The Writing and Marketing Show

As writers we often think we shouldn't have to bother with something like money. Nothing could be further from the truth. Join me as I interview Money Coach, Dawn Kennedy, who gives a lot of top notch advice when it comes to managing your money as a writer. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today, on the podcast I.m talking about how you can up your game with writing during lockdown. Well worth listening to improve your writing while we are all staying indoors.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I discuss different aspects of the writing and publishing business. It's been a strange year, so there has been a lot of pivoting and change. Take a look at the year gone past and motivate and prepare yourself for the year ahead. Make a difference in 2021 Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I chat to Monique Blokzyl about gaining visibility and standing out as an author. Jam packed with golden nuggets of wisdom this is not an episode any author should miss. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today I'm chatting to Dwight Phoenix about writing books set during World War 2. You may thank it's a saturated market but Dwight tells us how we can come up with a unique twist.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today, in the second of a three part series, I am talking to Sarah Grace of Malcolm Down and Sarah Grace Publishing about the publisher's involvement in cover design. Sarah is passionate about the covers that are used for the books she publishes and shares her insight and wisdom. What a fascinating account.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjon...

Today is the first of a two part episode where we look at cover design. Today I am interviewing  brand new author, Abigail Van Kraay, on her experience of working with the publisher and cover designer to bring her new cover to fruition.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

This week the show is brought to you by me as I talk about books for writers. These are books I would recommend and ones you can give to your writer friends as presents. Looking for a secret Santa for your writers group? There will be something in here.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Should writers be blogging? Why should authors worry about blogs? Are blogs still relevant in today's world. Why are they useful? These questions and many others are answered as I talk to blogger Jenni Clarke, who does the most fabulous author interviews. Join us and learn everything you need to know about blogging for writers.   Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at wri...

Author Caroline Johnston has long known the importance of reading and believes it has helped shape her writing journey. Join us today as she we chat about books and the ways in which reading widely can make you a better writer. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

There are things in life which remain unexplained and these are rich fodder for writing novels or making them well rounded. Whether you call it paranormal, spiritual or unexplained, there is something for everyone in today's show, Writing the Paranormal with SC Skillman. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Have you often wondered how the police really works? Do you think about how you can portray the police more effectively in your novels? Today's show will help you do just that as I interview Patrick O'Donnell, Policeman and Author, on How to Write the Police.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

There are characters, and then there are characters that leap off the page. Today I'm talking the latter with historian and author, Lexie Conyngham. Join us and immerse yourself in all things characterisation and find out how you can write realistic characters that readers will simply love.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/s...

Today on the show I talk to Amanda Fleet about all things trilogies. From planning, to story arcs and everything in between, find out not only how to write a trilogy but why you should be writing g them.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today on the show I am joined by Kelly Blanchard to talk about how writers can support each other, which I believe is a topic which is long overdue discussion. Not only is Kelly one of the most supportive people I know, she also has one fo the nicest accents. It was a pleasure to chat to her and find out what we can do to more effectively support the writing community.  Get full access to Write an...

Devotionals are something which are not covered much on writing podcasts, yet they are a large part of reader's lives worldwide. Today I chat to Amy Boucher Pye about both writing devotionals and getting them published. Amy is the Editor of the Book Section of Woman Alive Magazine and herself a prolific and highly talented writer of daily devotionals, so who better to ask.  Get full access to...

Sometimes the best way to write a fiction book about a historical figure is to write it as if it's a fictionalised account. Today, I'm talking how to write Narrative Non-Fiction with Carnegie Scholar and historian, Mary W. Craig.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

In amongst all the writing and marketing advice, it is easy to forget that advice on getting started might be just the thing that is needed to help a fledgling writer along. Even established writers can forget what it was like when we started out. Join me, and my guest, Ruth Leigh, as we talk about getting started in Writing. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublish...

You might be wondering what Burke and Hare can teach us about writing. The answer - more than you think. Join me and my guest, Caroline Dunford, as I quiz her about writing characters such as Burke and Hare in fiction. Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

Today, I chat to multi-award winning author, Joanne Harris about writing realistic settings. In her latest book, Orfeia, is set in three different worlds - Contemporary London, Alternative London and the Underworld - and the settings are sublimely written where everything can change at the twist of a well placed word. So. Joanne knows a thing or two about this and the show is bursting with hints t...

Fran Hill, author of Miss What Does Incomprehensible Mean, joins me on the show today, where we chat all things humour and writing. As you can imagine, we have a lot of fun and it's an extremely funny show. Well worth listening to as, not only will you have a laugh but, you will learn a lot in the process.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjone...

Today I talk to Lisa McGrath who gives us hints, tips and strategies on how to edit your work to make it the best it can be before it goes to a professional editor.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

In How to Create a Leverage – Post Launch Marketing Opportunities to Sell Books I interview Jill Johnston an award winning business strategist and award winning author on how to leverage post launch sales and opportunities.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe

By nature, authors are sedentary creatures. We often spend long days sitting at a computer getting very little exercise and reaching for snacks from our ever present kitchens. Okay, that might just be me. However, we can always lead a healthier lifestyle and today, Fatima Sumar a Health and Wellness Coach, who is herself an international best selling author, gives us advice on how we can live a he...

Today I talk to multi award winning public speaker and speaking coach, Trish Springsteen. Trish runs the company Get Known, Be Seen. It's full of helpful hints, tips and advice to help you on your writing and speaking journey.  Get full access to Write and Publish With Wendy H. Jones at writepublishwithwendyhjones.substack.com/subscribe