Wood on Words

By David Wood

Arts

What's Wood on Words about?

Author David Wood and guests talk about the writing life, the craft, and how to succeed in publishing.

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Wood on Words episodes:

08.17.2018
57- 2017 Income and Analysis
Breakdown of 2017 publishing income by channel and comparison to 2017.
08.06.2018
56- The World Does Not Owe Us a Living Wage for Our Art
My thoughts relating to the starving artist cliche and a particular ranty post that's been making the rounds of social media.
05.11.2018
55 My Kindle Nightmare
Discussing a major problem I've encountered with KDP relating to Kindle Unlimited.
04.27.2018
54- Hitting the USA Today Bestseller List!
Discussing the strategies I used that helped my book, Loch, hit the USA Today bestseller list!
03.28.2018
53- Conventions and Author Networking with Alan Baxter
Urban Fantasy and Horror author Alan Baxter discusses cultivating relationships with other authors.
03.16.2018
Keeping a Series Fresh
How do you keep readers interested over the course of a lengthy series?
02.28.2018
51 Book Covers
A current happeniung in publishing sparks a discussion about book covers.
02.09.2018
50 Writing Income Part 1
Discussing the income reports shared by a pair of traditionally published authors.
01.27.2018
49 Author Earnings Report
Analyzing the most recent Author Earnings Report.
01.17.2018
48- The State of Indie Publishing
Summarizing the thoughts of a variety of indie authors on the realities of the current market and the challenges we face.
12.15.2017
47 Waiting for a Series to be Completed
What are the implications of readers waiting for a series to be completed before giving it a try?
12.06.2017
46- Horror and Short Fiction with William Meikle
This week I chat with William Meikle, author of a host of titles in the horror and speculative fiction. We discuss the craft of writing horror, short stories vs longer works, and how publishing through indie presses can fit into...
12.01.2017
45- The Benefits of Writing Longhand
What role can writing longhand play in writing fiction? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls?
11.23.2017
44 In it for the Long Haul with JF Penn
Joanna Penn (aka author JF Penn) discusses the indie writing and publishing life and the importance of determination, commitment, and patience.
11.16.2017
43 SciFi Success with Terry Mixon
Terry Mixon discusses writing in the science fiction genre and the benefits of collaboration.
11.09.2017
42- The Hybrid Life and Podcast Ficton with Paul E Cooley
Chatting with Paul E. Cooley, Parsec Award-winning podcaster and hybrid author of dark fiction and science fiction.
11.01.2017
41- Making Sense of Dan Brown
It's easy to criticize Dan Brown, but what is he doing right? What can authors potentially learn from the way Brown hooks his readers?
10.26.2017
40- Sensitivity vs Trying to Please Everyone
What are the challenges an author faces when trying to write characters from diverse and marginalized groups? What steps should we take? How can a sensitivity reader help?
10.12.2017
39- How Many Straps Should a Bootstrapper Strap?
We discuss how to start a publishing career on a limited budget. What corners can and should we cut?
10.04.2017
38 Audio Success and More with Brian D. Anderson
Bestselling author Brian D. Anderson talks fantasy writing, indie work habits, and success in the audiobook market.
09.27.2017
37 The Art and the Business with Russell Blake
New York Times bestselling author Russell Blake discusses balancing the art and business aspects of the indie author life.
09.20.2017
36- Writing Fantastic Fiction and Connecting with Readers with Karpov Kinrade
USA Today bestselling author Karpov Kinrade discusses writing fantastic fiction and connecting with readers.
09.20.2017
36 Fantastic Fiction and Connecting with Readers with Karpov Kinrade
USA Today bestselling author Karpov Kinrade discusses writing fantastic fiction and connecting with readers.
09.13.2017
Thrilling Fiction with Toby Neal
Talking thrillers and indie publishing success with USA Today bestselling author Toby Neal!
09.07.2017
34 Are Contests Worthwhile?
Book awards are everywhere and many of them charge a fee to enter, but which are scams? And of the legitimate contests, are any of them worthwhile?
08.30.2017
33 Finish What You Start
Why do so many writers abandon works in progress for the sake of new ideas and what can they do about it?
08.23.2017
32 Publishing News and Notes
A few thoughts and updates regarding the publishing world.
08.16.2017
31- Hybrid Authors and Publishers
What are hybrid authors and publishers? Warning signs of a "bad hybrid publisher.
08.09.2017
30 Is it Censorship?
Examining issues surrounding the suppression of fiction and backlash to subject matter or to the author of a given story.
08.02.2017
29 Working While Traveling
Thoughts on continuing to make words regardless of environment or time constraints.
07.19.2017
28- Collaboration and the Indie Life
Chat with action-adventure authors Sean Ellis and Nick Thacker regarding collaboration and life as an indie author.
07.13.2017
27- Generating Interest in an Older Series
How can we spark sales of an older series that isn't performing well?
07.06.2017
26- Promo Results
Digging into the strategies and results of last week's Blood Codex promotion.
06.29.2017
025- Don't Be That Guy
A few examples from recent weeks of things not to do.
06.22.2017
Six-Figure Authors
Analyzing the "100k Authors" survey by Written Word Media
06.15.2017
23- 2016 Earnings Breakdown
Analyzing my 2016 earnings. How much income did I derive from each channel? Looking ahead.
06.07.2017
22- Reaching New Readers Part 2- Paid Advertisement
What are some paid advertising strategies that can help an indie author reach new readers?
05.31.2017
21 Reaching New Readers Part 1
How to reach beyond your current reader base. This week, we focus on free strategies and practices.
05.24.2017
20 Bestseller Charts and Sales Rankings
Discussing the new Amazon Charts, plus Amazon sales rankings, and hitting the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists.
05.17.2017
19 To Indie Press or Not to Indie Press?
The pros and cons of publishing with an indie or small press.
05.11.2017
18- Pre and Post-Launch Checklist
When publishing a new book, what steps should you take prior to launch, on launch day, and immediately after publication to make your launch as effective as it can be?>
05.04.2017
17- Publishing Decisions
Kindle Unlimited or "go wide?" Paperback version? Which vendor? How about audio? We discuss your various options and the choices you'll make when you're ready to publish your book.
04.26.2017
16 Best Practices in Indie Publishing
Overview of the practices that will improve your chances of enjoying commercial success in independent publishing.
04.20.2017
15 Beware of the Bitter Author
Bitter authors come in many shapes and sizes. Don't let them bring you down or derail you on your path to publishing success.
04.12.2017
14 Writing is Not a Job
Better your chances of success by taking a realistic look at what the writing life is and isn't.
04.10.2017
13 National Encourage a Young Writer Day
As someone who was once a young "wannabe" writer, and who later taught young writers, here's what I would say to offer encouragement and advice.
04.06.2017
12- ARC Groups and Street Teams
Forming ARC Groups/Street teams for reviews and promotion.
03.30.2017
11- Fair Compensation for Your Work
What constitutes "fair" compensation for your work and what's the best way to earn it?
03.23.2017
10- Virtual Book Launch Events
Add buzz and excitement to your book launch by hosting an online event!
10.04.2016
9- Writers and Self-Defeating Language
Words are powerful things, and our word choices when we talk about our writing lives can either empower or cripple us.

