Episode 179 / We dug into the archives this week and pulled out one of our early episodes with David Gaughran, which is full of helpful and relevant advice.

David decodes Amazon and breaks down Bookbub ads for authors in addition to writing historical fiction and sci fi. David shares how his mistakes have shaped his decision to reboot his fiction and nonfiction books.

Supporter chat Aug 27th at 3pm CST. 

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David Gaughran’s website: https://www.DavidGaughran.com

Starting from Zero course: https://courses.davidgaughran.com/courses/starting-from-zero   

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Episode 178 / Do you want to improve the dialogue in your novels? Author and dialogue coach Jeff Elkins shares tips on differentiating character voices and tips for using (or not!) dialogue tags. We also touch on the “rules” of writing versus reader expectations. 

Author website: https://jeffelkinswriter.com/

https://dialoguedoctor.com/

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Transcript: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/178-2/

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Episode 177 / Podcaster and mystery/ suspense author Matty Dalrymple joins us to talk about what she’s learned about how she’s learned to focus on writing her novels. We also chat about the benefits of writing short stories and podcasting for authors.

Author website: https://www.mattydalrymple.com/ 

https://www.theindyauthor.com/

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Link to download Matty’s Writer's Digest article "Creating Your Story Frame": https://www.theindyauthor.com/creating-a-story-frame.html

Link to more on Podcasting for Authors: https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcasting-for-authors.html

Link to more on short fiction: https://www.theindyauthor.com/short-fiction.html

Matt Holmes’ Facebook ads class https://www.matthewjholmes.com/jumpstart-facebook-ads

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WIKT podcast episode with BookVault: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/162-2

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Episode 176 / Direct sales is the current hot topic in the author community, but there’s lots of choices to be made. Landing page or store? Kickstarter or subscription? And taxes–what about taxes? Hello, decision fatigue. Fear not, we've got your back.

In this episode, we break down direct sales into five main types 🖐️. We'll walk you through the difficulty level of each type, explain what kind of authors are best suited for each, and share some invaluable resources 🧰. 

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Buy Button

Difficulty: Easy

Software options: Bookfunnel, Payhip, WooCommerce, Lulu

Best for: Authors who want to add direct sales to their income stream, but don’t want to spend time on ads

Recommended resources: Bookfunnel integrations guide https://authors.bookfunnel.com/help/delivery-actions/

• Podcasts: most recent podcast with Jami Davis (WIKT Episode 170) https://wishidknownforwriters.com/170-2/

Landing Page

Difficulty: Medium 

Software options: Bookfunnel, Lead Pages, ThriveCart, etc with BookVault, Lulu

Best for: Authors who have either a few products and don’t want to create a store or authors with a huge backlist who want to sell direct, but don’t want to spend a massive amount of time uploading backlist to a store

• Podcast: Nell Goddin (WIKT Episode 161) https://wishidknownforwriters.com/161-2/

Recommended resources:

Russell and Monica’s Author Ecosystem https://authorecosystem.com/overview/

Store (usually Shopify)

Difficulty: Advanced

Software options: Payhip, Gumroad, Shopify, etc along with email providers like Klaviyo and ConvertKit along with BookVault or Lulu

Best for: Authors who have multiple series and enjoy ads

Podcasts:

• Morgana Best (WIKT Episode 136) https://wishidknownforwriters.com/136-2/
• Rebel Author Podcast with Morgana Best https://pod.link/rebelauthor/episode/e446454bee2596c7a50843f72a8bee65
• Rachel Hanna (WIKT Episode 172) https://wishidknownforwriters.com/172-2/
• The Creative Penn interview with Katie Cross https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2022/06/20/selling-books-d

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Episode 175 / Romance author and creator of the Wide for the Win Facebook group, Erin Wright, shares a blueprint for going from KU to wide as well as marketing tips for selling wide–without ads!

Erin’s website: https://erinwright.net/ 

https://erinwright.net/authors

https://erinwright.net/consulting

Wide for the Win Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/wideforthewin

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Show notes:  https://wishidknownforwriters.com/175-2/

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Episode 174 / We attended Inkers Con Author Conference in Dallas a few weeks ago and we’re here to share our favorite moments and our biggest takeaways on taglines, tropes, direct sales, productivity, backlist sales, and so much more. 

The digital version of the Inkers Con conference is already open. Grab your ticket here: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/Inkers23 (Affiliate link). Use either one of our codes, Jami23 or Sara23, for $50 off.  

You can watch the recorded sessions or participate in the live online events like roundtables, author Q & A, as well as networking and co-writing sessions. 

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WIKT Episode 162: Print Books: Adding Extra Value and Maximizing Profit with Alex Smith of BookVault https://wishidknownforwriters.com/162-2/

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Episode 173 / Raythe Reign writes in the gay paranormal genre and joins us to talk about writing serials, podcasting audiobooks as a lead magnet, and running a membership on her own site.

Author website: www.RaytheReign.com & https://www.youtube.com/@RaytheReign

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H. Claire Taylor,  owner of FFS Media and versatile writer of humor, paranormal police, procedural, paranormal cozy, mystery, and crime fiction, joins us for our May supporter chat. 

We discuss using the Enneagram for plotting and character development. 

We also answer listener questions, including decisions about timelines in fiction series  and promotion options for new authors.

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Episode 172 / Women’s fiction author, Rachel Hanna shares about writing women’s fiction and branching out into direct sales using Shopify and Klaviyo. 

Author website: www.RachelHannaAuthor.com

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How do you balance writing, motherhood, and finding joy in your craft? Today, we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented Belinda Kroll, a cozy fantasy writer who's mastered the art of the joyful side hustle. Belinda shares her journey from vanity press publishing to indie success, and how she's cultivated a thriving newsletter and community along the way.

Discover Belinda's efficient writing process that keeps her joy intact, and learn how her current lifestyle influences her writing and fits in with her busy life. We also explore her journey of utilizing Canva Pro to create a content calendar on Instagram and compose for TikTok, maximizing her social media presence to market her work to readers.

Join us as we dive into the world of cozy fantasy and paranormal elements, examining the rules and distinctions within the genre. Belinda shares her experience building a community on Patreon, the importance of setting expectations, and her all-in-one planner for Discovery Writers. Don't miss this insightful conversation with the brilliant Belinda Kroll!

Author website: https://worderella.com/links

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