Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers Podcast
1) 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
2) Leveraging Marketing Awareness Without Losing Your Originality with Nat Connors
📌 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
3) 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
4) 2025: Year in Review for Authors - Part I
297 / How are authors adapting in 2025's changing publishing world? Sara Rosett, Jami Albright, Nicholas Harvey, and Douglas Pratt share lessons learned, trends they’re seeing, and practical strategie...Show More
5) Crafting Irresistible Book Pages Readers and Bots Love with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
296 / Do you want to leverage your author website, use AI tools efficiently, and prune your tasks strategically so you can sell more books and focus your creative energy where it counts? Thomas Umsta...Show More
Crafting Irresistible Book Pages Readers and Bots Love with Thomas Umstattd Jr.
1:09:43 | Dec 3rd, 2025
6) Matthew J. Holmes on Building a Sustainable Author Business (Even If You Write Slowly)
295 / Curious how authors can build thriving, sustainable careers—even without rapid releases or a huge backlist? Matthew J. Holmes shares how he transformed his wife’s books into a six-figure busine...Show More
7) ✨ Bart Baker on Pitching Your Book to Hollywood
294 / Do you want to pitch your book to Hollywood? Screenwriter, playwright, and novelist Bart Baker shares how authors can position their books for adaptations. He also gives us the story behind Hone...Show More
8) Behind the Scenes at Author Nation 2025: Take-aways, Vendor Interviews, and Vegas Stories
293 / Curious about how conferences can spark inspiration, build connections, and transform your author business? We recap our experiences at Author Nation, share some lessons learned, and highlight ...Show More
9) Conquering Mindset Blocks and Making Real Writing Progress with Developmental Editor Sarah Elle
292 / Are you curious about when to work with a developmental editor, how to get unstuck in your manuscript, and what actually helps authors succeed for the long haul? Editor and book coach Sarah Ell...Show More
10) Becca Syme on Dealing with Change
291 / Are you struggling to navigate burnout, industry shifts, or simply want to future-proof your writing career? Becca Syme returns to share lessons from her own journey with burnout, sustainable a...Show More