke or a cup of comforting coffee–and join us for a Wednesday chat about writing. 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us ...

Writing Conference Recap and Our Writing Process Q&A

Episode 241 / Whether you&apos;re an introvert or extrovert you can develop a platform to grow your author brand. Learn how with authors of From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker, suspense and thriller author Matty Dalrymple and  science fiction &amp; fantasy author M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn).  Topics:<ul><li>How to match your platform to your personality </li><li>Tips for effective public speaking</li><li>Common mistakes authors make when it comes to platform as well as public speaking</li><li>Why the time you spend behind the microphone or on stage is often the least important part of the event</li><li>Simple steps you can use to get started building your author brand</li></ul>💙 Become a supporter of the podcast <a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'>https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support</a><ul><li>Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes</li><li>Private slack group</li><li>Shoutout on a future episode. </li></ul>📥 <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'>Send us a Text Message</a> ⚡Links:<ul><li><a href='https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html'>https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html</a></li><li><a href='https://books2read.com/FromPageToPlatfor'>https://books2read.com/FromPageToPlatform</a></li><li><a href='https://authorlevelup.com'>https://authorlevelup.com</a></li><li><a href='https://mattydalrymple.com'>https://MattyDalrymple.com</a></li><li><a href='https://www.theindyauthor.com'>https://www.theindyauthor.com</a></li><li>Speaker’s Notes: <a href='https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html'>https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html</a></li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support">Support the show</a>🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan<a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'> https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices</a> ❤️ Jami’s books <a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'>https://amzn.to/3wSraA5</a> 🔎 Sara’s books <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'>https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/</a> 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'>https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/</a> The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes <a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'>https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast</a> Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Episode 241 / Whether you&amp;apos;re an introvert or extrovert you can develop a platform to grow your author brand. Learn how with authors of&lt;em&gt; From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker&lt;/em&gt;, suspense and thriller author Matty Dalrymple and  science fiction &amp;amp; fantasy author M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn).  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to match your platform to your personality &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tips for effective public speaking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common mistakes authors make when it comes to platform as well as public speaking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why the time you spend behind the microphone or on stage is often the least important part of the event&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple steps you can use to get started building your author brand&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;💙 Become a supporter of the podcast &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Private slack group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shoutout on a future episode. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;📥 &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'&gt;Send us a Text Message&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html'&gt;https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://books2read.com/FromPageToPlatfor'&gt;https://books2read.com/FromPageToPlatform&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://authorlevelup.com'&gt;https://authorlevelup.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://mattydalrymple.com'&gt;https://MattyDalrymple.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theindyauthor.com'&gt;https://www.theindyauthor.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Speaker’s Notes: &lt;a href='https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html'&gt;https://www.theindyauthor.com/from-page-to-platform.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan&lt;a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'&gt; https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;❤️ Jami’s books &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'&gt;https://amzn.to/3wSraA5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🔎 Sara’s books &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 📚 Sara’s &lt;em&gt;How to Write a Series&lt;/em&gt; book and audiobook: &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes &lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'&gt;https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'&gt;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 241 / Whether you're an introvert or extrovert you can develop a platform to grow your author brand. Learn how with authors of From Page to Platform: How to Succeed as an Author Speaker, suspense and thriller author Matty Dalrymple and  science fiction &amp; fantasy author M.L. Ronn (Michael La Ronn).  Topics:How to match your platform to your personality Tips for effective public speakingCommon mistakes authors make when it comes to platform as well as public speakingW...

Matty Dalrymple & Michael LaRonn on Platform Building for Your Personality

Episode 240 / In 2024, Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe paired their love of regency romances like Bridgerton with their bad habit of killing people in their books to create a new series that they rapid-released, the Crown Jewels Regency Mystery Series. Topics:<ul><li>Why brutal honesty is critical for collaboration</li><li>How to spot trends</li><li>Tips on how to incorporate trends into a genre and still meet reader expectations around tropes</li><li>How Lynn and Anne leveraged interest around Bridgerton to market the new series</li><li>Using beta readers to verify the book was on target  </li></ul> 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast <a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'>https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support</a><ul><li>Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes</li><li>Private slack group</li><li> Shoutout on a future episode. </li><li>🌟New: writing sprints on Tues and Thurs at 9 Eastern. Link in the slack group</li></ul>📥 <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'>Send us a Text Message</a> ⚡Links:<ul><li><a href='http://lynnmorrisonwriter.com'>lynnmorrisonwriter.com</a></li><li><a href='http://anneradcliffe.com'>anneradcliffe.com</a></li><li>Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook Group: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/'>https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/</a></li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support">Support the show</a>🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan<a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'> https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices</a> ❤️ Jami’s books <a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'>https://amzn.to/3wSraA5</a> 🔎 Sara’s books <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'>https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/</a> 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'>https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/</a> The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes <a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'>https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast</a> Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Episode 240 / In 2024, Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe paired their love of regency romances like Bridgerton with their bad habit of killing people in their books to create a new series that they rapid-released, the Crown Jewels Regency Mystery Series. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why brutal honesty is critical for collaboration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to spot trends&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tips on how to incorporate trends into a genre and still meet reader expectations around tropes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Lynn and Anne leveraged interest around Bridgerton to market the new series&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using beta readers to verify the book was on target  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;💙 Become a supporter of the podcast &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Private slack group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt; Shoutout on a future episode. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;🌟New: writing sprints on Tues and Thurs at 9 Eastern. Link in the slack group&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;📥 &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Send us a Text Message&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='http://lynnmorrisonwriter.com'&gt;lynnmorrisonwriter.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='http://anneradcliffe.com'&gt;anneradcliffe.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook Group: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan&lt;a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'&gt; https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;❤️ Jami’s books &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'&gt;https://amzn.to/3wSraA5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🔎 Sara’s books &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 📚 Sara’s &lt;em&gt;How to Write a Series&lt;/em&gt; book and audiobook: &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes &lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'&gt;https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'&gt;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 240 / In 2024, Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe paired their love of regency romances like Bridgerton with their bad habit of killing people in their books to create a new series that they rapid-released, the Crown Jewels Regency Mystery Series. Topics:Why brutal honesty is critical for collaborationHow to spot trendsTips on how to incorporate trends into a genre and still meet reader expectations around tropesHow Lynn and Anne leveraged interest around Bridgerton to market the n...

Capitalizing on Trends While Staying True to Genre Expectations with Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe

Episode 239 / Want to make a big impact with your book? Publicist, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of Make a Big Impact with Your Book, Melanie Herschorn, has tips to help you stand out. Topics:<ul><li>Beyond the Launch: keep promoting—your book is new to someone who hasn’t read it yet</li><li>Misconceptions around marketing: engage beyond bookstores</li><li>Building a community and relationships </li><li>Don&apos;t fear oversharing</li><li>Alternative and creative marketing strategies:  speaking and podcasts</li><li>Build reader communities: engage people around your book’s themes—create a sense of belonging that AI can&apos;t mimic</li></ul>💙 Become a supporter of the podcast <a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'>https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support</a><ul><li>Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes</li><li>Private slack group</li><li> Shoutout on a future episode. </li><li>🌟New: writing sprints on Tues and Thurs at 9 Eastern. Link in the slack group</li></ul>📥 <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'>Send us a Text Message</a>  ⚡Links:<ul><li>website: <a href='http://yourbigimpactbook.com'>yourbigimpactbook.com</a></li><li>Instagram: @bigimpactbooks</li></ul><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms">Send us a text</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support">Support the show</a>🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan<a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'> https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices</a> ❤️ Jami’s books <a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'>https://amzn.to/3wSraA5</a> 🔎 Sara’s books <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'>https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/</a> 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: <a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'>https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/</a> The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes <a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'>https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast</a> Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Episode 239 / Want to make a big impact with your book? Publicist, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of &lt;em&gt;Make a Big Impact with Your Book&lt;/em&gt;, Melanie Herschorn, has tips to help you stand out. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Beyond the Launch: keep promoting—your book is new to someone who hasn’t read it yet&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Misconceptions around marketing: engage beyond bookstores&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a community and relationships &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Don&amp;apos;t fear oversharing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alternative and creative marketing strategies:  speaking and podcasts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build reader communities: engage people around your book’s themes—create a sense of belonging that AI can&amp;apos;t mimic&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;💙 Become a supporter of the podcast &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Private slack group&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Shoutout on a future episode. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌟New: writing sprints on Tues and Thurs at 9 Eastern. Link in the slack group&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;📥 &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms'&gt;Send us a Text Message&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⚡Links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;website: &lt;a href='http://yourbigimpactbook.com'&gt;yourbigimpactbook.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: @bigimpactbooks&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2121723/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.sararosett.com/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan&lt;a href='https://www.jamialbright.com/launchplan'&gt; https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;❤️ Jami’s books &lt;a href='https://amzn.to/3wSraA5'&gt;https://amzn.to/3wSraA5&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🔎 Sara’s books &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 📚 Sara’s &lt;em&gt;How to Write a Series&lt;/em&gt; book and audiobook: &lt;a href='https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/'&gt;https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes &lt;a href='https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast'&gt;https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians &lt;a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing'&gt;https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Episode 239 / Want to make a big impact with your book? Publicist, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and author of Make a Big Impact with Your Book, Melanie Herschorn, has tips to help you stand out. Topics:Beyond the Launch: keep promoting—your book is new to someone who hasn’t read it yetMisconceptions around marketing: engage beyond bookstoresBuilding a community and relationships Don't fear oversharingAlternative and creative marketing strategies:  speaking and podcas...

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