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Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers

Sara Rosett and Jami Albright

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.

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49:27

Pinterest for Authors with Melissa Bourbon

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/08/13

280 / Melissa Bourbon, multi-series mystery shares how she leverages Pinterest to find readers and sell books. Trusting your intuition and staying true to your creative vision Rethinking Social Media and Embracing Pinterest for Book MarketingWhy Pinterest is great for long-term book visibility and discoverabilityHow Melissa manages multiple pen names Diversifying income through nonfiction for authors💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/su...

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48:23

Ember Scott on Writing Thrillers and IP Estate Planning

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/08/06

279 / Ember Scott, multi-genre author (also writing as MJ Caan), shares his journey from the medical field to full-time indie author and unpacks how he successfully transitioned across genres and managed his author IP. Finding and trusting your author voiceHow audience expectations shape the writing processWhy it's okay not to master every platform and the importance of playing to your strengthsSelling a backlist to a traditional publisher How Ember transitioned to thrillers and ho...

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42:30

Stephanie Faris on Steamy Instalove Shorts, Sweet...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/07/30

278 / Stephanie Farris, bestselling romance author, pivoted between genres and platforms, and found her stride with short, market-savvy romance fiction. She shares how she moved from traditional publishing to indie success and details her approach to writing both steamy and sweet romance, with a deep dive into writing successful short "insta-love" romances. Finding your writing voice, and why it's more important than nailing craft rulesHow she’s embraced her ability to write fastStephanie’s a...

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42:42

Alyssa Archer on her Career Pivot, ADHD, and...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/07/23

277 / Alyssa Archer, longtime indie author and editor, shares how she blended editing, writing, and community-building to create a sustainable, meaningful writing life. Navigating a career shift from fiction writing to editing and nonfiction projects, including the story behind her work on the Book of Birth. The challenges and gifts of living and working with ADHD, from late diagnosisPractical steps to find and connect with other writers to create community This episode is a fantast...

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52:44

Ryder O'Malley on Gay Romance, Goals, and Achieving...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/07/16

276 / Ryder O’Malley, gay romance author cover designer, shares his path from art to indie publishing and the lessons learned along the way. He unpacks redefining success as an author, developing an authentic writing voice, and treating writing as a true business. Moving the goalposts on success and learning to celebrate winsThe realities of marketing your books and understanding your audienceNavigating the transition from day job to full-time author and the emotional aftermathIt’s a great li...

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51:50

Nicholas Harvey on Writing Dual Timelines,...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/07/09

275 / Nicholas Harvey, adventure, suspense, and thriller novelist and digital nomad, shares his journey from race car driver and motorsports professional to full-time author. He discusses how his unique background shapes his storytelling, the challenges of writing female protagonists, and navigating the ever-evolving indie publishing landscape. Transitioning from a racing career to writingHow his motorsports background fuels his creative processLessons learned about genre, marketingWhat he wi...

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35:34

Writing and Life Update after Our June Break

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/07/02

274 / We’ve had a month-long break and are back with a catch-up chat about what’s been going on with our writing and our lives, including ADHD and productivity, juggling creative projects, and book launches. Sara: special edition pre-production and timelines, launching on her direct storeJami: ADHA update, drafting a new novel, ads💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on...

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40:06

Trixie Silvertale on Making Your Backlist Work for...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/05/28

Ep 273 / Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss resilience and adaptability in business. Trixie shared how a personal tragedy shifted her writing and publishing and resulted in her leveraging her backlist. Plus keeping a long series fresh, and writing interesting small town settings. Topics: Trixie’s dictation process, which involves roller skates 🛼Dealing with tragedy and loss, and how Trixie shifted away from rapid release to making the most of her backlist through repurposing her

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47:32

Andi Arndt on Audiobooks: Finding Narrators and Tips...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/05/21

Episode 272 / Andi Arndt joins us to discuss audiobook narration, including tips for finding and working with a narrator, how to write with narration in mind, and audiobook trends. Topics: How Andi preps to narrate a bookMistakes authors make when it comes to picking narratorsTips for writing with narration in mindBenefits of having a long-term relationship with a narrator or production companyTrends in audiobook production, including duets and multicast productionsThe impact of A...

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39:13

Finding Your Unique Writing Process with Historical...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/05/14

Episode 271 / Jennifer Marchman, who combines historical fiction and time travel in her books, joins us to discuss embracing your own writing process, dealing with the constant changes in publishing, and the importance of community in the indie author space. Topics: Writing time travel historical fictionInfluence of Texas history and OutlanderPersonal writing process and habitsSetting realistic writing and publishing goalsFounding Austin Indie Authors group💙 Become a supporter of the po...

