Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

343 / Can social media really sell books? Christian author James Finke has sold more than 50,000 books since 2021 while keeping his corporate career. He shares how Instagram Reels and TikTok became his biggest sales driver, why he writes both fiction and nonfiction, and why he donates 100% of his book profits to his church.

How a COVID-era home group study turned into a no...

342 / Marisa Haar, co-owner and creative director of Scribe Shadow, discusses making translations work for your books, from tech and marketing to overcoming skepticism.

How Scribe Shadow preserves author voice and manages colloquialisms, Distribution strategies beyond AmazonTips for preparing your manuscript for successful translationTrends in global book markets

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341 / Patrick O'Donnell, former police officer and host of the Cops and Writers podcast, shares stories and strategies from his time on the force and his success writing memoir. He discusses in-person events and getting traditional media coverage, and innovative marketing.

In-person events and leveraging memorable storiesNavigating television and newspaper coverage and the...

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, and writing across genres.

Navigating burnout and returning to a day job for creative freedom and stability - “what feeds you verses what pays you”Finding success in the age of AI through events and perso...

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 realistic, non-viral indie launch looks like and how she approached building her author platform from scratch without email.

Embracing imperfect first drafts and dictationWhy marketing is a constant e...