
Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 303 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessBooksEntrepreneurshipArts | |||

312 / What are the creative lies writers tell themselves, and how can reframing your mindset lead to a long-lasting, resilient writing career? Katherine Collette shares her insights and lessons from both podcasting and publication.
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311 / Think you need to be on every platform, spend big on ads, or release a book every month to succeed as an indie author? We’re busting some of the most common publishing myths.
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310 / AI is getting better at producing words, audio, and even video, which raises the question for authors: how do readers know there’s a real person behind the book?
In this episode, we talk about how writers can stand out in a sea of AI content t... more
309 / Lona McCombie, social media marketer for authors, unpacks essential strategies for authors looking to promote their work, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
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I love listening to Sara and Jami each week. Great information delivered in a light enjoyable manner. Thank you.
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.
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
What can I say? I laughed, I cried, and I hugged myself because there was no one around (he said, lol). I’m so far from being published that it’s laughable. If I ever do get published, my one hope would be that it’s interesting enough to get me booked on this podcast. Every episode is worth a double listen—there’s always more information than I can pick up on the first pass. I work my menial job with my earbuds in, laughing out loud like we’re all in the same room just catching up on everything.... more
I’ve listened to every episode of this podcast and everything I’ve learned from the hosts and guests has been indispensable. This helped me navigate all the twists and turns I encountered in publishing my first book of short stories. I’m grateful for the very real and relatable information.
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Focused on the complexities and challenges of the writing journey, the show features candid discussions between hosts and guests about lessons learned in writing and publishing. It frequently emphasizes the importance of community, feedback, and the evolving landscape of the publishing industry, particularly for indie authors. Throughout the episodes, topics such as the integration of modern technologies like AI, the necessity of maintaining an authentic author voice, and the balance between personal experiences and professional insights are thoroughly explored. The engaging format mixes valuable advice with personal anecdotes, making it accessible and relatable to writers at any stage of their career.
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