WriterCon

LIVE FROM WRITERCON 2024! Recorded before a live audience! No cuts, no edits!

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aprilynne Pike, the #1 NYTimes-bestselling author of Wings and many other novels, and Kimberly Lemming, the USA Today-bestselling author of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon.

Ch apter 1: Opening Thoughts
We are at WriterCon 2024 and loving every minute! Learn what everyone enjoys most about this one-of-a-kindconference.

Chapter 2: News
1) "Freida McFadden" is Now the Bestselling Thriller Author in the US.
2) Amazon (Finally) Adds Identity Verification to KDP.

Chapter 3: Interview with Aprilynne Pike and Kimberly Lemming
We had the rare opportunity to chat with two authors flying high with success in fantasy and "romantasy." (Best quote from Aprilynne: "I was writing romantasy for years before they gave it a cute name.") Gain insights on how they create their bestselling stories, how the business has changed in recent years, and where they see it going in the future.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
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Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

William Bernhardt
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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Bob Saenz, a mutil-talented script writer who will be speaking at WriterCon 2024. Bob works in television and film, including the movies Extracurricular Activities and Help for the Holidays.

WriterCon 2024 (August 30-September 2) is coming soon—but there’s still time to register, sign up for consults, schedule lunch with agents, plan your pitches, and learn from over 70 speakers in over 90 sessions. We have a record number of agents attending. Every genre is covered by multiple agents. Every writing topic is covered by breakout sessions or evening roundtables. Some of the other features at WriterCon include:

• Unlimited pitching at no additional cost
• Lunches with Agents
• Monday MasterClasses!
• One-on-One Consultations
• Free Professional Author Photos
• Lunch Buffet provided by Black Chateau and Plottr
• Coffee and bagels provided by Draft2Digital and Edit.co
• Advance planning through the conference phone app
• Author Book tables
• Open Mic
• Karaoke!
• Swag bags!
• WriterCon is more than just a conference. It’s a family of people eager to support fellow writers and share the knowledge we all need. Register now! www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aprilynne Pike, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Wings and many other wondeerful works of YA and romantasy.

WriterCon 2024 (August 30-September 2) is only three weeks away—and there’s still time to register, enter contests, sign up for consults, and plan your pitches. We have a record number of agents attending. Every genre I can think of is covered by multiple agents, so your chances of landing one have never been better. Every topic I can think of (and I can think of a lot) is covered by breakout sessions or evening roundtables. Some of the other features at WriterCon include:

• Unlimited pitching at no additional cost
• Lunches with Agents
• Monday MasterClasses!
• Contests in 9 categories for unpublished work
• One-on-One Consultations
• Free Top-Flight Author Photos
• Lunch Buffet provided by Black Chateau and Plottr
• Advance planning through the conference phone app
• Author Book Sales tables
• Open Mic
• Karaoke!
• Swag bags!
• WriterCon is more than just a conference. It’s a family of people eager to support fellow writers and share the knowledge we all need. Register now! www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Matty Dalyrimple, who writes both short stories and novels for two different crime series, the Ann Kinnear suspense novels and shorts and the Lizzy Ballard thrillers.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
With the Retreat in the rearview mirror, all eyes are focused on the WriterCon Conference, August 30-Sept 2 (Labor Day weekend). Visit the website for more info or to view the schedule and speakers. Over 70 speakers! Over 90 sessions! Contests! Pitching! And so many opportunities to learn. Don't miss this golden opportunity! www.writercon.com

Chapter 2: News
1) New Book Sales Data Brings Surprises
2) Would you like to hear a famous voice explain a work of literature (thru AI)?

Chapter 3: Interview with Matty Dalyrimple

Chapter 4
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Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty historical romances, plus a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante, and a memoir, Paris in Love. She’s published over 7 million books in 28 languages and 30 countries.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Now that the WriterCon Retreat is over, all eyes are focused on the WriterCon Conference, August 30-Sept 2 (Labor Day weekend) in Oklahoma City at the Reneaissance Waterford. Over 70 speakers, including authors, agents, editors, and publishers. Over 90 sessions. And so many good people you want to know. Use this opportunity to take your writing to the next level and achieve your writing dreams.

Chapter 2: News
1) Leanpub offers authors AI translations of books on its platform
2) Business Insider reveals Amazon report with surprising findings

Chapter 3: Interview with Eloisa James
During this chat, you'll learn
1) why Eloisa loves history;
2) her life growing up with a famous poet;
3) how she channels romance into an intriguing historical story;
4) how Shakespeare influences her work; and
5) how she creates riveting narratives.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
Come to the WriterCon Conference. Network, Make friends. Exchange ideas! Find your tribe!

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Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com  

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marc Guggenheim, writer for television (Arrow, The Practice), comics (Green Lantern. Flash) and a new novel, In Any Lifetime.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Last Call for the WriterCon Retreat, which begins July 17.

