Wish I'd Known Then: a Podcast for Self Published Indie Writers
by Sara Rosett and Jami Albright
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Building a Reader Community through Text Messaging with Shannon Sims (New Author Series)
Oct 14, 2026
42m 33s
Making Direct Sales Easy with Greg Keogh from Curios
Oct 7, 2026
51m 42s
Navigating Tough Times in Indie Publishing
Sep 30, 2026
31m 55s
Sarah L. Kaufman: Sharpen Your Writing with Vivid Verbs
Sep 23, 2026
46m 01s
Abbie Emmons on on Unlocking Your Creativity and Breaking Free from Rigid Writing Rules
Sep 16, 2026
46m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/26 | Building a Reader Community through Text Messaging with Shannon Sims (New Author Series) | 339 / Curious what launching a debut romantasy really looks like—and how to build authentic connections with readers outside of going viral? Shannon Sims shares what a realistic, non-viral indie launch looks like and how she approached building her author platform from scratch without email. Embracing imperfect first drafts and dictationWhy marketing is a constant experimentBuilding a text-based reader list instead of a newsletterSetting realistic expectations for non-viral debuts✨ This... | 42m 33s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Making Direct Sales Easy with Greg Keogh from Curios | 338 / Have you ever wished direct sales felt simple with no overwhelm, tax headaches, or a dozen integrations, while still keeping 100% of the sale and your reader’s email? Greg Keogh, co-founder of Curios, shares how the platform grew from digital distribution into a creator-owned storefront for authors, why print and special editions matter more than he first expected, and what successful direct-selling authors do differently. How Curios grew from music into booksMaking direct sales as easy... | 51m 42s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Navigating Tough Times in Indie Publishing | 337 / Are you feeling uncertain about the state of the publishing industry and what it takes to thrive as an author right now? We share our thoughts about industry shifts, adapting to change, and the power of gratitude in difficult times. Why gratitude is so helpful when the industry changesAdapting when sales and strategies stop workingFocusing on and serving your existing readersGiving yourself permission to get outside incomeReframing success and letting go of self-imposed pres... | 31m 55s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Sarah L. Kaufman: Sharpen Your Writing with Vivid Verbs | 336 / How can selecting the right verbs and a creative approach to language set your writing apart? Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and author Sarah L. Kaufman shares her passion for verbs, practical tips for vivid writing, and the grammar lessons she wishes every author embraced. The power and artistry of verbs in storytellingHow verb choices have evolved from Shakespeare to Hemingway to todayThe pitfalls of adverbs and “fancy” verbsTips for using active vs. passive voiceMetaphors,... | 46m 01s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Abbie Emmons on on Unlocking Your Creativity and Breaking Free from Rigid Writing Rules | 335 / Are you curious how to unlock your creativity and make your stories truly matter to both yourself and your readers? Abbie Emmons dives into the psychology of compelling storytelling, overcoming imposter syndrome, and building a thriving community. The science behind what makes stories and characters compellingHow to avoid overwhelm and burnout as a writerWhy emotional truth matters more than “write what you know”Building a vibrant online author communityBreaking free from rigid wr... | 46m 38s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | book marketingwriter wellness+5 | Susan Neal | How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month | — | book marketingwriter wellness+5 | — | 39m 42s | ||
| 9/2/26 | music industrymarketing strategies+4 | A.B. Jackson | — | — | indie authorsmusic marketing+6 | — | 58m 55s | ||
