Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

By Sara Rosett and Jami Albright

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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.


Episode Date
How to Craft Perfect Endings: Six Ways to Conclude your Novel
Nov 20, 2024
Ines Johnson on Backlist Sales and Effective Product Pages For Direct Sales
Nov 13, 2024
Holiday Promotions Made Easy (Re-air)
Nov 06, 2024
Turning Military and Tech Backgrounds into Gripping Crime Fiction with Nick Stevens
Oct 30, 2024
Writing Conference Recap and Our Writing Process Q&A
Oct 23, 2024
Matty Dalrymple & Michael LaRonn on Platform Building for Your Personality
Oct 16, 2024
Capitalizing on Trends While Staying True to Genre Expectations with Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe
Oct 09, 2024
Making Your Book Launch Last Beyond the Launch with Melanie Herschorn
Oct 02, 2024
Jami and Sara on Reader Magnets
Sep 25, 2024
Moving from KU to Direct Sales with Luke Mitchell
Sep 18, 2024
Jessica Firpi on Writing Compelling Save the Cat Moments
Sep 11, 2024
Penn Cole on Writing to Market and Prepping for Publication
Sep 04, 2024
Tik Tok Success and Being a Digital Nomad with Liz Shipton
Aug 28, 2024
Writing Hacks with Author and Developmental Editor Barbara Emodi
Aug 21, 2024
Jessie Kwak on Finding Joy in Your Writing Process and Cross-Genre Marketing Tips
Aug 14, 2024
Publishing Options with Nick Courtright of Atmosphere Press
Aug 07, 2024
🔒 Supporter Episode: Enemies to Lovers Trope 🔪→♥️
Aug 01, 2024
Finding your Community and Navigating Dyslexia with A.B. Herron
Jul 31, 2024
🎭 Relationship Arcs with September C. Fawkes
Jul 24, 2024
🎧 Kemper Donovan on Building An Audience Through Podcasting
Jul 17, 2024
🌦️Writing with ADHD and Surviving Life’s Storms with Liz Long
Jul 10, 2024
📶 Using Excel to Write a Book with Paul Indigo
Jul 03, 2024
✨ Magan Vernon on Navigating Self-Doubt, Criticism, and Creative Renewal
Jun 26, 2024
📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps
Jun 19, 2024
🩻 Steffanie Holmes on Skeleton Drafting, Rebanding, and Kickstarter
Jun 12, 2024
🔒 Supporter Episode: 🔎 Incorporating Mystery Elements into Your Writing
Jun 05, 2024
🧚‍♂️ Writing Middle Grade Books with Jessica Renwick
Jun 05, 2024
🔗 Amy Pine on Creating a Community
May 29, 2024
💡KimBoo York on Discovery Writing
May 22, 2024
Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over
May 15, 2024
Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction
May 08, 2024
Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres
May 01, 2024
Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers
Apr 24, 2024
💸 How to Save and When to Splurge in your Author Business
Apr 17, 2024
How to Find Your Author Brand
Apr 10, 2024
🔒 Character Archetypes
Apr 04, 2024
Constructing a Compelling Series: Sara Rosett on the Indy Author Podcast (Reair)
Apr 03, 2024
Author Sustainability and Kickstarter with Claire Taylor
Mar 27, 2024
Financial Freedom, Direct Sales, and Author Nation with Joe Solari
Mar 20, 2024
⏳ M.K. Williams: “Packing your Patience," YouTube Success, and Writing Across Genres
Mar 13, 2024
Melanie Harlow: Lessons Learned on the Way to Becoming a One-Click Author
Mar 06, 2024
Margaret Lashley on Creating Your Own Genre and Being True To Yourself
Feb 28, 2024
Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies
Feb 21, 2024
Leslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using Payhip
Feb 14, 2024
🔒 Supporter Chat with Ines Johnson: How to Avoid the Saggy Middle 🦥
Feb 13, 2024
The Power of Owning Your Reader’s Experience with Matt Briel from Lulu
Feb 07, 2024
Get the First Draft Written and Mental Health for Writers with Erin P.T. Canning
Jan 31, 2024
🔒 Supporter Episode:🪝Hooky Openings
Jan 25, 2024
✅ Why Branding and Quality are More Important Than Ever with Clayton Noblit of Written Word Media
Jan 24, 2024
🌟 My Favorite Trope (Part 2)
Jan 17, 2024
Increase Productivity with Intentional Planning with S.L. Hansen
Jan 10, 2024
🥳 200 Episodes! What We Learned + Trends that will Impact Authors in 2024 📈
Jan 03, 2024
German Translation Tips plus Insight to the German Market with Julia Stirling
Dec 27, 2023
Writing with Neurodiversity and Including Neurodiverse Characters with Claire Kohler
Dec 20, 2023
Tara Cremin on Thinking Globally and Kobo Plus Subscriptions
Dec 13, 2023
Helen Scheuerer on Launching a Series: Timing, Street Teams, Mindset, and Managing Expectations
Dec 06, 2023
🔒 🐠 Supporter Episode! Trope Breakdown: Fish out of Water
Dec 04, 2023
My Favorite Trope (Part 1)
Nov 29, 2023
How to Write Realistic and Entertaining Law Enforcement Characters with Patrick O'Donnell
Nov 22, 2023
Kat Addams on Why You’re Not Stuck
Nov 15, 2023
Selling to Readers on Your Website with Natalie Knight
Nov 08, 2023
✨ From Small Press to Indie Publishing with Tudor Historical Fiction Author Karen Heenan
Nov 01, 2023
Out of the Box Promotion Ideas and the Power of Persistence with Arlene McFarlane
Oct 25, 2023
KimBoo York on Writing Serials and Trusting your Intuition
Oct 18, 2023
Selling Wide, Selling Direct, and Disengaging from Social Media with Cadence Keys
Oct 11, 2023
How to Know When You Need Outside Help with Jami Albright
Oct 04, 2023
Selling Direct at In-Person Events with Lisa Bouchard
Sep 27, 2023
Katlyn Duncan on How Mom Writers can Declutter and Systemize for a Better Work/Life Balance
Sep 20, 2023
Insights from a Second Kickstarter
Sep 13, 2023
Grow Your Audience Without Social Media with Kerrie Fitzgerald
Sep 06, 2023
A.G. Riddle on Longevity and Writing SciFi Techno Thrillers
Aug 30, 2023
Cat Maura on Discoverability and Creating a Compelling “mini-series” Drip Campaign
Aug 23, 2023
Getting your Books into Libraries with Erin Wright
Aug 16, 2023
David Gaughran on Using Lessons Learned to Reboot Fiction and Nonfiction (Reair)
Aug 09, 2023
Jeff Elkins on Writing Compelling Dialogue and the Value of Slowing Down
Aug 02, 2023
Matty Dalrymple on Keeping Your Focus on the Writing
Jul 26, 2023
Demystifying Direct Sales: The Five Types of Direct Sales and How to Pick the Right One For You 🤔
Jul 19, 2023
Erin Wright: 🗺️ Roadmap to go from KU to Wide plus 📊 Marketing Tips for Wide Authors
Jul 12, 2023
Inkers Con Takeaways
Jul 04, 2023
Raythe Reign on Serials, Podcasting Audiobooks, and Memberships
Jun 27, 2023
🔒 May Supporter Chat with H. Claire Taylor
Jun 21, 2023
Rachel Hanna on Direct Sales Success and Writing Women’s Fiction
Jun 21, 2023
Writing Cozy Fantasy as a Joyful Side Hustle with Belinda Kroll
Jun 14, 2023
Jamie Davis on Finding New Readers and Audiences with Kickstarter and Direct Sales
