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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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  • High-Tech Thrillers with Janet Yeager

    High-Tech Thrillers with Janet Yeager
    Dec 22 2025
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Janet Yeager, author of the high-tech thriller, Two Birds, One Stone.

    0:00 Opening Thoughts
    How Writers Prep for the Holidays

    4:51 News
    1) Amazon Offers Free AI Foreign-Language Translations
    2) Grammerly Becomes Superhuman with AI Assistant

    15:26 Craft Corner
    Our panel of experts discuss the use of Amazon and AI by Writers

    19:57 Interview with Janet Yeager

    40:18 Parting Words
    The WriterCon Cruise worked for Janet Yeager. Could it do the same for you? We’re leaving from Ft Lauderdale for an eight-day cruise through the Eastern Caribbean, beautiful tropical vistas combines with over twenty hours of writing instruction, plus an onboard agent who will happily talk to every participant. Don’t miss out. Plan now to be with us March 7-15. Visit the WriterCon website for more info.

    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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    44 mins
  • 200th Anniversary Episode!!! with Will and Julia Bryan Thomas

    200th Anniversary Episode!!! with Will and Julia Bryan Thomas
    Dec 11 2025
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Will Thomas, author of the Victorian-era Barker & Llewelyn mysteries, and Julia Bryan Thomas, author of five novels, most recently The Kennedy Girl.

    0:00 Opening Thoughts
    The Best Memories from 200 episodes

    4:14 News
    This is a 200th Anniversary News roundup focusing on the two topics that appeared most recently in the news during our previous episodes: Amazon and AI.

    13:36 Craft Corner
    Marty Ludlum (At First I Was Afraid) continues his discussion of writing conferences, focusing on the people you should be looking for to advance your writing career.

    20:10 Interview with Will & Julia Bryan Thomas

    43:12 Parting Words
    The 2026 WriterCon Cruise departs from Ft Lauderdale for an eight-day trip through beautiful tropical vistas plus over twenty hours of writing instruction from Lara and I, plus Betsey Kulakowski, plus an onboard agent (Katharine Sands) who will happily talk to every participant. Don’t miss out. Plan now to be with us March 7-15. Visit the WriterCon website for more info.

    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
  • Capturing Media Attention for Your Book with Leah Paulos

    Capturing Media Attention for Your Book with Leah Paulos
    Nov 19 2025
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Leah Paulos, the founder and leader of Press Shop PR, who for more than 25 years has helped promote top titles from major publishers.

    Note: Because the team was on the road, the sound quality of this episode is not our usual. Apologies. We will be back to normal next time for our 200TH EPISODE!!!

    0:00 Opening Thoughts
    What book are you thankful for this year?

    4:02 News
    1) Beventi and INKfluence Team to Help Authors Direct Sell Enhanced Books
    2) Huge Phianthropic Fund for Literary Arts

    10:39 Craft Corner
    Tamara Grantham (Never Call Me Vampire) explains the importance of giving your characters memorable eccentricities.

    14:06 Interview with Leah Paulos

    36:10 Parting Words
    Join us for the WriterCon Cruise! Over 20 hours of writing instruction while we cruise the Eastern Carribean on an 8-day sail leaving from Ft Lauderdale, March 7-15. Seas the Day!

    Join the WriterCon Facebook Group, a warm and supportive group of writers. Know what's going on in the writing world every day!

    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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    38 mins
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