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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world...
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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20 NOV. 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marty Ludlum, author of the new mystery novel, https://www.amazon.com/First-Afraid-Disco-Diva-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DLVBG1Y8/, the first book in his Disco Divas series.
(0:00) Opening Thoughts
Do you listen to music while you write?
(3:34) News
a. Amazon is Shuttering the Vella Program for Serialized Fiction
b. Written Word Media 2024 Survey Reveals Surprises
(15:39) Craft Corner
Lara Bernhardt discusses how and why to add evocative imagery to your work.
(18:02) Interview with Marty Ludlum, author of https://www.amazon.com/First-Afraid-Disco-Diva-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DLVBG1Y8/
In this interview you will learn:
a. why Marty has been working on this book for almost thirty years;
b. where he got the idea for his protagonist, Donna Summer Wyznecki;
c. the importance of the Disco Divas;
d. how he benefitted from a WriterCon cruise; and
e. why this is the right book to read now.
(37:20) Parting Words
Register now for the WriterCon cruise! The cruise departs from Seattle on May 31 for a week through gorgeous Alaska. Over 20 hours of writing instruction—large group, small group, and private—while the ship is at sea. Prices vary depending upon the roon you choose. For more information, visit https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/ or email willbern@gmail.com
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
http://www.williambernhardt.com/
http://www.writercon.com/
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7 NOV. 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels, which have sold over ten million copies and led to Tim Burton’s film adaptation. His new book is Sunderworld, a portal fantasy planned as the first installment in a new series.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Have you ever thought the movie was better than the book?
Chapter 2: News
1) AI Podcasts Have Arrived
2) Audible/ACX Now Allow AI/Human Hybrid Narrators
Chapter 3: Craft Corner
Today's segment is on book marketing by Desiree Duffy, head of Black Chateau and Books That Make You, and longtime friend and sponsor for WriterCon. No one knows more about book marketing than she does.
Chapter 4: Interview with Ransom Riggs
In this interview, the author of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children discusses:
1) how old photos led to a novel;
2) how modern LA led to Sunderworld;
3) how movies and VHS tapes figure in Sunderworld;
4) writing a novel with a series in mind; and
5) structuring your writing day.
Chapter 5: Parting Words
WriterCon has its own free newsletter and you don’t want to miss the next issue, which has wonderful articles on writing issues and allows provides the latest on new agents and publisers. Go to https://writerconmag.substack.com.
If you haven’t joined the https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273 yet, do it now! Join this wonderful community of writers.
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com/
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24 OCT. 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Glenn Plaskin, the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, includingHorowitz and Katie Up and Down the Hall, Glenn’s profiles of interview subjects, including Meryl Streep, Paul Newman, and Robert De Niro, have appeared in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Los Angeles Times, among many others.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Everybody loves a good celeb interview...
Chapter 2: News
1) Brandon Sanderson is Opening His Own Bookstore.
2) Romantasy is Going to the Movies.
Chapter 3: Craft Corner
Jon Meyers and Emily Brooks address how to retain authenticity in your writing. https://writebettertogether.com
Chapter 4: Interview with Glenn Plaskin
Chapter 5: Parting Words
WriterCon has its own newsletter and you don’t want to miss a single next issue. https://www.writerconmag.substack.com
If you haven’t joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it today and join this wonderful community of writers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273
You can find the video version of these podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@writerconpodcast1307
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com/
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10 OCT. 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Robert Dugoni, the New York Times-bestselling author with a new novel, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, the second in his new legal thriller series featuring Keera Duggan.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Welcome to Season 4! We have great plans to make this the best writer podcast EVER!
Chapter 2: News
1) Book Bars Are Growing in Popularity
2) Anti-Billionaire Books are Surging
Chapter 3: Craft Corner
Don't Confuse "Stuff Happening" with Conflict
by Lara Bernhardt
Chapter 4: Interview with Robert Dugoni
In this interview, you will learn:
1) how a difficult childhood led to writing;
2) why he's returning to legal thrillers;
3) where his literary novels come from;
4) why he's writing a female protagonist; and
5) what he's learned over the course of more than a dozen bestsellers.
Chapter 5: Parting Words
WriterCon has its own newsletter and you don’t want to miss the next issue, which has wonderful articles for writerss and news on breaking issues. https://www.writerconmag.substack.com
If you haven’t joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it now! Join this wonderful community of writers. https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com/
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9 SEP. 2024 · LIVE FROM WRITERCON 2024! Recorded before a live audience! No cuts, no edits!
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aprilynne Pike, the #1 NYTimes-bestselling author of Wings and many other novels, and Kimberly Lemming, the USA Today-bestselling author of That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon.
Ch apter 1: Opening Thoughts
We are at WriterCon 2024 and loving every minute! Learn what everyone enjoys most about this one-of-a-kindconference.
Chapter 2: News
1) "Freida McFadden" is Now the Bestselling Thriller Author in the US.
2) Amazon (Finally) Adds Identity Verification to KDP.
Chapter 3: Interview with Aprilynne Pike and Kimberly Lemming
We had the rare opportunity to chat with two authors flying high with success in fantasy and "romantasy." (Best quote from Aprilynne: "I was writing romantasy for years before they gave it a cute name.") Gain insights on how they create their bestselling stories, how the business has changed in recent years, and where they see it going in the future.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
Don't miss https://www.writercon.com(OKC, August 30-Sept 3)!
For more updates on WriterCon and the writing world, get the free newsletter: https://writerconmag.substack.com
For daily updates and news from the WriterCon community, join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
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22 AGO. 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Bob Saenz, a mutil-talented script writer who will be speaking at WriterCon 2024. Bob works in television and film, including the movies Extracurricular Activities and Help for the Holidays.
WriterCon 2024 (August 30-September 2) is coming soon—but there’s still time to register, sign up for consults, schedule lunch with agents, plan your pitches, and learn from over 70 speakers in over 90 sessions. We have a record number of agents attending. Every genre is covered by multiple agents. Every writing topic is covered by breakout sessions or evening roundtables. Some of the other features at WriterCon include:
- Unlimited pitching at no additional cost
- Lunches with Agents
- Monday MasterClasses!
- One-on-One Consultations
- Free Professional Author Photos
- Lunch Buffet provided by Black Chateau and Plottr
- Coffee and bagels provided by Draft2Digital and Edit.co
- Advance planning through the conference phone app
- Author Book tables
- Open Mic
- Karaoke!
- Swag bags!
- WriterCon is more than just a conference. It’s a family of people eager to support fellow writers and share the knowledge we all need. Register now! http://www.writercon.com/
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14 AGO. 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aprilynne Pike, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Wings and many other wondeerful works of YA and romantasy.
WriterCon 2024 (August 30-September 2) is only three weeks away—and there’s still time to register, enter contests, sign up for consults, and plan your pitches. We have a record number of agents attending. Every genre I can think of is covered by multiple agents, so your chances of landing one have never been better. Every topic I can think of (and I can think of a lot) is covered by breakout sessions or evening roundtables. Some of the other features at WriterCon include:
- Unlimited pitching at no additional cost
- Lunches with Agents
- Monday MasterClasses!
- Contests in 9 categories for unpublished work
- One-on-One Consultations
- Free Top-Flight Author Photos
- Lunch Buffet provided by Black Chateau and Plottr
- Advance planning through the conference phone app
- Author Book Sales tables
- Open Mic
- Karaoke!
- Swag bags!
- WriterCon is more than just a conference. It’s a family of people eager to support fellow writers and share the knowledge we all need. Register now! http://www.writercon.com/
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29 JUL. 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Matty Dalyrimple, who writes both short stories and novels for two different crime series, the Ann Kinnear suspense novels and shorts and the Lizzy Ballard thrillers.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
With the Retreat in the rearview mirror, all eyes are focused on the https://www.writercon.com, August 30-Sept 2 (Labor Day weekend). Visit the website for more info or to view the schedule and speakers. Over 70 speakers! Over 90 sessions! Contests! Pitching! And so many opportunities to learn. Don't miss this golden opportunity! www.writercon.com
Chapter 2: News
1) New Book Sales Data Brings Surprises
2) Would you like to hear a famous voice explain a work of literature (thru AI)?
Chapter 3: Interview with Matty Dalyrimple
Chapter 4
Don't forget to register for WriterCon: https://www.writercon.com
And subscribe to the WriterCon Magazine: https://writerconmag.substack.com
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
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21 JUL. 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty historical romances, plus a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante, and a memoir, Paris in Love. She’s published over 7 million books in 28 languages and 30 countries.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Now that the WriterCon Retreat is over, all eyes are focused on the https://www.writercon.com/, August 30-Sept 2 (Labor Day weekend) in Oklahoma City at the Reneaissance Waterford. Over 70 speakers, including authors, agents, editors, and publishers. Over 90 sessions. And so many good people you want to know. Use this opportunity to take your writing to the next level and achieve your writing dreams.
Chapter 2: News
1) Leanpub offers authors AI translations of books on its platform
2) Business Insider reveals https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-original-book-business-booming-2024-6?mc_cid=2081c71363 with surprising findings
Chapter 3: Interview with Eloisa James
During this chat, you'll learn
1) why Eloisa loves history;
2) her life growing up with a famous poet;
3) how she channels romance into an intriguing historical story;
4) how Shakespeare influences her work; and
5) how she creates riveting narratives.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
Come to the https://www.writercon.com/. Network, Make friends. Exchange ideas! Find your tribe!
Subscribe to the https://writerconmag.substack.com!
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
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14 JUL. 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marc Guggenheim, writer for television (Arrow, The Practice), comics (Green Lantern. Flash) and a new novel, https://www.amazon.com/Any-Lifetime-Novel-Marc-Guggenheim-ebook/dp/B0CHD2QDV1/
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Last Call for the https://www.writercon.com/retreat/, which begins July 17.
Chapter 2: News
1) Agent Reveals Query Idea on Social Media
2) Emily Henry Hits #1 Without Booksignings, Book Tours or TikTok
Chapter 3: Interview with Marc Guggenhim
In this interview, this multi-talented writer talks about writing for television (and creating series), writing for comics (both established and original characters), and his new novel, https://www.amazon.com/Any-Lifetime-Novel-Marc-Guggenheim-ebook/dp/B0CHD2QDV1/,
Chapter 4: Parting Thoughts
The https://www.writercon.com/ is August 30-September 2 in OKC at the Renaissance Waterford. We now have over 70 speakers, more than a dozen agents and publishers, thirtheen contest categories, pitching, private consultations, and so much more. https://www.writercon.com.
William Bernhardt's new novel https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Daniel-Pike-Legal-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0D5D8L6YS/ (Daniel ike Legal Thriller #8) is now on sale (with a guest-star appearance by Kenzi Rivera from https://www.amazon.com/Splitsville-Legal-Thriller-Book-ebook/dp/B093DPXWY8/). On week form release, Bernhardt's latest has #1 spots on two lists and over 50 positive review on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Daniel-Pike-Legal-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0D5D8L6YS/
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world...
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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| Autor | WILLIAM BERNHARDT |
| Organización | WILLIAM BERNHARDT |
| Categorías | Libros , Ficción , Marketing |
| Página web | www.spreaker.com |
| willbern@gmail.com |
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