Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

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  • Mastering the Creative Process with #1 NY Times bestseller, David Baldacci

    David Baldacci has mastered the creative process. By employing what he knows about plausible plot lines, character development, and field research, he can bring his ideas together into books that feel amazingly believable. Baldacci is a bestselling author who has sold more than 130 million books worldwide. He is most known for his political thriller, Absolute Power, which follows the captivating tale of a murder in the White House. David’s most recent publication, Walk the Wire, is available now.


    From Amazon.com:

    David published his first novel, ABSOLUTE POWER, in 1996. A feature film followed, with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. In total, David has published 37 novels for adults; all have been national and international bestsellers and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into more than 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries, with over 130 million worldwide sales. David has also published six novels for younger readers.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How to develop a character throughout a series
    • The importance of constructive criticism
    • How to distill research into a story
    • How to use the Writer’s Prism
    • The difference between probability and plausibility
    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    David Baldacci - https://www.davidbaldacci.com/


    Walk the Wire by David Baldacci - https://books2read.com/WalkTheWire


    Absolute Power by David Baldacci - https://books2read.com/AbsolutePower


    David Baldacci’s MasterClass - https://www.masterclass.com/classes/david-baldacci-teaches-mystery-and-thriller-writing


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    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/


    “Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/&a


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    46 min
  • Beating Resistance with Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne

    Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne are strong believers in beating resistance and chasing crazy ideas. Whether it involves writing about something completely foreign to you or something too edgy for commercial readers, both agree that sticking with your most outlandish ideas will lead to better, more fulfilling writing. Pressfield and Coyne are both masterful bestselling authors. Pressfield is most-known for The Legend of Bagger Vance, a compelling sports mystery that was adapted into a film featuring Will Smith and Matt Damon. Coyne is most-known for Story Grid, a revolutionary editing tool and writing group that has helped writers around the world produce better content.


    From Amazon.com:

    Steven Pressfield is the author of The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War, Last of the Amazons, Virtues of War, The Afghan Campaign, Killing Rommel, The Profession, The Lion's Gate, The War of Art, Turning Pro, Do the Work, The Warrior Ethos, The Authentic Swing, An American Jew, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t, The Knowledge, and The Artist's Journey.


    From StoryGrid.com:

    I (Shawn Coyne) have been in the publishing industry for thirty years now, twenty-five of which were spent working as an editor at the Big Five publishing houses, as an independent publisher, as a literary agent both at a major Hollywood talent agency and as the head of Genre Management Inc. In early 2015, I published The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know, and later that year I started the Story Grid Podcast with writer, and book marketing expert, Tim Grahl. The rest is history. We now have 45 Certified Story Grid Editors, 3 podcasts, a blog rich with story resources, a suite of courses and a community that continues to grow.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How to determine if an idea is crazy
    • Why to pick the idea you’re most afraid of
    • How to make difficult creative decisions
    • The importance of a day-by-day approach to projects
    • How to accept failure
    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Steven Pressfield - https://stevenpressfield.com/


    Black Irish Books - https://blackirishbooks.com/jabs/


    The Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield - https://books2read.com/BaggerVance


    Shawn Coyne - https://storygrid.com/about/


    The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know by Shawn Coyne - https://books2read.com/SG


    The Story Grid Guild - https://storygrid.com/guild


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    46 min
  • Transitioning Between Careers with Romona Robinson

    Romona Robinson knows a thing or two about successfully transitioning between careers. After working as one of Cleveland’s most respected news anchors for over thirty years, she took a leap of faith when she left her job to write full-time. Backed by passion, hard work, and smart marketing, Romona was able to publish two successful books in her first two years of writing and continues to inspire women and men everywhere to find their purpose. Her latest publication, Your Voice is Your Power, is available now.


