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WriterCon

WriterCon

By: William Bernhardt
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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.Copyright Bernhardt Books Art Economics Literary History & Criticism Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Capturing Media Attention for Your Book with Leah Paulos

    Capturing Media Attention for Your Book with Leah Paulos
    Nov 19 2025
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Leah Paulos, the founder and leader of Press Shop PR, who for more than 25 years has helped promote top titles from major publishers.

    Note: Because the team was on the road, the sound quality of this episode is not our usual. Apologies. We will be back to normal next time for our 200TH EPISODE!!!

    0:00 Opening Thoughts
    What book are you thankful for this year?

    4:02 News
    1) Beventi and INKfluence Team to Help Authors Direct Sell Enhanced Books
    2) Huge Phianthropic Fund for Literary Arts

    10:39 Craft Corner
    Tamara Grantham (Never Call Me Vampire) explains the importance of giving your characters memorable eccentricities.

    14:06 Interview with Leah Paulos

    36:10 Parting Words
    Join us for the WriterCon Cruise! Over 20 hours of writing instruction while we cruise the Eastern Carribean on an 8-day sail leaving from Ft Lauderdale, March 7-15. Seas the Day!

    Join the WriterCon Facebook Group, a warm and supportive group of writers. Know what's going on in the writing world every day!

    Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
    William Bernhardt
    www.williambernhardt.com
    www.writercon.com
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    38 mins
  • Thrillers Come Home with Courtney Psak

    Thrillers Come Home with Courtney Psak
    Nov 12 2025
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars)and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Courtney Psak, author of the new thriller The Tutor.

    0:00 Opening Thoughts
    The Crew talk about recent travels and debate whether Bill is tragically unhip.

    4:23 News
    The All-Lawsuit Edition!
    1) Judge Declares Texas Book Rating Law Unconstiutional
    2) Michael Wolff Sues Melania Trump for Allegedly Trying to Silence HIm
    3) Big Five P{ublisher Sues the Heirs of Nelson DeMille
    Note: when Bill talks about S&S paying $600 and some, he means $600,000+

    15:18 Interview with Courtney Psak

    32:02 Parting Words
    Join us for the WriterCon Cruise! This time, we’re leaving from Ft Lauderdale for an eight-day cruise through the Eastern Caribbean, which is a new destination for us. So beautiful tropical vistas, plus over twenty hours of writing instruction from Bil, Lara, Betsey Kulakowski and agent Katharine Sands, who will happily talk to every participant. Don’t miss out. Plan now to be with us March 7-15. Visit the WriterCon website for more info. www.writercon.com/cruise
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    34 mins
  • SciFi Doubles with Kuwal & Miller

    SciFi Doubles with Kuwal & Miller
    Oct 29 2025
    Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sam J Miller and Mary Robinette Kuwal, both award-winning authors of one-half of a new science fiction "Saga Double."

    0:00 Opening Thoughts
    How are you celebrating Halloween?

    05:03 News
    1) Lawsuit Over Amazon Prime Cancellations Settled
    2) TikTok and Spotify Launch New Joint Hub

    12:43 Craft Corner
    Betsey Kulakowski, author of the Veritas Codex series, offers advice on character and world-building, and how the two interact.

    15:35 Interview with Mary Robinette Kuwal and Sam J Miller

    Parting Words
    Mark your calendar for the WriterCon Cruise!
    MARCH 7TH - 15TH
    8-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN: GREATER ANTILLES & LEEWARD ISLANDS
    When the boat is at sea, we'll offer more than 20 hours of writing instruction, group and individual, plus we'll have Katharine Sands of the Sarah Jane Freymann Agency on board to meet privately with each participant. Don't miss it! Click here for more information.
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    41 mins
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The Red Sneaker podcast series is a treasure trove of knowledge for published and unpublished authors alike. The series is hosted by NY Times best-selling author William Bernhardt. With over 50 books to his credit, he has embarked on a mission to educate all would be writers on the elements and business of the craft.

These episodes are an extension of his Red Sneaker Write Series with each containing writing tips , publishing news, and an interview with either an author, member of the publishing industry, or someone involved in some aspect of both.

One of the greatest things about the series is that all of the episodes contain info that never ages and becomes dated, other than the publishing news, I will return to the first episode and travel through them repeatedly, waiting eagerly for the next episode.

Just like his Red Sneaker Writing Series books, the podcasts are concise, focused, and serve as a cheerleader for you to take pencil to paper and tell a story.

Highly recommend. Take advantage of this gem from someone who has done it successfully.



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