Wish I'd Known Then: a Podcast for Self Published Indie Writers
Sara Rosett and Jami AlbrightIndie authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett interview authors focusing on lessons learned about writing, marketing, and self-publishing.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 328 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||
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329 / Have you ever wondered what it takes to narrate or produce an audiobook—and whether you should record your own? Todd Eflin shares insider secrets from his journey as a voice actor, audiobook coach, and narrator, including what authors need to k... more
327 / How can you make one piece of content do more for you? What does it take to juggle fiction, nonfiction, and podcasting? Matty Dalrymple shares tips on how she builds an audience on multiple platforms, collaborates on nonfiction projects, and st... more
327 / How do you show you’re human and connect with readers in a digital age? Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of Book Funnel, discusses evolving tools for indie authors and strategies for building strong reader relationships.
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326 / How do you build a writing career while juggling multiple passions, a day job, and changing marketing strategies? Lars Headbore shares his one-book-a-year strategy as a historical fiction author and how he connects with readers at in-person eve... more
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- So helpful for this author!
I really enjoy the tips we get from Sara and Jami and also love the insight from guests they interview too! Thanks for doing this!
Apple Podcasts5Gingertexan47
United States2 months ago - One of my favorite podcasts
I like that the hosts are down-to-earth and invite guests with a wide range of experiences.
Audible5AlexUnited States4 months ago - A breath of fresh air for writing topics
I love listening to Sara and Jami each week. Great information delivered in a light enjoyable manner. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5Kim ShivlerUnited States5 months ago - Dislike AI Translations
I’ve been an off an on listener for a while. As a translator and writer, I’m very disheartened by the positive talk of AI translations. Literary translators ARE writers! Replacing them with AI is hurting your own community!
I hope the hosts reconsider and think about the greed and entitlement that comes with replacing human translators with soulless AI.
Apple Podcasts2Bluejay1217
Japan7 months ago - Real women from the author community
I’ve been listening for a while now (ever since I saw these two authors in person at Inker’s Con in Texas and I wanted to support the show because I truly appreciate the work they do and the guests they have. And it was challenging to figure out how to give them my money. I couldn’t find a link in the show notes so I tried Patreon and Kofi, but you have to look up the hosting service (buzzsprout I think) and become a supporter there. Totally worth it, and now I know that their supporters are rea... more
Apple Podcasts5MoiraEberleUnited States8 months ago
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This show centers on practical, experience-driven lessons for authors navigating writing, publishing, and book marketing—often through indie routes. Episodes frequently explore strategies like newsletters, audience building, platform-specific promotion (TikTok, Instagram, Substack), and the shift from traditional deals to author-driven business models. Guests range from debut and mid-career authors to marketing experts, editors, and automation specialists, all sharing concrete tactics, real-world experiments, and mindset tips to sustain a writing career. Noteworthy throughlines include data-informed promotion, reader feedback loops, and diversified income streams (crowdfunding, direct-to-reader sales, serialized fiction), with a strong emph... more
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1. Sarah Rosette
2. Jamie Albright
3. Sarah Rosett
4. Farrell Vernon
5. Lindsay Hughes
6. Michelle Park Lazette
7. Amy Robinson
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