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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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14 JAN 2026 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview John Phillips, author of the Vietnam-era historical fiction, https://www.amazon.com/Dress-Whites-John-Phillips-ebook/dp/B0FVNTQ99B/.
Opening Thoughts
The crew re-examines their predictions for 2025—and didn't do half bad.
News
1) Readers Rebel Against Titles with Excessive SEO Keywords
2) Harlequin Uses AI Translation Service
Craft Corner
Betsey Kulakowski (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FP1PD2C?binding=kindle_edition&ref_=saga_dp_bnx_dsk_sdp&qid=1768319920&sr=8-1 discusses why you should write the book only you can write.
Interview with John Phillips
Parting Words
Don't forget to register for the https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/! This time, we’re leaving from Ft Lauderdale for an eight-day voyage. So beautiful tropical vistas plus over twenty hours of writing instruction from Lara and I, plus Betsey Kulakowski and an onboard agent (Katherine Sands) who will happily talk to every participant. Don’t miss out. Plan now to be with us March 7-15. https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
http://www.williambernhardt.com/
http://www.writercon.com
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22 DEC 2025 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Janet Yeager, author of the high-tech thriller, Two Birds, One Stone.Â
0:00 Opening Thoughts
How Writers Prep for the Holidays
4:51 News
1) Amazon Offers Free AI Foreign-Language Translations
2) Grammerly Becomes Superhuman with AI Assistant
15:26 Craft Corner
Our panel of experts discuss the use of Amazon and AI by Writers
19:57 Interview with Janet Yeager
40:18 Parting Words
https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/ worked for Janet Yeager. Could it do the same for you? We’re leaving from Ft Lauderdale for an eight-day cruise through the Eastern Caribbean, beautiful tropical vistas combines with over twenty hours of writing instruction, plus an onboard agent who will happily talk to every participant. Don’t miss out. Plan now to be with us March 7-15. https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William BernhardtÂ
http://www.williambernhardt.com/
http://www.writercon.com
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11 DEC 2025 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Will Thomas, author of the Victorian-era https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074CBFTKH?binding=hardcover&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_thcv&qid=1765465018&sr=8-1, and Julia Bryan Thomas, author of five novels, most recently https://www.amazon.com/Kennedy-Girl-Julia-Bryan-Thomas-ebook/dp/B0CXYVP4MQ/.
0:00 Opening Thoughts
The Best Memories from 200 episodes
4:14 News
This is a 200th Anniversary News roundup focusing on the two topics that appeared most recently in the news during our previous episodes: Amazon and AI.
13:36 Craft Corner
Marty Ludlum (https://www.amazon.com/First-Afraid-Disco-Diva-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DLVBG1Y8/) continues his discussion of writing conferences, focusing on the people you should be looking for to advance your writing career.
20:10 Interview with Will & Julia Bryan Thomas
43:12 Parting Words
The https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/ departs from Ft Lauderdale for an eight-day trip through beautiful tropical vistas plus over twenty hours of writing instruction from Lara and I, plus Betsey Kulakowski, plus an onboard agent (Katharine Sands) who will happily talk to every participant. Don’t miss out. Plan now to be with us March 7-15. Visit https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/ for more info.
Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William BernhardtÂ
http://www.williambernhardt.com/
http://www.writercon.com
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19 NOV 2025 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLKBB8JC?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Leah Paulos, the founder and leader of https://www.pressshoppr.com/, 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) https://beventi.co/INKfluence
2) Huge Phianthropic Fund for Literary Arts
10:39 Craft Corner
Tamara Grantham (https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Legends-Crimson-Paranormal-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B08LQTNYYN/) explains the importance of giving your characters memorable eccentricities.
14:06 Interview with https://www.pressshoppr.com/
36:10 Parting Words
Join us for the https://writercon.com/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 https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273, 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 BernhardtÂ
http://www.williambernhardt.com/
http://www.writercon.com
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12 NOV 2025 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/)and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Courtney Psak, author of the new thriller https://www.amazon.com/Tutor-gripping-psychological-thriller-stopping-ebook/dp/B0DNSTSGS6/.
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. https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/
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29 OCT 2025 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/) 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 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FP1PD2C, offers advice on character and world-building, and how the two interact.Â
15:35 Interview with Mary Robinette Kuwal and Sam J Miller
Parting Words
Mark your calendar for the WriterCon Cruise!