What's Wood on Words about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Wood on Words episodes:

57- 2017 Income and Analysis

56- The World Does Not Owe Us a Living Wage for Our Art

55 My Kindle Nightmare

54- Hitting the USA Today Bestseller List!

53- Conventions and Author Networking with Alan Baxter

Keeping a Series Fresh

51 Book Covers

50 Writing Income Part 1

49 Author Earnings Report

48- The State of Indie Publishing

47 Waiting for a Series to be Completed

46- Horror and Short Fiction with William Meikle

45- The Benefits of Writing Longhand

44 In it for the Long Haul with JF Penn

43 SciFi Success with Terry Mixon

42- The Hybrid Life and Podcast Ficton with Paul E Cooley

41- Making Sense of Dan Brown

40- Sensitivity vs Trying to Please Everyone

39- How Many Straps Should a Bootstrapper Strap?

38 Audio Success and More with Brian D. Anderson

37 The Art and the Business with Russell Blake

36- Writing Fantastic Fiction and Connecting with Readers with Karpov Kinrade

36 Fantastic Fiction and Connecting with Readers with Karpov Kinrade

Thrilling Fiction with Toby Neal

34 Are Contests Worthwhile?

33 Finish What You Start

32 Publishing News and Notes

31- Hybrid Authors and Publishers

30 Is it Censorship?

29 Working While Traveling

28- Collaboration and the Indie Life

27- Generating Interest in an Older Series

26- Promo Results

025- Don't Be That Guy

Six-Figure Authors

23- 2016 Earnings Breakdown

22- Reaching New Readers Part 2- Paid Advertisement

21 Reaching New Readers Part 1

20 Bestseller Charts and Sales Rankings

19 To Indie Press or Not to Indie Press?

18- Pre and Post-Launch Checklist

17- Publishing Decisions

16 Best Practices in Indie Publishing

15 Beware of the Bitter Author

14 Writing is Not a Job

13 National Encourage a Young Writer Day

12- ARC Groups and Street Teams

11- Fair Compensation for Your Work

10- Virtual Book Launch Events

9- Writers and Self-Defeating Language