Building your personal author platform is an important step in your journey. For many authors, that means jumping on social media. But with conflict broiling, your data being tracked, privacy evaporating, and plain-old social media burnout, you might be looking for a new way to connect with your fan-base–something fun and reliable, and something you […]
The Writer's Journey
Page 1 – First Impressions | DAW Editor Sheila Gilbert
What makes a manuscript sing from the first page, and what sour notes turn the readers away? With more and more readers judging books based on the Look Inside sample, your first page is key to making sales. DAW Editor Sheila Gilbert joins us to respond to six first pages submitted by Keystroke authors. We’ll […]
2020 Wins & Lessons Learned
How was your 2020? Whether it was a slog or a success, hey, we can learn from it. Today, we’re chatting about three authors who had very different years. We’ll talk about break-out successes after years of hard work, writing through difficult times, experimenting, and taking risks. Ever wanted to pack up your family and […]
Behind-the-Scenes Look at Traditional Publishing | Betsy Wollheim
What do Patrick Rothfuss, Tad Williams, Mercedes Lackey, Tracy Hickman, and Margaret Weis all have in common? Besides being A-List fantasy wordcrafters, all were published by DAW Books. Tonight we meet the woman behind one of science fiction and fantasy’s most beloved publishing houses, DAW Books’ President, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief, Betsy Wollheim. Betsy’s here to […]
Writing for Major Entertainment Franchises | Steven Savile
It’s a special episode tonight–number 100! The Writer’s Journey is celebrating with an A-List author’s brain to pick. Steven Savile has woven tales in some of the most memorable universes, including Warhammer, Doctor Who, Stargate, and Jurassic Park. He’s here tonight to delve deep on genre fiction, writing in established worlds, and satisfying reader expectations […]
Getting into Ghostwriting | Ghostwriter Kim
Thinking about getting paid to write? Curious about ghostwriting–how to set up your bizz, find clients, meet deadlines, and make bank? Or, are you an author looking for a collaborator? How do you find the right match? Ghostwriter Kim is here to share her experience writing from home and making writing work for her. We’re […]