Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Podcast
1) Automation and AI Changes with Chelle Honiker
307 / How can automation, AI, and genuine relationships help you thrive as an author? Chelle Honaker shares her insights on blending creativity and business, building community, and navigating the eve...Show More
2) Cross Promotion, Newsletters, and Beta Reader Tips with Evan Gow
306 / How do you get your first reviews? And what do you do about collating feedback from multiple beta readers? Evan Gow, creator of StoryOrigin, has solutions to these author problems. Plus we explo...Show More
3) Starting Small with Crowdfunding with Ember Mae
305 / Ember Mae shares lessons learned about starting small with crowdfunding as well as managing fulfillment. We also talk about marketing without succumbing to the pressure of conventional social me...Show More
4) Using Grammar as Your Creative Toolbox with Patty McGee
304 / Are you curious how understanding grammar—not just as a set of rules but as a tool for creative expression—can transform your writing and help you find your unique author voice? ✨ This week’s sp...Show More
5) How to Take Feedback Without Losing Your Author Voice with Nicole Meier
303 / Are you curious about how to find your writing voice, handle feedback without losing your vision, and thrive in today’s ever-changing publishing world? Nicole Meier shares what she wishes she’d ...Show More
6) Jennifer Hilt and Sara Rosett on Mystery and Thriller Tropes
302 / We’re talking about the power of tropes in storytelling with Jennifer Hilt, uncovering why elements like scars, secrets, and shame drive compelling mysteries and thrillers—and how they show up i...Show More
7) 300 Episodes Part II: Simplifying and Leaning into Artisanship with Belinda Kroll
301 / In this 301st episode, hear from listeners (thanks for the voicemails!) about their favorite topics and takeaways and another long-time supporter, Belinda Kroll joins us. Belinda is a cozy fanta...Show More
8) 300 Episodes Part I: Navigating Industry Changes with Parker Finch
300 / In this 300th episode, we take a walk down memory lane, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of the podcast and reflecting on how far we’ve come—with over 500,000 downloads and ...Show More
9) Leveraging Marketing Awareness Without Losing Your Originality with Nat Connors
đź“Ś Send us your favorite moments and lessons learned for our 300th episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/WishIdKnownThen 299 / Do you ever wish you had a clear, actionable way to understand book trends a...Show More
10) 2025: Year in Review for Authors - Part II
298 / We continue our discussion about what’s working in the indie author space. We join Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey and share insights on navigating newsletter platforms, maximizing translation...Show More