| 8/26/26 | action-adventure genresensory details+3 | Luke Richardson | — | — | sensory-rich writingaction-adventure+3 | — | 39m 20s | ||
| 8/19/26 | criticismcreativity+4 | A.A. Sekhon | — | — | criticismcreativity+7 | — | 43m 09s | ||
| 8/12/26 | Kickstarter campaignsbook branding+3 | Dana Claire | The Inkfluence | — | Kickstarterbook production+3 | — | 42m 54s | ||
| 8/5/26 | audiobook productionnarration+3 | Todd Eflin | — | — | audiobooknarration+3 | — | 44m 47s | ||
| 7/29/26 | content repurposingaudience building+3 | Matty Dalrymple | — | — | content marketingindie authors+3 | — | 42m 13s | ||
| 7/22/26 | author brandingreader relationships+3 | Damon Courtney | — | — | indie authorsauthor brand+3 | Bookfunnel | 38m 09s | ||
| 7/15/26 | writing careerhistorical fiction+3 | Lars D. H. Hedbor | — | — | historical fictionwriting career+3 | Bookfunnel | 36m 40s | ||
| 7/8/26 | slow writingbook launch+3 | — | — | — | slow writerbook launch+3 | Bookfunnel | 42m 27s | ||
| 7/1/26 | rebuilding writing businesspersonal loss+4 | Jami | The Creative Penn Podcast | — | writing businesspersonal loss+4 | Bookfunnel | 49m 18s | ||
| 6/24/26 | podcast guest appearancewriting advice+3 | Matty | From Expertise to Authority Podcast | — | writingpodcast+3 | — | 26m 52s | ||
| 6/17/26 | writingbranding+3 | Richie | Fantasy Writers Toolshed | — | writing seriesbranding+3 | — | 43m 25s | ||
| 6/10/26 | podcast guest appearancewriting advice+3 | DougNick | Two Authors’ Podcast | — | Two Authors PodcastJami Albright+3 | — | 33m 53s | ||
| 6/3/26 | low-key marketingpodcast guest appearance+2 | Joanna | The Creative Penn Podcast | — | low-key marketingpodcast+5 | — | 41m 48s | ||
| 5/27/26 | book marketingindie authors+4 | Ferol Vernon | Written Word Media | — | book salesmarketing strategies+5 | — | 47m 58s | ||
| 5/20/26 | book pitchingHollywood+3 | Lindsey Hughes | — | — | pitchingHollywood+4 | — | 1h 22m 04s | ||
| 5/13/26 | debut author marketingbuilding a brand+4 | Michelle Park Lazette | Two Authors’ Podcast | — | debut authorbook marketing+6 | — | 55m 02s | ||
| 5/6/26 | author intuitionmental rest+3 | Aimee Robinson | Two Authors’ Podcast | — | intuitionpublishing+4 | — | 1h 12m 36s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Substackfiction authors+4 | Jolie Tunnell | Substack | — | Substackfiction+6 | VellumCODE | 55m 36s | ||
| 4/22/26 | KickstarterShopify+6 | Tee Harlowe | ShopifyKickstarters+1 | — | successful Kickstartersfulfillment challenges+2 | Vellum | 59m 23s | ||
| 4/15/26 | balancing writing with a full-time jobchallenges in marketing and ads+4 | Finley Daniels | TikTok | — | — | Vellum | 51m 38s | ||
| 4/8/26 | resiliencecreative mindset+3 | Katherine Collette | — | — | writing careervalidation+2 | Vellum | 43m 54s | ||
| 4/1/26 | book marketingpublishing myths+3 | — | Honest BookBub | — | discoverabilityBookBub+2 | Vellum | 33m 43s | ||
| 3/25/26 | AIauthorship+3 | — | I'm a Real Human, Not AI | — | trustvoice+2 | Reedsy | 49m 50s | ||
| 3/18/26 | book marketingsocial media+3 | Lona McCombie | TikTok | — | social media marketingbook releases+3 | Reedsy | 49m 17s | ||
| 3/11/26 | serial fictionreader relationships+4 | KimBoo York | — | — | resilient author careerserial fiction business models | Reedsy | 51m 53s | ||
| 3/4/26 | automationAI+3 | Chelle Honaker | — | — | creativitybusiness+2 | Reedsy | 54m 54s | ||
| 2/25/26 | cross-promotionnewsletter growth+5 | Evan Gow | StoryOrigin | — | StoryOriginauthor problems+1 | Vellum | 52m 36s | ||
| 2/18/26 | crowdfundingKickstarter+4 | Ember Mae | — | — | fulfillmentpersonal marketing+2 | Vellum | 37m 54s | ||
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Chart history for Wish I'd Known Then: a Podcast for Self Published Indie Writers
Peaked at #124 in Finland, currently #124 in Finland.
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| Finland | — | #124 | #124 | — |
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