Wish I'd Known Then: a Podcast for Self Published Indie Writers

Author Branding vs. Genre Branding: Building Reader Loyalty with Daniel Willcocks

340 / Horror author and podcaster, Daniel Wilcox, joins us to discuss how he’s building a sustainable author career through embracing creativity, connecting with readers,

Building a Reader Community through Text Messaging with Shannon Sims (New Author Series)

339 / Curious what launching a debut romantasy really looks like—and how to build authentic connections with readers outside of going viral?  Shannon Sims shares what a

Making Direct Sales Easy with Greg Keogh from Curios

338 / Have you ever wished direct sales felt simple with no overwhelm, tax headaches, or a dozen integrations, while still keeping 100% of the sale and your reader’s emai

Navigating Tough Times in Indie Publishing

337 /  Are you feeling uncertain about the state of the publishing industry and what it takes to thrive as an author right now?  We share our thoughts about industry shi

Sarah L. Kaufman: Sharpen Your Writing with Vivid Verbs

336 /  How can selecting the right verbs and a creative approach to language set your writing apart?  Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author Sarah L. Kaufman shares he

Abbie Emmons on on Unlocking Your Creativity and Breaking Free from Rigid Writing Rules

335 / Are you curious how to unlock your creativity and make your stories truly matter to both yourself and your readers?  Abbie Emmons dives into the psychology of comp

Innovative Book Marketing Ideas and Writer Wellness with Susan Neal

334 / Susan Neal is a certified writer coach, health and wellness expert, and the author of ten books including How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month. Susan shared actionable a

Music Industry Marketing Secrets for Indie Authors with A.B. Jackson

333 / What mindsets and practical strategies can transform setbacks into growth for writers—and what really defines success in a creative career?  A.B. Jackson shares ho

Exploring the Action-Adventure Genre and Writing Sensory Details with Luke Richardson

332 / How can you craft vivid, sensory-rich books set in places you’ve never visited while thriving as a modern author?  Action-adventure writer Luke Richardson shares i

Navigating Criticism and Creativity with A.A. Sekhon (New Author Series)

331 / How can you balance craft and criticism? How do you know when to take feedback and when to reject it?  A.A. Sekhon shares insights on filtering feedback, writing h

Kickstarter Mastery for Fiction Authors and Expanding Your Book’s IP through Merchandising with Dana Claire

330 / Curious how authors can turn their books and stories into brands and unique products—while actually making the process work for them? Dana Claire shares how she fou

Audiobook Success with Todd Eflin: Should You Narrate Your Own Book?

329 / Have you ever wondered what it takes to narrate or produce an audiobook—and whether you should record your own? Todd Eflin shares insider secrets from his journey a

Making Content Work Harder: Repurposing Tips for Indie Authors with Matty Dalrymple

327 / How can you make one piece of content do more for you? What does it take to juggle fiction, nonfiction, and podcasting? Matty Dalrymple shares tips on how she build

Damon Courtney on Building Loyal Readers through Personalizing your Author Brand

327 / How do you show you’re human and connect with readers in a digital age? Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of Book Funnel, discusses evolving tools for indie authors a

One-Book-a-Year Success in Historical Fiction while Working the Day Job with Lars D. H. Hedbor

326 / How do you build a writing career while juggling multiple passions, a day job, and changing marketing strategies? Lars Headbore shares his one-book-a-year strategy

Summer Catch-up and Slow Release Strategies for Writers

325 / Can a slow writer find success in the current market? We dive into that listener question today and also share a summer catch-up after our June break.  Hear about

Rebuilding Your Writing Business After a Break: Jami on the Creative Penn Podcast

324 / This week we’re sharing Jami’s discussion with Joanna on The Creative Penn Podcast about rebuilding your writing business after a break. ✨ This week’s sponsor is B

Giving Yourself Permission: Sara on the From Expertise to Authority Podcast

323 / Jami and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Matty on the From Expertise to Author

How to Write and Brand a Series with Jami and Sara (Fantasy Writers Toolshed Re-air)

322 / Jami and Sara are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s our discussion with Richie on the Fantasy Writers Too

Jami on the Two Authors Podcast

321 / Sara and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Doug and Nick on the Two Authors’ Pod