Wish I'd Known Then: a Podcast for Self Published Indie Writers

340 / Horror author and podcaster, Daniel Wilcox, joins us to discuss how he’s building a sustainable author career through embracing creativity, connecting with readers, and writing across genres.
Navigating burnout and returning to a day job for creative freedom and stability - “what feeds you verses what pays you”
Finding success in the age of AI through events and personal interactions
Building an author brand across genres while establishing clear reader expectations
The importance of mindset, resilience, and focusing on the reader experience
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The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

339 / Curious what launching a debut romantasy really looks like—and how to build authentic connections with readers outside of going viral? 
Shannon Sims shares what a realistic, non-viral indie launch looks like and how she approached building her author platform from scratch without email.
Embracing imperfect first drafts and dictation
Why marketing is a constant experiment
Building a text-based reader list instead of a newsletter
Setting realistic expectations for non-viral debuts
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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

338 / Have you ever wished direct sales felt simple with no overwhelm, tax headaches, or a dozen integrations, while still keeping 100% of the sale and your reader’s email?
Greg Keogh, co-founder of Curios, shares how the platform grew from digital distribution into a creator-owned storefront for authors, why print and special editions matter more than he first expected, and what successful direct-selling authors do differently.
How Curios grew from music into books
Making direct sales as easy as KDP
Why print and special editions power indie revenue
Driving all marketing to one buy button
Affiliate payouts without prepaid escrow headaches

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

337 /  Are you feeling uncertain about the state of the publishing industry and what it takes to thrive as an author right now? 
We share our thoughts about industry shifts, adapting to change, and the power of gratitude in difficult times.
Why gratitude is so helpful when the industry changes
Adapting when sales and strategies stop working
Focusing on and serving your existing readers
Giving yourself permission to get outside income
Reframing success and letting go of self-imposed pressure
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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

336 /  How can selecting the right verbs and a creative approach to language set your writing apart? 
Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author Sarah L. Kaufman shares her passion for verbs, practical tips for vivid writing, and the grammar lessons she wishes every author embraced.
The power and artistry of verbs in storytelling
How verb choices have evolved from Shakespeare to Hemingway to today
The pitfalls of adverbs and “fancy” verbs
Tips for using active vs. passive voice
Metaphors, deep POV, and making your language memorable

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📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast