If you're considering attending a writing conference, you might want to learn a bit about what to expect, the costs and who you'll meet. More importantly, what is the point of attending at all? Join Ben and Sara as they discuss their experiences and how to get the most out of your expectations at conferences.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

https://youtu.be/3HmJuNdv2B4

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

Ben and Sara tackle the ageless question on this Christmas Day episode: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Or...not? Wading into the weeds on this, they discuss how marketing can make or break a book's success when released, which, while not as much fun as discussing Hollywood stars, is hopefully quite useful!

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

https://youtu.be/Is0A0C8Lpy0

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

Romantasy is one of the most persistently popular book genres in recent years. But what is it? What’s the big deal? And why are millions of readers devouring it? Join Ben & Sara as they dive deep into this fascinating genre of writing.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

https://youtu.be/4N1xMqiziwA

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

Ben and Sara bring in voice actor Sandra Murphy (yup, she's so good, she's SAG!) to talk about the basics of audiobooks - what to expect, how to go about getting one started, what to consider, and the whole overarching introduction to audiobooks in general.

To check out all about Sandra, and find out more about her work, visit any of the following links:

Web: https://www.voicemama.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicemama_/

ACX: https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A1EWXJ462NPW46

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/w9-C3XZ1-qg

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

Author newsletters are a big part of getting the word out about your book. But what do you say in them? How often should you create one? Join Ben & Sara as they unpack the intricacies of this essential marketing tool.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

https://youtu.be/GrY1pomBUik

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

Writing movies is different than writing television episodes, and screenwriting for a feature film doesn't have a writer's room. But there's still a ton of collaboration that goes into it, and structure that may be familiar for those who write novels, too. Join Ben and Sara as they discuss in broad strokes the art of writing a film.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/V2lzcx_Z3Gc

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

Sometimes it's important to stop and ask ourselves...why do we write? We ask "why is this character acting like this" but we often forget to look inward, too. Self-reflection is important for writers - it helps us set goals and keep things in perspective, celebrate the wins and strategize for the future. Ben and Sara discuss their own "whys" and how to use our introspection for our writing careers.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/4zncmXwpfQE

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com

How much to writers actually get paid in the traditional publishing industry? What about self-publishing? And how many books can an author realistically expect to sell? Ben puts on his publisher hat and answers Sara’s questions about the reality behind book sales.

To watch this episode on Youtube, click on the following link:

https://youtu.be/4SPvsItbKfE

To learn more about Ben visit www.bennettrcoles.com

To learn more about Sara visit www.saradahmen.com