Overview Terry and I continue our conversation by talking about his change in career. Not just once, but several times during his life. Which led to his current writing career. YouTube Transcript Oh, okay. So that’s evolved for me. I started out with Microsoft word. Then I went to Scribner. Scrivener is really good for… Continue reading Episode 75B – Terry Shepherd – Changing Careers
Category: Author Discussion
Episode 74B – Jennifer Lieberman – Censorship
Overview WARNING: there may be some offensive spoken words in this episode Jennifer had problems with a solo play and had it censored. This also affected her book and she changed the name. We discuss this situation and why she decided to handle it the way she did. YouTube Transcript We’re back, boom, part two,… Continue reading Episode 74B – Jennifer Lieberman – Censorship
Episode 73B – Susan Rubin – Just Keep Writing
Overview Susan wants us to keep writing. That’s what she has done and the advice she gives to other authors. We talk about writing more than one thing and how you keep writing regardless of your other feelings on the issue. YouTube Transcript All right. Susan, welcome back to discovered wordsmith podcasts. Let’s talk a… Continue reading Episode 73B – Susan Rubin – Just Keep Writing
Episode 72B – TW Piperbrook – Pantsing vs Plotting
Clip Overview Tyler talks about pantsing vs plotting and how his technique has changed over his decade of writing. He found that working with a partner made it almost necessary to have to plot. He likes to use Trello. https://trello.com/ Stay tuned until the end to hear some hair metal discussion. YouTube Transcript [00:00:48] Stephen:… Continue reading Episode 72B – TW Piperbrook – Pantsing vs Plotting
Episode 71B – JE McDonald – Getting Back Into Writing
Clip Overview Have you been away from your writing? Missed some time and now not sure how to get started again? JE and Stephen discuss just this problem in this author focused podcast episode. YouTube Transcript [00:00:50] Stephen: Okay. So let’s talk some author stuff. Move on to that. You’ve written you’re on your third… Continue reading Episode 71B – JE McDonald – Getting Back Into Writing
Episode 70A – 2nd Interview Kevin J Fellows
Clip Overview Kevin is back to give us an update on how his writing life is doing – and his health. Kevin has been working under another pen name and has worked in the new Kindle Vella. He also has written a short story collection: Get It YouTube Transcript [00:00:50] Stephen: Hey, welcome to discovered… Continue reading Episode 70A – 2nd Interview Kevin J Fellows
Episode 69 – 2nd Interview with Jim Irving – B2B Leaders Guidebook
Overview Jim was on Episode 17 (B2B Sales Guidebook), and he’s back to talk about his new book – B2B Sales. Jim is talking to us from Spain this time, and the weather looks beautiful. He does writing in both Ireland and Spain, and even runs his business while traveling. His new book deals with… Continue reading Episode 69 – 2nd Interview with Jim Irving – B2B Leaders Guidebook
Episode 68B – Katherine Kerestman – Marketing after Publishing
Katherine discusses how difficult marketing is after you publish. Even though she has a publisher, they rely on her to do most of the marketing. Planning her second book, she is taking into account what she’ll need to do for marketing. Our talk centers around thinking outside the box and marketing efforts that authors can… Continue reading Episode 68B – Katherine Kerestman – Marketing after Publishing
Episode 67 – Diana Knightley – Kaitlyn and the Highlander
Overview Diana is a full time author. She lives in L.A. with her husband and 4 kids. She was a cartoonist when she decided to write. She is the author of the popular historical romance Kaitlyn and the Highlander. She has been writing for over 7 years and used NaNoWriMo to help her keep writing.… Continue reading Episode 67 – Diana Knightley – Kaitlyn and the Highlander
Episode 66B – Sandy Lynne Reed – Publishing
Sandy discusses how difficult it was to publish her book and what she’s learned about publishing. The publishing was a steep learning curve and she compares that to writing for paid articles. We talk about editing and getting people to read your book and why it’s important for a new writer. She got help for… Continue reading Episode 66B – Sandy Lynne Reed – Publishing