MARCH 7TH - 15THÂ
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! https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/
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16 OCT 2025 · Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (https://www.amazon.com/Superman-Wars-Battle-Justice-American/dp/B0FLKBB8JC/ and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Shanna Hatfiled, the author of more than one hundred novels about her new Christmas novel, https://www.amazon.com/Bridge-Shanna-Hatfield-ebook/dp/B0F9RQVLP8/.
0:00 Opening Thoughts
Welcome to Season Five of the WriterCon Podcast! We're going to reach our 200th episode in December and we're looking for suggestions on how to celebrate this momentous event. Post your ideas in the Comments section!
02:56 News
1) New Developments in the Anthropic Settlement
Here's a link to the site where you can determine whether any of your books were impropoerly used by Anthropic. You can also submit a Claim Form so you can participate in the settlement—if you qualify.
Searchable database: https://www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/
Submitting Claim Forms: https://www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/
2) New "Book Club" Scam Floods Writers' Email Inboxes
Support and follow Writer Beware! https://writerbeware.blog/
13:32 Craft Corner
Barry Friedman (author of https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Sh-Im-Father-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0FR9XSMJ7/) offers suggestions on bringing reality to your fiction.
15:52 Interview with Shanna Hatfield
30:58 Parting Words
The https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/ in March leaving from Ft. Lauderdale on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/
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8 OCT 2025 · This episode was recorded LIVE at WriterCon 2025 on August 31, 2025. Our fifth season will begin next week. See you there!
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Laurie L Dove (Mask of the Deer Woman) and Nova McBee (Calculated), the keynote speakers for WriterCon 2025.
Opening Thoughts
We're recording LIVE from the third day of WriterCon 2025. Lara enjoys the fun, especially karaoke night. Jesse is disgruntled because he found James Patterson books in his hotel room.Â
News
1) Enterpreneur Replaces Speed Dating with Read Dating
2) New Platform Allows you to Choose Your Own Adventure in Famous Fictional Worlds
3) Stephen King and Benjamin Percy Launch Novel Serialized in Newspaper Format
Interview with Laurie L Dove and Nova McBee
Parting Words
Sorry to tell you, but if you’re listening to this at home, you have missed WriterCon 2025. But there will be another one in 2026 during Labor Day weekend (Sept 4-7, 2026), so start making your plans now. www.writercon.com.
WriterCon has its own free newsletter and you don’t want to miss the next issue, which has wonderful articles and news about breaking issues. Go to Substack and search for WriterCon.
And if you'd like a daily dose of WriterCon, join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/113141678727273
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21 AUG 2025 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Candace Kade, the author of The Hybrid series, a YA sci-fi trilogy.
00:00 Opening Thoughts
LAST CALL for WriterCon 2025 at the Skirvin Hilton in OKC over Labor Day weekend, August 29-September 1. Over 60 speakers and over 100 breakout sessions, pitching, manuscript reviews, private consultations, etc. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other writers, people who share your hopes and dreams, form critique groups or gain beta readers, or present your work at the Open Mic. It is NOT too late to register! Learn more at: https://www.writercon.com/conference/
03:51 News
1) Siegel and Shuster Plaza Opens in Cleveland
07:43 Craft Corner
Desiree Duffy from Black Chateau and Books That Make You explains the FIVE main benefits of writing conferences. Some of them may surprise you...
11:59 Interview with Candace Kade
25:52 Parting Words
ONE LAST TIME! Join us at WriterCon 2025! https://www.writercon.com/conference/
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18 AUG 2025 · Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sydney Pruett, a therapist who helps authors make their characters (fiction and nonfiction) psychologically compelling and consistent.
00:00 Opening Thoughts
WriterCon is almost here! Come join the best writers conference in the Southwest. Over 60 speakers, over 100 breakout sessions covering every aspect of the writing life, craft, agents, publishers, marketing, and more. Pitching, consults, manuscript reviews, and much more. It is NOT too late to register. For more info, visit: https://www.writercon.com/conference/
03:41 News
1) Audiobook Walking Clubs Gain Popularity
2) Fan Fiction Leads to Controversial Online Chatter
13:07 Craft Corner
Jon Meyers talks about the vaue of writers conferences—and his upcoming MasterClass on memoir.
18:18 Interview with Sydney Pruett
30:25 Parting Words
Have I said this already? Come join us at WriterCon! https://www.writercon.com/conference/
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.
show less
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| Author | WILLIAM BERNHARDT |
| Organization | WILLIAM BERNHARDT |
| Categories | Books , Fiction , Marketing |
| Website | www.spreaker.com |
| willbern@gmail.com |
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