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Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Written by: Sara Rosett and Jami Albright
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Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.

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Episodes
  • Automation and AI Changes with Chelle Honiker
    Mar 4 2026

    307 / How can automation, AI, and genuine relationships help you thrive as an author? Chelle Honaker shares her insights on blending creativity and business, building community, and navigating the ever-changing publishing world.

    ✨ This week’s sponsor is: Reedsy https://reedsy.com/studio and https://reedsy.com/studio/templates

    • Flywheel marketing instead of funnel marketing
    • Building community and collaboration
    • Social media burnout and challenges
    • Discoverability and reader relationships
    • Trends in publishing and tech for authors

    💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
    • Shoutout on a future episode

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    ⚡Links:

    • https://reedsy.com/studio
    • https://reedsy.com/studio/templates
    • Author Automations Substack
    • Indie Author Training
    • Indie Author Magazine
    • Author Nation
    • StorytellerShowcase
    • ChelleHoniker.com

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    Support the show

    🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops

    ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

    🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

    📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

    The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

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    55 mins
  • Cross Promotion, Newsletters, and Beta Reader Tips with Evan Gow
    Feb 25 2026

    306 / How do you get your first reviews? And what do you do about collating feedback from multiple beta readers? Evan Gow, creator of StoryOrigin, has solutions to these author problems. Plus we explore why building your mailing list is the number-one way to connect with readers and future-proof your business as well as discussing direct sales options and the perennial topic of AI impact on publishing.

    ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish

    • Importance of reviews for book sales
    • Cross-promotions and newsletter swaps
    • Beta reader management with StoryOrigin
    • Direct sales trends and challenges
    • AI’s impact on the publishing landscape

    💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
    • Shoutout on a future episode

    📥 Send us a Text Message

    ⚡Links:

    • http://tryvellum.com/wish
    • https://storyoriginapp.com/

    Send a text

    Support the show

    🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops

    ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

    🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

    📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

    The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

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    53 mins
  • Starting Small with Crowdfunding with Ember Mae
    Feb 18 2026

    305 / Ember Mae shares lessons learned about starting small with crowdfunding as well as managing fulfillment. We also talk about marketing without succumbing to the pressure of conventional social media wisdom.

    ✨ This week’s sponsor is Vellum: http://tryvellum.com/wish

    • Tips on setting up your first Kickstarter campaign and keeping it manageable
    • Making marketing personal and connecting individually with readers
    • Why ditching social media is freeing
    • Intuitive storytelling
    • In-person event strategies
    • Neurodivergence as a writing superpower

    💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support or https://wishidknownthenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
    • Shoutout on a future episode

    📥 Send us a Text Message

    ⚡Links:

    • embpublishing.com
    • https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/embermaeauthor/the-crowdfunded-author
    • http://tryvellum.com/wish

    Send a text

    Support the show

    🚀 Jami’s Consulting and Workshops: https://www.jamialbright.com/authorworkshops

    ❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

    🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

    📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

    The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

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    38 mins
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