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Author and physician Suja Sukumar talks about her experiences being traditionally published, what the journey entailed, and gives tips on how to do it yourself.

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https://www.sujasukumar.com/books

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Award-winning author Sue Mell joins the podcast to discuss the how she has used subtext in her writing, why it's important, and how you can use it to further your story.

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http://www.suemell.com/

Read her Substack:
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Award-winning and bestselling author L.C. Son discusses using your own platform to sell your books versus Amazon, the pros and cons, and gives tips on how to make it work for you!

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https://www.lcsonbooks.com

Grab a copy of her books (directly from her!):
https://www.lcsonbooks.com/my-books--short-stories.html

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Author and pilot Lola Reid Allin discusses writing the story of your life, how to and not to structure it, and the importance of pacing your novel.

*Content Warning: Mentions of previous domestic violence.
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https://www.lolareidallin.com/ 

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Author and memoir writing teacher Wendy Dale discusses the important steps in writing a memoir, the exceptions to "show don't tell," and why you should beware of online tips.

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https://www.geniusmemoirwriting.com/

Check out her writings:
https://www.wendydale.net/writings.html

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Author and producer D.J. Williams discusses worldbuilding, how he has implemented it into his books, and why you should put it in yours, as well as some additional tips for writers in this extended episode of Writing and Editing.

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Visit D.J.'s Website:
https://www.djwilliamsbooks.com/

Find copies of D.J.'s newest book, Battle of Lion Rock, here:
https://www.tyndale.com/p/beacon-hill-3-battle-of-lion-rock/9781496462763

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Author and ESE CEO Eric Simmons discusses the importance of getting your books into libraries, the steps to take in this pursuit, and tips on bettering your chances of getting sales in this special extended episode to kick off the new year!

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Get in contact with Eric and start your library journey today:
Library Contacts “Database"
Library Consulting Services

Check out the other resources recommended by Eric:

• Get Your Book Into Libraries Now – Eric's YouTube interview with April Cox.
• How To Get Your Self-Published Book Into Libraries – His podcast interview with Joanna Penn.
• “How To Get Your Book Into Libraries” – For several years, this article was the top Google search result on the subject out of 2 billion “hits.” 
• “Get Your Book Into Libraries” 
• Library Marketing Services

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Author and professor C.J. Spataro discusses how to create a book that's funny, including how not to write characters, where the humor could be falling flat, and much more in a special bonus episode before the year is out! Happy Holidays!

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https://www.cjspataro.com/

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https://www.cjspataro.com/books

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Author Sarah Raughley discusses all things historical thriller, from creating compelling narratives to keeping suspense, and just how historically accurate you should be.

We also wanted to say congratulations to Sarah for being mentioned as one of People's Most Anticipated Books in 2025 by Becky Albertalli! Make sure to check out The Queen's Spade when it's out on January 14th (or preorder now)!!  

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https://sarahraughley.com/

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https://sarahraughley.com/books-by-sarah-raughley/

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Author Anna Moore shares the importance of writing with honesty, what exactly that means, and how it can enhance your story.

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https://www.annabmoore.com/

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https://www.annabmoore.com/book/