Jun 06, 2023
Sarah Woodbury on Historical Mysteries and a YouTube Channel for Readers about Medieval Wales
May 30, 2023
Jami and Sara on Creating Sympathetic and Intriguing Characters with Examples from Ted Lasso
May 23, 2023
🔒 Upcoming Private Supporter Chat with Guest H. Claire Taylor
May 20, 2023
Avoid Overwhelm and Burnout through Outsourcing to Author Assistants with Jenna Lee
May 16, 2023
Deanna Roy: Turning Setbacks into a Successful Hybrid Career
May 09, 2023
Writing Suspense and Thrillers with Amanda Traylor
May 02, 2023
Writing Craft: Applying the Principles of Filmmaking to Novels with John Gaspard
Apr 25, 2023
Angel Lawson on Learning to Use Tropes and Universal Fantasy
Apr 18, 2023
🔒 Private Zoom Chat - April 2023
Apr 12, 2023
Print Books: Adding Extra Value and Maximizing Profit with Alex Smith of BookVault
Apr 11, 2023
🔒 Private Zoom Chat - Listen to Get the Link
Apr 05, 2023
Nell Goddin on How Direct Sales Helped Revive her Author Business
Apr 04, 2023
How to Thrive in a Flooded Market: Discussing Becca Syme’s New Rules of Publishing
Mar 28, 2023
Build Consistent Income and Connect with Readers with Emilia Rose and Michael Evans of Ream.ink
Mar 21, 2023
Maria Luis on Switching Genres and Moving Away from Rapid Release
Mar 14, 2023
How to Pace Your Novel with Ines Johnson
Mar 07, 2023
Translations for Self Published Authors
Feb 28, 2023
How to Use Tropes to Create Strong Characters and Deepen Conflict with Jennifer Hilt
Feb 21, 2023
🔒 Jami and Sara on Best and Worst Advice
Feb 17, 2023
Reader Swag: Dana Claire on Using Swag to be Top of Mind and Retain Readers
Feb 14, 2023
Teaming Up for Game-changing Success: Traci Andrighetti on Going Wide and Collaborating with Other Authors
Feb 07, 2023
Olivia Hayle on Reader-Centric Books and Promotion
Jan 31, 2023
Joanna Penn on Intuitive Writing for Memoir plus Kickstarter and Direct Sales Tips
Jan 24, 2023
Kate Baray on Productive Longevity
Jan 17, 2023
Megan Haskell on Defining Success, Going Wide, and Helping New Authors
Jan 10, 2023
Renee Rose on Mindset and Abundance
Jan 03, 2023
Anton Eine on Writing Nonfiction with a Mission
Dec 20, 2022
Small Press to Indie Publishing with Greta Boris
Dec 13, 2022
Becca Mysoor, the Fairy Plot-Mother, on Collaboration
Dec 06, 2022
Your Questions Answered on Launching and Direct Sales
Nov 29, 2022
Tess Thompson on Resistance, Mindset, and Letting Your Dreams Live
Nov 22, 2022
Karen McQuestion on Writing in Different Genres and Longevity in Publishing
Nov 15, 2022
Tammi Labrecque on What to Email to Newsletter Subscribers
Nov 08, 2022
New Author Series: Trixie Silvertale on Secret Pen Names
Nov 01, 2022
Update from Jami and Sara on Lessons Learned From Her First Kickstarter
Oct 18, 2022
J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Cowriting (Re-air)
Sep 27, 2022
Helen Scheuerer on How Writing a Series Contributes to Success and How She Learned to Love her Own Writing Process
Sep 20, 2022
Getting Started with Direct Sales for Authors with Morgana Best
Sep 13, 2022
Vellum for Formatting with Brad West
Sep 06, 2022
Emilia Rose on Subscriptions: How to Connect with Readers and Diversify Your Income
Aug 30, 2022
Katlyn Duncan on Rights Revision and Youtube for Authors
Aug 23, 2022
Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times (Re-air)
