You can feel the change in the air. The temperature dropping. The wind rising. It must be October, the witching hour is near, and Louise Marley (writing as Louisa Morgan) has some tips on The Witchcraft of Writing to keep you spellbound. Louise will be a featured presenter at the 2020 San Francisco Writers Conference
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Podcast-SFWC Host Alex White interviews NYT Bestseller Gail Carriger
Listen as 13-time New York Times bestselling author (and archaeologist) Gail Carriger talks with host Alex White about the pros and cons of her meteoric rise to the top and how she’s managed her fame over time. And learn how publishing has changed in the past decade from her perspective. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Gail_Carriger_Podcast_10.11.19.mp3
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The Matter of Age by Victoria Zackheim
When I was asked to be a contestant at the internationally acclaimed Literary Death Match in San Miguel Allende, my immediate response was NO!! But then I thought…why not? It might be fun, and I certainly knew how to laugh at myself, even if it meant being skewered and barbequed by the panel of judges.
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Podcast-Host Alex White Interviews Smashwords Founder Mark Coker!
Mark Coker is the founder of Smashwords, the leading distributor of indie eBooks, and the creator of the Smart Author podcast that details the evergreen best practices of successful self-publishers. Mark is one of the good guys in publishing. Check out his views on the industry here. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Mark_Coker_podcast_9.27.19.mp3
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The Importance of Relationship Building & Marketing Your Book
By Cali Gilbert Back in 2011 I had a dream of becoming a bestselling author, but at the time my life was in shambles. I published my first book at the end of the year a month prior to losing my home. With no budget for marketing I had to come up with creative ideas
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Podcast: Host Ransom Stephens interviews Thriller Author Rick Acker
We’ll keep you in suspense no longer! Thriller author Rick Acker explains how he writes legal thrillers at a steady pace of 500 words per day while commuting in to work on the train. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Rick_Acker_podcast_9.13.19.mp3
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Beneath the Ice: A Literary Agent Discusses Rejection
By Mary C. Moore at Kimberley Cameron Associates On the surface we literary agents may seem cold-hearted. We crush dreams on a daily basis after all. But it’s the nature of the submission process that causes us to form an icy defensive layer. There are websites dedicated to analyzing agent responses with writers seeking answers,
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Host Alex White interviews author/journalist/writing teacher Jordan Rosenfeld
Jordan is what we called “bonafide”. She writes everything from freelance articles to a host of nonfiction writing guides, plus she teaches classes about writing. Soak up her advice in this podcast about what makes a great story. http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Jordan_Rosenfeld_podcast_8.30.19.mp3
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How to Market and Promote: A Plan for Writers. By Kathy Meis, founder of Bublish
On July 7, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team won its fourth World Cup title, beating the Netherlands 2-0 in Sunday’s final match-up of the 2019 series. For these amazing women, the win was the culmination of thousands of hours of grueling training, disciplined sacrifice, true grit, and intense focus. It takes a total commitment
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Podcast: Million-copy bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale with host Ransom Stephens
Kerry answers the question most authors want to know: How did your debut women’s suspense novel become a huge bestseller with more than a million copies sold? What is your writing process? What do you leave out when writing fast-paced suspense? And so much more… http://traffic.libsyn.com/sfwriters/Lonsdale_Podcast_8.16.19.mp3
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