    From Amazon.com:

    Romona Robinson is an eight time Emmy award winning anchor, speaker and author of A Dirt Road to Somewhere and Your Voice is Your Power. She is one of the most respected and admired journalists in northeast Ohio and was inducted into the Press Club of Cleveland's Journalism Hall of Fame in 2016. She is winner of the prestigious Edward R Murrow Award along with her station, WOIO-TV 19, where she served as primary anchor. She received the 2017 Alpha Woman Award, given to women who exemplify power in their field and uses it to empower women.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How Romona found her passion for writing
    • How to start a career as an author
    • Why community engagement is important
    • The importance of timed advertising
    • How to overcome the fear of failure
    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Romona Robinson - http://romonarobinson.com/


    A Dirt Road to Somewhere by Romona Robinson - https://books2read.com/DirtRoadToSomewhere


    Your Voice is Your Power by Romona Robinson - https://books2read.com/YourVoiceIsYourPower


    Save Indie Bookstores - https://www.saveindiebookstores.com


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/


    “Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/


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    53 min
  • Author-Agent Relationships with Alec Shane

    Alec Shane has been fostering authentic author-agent relationships since 2012. Whether he is mediating disputes between authors and editors or selling books to publishers, Alec and others like him serve as the backbone of the writing industry. During his time at Writers House, Shane has worked with many successful authors and groups, including Mark Stein, Mike Thomas, and the Horror Writers Association. For submissions and queries, Alec can be reached at [email protected].


    From ManuscriptWishlist.com:

    Alec Shane majored in English at Brown University, a degree he put to immediate use by moving to Los Angeles after graduation to become a professional stunt man. Realizing that he prefers books to breakaway glass, he moved to New York City in 2008 to pursue a career in publishing. Alec quickly found a home at Writers House Literary Agency and is now aggressively building his own list.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How Alec became an agent
    • What agents look for in authors
    • How to pitch your book to an agency or publisher
    • If traditional or independent publishing is right for you
    • Why horror is making a resurgence
    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Alec Shane - https://twitter.com/alecdshane


    Submissions and Queries - [email protected]


    Save Indie Bookstores - https://www.saveindiebookstores.com


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/


    “Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/


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    43 min
  • Captivating Readers with #1 NY Times bestseller, James Rollins

    James Rollins has been captivating readers for decades. By running ideas past his critique group, traveling to story locations and speaking to locals, and sticking to a ninety-day research plan, he attains enough knowledge to create settings and storylines that feel authentic. Rollins is well-known for his bestselling Sigma Force series, a thrilling collection of tales following the strange and somewhat otherworldly encounters of an elite covert operations force. His brand-new fantasy series, Moon Fall, will be released next year.


    From Amazon.com:

    James Rollins is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers, translated into more than forty languages, with more than 20 million copies sold. The New York Times says, "Rollins is what you might wind up with if you tossed Michael Crichton and Dan Brown into a particle accelerator together," and NPR calls his work "Adventurous and enormously engrossing." Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets--and does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning suspense. A practicing veterinarian, Rollins has pursued scuba, spelunking, and other adventures around the world, and currently lives and writes in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How Rollins structures his research
    • Rollins’ story building tools
    • The importance of critique groups
    • How to employ sympathy builders
    • The magic formula to capture a reader
    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    James Rollins - https://jamesrollins.com/


    James Rollins’ Tips For Writers: https://jamesrollins.com/about/tips-for-writers/


    Sandstorm by James Rollins - https://books2read.com/SandstormJamesRollins


    The Last Odyssey by James Rollins - https://amzn.to/2QQjTe6


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/


    “Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/


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    49 min
  • Writing for an Audience with NY Times bestseller, Jeffery Deaver

    Jeffery Deaver knows how to write for an audience. By listening to comments, critiques, and making smart compromises, Deaver crafts the story he wants while appealing to his readers. As an international bestseller, winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Novel of the Year, and Edgar Award, and author of over thirty-five novels, he is a respected member of the writing community. He is well-known for his Colter Shaw and Lincoln Rhyme novels, two chilling mystery series. Jeffery’s next novel, The Goodbye Man, will be available this May.