Aug 16, 2022
Historical Cozies with Benedict Brown (New Author series)
Aug 02, 2022
Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode (Reair)
Jul 26, 2022
Dark Fantasy Author Kerstin Espinosa Rosero on Bookstraping Your First Book (New Author Series)
Jul 19, 2022
Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release (Reair)
Jul 12, 2022
Connecting with Readers and Creating a Community Through Podcasting with Diane Nue
Jul 05, 2022
Reair: Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
Jun 28, 2022
How to Connect with other Writers Plus Inkers Con Recap
Jun 21, 2022
Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca (Reair)
Jun 14, 2022
Websites for Authors with Mike Stop Continues
Jun 07, 2022
Holly Darling on the Power of an Email Welcome Sequence
May 24, 2022
How to Write Diverse Characters with Daniela Romero
May 17, 2022
Lisa Suzanne on Pivoting to Rapid Release, Branding, and the Power of Cliffhangers
May 10, 2022
Kimbra Swain on Connecting with Your Readers through Books, Merchandise, and Pateron
May 03, 2022
Orna Ross on Writing Across Multiple Genres
Apr 26, 2022
TikTok for Authors with BookTokker Sarah Thompson
Apr 19, 2022
Pitching Your Book for Film and TV with Entertainment Attorney and Author Maggie Marr
Apr 12, 2022
How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers
Apr 05, 2022
Zoe York on Secret Pen Names, Iterating Your Goals, and Tik Tok for Authors
Mar 29, 2022
Selling Books in Person at Shows with Clare C. Marshall
Mar 22, 2022
Ask Us Anything: Is there an Ideal Length for a Series, Revision, and Marketing on a Budget
Mar 15, 2022
Writers Helping Ukrainians
Mar 08, 2022
Writing Into the Dark with Krystal Shannan
Mar 08, 2022
Simplifying your Writing Life with Evan Gow of Story Origin
Mar 01, 2022
What We Wish We’d Known About Creating Characters
Feb 22, 2022
Mark McGuinness on Poetry and Putting the Writing First
Feb 15, 2022
Kate P. Adams on Launching a Cozy Mystery Series with Rapid Release
Feb 08, 2022
Hybrid Publishing with Stefanie London
Feb 01, 2022
Kickstarter and Going Aggressively Wide with Monica Leonelle and Russell Nohelty
Jan 25, 2022
Scribecount with Phillipa Werner
Jan 18, 2022
Writing Without an Outline, Crossover Books, and Tips for being a Digital Nomad with Kevin Tumlinson
Jan 11, 2022
Audiobook Creation and Promotion: Will Dages from Findaway Voices
Jan 04, 2022
How to Plan for the New Year with Audrey Hughey
Dec 21, 2021
Behind the Scenes of the Podcast Plus How to Work with Teams
Dec 14, 2021
Ines Johnson on Happiness, the Surprising Benefits of Failing, and Tips to Organize Your Writing Life
Dec 07, 2021
Writing and Publishing: Tools we Use, Favorite Craft Books, and Organization Tips
Nov 30, 2021
Theodora Taylor: Universal Fantasy and How to Make Readers Love Your Stories
Nov 23, 2021
Troy Lambert on Plottr and Pitching Your Book to Bookstores
Nov 16, 2021
Mindset shifts in going from Trad to Indie Publishing with Heather Day Gilbert
Nov 09, 2021
New Author Series: Tru Taylor on Positivity, Planning, and a New Pen Name
Nov 02, 2021
New Author Series: Taking Your Time with the Launch of Your First Book with Lynn Morrison
Oct 26, 2021
New Author series: Victoria Tait on Focusing on Email and Writing the Next Book
Oct 19, 2021
Adriana Locke on Branding and Editing Your Life
