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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world...
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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History and Romance with Eloisa James
21 JUL 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty historical romances, plus a contemporary novel, Lizzie and Dante, and a memoir, Paris in Love. She’s published over 7 million books in 28 languages and 30 countries.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Now that the WriterCon Retreat is over, all eyes are focused on the https://www.writercon.com/, August 30-Sept 2 (Labor Day weekend) in Oklahoma City at the Reneaissance Waterford. Over 70 speakers, including authors, agents, editors, and publishers. Over 90 sessions. And so many good people you want to know. Use this opportunity to take your writing to the next level and achieve your writing dreams.
Chapter 2: News
1) Leanpub offers authors AI translations of books on its platform
2) Business Insider reveals https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-original-book-business-booming-2024-6?mc_cid=2081c71363 with surprising findings
Chapter 3: Interview with Eloisa James
During this chat, you'll learn
1) why Eloisa loves history;
2) her life growing up with a famous poet;
3) how she channels romance into an intriguing historical story;
4) how Shakespeare influences her work; and
5) how she creates riveting narratives.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
Come to the https://www.writercon.com/. Network, Make friends. Exchange ideas! Find your tribe!
Subscribe to the https://writerconmag.substack.com!
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com Â
Writing for TV, Comics & Novels with Marc Guggenheim
14 JUL 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marc Guggenheim, writer for television (Arrow, The Practice), comics (Green Lantern. Flash) and a new novel, https://www.amazon.com/Any-Lifetime-Novel-Marc-Guggenheim-ebook/dp/B0CHD2QDV1/
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Last Call for the https://www.writercon.com/retreat/, which begins July 17.
Chapter 2: News
1) Agent Reveals Query Idea on Social Media
2) Emily Henry Hits #1 Without Booksignings, Book Tours or TikTok
Chapter 3: Interview with Marc Guggenhim
In this interview, this multi-talented writer talks about writing for television (and creating series), writing for comics (both established and original characters), and his new novel, https://www.amazon.com/Any-Lifetime-Novel-Marc-Guggenheim-ebook/dp/B0CHD2QDV1/,
Chapter 4: Parting Thoughts
The https://www.writercon.com/ is August 30-September 2 in OKC at the Renaissance Waterford. We now have over 70 speakers, more than a dozen agents and publishers, thirtheen contest categories, pitching, private consultations, and so much more. https://www.writercon.com.
William Bernhardt's new novel https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Daniel-Pike-Legal-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0D5D8L6YS/ (Daniel ike Legal Thriller #8) is now on sale (with a guest-star appearance by Kenzi Rivera from https://www.amazon.com/Splitsville-Legal-Thriller-Book-ebook/dp/B093DPXWY8/). On week form release, Bernhardt's latest has #1 spots on two lists and over 50 positive review on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Justice-Daniel-Pike-Legal-Thriller-ebook/dp/B0D5D8L6YS/
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.comÂ
http://www.writercon.com
Igniting Your Thriller with Raymond Paul Johnson
7 JUL 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Raymond Paul Johnson, author of a debut thriller Conspiracy Ignited.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Bill searches for the right voice. And the pickleball net.
Chapter 2: News
1) https://denverite.com/2024/06/17/tattered-cover-sold-to-barnes-noble/
2) https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/95274-authors-equity-announces-first-10-author-signings.html
Chapter 3: Interview
Raymond Paul Johnson discusses his extensive career as a trial lawyer, which led to his breakout thriller, Conspiracy Ignited.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
It's not too late to register for the https://www.writercon.com/retreat/, July 17-21, at the Canebrake luxury resort in Wagoner OK, not far from Tulsa. Spend five days learning from the best and focusing on your work-in-progress.Â
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
https://www.williambernhardt.comÂ
http://www.writercon.com
Psychological Thrills with Lori Brand
23 JUN 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lori Brand, the author of a fascinating new novel that touches on many important issues, https://www.amazon.com/Bodies-Die-Lori-Brand-ebook/dp/B0CS16ZK83/.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Host William Bernhardt's new novel, https://www.amazon.com/Justice-All-William-Bernhardt/dp/1964832020 is now on sale.
https://writercon.com/retreat/ is July 17-21 at the Canebrake luxury resort near Tulsa.