    From Amazon.com:

    The author of thirty-four novels, Deaver has been nominated for seven Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America, an Anthony award, a Gumshoe Award, and is a three-time recipient of the Ellery Queen Reader's Award for Best Short Story of the Year. In 2001, he won the W.H. Smith Thumping Good Read Award for his Lincoln Rhyme novel The Empty Chair. In 2004, he was awarded the Crime Writers Association of Great Britain's Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award for Garden Of Beasts and the Short Story Dagger for "The Weekender." Translated into 35 languages, his novels have appeared on a number of bestseller lists around the world, including the New York Times, the London Times and the Los Angeles Times. The Bone Collector was a feature release from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme. A Maiden's Grave was made into an HBO film retitled Dead Silence, starring James Garner and Marlee Matlin.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How to utilize the “Mint Toothpaste” test
    • How to reuse old characters
    • Why to outline a book
    • How to keep a reader engaged
    • How to grow in today’s writing climate


    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Jeffery Deaver - https://www.jefferydeaver.com/


    The Goodbye Man by Jeffery Deaver - https://www.jefferydeaver.com/novel/the-goodbye-man/


    The Never Game by Jeffery Deaver - https://books2read.com/thenevergame


    Three Story Method by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod


    Three Story Method Workbook by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio -


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    49 min
  • Fostering Positive Change with #1 NY Times bestseller, Kathy Reichs

    Kathy Reichs is a master of fostering positive change in her life. Whether she’s balancing forensics cases with teaching at university or completely reinventing a series, Reichs never misses an opportunity to better her writing through growth-oriented experiences. She is well known for her bestselling Temperance Brennan novels, a series following the chilling experiences of a forensic anthropologist. Her novels were adapted into the popular crime drama, Bones, which aired on FOX for twelve seasons. Kathy’s newest book, A Conspiracy of Bones, is to be published this week.


    From Amazon.com:

    Kathy Reichs's first novel Déjà Dead catapulted her to fame when it became a New York Times bestseller and won the 1997 Ellis Award for Best First Novel. Her other Temperance Brennan novels include Death du Jour, Deadly Décisions, Fatal Voyage, Grave Secrets, Bare Bones, Monday Mourning, Cross Bones, Break No Bones, Bones to Ashes, Devil Bones, 206 Bones, Spider Bones, Flash and Bones, Bones Are Forever, Bones of the Lost, Bones Never Lie, Speaking in Bones and the Temperance Brennan short story collection, The Bone Collection. In addition, Kathy co-authors the Virals young adult series with her son, Brendan Reichs. The best-selling titles are: Virals, Seizure, Code, Exposure, and Terminal along with two Virals e-novellas, Shift and Swipe. These books follow the adventures of Temperance Brennan's great niece, Tory Brennan. Dr. Reichs is also a producer of the hit Fox TV series, Bones, which is based on her work and her novels.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • The importance of growth-oriented change
    • How to find unique ways to reintroduce characters
    • How to craft stories from career experiences
    • Why to write for yourself
    • How to write with kids or a job


    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Kathy Reichs - https://kathyreichs.com/


    A Conspiracy of Bones by Kathy Reichs - https://books2read.com/ConspiracyOfBones


    Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs - https://www.amazon.com/Deja-Dead-Novel-Temperance-Brennan/dp/1501122118


    Three Story Method by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod


    Three Story Method Workbook by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact -

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    35 min
  • Crafting Cinematic Scenes with NY Times bestseller, Blake Crouch

    Blake Crouch excels at crafting cinematic scenes. Through the manipulation of memory and reality along with the infusion of self-experience, Crouch creates scenes that feel both surreal and believable. He is well known for his bestselling Wayward Pines Trilogy, which became a top-rated TV series. He has published more than a dozen other novels and has had work in various publications, including Ellery Queen and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Blake is currently adapting his bestselling thriller, Dark Matter, for the big screen while Shonda Rimes and Matt Reeves are bringing Recursion to Netflix.


