Trixie Silvertale on Making Your Backlist Work for You when You Need a Break
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 IPAllowing yourself to have a bad dayDeciding on spin-offs vs. new seriesTranslationsBalances humor, suspense, and paranormal elements💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links:Spark Story Summit with Sara’s interview: https://sparktostory-summit.heysummit.com/?ac=gG5Wyq2k (Affiliate link) The 2025 Inkers Con Digital Conference: June 7–20 https://inkerscon.com/2025-digital-conference (Affiliate Link) Use Discount code: JAMI25https://trixiesilvertale.comFollow Trixie’s Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/trixiesilvertaleFollow Trixie on BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trixie-silvertaleTrixie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trixiesilvertale/Ep 140: New Author Series: Trixie Silvertale on Secret Pen Names https://wishidknownforwriters.com/140-2/Send us a textSupport the show🚀 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 marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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Andi Arndt on Audiobooks: Finding Narrators and Tips for Writing for Audio
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 AI on audiobooks💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links:andiarndt.comNarrator.lifeLyricaudiobooks.comSpark Story Summit: https://sparktostory-summit.heysummit.com/?ac=gG5Wyq2k (Affiliate link)Tara’s gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tara-sivecs-battle-against-breast-cancerSend us a textSupport the show🚀 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 marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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Finding Your Unique Writing Process with Historical Fiction Author Jennifer Marchman (New Author Series)
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 podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links:www.jennifermarchman.comInkers Con: https://inkerscon.com/2025-digital-conference Discount code: JAMI (Affiliate link)Send us a textSupport the show🚀 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 marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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Turning Your Passions Into a Successful Book Box Business with Katy Cocking
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 creating one-time boxes💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links:https://www.cozybookscorner.comDiscount code: WISH20Send us a textSupport the show🚀 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 marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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From KU to Shopify: Christina Hovland on Finding Financial Success with Direct Sales
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/supportAccess to backlist of exclusive supporter episodesPrivate slack groupShoutout on a future episode. 📥 Send us a Text Message ⚡Links:Christinahovlandbooks.comBookfunnel podcast: https://pod.link/1798781637Send us a textSupport the show🚀 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 marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcastResources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing
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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