Chapter 2: News
1) Report Indicates Most YA Readers Are Adults
2) Fan Fiction Succeeds with The Idea of You
Chapter 3: Interview with Lori Brand
During this chat, you will learn:
1) how https://www.amazon.com/Bodies-Die-Lori-Brand-ebook/dp/B0CS16ZK83/ was birthed by social media;
2) how it comments on body image issues;
3) how she incorporates thrills into a serious story;
4) the 70-billion-dollar diet industry; andÂ
5) how exercise and athleticism fit into her writing process.
Chapter 4: Parting Wordhttps://www.amazon.com/Justice-All-William-Bernhardt/dp/1964832020
https://www.amazon.com/Justice-All-William-Bernhardt/dp/1964832020is a courtroom cage match between two Bernhardt series characters, Daniel Pike (The Last Chance Lawyer) and Kenzi Rivera (Splitsville). A civil suit over rights to a billion-dollar comics character leads to murder and a courtroom showdown filled with twists, shocking surprises, and page-turning suspense.
https://writercon.com/retreat/ takes place July 17-21 at the Canebrake luxury resort near Tulsa OK. This is five days of writing instruction, group discussions, small group sessions, and direct feedback on your work-in-progress (no matter where you are in the process). Plus free time to write and to enjoy the gorgeous setting. Join us!
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
Mystery & Suspense with Connie Berry
16 JUN 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Connie Berry, author of A Collection of Lies, her fifth Kate Hamilton mystery.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
It's Father's Day!
And Tony Awards Day!
And Picard Day!
Chapter 2: News
1) AI-Narrataed Audiobooks Selling at Amazon/Audible
2) The Bizarre Three-Body Problem Murder Case
Chapter 3: Interview with Connie Berry
During this chat, you will learn:
1) how to launch a series and series character;
2) how to create a traditional mystery;
3) why she's an Anglophile;
4) how archeology fits in; and
5) how she found her path to publication.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
https://writercon.com/retreat/is only a month away! Join us for a five-day, small-group writing retreat at the 300-acre Canebrake Resort in Wagoner, OK, on Ft. Gibson Lake. Our retreat group will have the resort to ourselves with paths to hike, a pool to enjoy, bikes to ride and much more!Â
Order your copy of my new novel, https://www.amazon.com/Justice-All-William-Bernhardt/dp/1964832020, the 8th book in the Daniel Pike series! This time Dan is on the opposite side of the courtroom from the lawyer from my Splitsville series for a knockdown dragout courtroom cage match. As we post, the book already has a #1 Bestseller flag on Amazon.
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
Courtroom Chills with Caroline Cleveland
12 JUN 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Caroline Cleveland, author of When Cicadas Cry.
Chapter 1: Introduction
You can now order William Bernhardt's latest novel, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5D8L6YS/, the 8th Daniel Pike legal thriller, featuring a crossover with Kenzi Rivera (https://www.amazon.com/Splitsville-Legal-Thriller-Book-ebook/dp/B093DPXWY8/)—and original comic book art. Listen to Bill explain why.
Chapter 2: News
1) Big Five Publishers Add AI Scraping Language to Contracts
2) Amazon Adds More Detailed Sales Data to Book Pages
Chapter 3: Interview with Caroline Cleveland
Chapter 4: Parting Words
https://writercon.com/retreat/ give you five peaceful days or feedback and instruction
https://writercon.com/about-the-conference/ is our annual Big Event over Labor Day weekend!
Don't forget to order Bill's new novel, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5D8L6YS/.
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.comÂ
http://www.writercon.com
Writing, Books, Pencils & Alida Winternheimer
5 JUN 2024 · In this summer summer episode, bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview Alida Winternheimer, award-winning author, developmental editor, contributor to WriterCon Magazine, and host of the Substack newsletter A Room Full of Books and Pencils.
Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox
19 MAY 2024 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new gaslamp fantasy, Asta and the Barbarians, part of her Chosen by the Masters series.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
The https://www.writercon.com/retreat/ is only two months away! From July 17-21, we'll be taking deep dives into your work. Each day's schedule will include group talks, small-group work, and one-on-one feedback on your work-in-progress. Doesn't matter how much you've written. Come to the Retreat and see how much your work improves! https://www.writercon.com/retreat/
Chapter 2: News
1) Marquez Heirs Publish Last Novel Against His Wishes
2) New Startup Offers Automated AI Publishing
Chapter 3: Interview with Becca Fox
During this chat, you will learn:
1) why romantasy and gaslamp fantasy are surging;
2) how she creates characters readers can relate to;
3) the balance between description and urgency;
4) her writing process; and
5) what's she's doing at https://www.writercon.com this fall.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
After the July Retreat, all eyes will be focused on the annual fall https://www.writercon.com. This year, we have over 50 speakers delivering over 70 breakout sessions, plus contests, agents and publishers, pitching, manuscript reviews, prinvate consults, masterclass workshops, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level. https://www.writercon.com
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.comÂ
http://www.writercon.com
LIVE from the WriterCon Cruise with Sands, Johnson & Smith!
12 MAY 2024 · LIVE FROM THE WRITERCON CRUISE 2024! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview agent Katharine Sands, SF/Fantasy author RJ Johnson, and USA Today-bestselling Romance writer Lauren Smith.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
This has been our largest group of cruise-writers yet, and we've had a wonderful timne working with them.
Chapter 2: Testimonials
Some of the WriterCon Cruisers share what they loved most about this adventure.
Chapter 3: News
1) Amazon Accused of Spying on Retail Competitiors
2) Internet Archive Appeals Ruling Prohibiting Digitization of Books Without License
Chapter 4: Interview
Premiere literary Agent Katharine Sands, USA Today-bestselling author Lauren Smith, and SF/Fantasy author RJ Johnson (https://www.amazon.com/Dreamslinger-Fantasy-Adventure-Book-ebook/dp/B09BLGFX3Y/ and others) talk about their adventures in the writing world. During this chat, you will learn:
1) how to write the book you love while also paying attention to the market;
2) the road ahead for publishing;
3) the rise of romance, fantasy & horror;
4) how to break into publishing;
5) how the role of the agent has changed; andÂ
6) breaking into foreign rights—on your own.
Chapter 5: Parting Words
The next big event on the WriterCon calendar is the WriterCon Retreat, July 17-21, at the https://canebrake.net/ luxury resort not far from Tulsa, with pool, hot tubs, spa, yoga, golf training, hiking trails, and most importantly, writing instruction. The classes, rooms, and food are all packaged together at one low price. This is where you get direct feedback on your work in progress as well as great information and instruction. https://writercon.com/retreat/
The WriterCon annual writers conference is Labor Day weekend (August 30-September 2) in Oklahoma City at the Renaissance Waterford. Over 50 speakers, over 70 sessions, need-to-know info on what's happening in the writing world, plus great writing tips. ONLY TWO MORE WEEKS till the Early Bird pricing ends, https://writercon.com/
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
FECKing Around with Chaz Ebert
5 MAY 2024 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (Lara Bernhardt has the week off) discusses the latest news from the book world, offers writing tips, and interviews Chaz Ebert, CEO of Roger Ebert Digital (named for her late husband, the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic) and author of the new book It's Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity Through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Bill mentions that James Patterson is hosting a new television show on unsolved mysteries. You can imagine Jesse's reaction.
Chapter 2: News
1) Meta (Facebook) Considered Buying Simon & Schuster—so its AI Could Scrape the Books
2) Storiaverse App Presents a New Storytelling Form—and is Looking for Writers
Chapter 3: Interview with Chaz Ebert
During this warm and witty chat, you will learn:
1) how her late husband encouraged her to write;
2) what it means to give a FECK;
3) how to be a gamechanger;
4) how strangers come together in the name of love; and
5) how she broke into writing books—and songs.
Chapter 4: Parting Words
Join us for the WriterCon Retreat at the fabulous Canebrake luxure resort from July 17-21. In addition to the writing instruction, you will received specific feedback on your work in progress—with lots of time left to enjoy the resort and get some writing done in a beautiful location. www.writercon.com/retreat/
William Bernhardt's next book, Justice For All, is a battle royale between two Bernhardt series characters—Daniel Pike and Kenzi Rivera. You will be able to pre-order it soon.
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
http://www.writercon.com
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world...
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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.
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