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Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

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
  • Nicholas Harvey on Writing Dual Timelines, Collaboration, and Digital Nomad Life
    Jul 9 2025

    275 / Nicholas Harvey, adventure, suspense, and thriller novelist and digital nomad, shares his journey from race car driver and motorsports professional to full-time author. He discusses how his unique background shapes his storytelling, the challenges of writing female protagonists, and navigating the ever-evolving indie publishing landscape.

    • Transitioning from a racing career to writing
    • How his motorsports background fuels his creative process
    • Lessons learned about genre, marketing
    • What he wishes he’d known before launching his first series
    • Realities of digital nomad life
    • Managing collaborations

    💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

    • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
    • Private slack group
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    ⚡Links:

    • https://www.harveybooks.com
    • https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3

    Two Authors’ Podcast: https://pod.link/1671876768

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    Support the show

    🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

    ❤️ 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
    Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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    52 mins
  • Writing and Life Update after Our June Break
    Jul 2 2025

    274 / We’ve had a month-long break and are back with a catch-up chat about what’s been going on with our writing and our lives, including ADHD and productivity, juggling creative projects, and book launches.

    • Sara: special edition pre-production and timelines, launching on her direct store
    • Jami: ADHA update, drafting a new novel, ads

    💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

    • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
    • Private slack group
    • Shoutout on a future episode.

    📥 Send us a Text Message

    ⚡Links:

    SaraRosettBooks.com


    Send us a text

    Support the show

    🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

    ❤️ 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
    Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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    36 mins
  • Trixie Silvertale on Making Your Backlist Work for You when You Need a Break
    May 28 2025

    Ep 273 / Trixie Silvertale joins us to discuss resilience and adaptability in business. Trixie shared how a personal tragedy shifted her writing and publishing and resulted in her leveraging her backlist. Plus keeping a long series fresh, and writing interesting small town settings.

    Topics:

    • Trixie’s dictation process, which involves roller skates 🛼
    • Dealing with tragedy and loss, and how Trixie shifted away from rapid release to making the most of her backlist through repurposing her IP
    • Allowing yourself to have a bad day
    • Deciding on spin-offs vs. new series
    • Translations
    • Balances humor, suspense, and paranormal elements

    💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

    • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
    • Private slack group
    • Shoutout on a future episode.

    📥 Send us a Text Message

    ⚡Links:

    • Spark Story Summit with Sara’s interview: https://sparktostory-summit.heysummit.com/?ac=gG5Wyq2k (Affiliate link)
    • The 2025 Inkers Con Digital Conference: June 7–20 https://inkerscon.com/2025-digital-conference (Affiliate Link) Use Discount code: JAMI25
    • https://trixiesilvertale.com
    • Follow Trixie’s Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/author/trixiesilvertale
    • Follow Trixie on BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/trixie-silvertale
    • Trixie’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trixiesilvertale/
    • Ep 140: New Author Series: Trixie Silvertale on Secret Pen Names https://wishidknownforwriters.com/140-2/

    Send us a text

    Support the show

    🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

    ❤️ 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
    Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing

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    40 mins

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