The Writing and Marketing Show

This week I am looking at what you need to do to plan for the year ahead including setting goals and looking at where you want to be this time next year. There is also a special offer for my Authorpreneur Accelerator Academy which will not only get your year off to a cracking start but help you to develop and grow your author business. If you go to  https://authorpreneur-accelerator-academy.teacha...

In today's episode which is part 1 of a 2 part series, I am looking at how you can audit the year just gone. There's a lot more to auditing the year than you think.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

This week I continue the series of episodes on marketing as we prepare for a new year. Today I'm speaking to Malcolm Down of Malcolm Down and Sarah Grace Publishing about book marketing and getting a publisher's perspective. What can you expect in the way of marketing from a publisher? Find out now.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones....

As a the old year draws to a close and a new one fast approaches it's time to take a look at the year ahead. In today's episode I take a look at marketing strategies to use to prepare for the coming year.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

I've been setting up book promotions with a number of companies for my first in series for the festive season. Today I take you through the process of each of these companies, explaining the prices, the reasons for doing the promotions and what you can expect.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today's show si taken by Wendy's stunt double, author SC Skillman as she talks about using your won life story when writing fiction. Wendy has lost her voice and will be back next week when it recovers.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever thought about setting up a multi-author book signing? Today's episode takes you through the process of setting it up as well as giving you the experience from the perspective of three authors - myself, Sarah Grace, and Ruth Leigh. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today's show focuses on the Society of Authors and applying for the grants which are available to members of the society. I am surprised that many people do not know these grants are available or how they apply for them, so today's show addresses this.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode is different as I take a back seat and Kathrine Blessan interviews Tony Collins about MAI and the work they do to support writing for authors worldwide.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Often we want to tell our life story but the rawness of it can be a barrier. Today, I talk to Avishai El who gives us hints, tips, and strategies to deal with our emotions and write memoirs which may be traumatic. Why should we do this and why is it important? All the questions are answered in the show. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substac...

What is satire and why should we be reading and writing about it? can we incorporate it into our writing and is it important that we do so? These questions and more are answered into today's episode where I discuss all things satirical writing with Charles Harris.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Increasingly authors are undertaking blog tours for marketing purposes and I have been involved in several from both an author and a blogger point of view. So, I thought I would chat about blog tours with hints and tips for both authors and bloggers.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I am talking to writer Eileen Rolland about using mindfulness techniques both for focus and also enriching your narrative.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode come to you from London where I am preparing for several research visits. So, I am talking about how to prepare in order to make the most of your visit.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

In the second of my two part series on taking bold steps in the publishing industry I speak to the owner of a brand new bookshop, Barnabas Christian Bookshop, in Dundee. We talk about making brave decisions and how bookshop managers and authors can work more closely together to put on events that reach the reading public.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwit...

One would think setting up a publishing company in today's climate could be considered foolish. Yet Sumaira Wilson and Nikki East have set up the highly successful Spellbound Books. Today I talk to Sumaira about her experience and how you can set up a publishing company. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode talks about life as a solopreneur and gives some hints and tips for storm proofing your business when life takes an unexpected turn.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I'm chatting to Trudy Simmons of The Crazy Daisy Chain Group. What an inspirational lady. I am sure she will inspire you all to step out for your comfort zone and write a different type of book.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I chat to Children's Author and Publisher, Janet Wilson. Janet is an award winning publisher and best-selling author, who has years of experience in the world of writing for children.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I'm chatting to Lynette Eason who writes Romantic Suspense Novels. I've always been fascinated by how authors balance the romance and suspense sides of their books and Lynette gives us some cracking advice.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I am talking about why we write and trying out an audio book experiment. It's a different episode but one I very much enjoyed. Join me as I try my first attempt at an audio book and get a sneak peek of Creativity Matters: Find your passion for writing. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

What is it about the third age that makes it ripe for trying new adventures? Today I speak to Nanette Fairley of WhatNextOlogy about writing in the third age.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

What is the purpose of faith based books and why should we consider writing them? That's the topic I'm discussing today with Christian Author Maressa Mortimer. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

For the past eighteen months most of us have been cooped up at home or locally with very little to do or see. As writers our inspiration has come from within or at least why we could see from pour windows. Whilst writers have vivid imaginations, we are now in a position to spread our wings a bit further as things ope up. Therefore, today's episode is jam packed with exercises, activities, and...

Grief is a topic not often spoken of, and yet everyone will grieve at some point in their lives. Finding books to help us deal with grief can often be difficult. Today I talk to Penelope Swithinbank about writing books which help people during the grieving process.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe