WriterCon

By: William Bernhardt
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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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  • Falling to Fly with Todd Fahnestock

    Falling to Fly with Todd Fahnestock
    Dec 4 2024
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Todd Fahnestock, author of Charlie Fiction and Falling to Fly: The Book to Read Before You Give Up on Your Writing Dream.

    (0:00) Opening Thoughts
    Bill, Lara, and Jesse discuss books that make great Christmas gifts.

    (6:32) News
    1) James Patterson Starts a Substack Newsletter
    2) John Grisham is Involved in Controversy Over Use of Source Materials

    (17:26) Craft Corner with Desiree Duffy
    The owner of Black Chateau (terrific book marketing firm) and Books That Make You offers suggestions on what to prioritize when promoting your book.

    (20:37) Interview with Todd Fahnestock
    Todd is the author of numerous fantasy novels (most recently, Charlie Fiction) and Falling to Fly: The Book to Read Before You Give Up on Your Writing Dreams

    (35:25)
    Speaking of Substack newsletters, WriterCon has one too, and you can get it for free by subscribing on Substack here.

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.

    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    38 mins
  • Disco and Danger with Marty Ludlum

    Disco and Danger with Marty Ludlum
    Nov 20 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, At First I Was Afraid, 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 At First I Was Afraid
    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 www.writercon.com/cruise/ or email willbern@gmail.com

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    37 mins
  • Worlds of Wonder with Miss Peregrine's Ransom Riggs

    Worlds of Wonder with Miss Peregrine's Ransom Riggs
    Nov 7 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 Substack.

    If you haven’t joined the WriterCon Facebook Group 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
    www.writercon.com
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    41 mins

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