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43:14

Turning Your Passions Into a Successful Book Box...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/05/07

Episode 270 / Katy Cocking is multi-passionate creative who found the advice to “stay in her lane” constricting and to a writing-adjacent career, selling cozy subscription boxes, which combines the knowledge from her publishing background with her activator and ideation strengths. Topics: Transition from author to book box businessDefining personal and financial successHow Katy built and audience through giveaways and adsChallenges with physical product shippingAdvice for authors creat...

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55:06

From KU to Shopify: Christina Hovland on Finding...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/04/30

Episode 269 / Christina Hovland shares how she moved out of KU and built a thriving direct sales store for her books. Topics: Transitioning from KU to direct salesSetting up a Shopify store for booksBundling books and pricing strategiesDefining personal success as an authorWhy Christina likes working with coaches and mentors💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a futu...

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37:04

Aime Austin on Legal Thrillers and Discovery Writing

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/04/23

Episode 268 / Legal thriller author Aime Austin joins us to discuss writing legal thrillers, discovery writing, and blending psychological suspense. Topics: Choosing writing over practicing lawRealities of learning writing craft and why writing is sometimes a “plumber job”Aime’s writing process and discussion of pantsing/discovery writingCrafting legal thrillers and legal detailsInsights from podcast conversationsCommitting to one creative path 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https...

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48:51

T. Thorn Coyle on Building a Sustainable Midlist...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/04/16

Episode 267 / T. Thorn Coyle writes several magic-filled series with diverse casts and is the author of The Midlist Indie Author Mindset. Thorn shares their journey of learning how to embrace curiosity to the importance of simply finishing what you start. We also dive into modular work strategies, leveraging Kickstarter, and the power of building genuine connections. Learned which marketing tactics work for youBuilding connections with readersFree first in series and small paid newsletters fo...

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12:03

🔒 Elizabeth O’Roark on Dictation 💬 (Post Show...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/04/10

Subscriber-only episode In this post show episode, we get some more insights from Elizabeth on dictation. Using dictation to on the move to capture ideasSoftware Elizabeth and Sara use for dictationHow dictation changes from book to book Advantage of using dictation for authors with high Intellection Send us a text 🚀 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 ...

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45:30

Diana Xarissa on Consistent Rapid Release and...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/04/09

Episode 266 / Cozy mystery author Diana Xarissa joins us this week. With over 150 books in her backlist, Diana shared how she found success through rapid release (but she works a year ahead) and why embracing her passion was the key that helped her find and connect with readers. Topics: Diana's unique process for building a year-long advance writing schedule to maintain a steady release paceTips for creating likeable characters and a “Scooby gang” that keep readers coming back and also keep D...

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19:08

🔒 Jen Graybeal's #1 Writing Hack and Processing...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/04/03

Subscriber-only episode 🎉 Supporter chats are back! In this post show episode, we get some more insights from Jen and talk about: Jen’s #1 Writing Hack Burnout How to Process Stress Send us a text 🚀 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

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58:55

How to Find and Work with Book Editors and Coaches...

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/04/02

Episode 265 / Jen discusses how she found her passion for working with authors, her experiences in developmental editing and coaching, and the importance of aligning your business with personal visions of success. Tips on how to find an editor Frequent mistakes she sees authors makingTrends Jen sees in publishingAlternate pathways to successEffective social media use Different types of support teams and why you need them 💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidk...

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42:48

Personalizing Email Marketing with Bev Feldman

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/03/26

Episode 263 / Do you want to make your newsletters more personal and connect with readers? Bev Feldman, an email marketing strategist at Your Personal Tech Fairy, joins us today to share how to do just that through the type of content you share as well as sequences and segmenting. Setting expectations in a welcome sequenceThe value of letting subscribers goBasic ways to segment your newsletter listTips to make resending to unopened more effectiveCommon mistakes Bev sees people make with their...

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51:33

Jennifer Hilt on Trope Con and Planning Online Events

Wish I"d Known Then . . . For Writers ·

2025/03/19

Episode 262 / Jennifer Hilt shares how her writing career has evolved since she was with us in 2023, including expanding her trope thesaurus books to specific genres and her thoughts on launching an online event, TropeCon. She also shares her lessons learned for planning online events. If you want to connect with your readers through an online event, Jennifer has plenty of tips and ideas. Topics: The messy path to achievement and why you shouldn’t overthink or underestimate ...

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