Chapter 2: News
1) Agent Reveals Query Idea on Social Media
2) Emily Henry Hits #1 Without Booksignings, Book Tours or TikTok

Chapter 3: Interview with Marc Guggenhim
In this interview, this multi-talented writer talks about writing for television (and creating series), writing for comics (both established and original characters), and his new novel, In Any Lifetime,

Chapter 4: Parting Thoughts
The WriterCon Conference is August 30-September 2 in OKC at the Renaissance Waterford. We now have over 70 speakers, more than a dozen agents and publishers, thirtheen contest categories, pitching, private consultations, and so much more. Click here to learn more.

William Bernhardt's new novel Justice For All (Daniel ike Legal Thriller #8) is now on sale (with a guest-star appearance by Kenzi Rivera from Splitsville). On week form release, Bernhardt's latest has #1 spots on two lists and over 50 positive review on Amazon. Check it out! 

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com 
www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Raymond Paul Johnson, author of a debut thriller Conspiracy Ignited.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Bill searches for the right voice. And the pickleball net.

Chapter 2: News
1) Barnes & Noble Acquires Tattered Cover
2) Authors Equity Announces Initial Publishing List

Chapter 3: Interview
Raymond Paul Johnson discusses his extensive career as a trial lawyer, which led to his breakout thriller, Conspiracy Ignited.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
It's not too late to register for the WriterCon Retreat, July 17-21, at the Canebrake luxury resort in Wagoner OK, not far from Tulsa. Spend five days learning from the best and focusing on your work-in-progress. 

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com 
www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lori Brand, the author of a fascinating new novel that touches on many important issues, Bodies To Die For.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Host William Bernhardt's new novel, Justice For All (Daniel Pike Legal Thriller #8) is now on sale.

The WriterCon Reteat is July 17-21 at the Canebrake luxury resort near Tulsa.

Chapter 2: News
1) Report Indicates Most YA Readers Are Adults
2) Fan Fiction Succeeds with The Idea of You

Chapter 3: Interview with Lori Brand
During this chat, you will learn:
1) how Bodies to Die For was birthed by social media;
2) how it comments on body image issues;
3) how she incorporates thrills into a serious story;
4) the 70-billion-dollar diet industry; and 
5) how exercise and athleticism fit into her writing process.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
William Bernhardt's new novel, Justice For All, is a courtroom cage match between two Bernhardt series characters, Daniel Pike (The Last Chance Lawyer) and Kenzi Rivera (Splitsville). A civil suit over rights to a billion-dollar comics character leads to murder and a courtroom showdown filled with twists, shocking surprises, and page-turning suspense.

The WriterCon Retreat takes place July 17-21 at the Canebrake luxury resort near Tulsa OK. This is five days of writing instruction, group discussions, small group sessions, and direct feedback on your work-in-progress (no matter where you are in the process). Plus free time to write and to enjoy the gorgeous setting. Join us!

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Connie Berry, author of A Collection of Lies, her fifth Kate Hamilton mystery.

Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
It's Father's Day!
And Tony Awards Day!
And Picard Day!

Chapter 2: News
1) AI-Narrataed Audiobooks Selling at Amazon/Audible
2) The Bizarre Three-Body Problem Murder Case

Chapter 3: Interview with Connie Berry
During this chat, you will learn:
1) how to launch a series and series character;
2) how to create a traditional mystery;
3) why she's an Anglophile;
4) how archeology fits in; and
5) how she found her path to publication.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
The WriterCon Retreat is only a month away! Join us for a five-day, small-group writing retreat at the 300-acre Canebrake Resort in Wagoner, OK, on Ft. Gibson Lake. Our retreat group will have the resort to ourselves with paths to hike, a pool to enjoy, bikes to ride and much more! 

Order your copy of my new novel, Justice For All, the 8th book in the Daniel Pike series! This time Dan is on the opposite side of the courtroom from the lawyer from my Splitsville series for a knockdown dragout courtroom cage match. As we post, the book already has a #1 Bestseller flag on Amazon.

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com

Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Caroline Cleveland, author of When Cicadas Cry.

Chapter 1: Introduction
You can now order William Bernhardt's latest novel, Justice For All, the 8th Daniel Pike legal thriller, featuring a crossover with Kenzi Rivera (Splitsville)—and original comic book art. Listen to Bill explain why.

Chapter 2: News
1) Big Five Publishers Add AI Scraping Language to Contracts
2) Amazon Adds More Detailed Sales Data to Book Pages

Chapter 3: Interview with Caroline Cleveland

Chapter 4: Parting Words
The WriterCon Retreat give you five peaceful days or feedback and instruction
The WriterCon Conference is our annual Big Event over Labor Day weekend!
Don't forget to order Bill's new novel, Justice For All.

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com 
www.writercon.com