    From Amazon.com:

    Blake Crouch is a bestselling novelist and screenwriter. His novels include the New York Times bestseller Dark Matter, and the internationally bestselling Wayward Pines trilogy, which was adapted into a television series for FOX. Crouch also created the TNT show Good Behavior, based on his Letty Dobesh novellas. His latest book is Recursion, a sci-fi thriller about memory, and will be published in June 2019. He lives in Colorado.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How to utilize nostalgia in your story
    • How to integrate self-experience into a scene
    • How to rethink a saturated genre
    • Why to save cut scenes
    • How to balanced planned and improvised writing

    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Blake Crouch - http://blakecrouch.com/


    Recursion by Blake Crouch - https://books2read.com/RecursionNovel


    Pines (Book 1 of Wayward Pines) by Blake Crouch - https://books2read.com/Pines


    Three Story Method by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod


    Three Story Method Workbook by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/


    “Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/


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    42 min
  • Tapping Into Your Reader's Emotions with Chuck Palahniuk

    Chuck Palahniuk is a master at tapping into his readers’ emotions. Whether through sympathetic attachment, comedic relief, or intense realism, Palahniuk manipulates emotion to create breathtaking novels that engage his readers throughout the entire story. He is most well-known for his debut novel, Fight Club, a dark satire following the thrilling story of an office worker with insomnia as he falls into insanity. After Fight Club’s success, Chuck continued creating captivating and award-winning stories, including Choke, Lullaby, and Guts. His most recent work of nonfiction, Consider This: Moments in My Writing Life after Which Everything Was Different, is available now.


    From Amazon.com:

    Chuck Palahniuk's novels are the bestselling Fight Club, which was made into a film by director David Fincher, Diary, Lullaby, Survivor, Haunted, and Invisible Monsters. Portions of Choke have appeared in Playboy, and Palahniuk's nonfiction work has been published by Gear, Black Book, The Stranger, and the Los Angeles Times. He lives in the Pacific Northwest.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How to capture your reader’s emotions
    • How to make your characters liked or respected
    • How to employ cognitive reframing in your writing
    • How to transition well between scenes
    • Why to join a writing workshop


    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Chuck Palahniuk - https://chuckpalahniuk.net/


    Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk - https://books2read.com/FightClub


    Consider This: Moments in My Writing Life after Which Everything Was Different by Chuck Palahniuk - https://books2read.com/ConsiderThis


    Three Story Method by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod


    Three Story Method Workbook by J. Thorn and Zack Bohannon - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/


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    41 min
  • Becoming a Successful Author as a Stay-at-Home Mom with Mercedes Yardley

    Mercedes Yardley knows how to become a successful author as a stay-at-home mom. With a husband working and a child requiring special needs, Yardley took up writing as an emotional outlet, and her thrilling style soon became recognized. She won the Bram Stoker Award in 2015 for her psychological horror novella, Little Dead Red, and wrote the Stabby Award-winning Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love. She is also a member of the Horror Writers Association and co-chair of the Las Vegas HWA Chapter. Mercedes currently lives in Las Vegas with her family and rescue animals.


    From Amazon.com:

    Mercedes M. Yardley is a whimsical dark fantasist who wears poisonous flowers in her hair. She is the author of many diverse works, including Beautiful Sorrows, Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Novel of Murder and Whimsy, and the Stabby Award-winning Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love.


    She recently won the prestigious Bram Stoker Award for her realistic horror story Little Dead Red and was a Bram Stoker finalist for her short story "Loving You Darkly." Mercedes lives and creates in Las Vegas with her family and menagerie of battle-scarred, rescued animal familiars. She is represented by Italia Gandolfo of Gandolfo Helin and Fountain Literary Management.


    Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.


    Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How Mercedes writes while taking care of her child
    • Why writing is a great emotional outlet
    • How to adapt to an irregular work day
    • If hiring an administrative team is right for you
    • How to achieve the optimal writer’s headspace


    Links:


    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/


    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/


    Mercedes Yardley - https://mercedesmyardley.com/


    Little Dead Red by Mercedes Yardley - https://books2read.com/littledeadred


    Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love by Mercedes Yardley - https://books2read.com/atomiclove


    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep


    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com


    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/


    *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.


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    39 min

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