Author marketing expert Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath walks us through the psychology of self-promotion and what we can do to break through our own barriers.

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Connect with Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath: https://www.thatdigitalrush.com/

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Author marketing expert Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath walks us through the psychology of self-promotion and what we can do to break through our own barriers.

Learn the story elements with The Fiction Lab.

Connect with Ashley Werner-Sithonnorath: https://www.thatdigitalrush.com/

Subscribe to her Substack & get author marketing tips: https://authormarketing.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips

Buy Villain Era Goddess: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=CKCCZ9dmC9KiTz98PmboBMvzIpv42UmPq1FF0yuvOtT

Join the Discord: https://bit.ly/fictionlabdiscord

Learn More: www.thefictionlab.com

Watch the Jim Butcher interview: https://youtu.be/F1NWO00SUns?si=-npOE25qXAK7ildB

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Author and YouTuber Seth Ring joins us once again to walk us through his ideal writing workflow and what writing tools he uses the most.

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Connect with Seth: www.sethring.com

Register for Seth’s upcoming webinar: https://bit.ly/4pYor0U

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Rebecca Demarest returns to The Fiction Lab for a thoughtful, candid conversation on writing disability in speculative fiction. As an award-winning author, educator, and writing instructor—and a disabled writer herself—Rebecca brings both craft expertise and lived experience to the table. We dig into common pitfalls, meaningful representation, and how speculative worlds can offer space for richer, more authentic depictions of disability. Whether you’re worldbuilding, shaping characters, or rethinking your own assumptions, this episode offers insight that will elevate your storytelling.

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Author and troublemaker Rachel A. Rosen joins us for a candid discussion on where activism meets imagination. We dig into how fiction can challenge systems, spark dialogue, and reflect the world we’re fighting to change. From the craft behind politically charged storytelling to the responsibility (and limits) of art, this conversation pulls back the curtain on writing with purpose. Without losing the magic of story.

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Author & artist Jacob John White joins us to chat about how he broke into the industry as an indie author and artist. Don’t forget to support his Kickstarter! Link below!

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Check out Silverbell Kickstarter

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Helen Thornton-Gussy from EditCo joins us to discuss the basics of worldbuilding and how to keep from infodumping.

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Connect with Helen at EditCo: https://www.editco.nz/

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Threads: https://www.threads.com/@edit_co._

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Writing humor is no joke. Author Jennifer Sneed teaches us how to weave humor into your fiction without forcing a punchline. In this episode, we talk about what makes writing funny, how to balance humor with heart, and why even serious stories benefit from a well-timed laugh.

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Buy A Story Unwritten

Buy Guinevere MacKenzie is Not a Nice Girl

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