The Writing and Marketing Show

Today I chat to award winning children's writer and illustrator, Sylva Fae about writing amd marketing children's books. Find out more about Sylva Amazon author.to/SylvaFae Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SylvaFae Tiktok @sylvafae54 Instagram @sylvafae Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

This week I chat to Marisa Noelle to get her unique perspective on working with a literary agent. We discuss the highs and lows as well as the real time benefits of working with a literary agent.  You  can find her at marisanoelle.com Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I talk to Caroline Dunford about her experience of working with a literary agent. You can find out more about Caroline at Website: https://caroline-dunford.squarespace.com Twitter: @verdandiweaves Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Following last week's excellent episode about working with a literary Agent I wanted to give my persecutive of working with an agent. What are the author's responsibilities and what do they need to think about before signing with an agent? Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I am chatting to Amy Collins a literary agent from Talcott Notch Literary Services about working with an agent. We find out where they fit into the publishing ecosystem, what they do and don't do for authors and how authors and agents can work most effectively together. You can learn more about Amy at https://amysadvice.com/index.php/aboutamy/ Get full access to Write and Publish With W...

Do you find that time just seems to fly past and there never seems to be a minute in the day. If so, this episode is for you. It's jam packed with tips to help you manage your writing career more effectively and get more out of every day. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

I've learned so much on my trip to Antigua but one thing I have learned overall is that you should expect the unexpected and embrace it. It will make your final manuscript so much richer and bring it to life.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

What is it like leading the laptop lifestyle and writing from anywhere in the world? Can you do it? Today's episode outlines how easy it could be and the steps you can take.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode talks about using Newspaper Archives and the way these can help with research.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

TikTok Shops are being trialled in the UK and I am hundred to be in at the beta stage of the journey. At the time of recording they have only been going a week and my shop si set up and I'm using it. Find out all about it in Today's episode.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I continue with my series on Organisations which help writers speaking with Melissa Williams Pope. This isn't just for published crime writers but for all readers, librarians and unpublished authors.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever considered doing an author tour abroad? Today's show takes you through the steps you need to take to organise such a tour. There's also some exciting personal news.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

What is Kindle Vella and why is it important to us as authors? Todays podcast will answer these questions and many more as I chat to author Emily Shore who is a Top Ten Fave on Kindle Vella.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Historical mysteries are an enduring part of the crime writing landscape with millions of readers worldwide. Today I talk to Historical Dagger Finalist, Fiona Veitch Smith, in an episode jam packed with advice, hints and tips.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

As the world opens up and events are happening once more, I speak to Debrah Martin of the Oxford Indie Book Festival about running the festival.  You can find out about Debrah’s books here: Adult and non-fiction: www.debrahmartin.co.uk Children’s and YA fiction: www.debbiemartin.co.uk   And her editing, mentoring and self-publishing services here: www.book-works.co.uk   You can also find her on so...

Today I talk to Annmarie Miles the Publicity Officer for the Association of Christian Writers. There's more to it than you might think.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I talk to Dr Lisa Ortigaro Crego about writing psychological non-fiction. Lisa describes her books as  inspirational, motivational and spiritual and I would say they are also effective.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today's show is all about TikTok Live. How to use it, how it drives book sales, what topics to cover, Live Duets. Everything I've learned so far.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I talk about plotting your book and my experience of using Page One Notebooks. If you don't know what they are, you really need to listen to this show.  Special Offer Page One have very kindly offered a discount to anyone listening to the Show. From 16th February until 2nd March, anyone who uses the code WENDY10 will get a 10% discount on the notebooks. That is extremely generous. Howev...

There are many organisations which writers can join and that support writers. Today I give an overview of nine of them, eight of which I am a member. These are The Scottish Association of Writers Crime Writers Association Sisters in Crime Society of Authors Association of Christian Writers SCWBI Alliance of Independent Authors Historical Novel Society Romantic Novelists Association Get full access...

Today I'm talking about why writers should consider being a member of a writing group and the value they bring to our writing. It's a lot more than you might think.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

I'm continuing with the TikTok Theme with an episode covering my thoughts so far and giving hints and tips and what I have learned in the last two weeks of being on the platform.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

The social media platform TikTok is growing at a phenomenal rate with over a billion users worldwide. With #BookTok going at an equally phenomenal rate authors can nob longer afford to ignore this platform. Today, I talk to Lila Dubois who runs the TikTok Sells Book Course, alongside her co-founder Jayne Rylen. This episode is jam packed with advice for both those new to TikTok and those who want...

It's the 2 year anniversary of The Writing and Marketing Show, so I wanted to bring you something special. Today I am talking with Jason Smith of Social Shapes about Developing Your Online Presence. With billions of users using the internet every day this is not something you can afford to ignore.  You can find Jason via his website -  http://www.socialshapes.com/ Get full access to Write and...

As we head into 2022 I am continuing my series on 2022 planning by talking about healthcare for authors. We are often so focussed on caring for our business that we forget about caring for ourselves.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe