Send us a Text Message.Episode 207 / Do you want to create a loyal readership interested in you, not just your genre? Do you want to up the romantic tension in your books? Rom-com author Emma St. Clair shares tips on these topics, plus much more: The minefield of romance terms used to describe heat level and toneWeighing the cost of taking a break from a seriesHandling the pressure that success bringsEmail building tipsAdding emotional connection to deepen swoony scenesPlanning an in-per...

Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies

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Send us a Text Message.Episode 219 / Martha Carr is a journalist who now writes escapist fiction in the urban fantasy genre with a lot of magic, some action and adventure, and a little romance.Martha shares about beating health challenges, changing her business model, and dealing with the ups and downs of publishing. We also talk about leaving regret behind, her Kickstarter preparation, and how learning about her Enneagram type helped her make healthy decisions.

Martha Carr on Embracing Change and Starting Over

Send us a Text Message.Episode 218 / Julie Duffy has long been involved in the publishing industry, but she found herself not actually writing fiction due to the demands of school and work. This realization led her to challenge herself with a "story a day" project in order to get back to writing and creating fictional stories. Julia joins us to talk about A Story A Day in May, a creative writing challenge, as well as  the benefits of flash fiction for honing writing skills and provi...

Julie Duffy on Writing Short Stories and Flash Fiction

Send us a Text Message.Episode 217 /  Writing under two pen names, Celeste Barclay has penned over 50 books in historical and mafia romance. She shares insights on the writing process, the challenges of juggling multiple book brands, the importance of flexibility, and why universal themes resonate across genres.

Celeste Barclay: Binge Writing and the Power of Universal Themes in Pulling Readers to New Genres

Send us a Text Message.Episode 216 / Mystery author Abigail Keam shares how she embraced the digital landscape and incorporated direct sales into her business model. From historical accuracy to adapting to technology, she shares her lessons-learned. 

Abigail Keam: Writing Historical Mystery, Payhip Direct Sales, and Merchandise for Readers

Send us a Text Message.Episode 215 / When it comes to your author business, a bargain sometimes costs money in the long run, but other times it pays to splurge instead of scrimp. Join us as we discuss tips for saving money as well as when we’re willing to pay more.

Emma St. Clair on Building Fandom and Writing Closed Door Romantic Comedies

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