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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  • 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
  • Celebrity Interviews & Bios with Glenn Plaskin

    Celebrity Interviews & Bios with Glenn Plaskin
    Oct 24 2024
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Glenn Plaskin, the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, includingHorowitz and Katie Up and Down the Hall, Glenn’s profiles of interview subjects, including Meryl Streep, Paul Newman, and Robert De Niro, have appeared in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Los Angeles Times, among many others.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Everybody loves a good celeb interview...

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Brandon Sanderson is Opening His Own Bookstore.
    2) Romantasy is Going to the Movies.

    Chapter 3: Craft Corner
    Jon Meyers and Emily Brooks address how to retain authenticity in your writing. Visit their website.

    Chapter 4: Interview with Glenn Plaskin

    Chapter 5: Parting Words

    WriterCon has its own newsletter and you don’t want to miss a single next issue. www.writerconmag.substack.com

    If you haven’t joined the WriterCon Facebook Group yet, do it today and join this wonderful community of writers. Click here.

    You can find the video version of these podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@writerconpodcast1307

    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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    50 mins

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Drink deep from the fountain of writing knowledge

The Red Sneaker podcast series is a treasure trove of knowledge for published and unpublished authors alike. The series is hosted by NY Times best-selling author William Bernhardt. With over 50 books to his credit, he has embarked on a mission to educate all would be writers on the elements and business of the craft.

These episodes are an extension of his Red Sneaker Write Series with each containing writing tips , publishing news, and an interview with either an author, member of the publishing industry, or someone involved in some aspect of both.

One of the greatest things about the series is that all of the episodes contain info that never ages and becomes dated, other than the publishing news, I will return to the first episode and travel through them repeatedly, waiting eagerly for the next episode.

Just like his Red Sneaker Writing Series books, the podcasts are concise, focused, and serve as a cheerleader for you to take pencil to paper and tell a story.

Highly recommend. Take advantage of this gem from someone who has done it successfully.



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