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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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  • FECKing Around with Chaz Ebert

    FECKing Around with Chaz Ebert
    May 5 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (Lara Bernhardt has the week off) discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Chaz Ebert, CEO of Roger Ebert Digital (named for her late husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic) and author of the new book It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Bill mentions that James Patterson is hosting a new television show on unsolved mysteries. You can imagine Jesse's reaction.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Meta (Facebook) Considered Buying Simon & Schuster—so its AI Could Scrape the Books
    2) Storiaverse App Presents a New Storytelling Form—and is Looking for Writers

    Chapter 3: Interview with Chaz Ebert
    During this warm and witty chat, you will learn:
    1) how her late husband encouraged her to write;
    2) what it means to give a FECK;
    3) how to be a gamechanger;
    4) how strangers come together in the name of love; and
    5) how she broke into writing books—and songs.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    Join us for the WriterCon Retreat at the fabulous Canebrake luxure resort from July 17-21. In addition to the writing instruction, you will received specific feedback on your work in progress—with lots of time left to enjoy the resort and get some writing done in a beautiful location. www.writercon.com/retreat/

    William Bernhardt's next book, Justice For All, is a battle royale between two Bernhardt series characters—Daniel Pike and Kenzi Rivera. You will be able to pre-order it soon.

    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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    46 mins
  • Action and Adventure with Jake Lynch

    Action and Adventure with Jake Lynch
    Apr 14 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jake Lynch, author of action/adventure and spiritual novels including his latest, Broken to Beautiful.

    Chapter 1: Openting Thoughts
    Bill and Jesse ruminate about why tax season is particularly hard for writers.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Entangled Signs Self-Published Authors
    2) Spotify Offers an Audiobook Access Tier

    Chapter 3: Interview with Jake Lynch
    During this chat, you will learn:
    1) how he makes your pulse rate rise;
    2) why he writes inspirational books as well;
    3) how he conducts ressearch;
    4) the importance of saving editing for later; and
    5) how anime figured into his work.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    WriterCon is Coming! Our annual writers conference takes place Labor Day weekend (August 30-Sept 2, 2024) in Oklahoma City. And if you register now, you'll get the Early Bird price, which will save you at least $100. We’ve got more than fifty speakers already lined up—authors, agents, publishers, book marketing experts, and much more. Visit www.writercon.com to learn more.
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    28 mins
  • Fantasy and Family with S.L. Dooley

    Fantasy and Family with S.L. Dooley
    Apr 7 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview S.L. Dooley, fantasy author of The Cold Moon Carnival and many other books.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
    Everyone is getting ready for the 2024 WriterCon Cruise, departing April 21!

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Poetry Had Its Best Year Ever in 2024
    2) Author Accused of "Creepy" PR Requests

    Chapter 3: Interview with S.L. Dooley
    During this chat, you will learn about:
    1) whether dragons are required for fantasy;
    2) integrating fantasy and faith and family;
    3) how role-playing games influenced her work;
    4) why she loves old books and journals; and
    5) her unique process for sparking ideas.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    The 2024 WriterCon Conference is in OKC over Labor Day weekend. Register now to get the Early Bird prices!

    Looking for something smaller where you can get direct feedback on your work? Come to the WriterCon Retreat in Branson MO.

    William Bernhardt's latest novel is Partners in Crime, but his next novel, Justice For All (the 8th Daniel Pike legal thriller) will arrive in late May.

    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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    35 mins
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