Oct 12, 2021
From Screenwriting to Writing Rom Com Novels with Kayley Loring
Oct 05, 2021
Angeline Trevena on Worldbuilding and Discovery Writing
Sep 28, 2021
Goal Setting for Writers with Holly Lyne
Sep 21, 2021
Sally Farrant on Pricing Myths and Mind Set for Authors
Sep 14, 2021
Jane Steen on Taking Your Time with the Creative Process
Sep 07, 2021
Becca Syme on Empathy, Energy Pennies, and Expectations
Aug 31, 2021
Applying Business Principles to Your Author Life and More with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Aug 24, 2021
Nicholas Erik on Branding and How to Leverage your Backlist for Longevity
Aug 17, 2021
What We Wish We’d Known about Developing Story Ideas
Aug 10, 2021
Tricia O’Malley on Designing Your Perfect Day
Aug 03, 2021
Max Monroe on Co-Writing as Discovery Writers
Jul 27, 2021
H.Y. Hanna on Learning to Adjust Your Premise so that Your Novel Fits the Market
Jul 20, 2021
Lee Strauss on Finding Your Genre Sweet Spot
Jul 13, 2021
Genevieve Jack on Creating a Sustainable Writing Career
Jul 06, 2021
Debra Clopton: Writing When Life Throws You a Curveball
Jun 29, 2021
Michele Scott on Treating Your Author Career Like a Business
Jun 22, 2021
Replay: How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name
Jun 15, 2021
How to Use Tropes to Attract Readers
Jun 08, 2021
Nick Thacker on Plot versus Character and Bookbub Tips
Jun 01, 2021
C.J. Archer on Creating a Core Readership that Follows You Across Books and Series
May 25, 2021
Dan Wood on Simplifying Your Writing life with Draft 2 Digital
May 18, 2021
Daniel Willcocks on How Authenticity Pulls in Your Ideal Readers
May 11, 2021
Simon Wood on Why You Are Your Best Advocate
May 04, 2021
Nancy Warren on How to Have Longevity in Your Writing Career
Apr 27, 2021
Nana Malone on Writing Intuitively, Instagram Live, and Supporting Authors of Color
Apr 20, 2021
Write to Market with Jenn Falls
Apr 13, 2021
Jami and Sara Dish on Newsletters and Answer Other Burning Questions
Apr 06, 2021
Podcasting for Readers with Jenny Wheeler
Mar 30, 2021
Tonya Kappes on Reader-Focused Promotion
Mar 23, 2021
Weathering the Storm with Adriel Wiggins
Mar 16, 2021
Lucy Score on Building a Backlist with Series as well as Standalones
Mar 09, 2021
Joanna Penn on Taking the Long View to Create a Life you Enjoy Around your Writing
Mar 02, 2021
100+ Translations: Tanya Anne Crosby on Lessons Learned
Feb 23, 2021
Cover Design for Indie Authors with Najla Qamber
Feb 16, 2021
How to Achieve Financial Goals as an Author with L. B. Dunbar
Feb 09, 2021
Gail Carriger on The Heroine’s Journey
Feb 02, 2021
Cheryl Phipps on the Power of Writer Friendships
Jan 26, 2021
Connie B. Dowell on Writing Productivity and Planners
Jan 19, 2021
Jess Michaels on Keys to Longevity
Jan 12, 2021
Zoe York on Goal Setting
Jan 05, 2021
Top 10 Countdown
Dec 29, 2020
Kandi Steiner on Mindset and the Joy of Writing
Dec 22, 2020
Becca Syme on Unrealistic Expectations and JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out)
Dec 15, 2020
What we learned in 2020
Dec 08, 2020
Ricardo Fayet on How Authors can use Reedsy
Dec 01, 2020
Sacha Black on Financial Freedom and the Power of Authenticity
Nov 24, 2020
Narrating Your Fiction Audiobooks with Nikki Haverstock
Nov 17, 2020
Is it too Late to Plan Holiday Promotions?
