Episode 268 / Legal thriller author Aime Austin joins us to discuss writing legal thrillers, discovery writing, and blending psychological suspense. Topics:Choosing writing over practicing lawRealities of learni...

Episode 267 / T. Thorn Coyle writes several magic-filled series with diverse casts and is the author of The Midlist Indie Author Mindset. Thorn shares their journey of learning how to embrace curiosity to the importance of simply finishing what...

In this post show episode, we get some more insights from Elizabeth on dictation.Using dictation to on the move to capture ideasSoftware Elizabeth and Sara use for dictationHow dictation changes from book to book&n...

Episode 266 / Cozy mystery author Diana Xarissa joins us this week. With over 150 books in her backlist, Diana shared how she found success through rapid release (but she works a year ahead) and why embracing her passion was the key that helped...

🎉 Supporter chats are back! In this post show episode, we get some more insights from Jen and talk about:Jen’s #1 Writing HackBurnoutHow to Process Stress

Episode 265 / Jen discusses how she found her passion for working with authors, her experiences in developmental editing and coaching, and the importance of aligning your business with personal visions of success. Tips on how t...

Episode 263 / Do you want to make your newsletters more personal and connect with readers? Bev Feldman, an email marketing strategist at Your Personal Tech Fairy, joins us today to share how to do just that through the type of content you share...

Episode 262 / Jennifer Hilt shares how her writing career has  evolved since she was with us in 2023, including expanding her trope thesaurus books to specific genres and her thoughts on launching an online event, TropeCon. She also shares...

Episode 261 / Elizabeth O’Roark shares about tapping into her creativity during the pandemic, tackling the ups and downs of switching genres, the power of tropes, and breakout success.Topics:Chasing successWhat Eliza...

Episode 259 / Cat Johnson shares about writing resilience and creative innovation. We discuss Cat’s diversified distribution strategy that includes wide retailers as well as KU and her innovative promotion idea that lean into the personal and r...

Episode 258 / We delve into your responses from our previous episode, "What Do You Want?" We’re all ears and sincerely grateful for the feedback! You shared your love for the podcast and some brilliant suggestions. We unpack your id...

Episode 257 / Catharine Bramkamp is a writing coach, workshop facilitator, poet, traveler, and has authored 27 fiction, non-fiction and poetry books. She joins us to share about creativity, finding joy in the process of writing, and common mist...

Episode 256 /  Cozy fantasy author and illustrator Hanna Sandvig joins us to talk about working with illustrators to create gorgeous special editions. We also chat about how Hanna’s business has evolved over time as she’s incorporated illu...

Episode 255 / It’s time for a heart to heart. Jami and Sara want to hear what you want from the podcast. Are you still finding value in the podcast? Do you want to see a change in format or focus? Let us know!Sara also answers questions ...

Episode 254 / Samatha Cummings writes YA fantasy chock full of magic, myths, and monsters and also hosts a podcast for writers, Pen to Paycheck. Topics:Samantha’s approach to treating NaNoWrMo as a gameWhy Samat...

Episode 253 / It’s a Jami and Sara episode this week as we break down the recent chaos with TikTok (It’s gone! It’s back!) and what actions authors can take to make sure they’re able to connect with readers despite the unpredictable nature of s...

Episode 252  / Has your well run dry when it comes to newsletter and social media content? Sara Shea has fresh ideas for you. Sara works full-time as the assistant (and sister) of author K.M. Shea. She's been lurking in the indie author sh...

Episode 251 / Do you want to cut back on the time you spend on social media? Sandy Cooper and Mary K. Tiller have left social media altogether and have tips and how to cut back or depart social media. Topics:Benefits and...

Episode 250 / Guest: Sharmyn McGraw, mystery author and creator of planner/organizers for discovery writers. Sharmyn shares the challenges of dyslexia and how she became a successful writer. We also get into marketing hurdles, strat...

Episode 249 / Guest: Matilda Swift, cozy mystery author and co-host of the Pen to Paycheck podcastTopics:Finding your genre: identifying and embracing what truly fascinates youOvercoming self-doubtWhy releas...

Episode 248 / Fantasy author and Kickstarter expert Anthea Sharp joins us to share tips on running crowdfunding campaigns as well as how Kickstarter has helped her move toward a mindset of relaxed prosperity.Topics:Relaxed pr...

Episode 247 / We’ve both been traveling, so this week is a catch up episode about Jami’s experience at Author Nation, the biggest author conference in the world, and Sara’s cruise in the Mediterranean. Plus, details on Jami’s surprise European ...

Episode 246 / It’s a Jami and Sara episode this week as they discuss the importance of endings, their favorite (and not-so-favorite endings) as well as the six different types of endings. Spoiler warning for these books/shows we dis...

Episode 245 / Ines Johnson joins us and shares strategies for book marketing in the age of direct sales. We discuss:Testing and tweaking to increase backlist salesImportance of thinking of your customer in marketing to crea...

Episode 244 / Is it too late to plan holiday promotions? Nope. You still have plenty of time–and holiday promotions don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. We delve into what tactics we’ve used and found effective for market...