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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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  • 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
  • Memoir, Moms & Muhammed Ali with Thomas Hauser

    Memoir, Moms & Muhammed Ali with Thomas Hauser
    Apr 2 2024
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Thomas Hauser, sports writer and author of the new momoir My Mother and Me.

    Btw, the sad whining you hear during the interview is our dog, Baxter—sad because no one is paying attention to him while we record, but otherwise fine.

    Chapter 1: Opening Thougbts
    Jesse's fave, James Patterson, is publishing many more books, including legal thrillers. Jesse is not happy.

    Chapter 2: News
    1) Dead Celebrity Books Written by AI Flood Amazon
    2) Brandon Sanderson Gets Better Deal at Audible—For Everyone

    Chapter 3: Interview with Thomas Hauser
    During this chat, you will learn:
    1) why he wrote about his mother;
    2) why he doesn't stick to a single genre;
    3) the book-to-movie process;
    4) knowing Muhammed Ali; and
    5) the importance of social justice.

    Chapter 4: Parting Words
    WriterCon is coming! The conference is Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 2, in Oklahoma City. We have over 50 speakers lined up, authors, agents, publishers, marketers, assistants, and much more. The website has been revised and updated, so please check it out now, while you can still take advantage of the Early Bird prices! www.writercon.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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    35 mins
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