Nov 10, 2020
Jo Lallo on How Creating a Plan Helps in Writing and Marketing Books
Nov 03, 2020
Robin Cutler on the Advantages of IngramSpark for Print and the Future of Publishing
Oct 27, 2020
Q & A: Developmental Editing, Going Wide, and Marketing Tips
Oct 20, 2020
Understanding Your Motivation to Write with H. Claire Taylor - Plus Using the Enneagram for Character Development
Oct 13, 2020
Mark Leslie Lefebvre on Thinking Beyond the Ebook
Oct 06, 2020
Zara Keane on Nurturing Your Newsletter
Sep 29, 2020
Trends in Selling Direct and Audiobooks with Damon Courtney of Bookfunnel
Sep 22, 2020
Laura Durham on the Benefits of Writing in Multiple Genres
Sep 14, 2020
Writing Better Books with Authors A.I.
Sep 08, 2020
Jamie Davis on Facing Hurdles in Your Writing Career
Sep 01, 2020
Andrea Pearson On Growing Your Writing Career Incrementally
Aug 25, 2020
How to Get and Use Book Reviews
Aug 18, 2020
C.C. Hunter on Blending Genres
Aug 11, 2020
Craig Martelle on Pricing Strategies, Making More Money with Less Books, and Writing with Health Issues
Aug 04, 2020
Make Your Emails to Readers More Effective with Ryan Zee of Booksweeps and Plottr
Jul 28, 2020
Patricia McLinn on Traditional Publishing, “Pantsing,” and Sustainable Income with Bookbub Ads
Jul 21, 2020
Book Launch Plans: The Mega Episode
Jul 14, 2020
Using Ads to Sell Books, Working with Co-Authors, and Creating a Literary Universe with Mal Cooper
Jul 07, 2020
Why Isn't This Book (or Series) Selling? Shea MacLeod on Analyzing Backlist Titles
Jun 30, 2020
Wendy Vella on Mindset, Trusting Your Instincts, and Maximizing Intellectual Property for Longevity
Jun 23, 2020
How  Pamela Fagan Hutchins Turned Her Writing Career Around
Jun 16, 2020
Promotion Tips for Audiobooks with Amy Daws
Jun 09, 2020
How to Find and Work with an Author Assistant with Adriel Wiggins 
Jun 02, 2020
How Kevin J. Anderson Learned to Meet Reader Expectations
May 26, 2020
Julia Kent on the Emotional Needs of Readers, Writing Ahead, and Opportunities in Audio
May 19, 2020
Lindsay Buroker on Pen Names, Podcasting, and Rapid Release
May 12, 2020
Alessandra Torre on Goodreads, Movie Options, and Creating a Recognizable Brand
May 05, 2020
Finding Success in Small Genres with Elana Johnson
Apr 28, 2020
Strategies and Mindset for Getting Through Economic Downturns with Joe Solari
Apr 21, 2020
Kait Nolan on Dealing with Burnout and Writing During Stressful Times 
Apr 14, 2020
Martha Carr on Defining Success and Enjoying Where You Are Right Now
Apr 07, 2020
Tips on How to Filter Advice
Mar 31, 2020
J. Thorn on Creative Income Diversification, Podcasting, and Co-writing
Mar 24, 2020
Clean Romance, Sustainability, and “Pantsing” books with Kirsten Oliphant
Mar 17, 2020
How David Gaughran is Using his Lessons Learned to Reboot his Fiction and Nonfiction Books 
Mar 10, 2020
How Pippa Grant Revolutionized her Writing Career with a New Pen Name
Mar 03, 2020
Common Marketing Mistakes Authors Make with Dani Sanchez (plus publishing trends!)
Feb 22, 2020
Learning to Reverse Engineer a Novel with Cecelia Mecca
Feb 18, 2020
Advantages of Being a Part-Time Writer with Nathan Van Coops
Feb 11, 2020
Writing around the edges and writing humor with paranormal cozy author Amy Boyles
Feb 03, 2020
Leaning into Your Strengths in your Writing with Becca Syme
Jan 29, 2020
Mistakes and Lessons Learned in Indie Publishing
Jan 28, 2020
Intro to the Wish I'd Known Then Podcast For Writers
Jan 15, 2020