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WriterCon

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.Copyright Bernhardt Books Art Economics Literary History & Criticism Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • "Have a Fulfilling LIfe—Then Write About It" with Candace Kade

    "Have a Fulfilling LIfe—Then Write About It" with Candace Kade
    Aug 21 2025
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Candace Kade, the author of The Hybrid series, a YA sci-fi trilogy.

    00:00 Opening Thoughts
    LAST CALL for WriterCon 2025 at the Skirvin Hilton in OKC over Labor Day weekend, August 29-September 1. Over 60 speakers and over 100 breakout sessions, pitching, manuscript reviews, private consultations, etc. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other writers, people who share your hopes and dreams, form critique groups or gain beta readers, or present your work at the Open Mic. It is NOT too late to register! Learn more at: www.writercon.com/conference/

    03:51 News
    1) Siegel and Shuster Plaza Opens in Cleveland

    07:43 Craft Corner
    Desiree Duffy from Black Chateau and Books That Make You explains the FIVE main benefits of writing conferences. Some of them may surprise you...

    11:59 Interview with Candace Kade

    25:52 Parting Words
    ONE LAST TIME! Join us at WriterCon 2025! www.writercon.com/conference
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    28 mins
  • Analyzing Characters with Sydney Pruett

    Analyzing Characters with Sydney Pruett
    Aug 18 2025
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sydney Pruett, a therapist who helps authors make their characters (fiction and nonfiction) psychologically compelling and consistent.

    00:00 Opening Thoughts
    WriterCon is almost here! Come join the best writers conference in the Southwest. Over 60 speakers, over 100 breakout sessions covering every aspect of the writing life, craft, agents, publishers, marketing, and more. Pitching, consults, manuscript reviews, and much more. It is NOT too late to register. For more info, visit: www.writercon.com

    03:41 News
    1) Audiobook Walking Clubs Gain Popularity
    2) Fan Fiction Leads to Controversial Online Chatter

    13:07 Craft Corner
    Jon Meyers talks about the vaue of writers conferences—and his upcoming MasterClass on memoir.

    18:18 Interview with Sydney Pruett

    30:25 Parting Words
    Have I said this already? Come join us at WriterCon! www.writercon.com
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    32 mins
  • Romantasy & Fairy Tales with Abigail O'Bryan

    Romantasy & Fairy Tales with Abigail O'Bryan
    Aug 7 2025
    Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Abigail O'Bryan, who recently released her first novel, Iron Rose—a dark YA reimagining of Beauty & the Beast meets Hunger Games.

    0:00 Opening Thoughts
    You are cordially invited to WriterCon, our annual writers conference, this year at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City over Labor Day weekend, starting Friday, August 29. Over 60 speakers and over 100 sessions, pitching, contests, manuscript reviews, private consultations, etc. But the best thing about it is that this is a real community of writers, people eager to help, people who have your back and understand the challenges of being a writer in today’s world. I think people are often surprised by how warm and welcoming the group is, and how many friends they make and keep after the conference is over.

    04:36 News
    1) AI Whistleblower Act Proposed
    2) You Might Be Able to Copyright Your Face

    11:07 Craft Corner
    This week's writing craft chat comes from Friend of the Podcast Betsey Kulakowski, author of the bestselling Veritas Codex series and a new book, The Veil of Secrets. Today she addresses the gigantic benefit of attending writer conferences.

    13:37 Interview with Abigail O'Bryan

    33.21 Parting Words
    Did I mention WriterCon yet? Of course I did. Come join us! Take your writing dreams to the next level.

    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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