WriterCon
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.
Episodes
April 14, 2024 • 27 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jake Lynch, author of action/adventure and spiritual novels including his latest, Broken to Beautiful.
Chapter 1: Openting Thoughts
Bill and Jesse ruminate about why tax season is particularly hard for writers.
Chapter 2: News
1) Entangled Signs Self-Published Authors
2) Spotify Offers an Audiobook Acce...
Chapter 1: Openting Thoughts
Bill and Jesse ruminate about why tax season is particularly hard for writers.
Chapter 2: News
1) Entangled Signs Self-Published Authors
2) Spotify Offers an Audiobook Acce...
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April 7, 2024 • 34 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview S.L. Dooley, fantasy author of The Cold Moon Carnival and many other books.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Everyone is getting ready for the 2024 WriterCon Cruise, departing April 21!
Chapter 2: News
1) Poetry Had Its Best Year Ever in 2024
2) Author Accused of "Creepy" PR Requests
Chapter 3: Interview with...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Everyone is getting ready for the 2024 WriterCon Cruise, departing April 21!
Chapter 2: News
1) Poetry Had Its Best Year Ever in 2024
2) Author Accused of "Creepy" PR Requests
Chapter 3: Interview with...
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April 2, 2024 • 35 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Thomas Hauser, sports writer and author of the new momoir My Mother and Me.
Btw, the sad whining you hear during the interview is our dog, Baxter—sad because no one is paying attention to him while we record, but otherwise fine.
Chapter 1: Opening Thougbts
Jesse's fave, James Patterson, is publishing ...
Btw, the sad whining you hear during the interview is our dog, Baxter—sad because no one is paying attention to him while we record, but otherwise fine.
Chapter 1: Opening Thougbts
Jesse's fave, James Patterson, is publishing ...
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March 24, 2024 • 30 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Bharati Sen, author of My War My Child.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Looking forward to the WriterCon Cruise...
Chapter 2: News
1) NY Pub Veterans Create a New Publishing House
2) Author Sues Amazon over Pirated Book Sales
Chapter 3: Interview with Bharati Sen
During this chat, you will learn:
1) how she wo...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Looking forward to the WriterCon Cruise...
Chapter 2: News
1) NY Pub Veterans Create a New Publishing House
2) Author Sues Amazon over Pirated Book Sales
Chapter 3: Interview with Bharati Sen
During this chat, you will learn:
1) how she wo...
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March 20, 2024 • 7 mins
Host William Bernhardt shares a special episode of a new podcast, Stories That Change Us, featuring a discussion of The Princess Bride. Enjoy this special interim installment! We'll be back with regular WriterCon programming next week.
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March 10, 2024 • 36 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Steven Joseph, author of Cranky Superpowers.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
This podcast is being released on Oscar Sunday, so the Crew make their predictions, including one involving a red carpet gown, and ponder why movies get so much attention when the books they are based upon do not.
Chapter 2: News
...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
This podcast is being released on Oscar Sunday, so the Crew make their predictions, including one involving a red carpet gown, and ponder why movies get so much attention when the books they are based upon do not.
Chapter 2: News
...
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March 3, 2024 • 38 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Kelly Anne Manuel, a children's book author who is launching 31 books at the same time.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Only one week left to register for the WriterCon Cruise! Lara is already packing! Over 20+ hours of classroom, small-group, and private instruction. Plus we have fun! Seven days at sea ...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Only one week left to register for the WriterCon Cruise! Lara is already packing! Over 20+ hours of classroom, small-group, and private instruction. Plus we have fun! Seven days at sea ...
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February 25, 2024 • 44 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lauren Smith, bestselling romance author of many popular books, including Dukes & Diamonds.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Why don't we have the literary equivalent of a Taylor Swift?
Chapter 2: News
1. Florida Censors Goblin Butts—By Drawing Over Them
2. Random House Encourages Readers to Buy a Taylor...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Why don't we have the literary equivalent of a Taylor Swift?
Chapter 2: News
1. Florida Censors Goblin Butts—By Drawing Over Them
2. Random House Encourages Readers to Buy a Taylor...
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February 11, 2024 • 57 mins
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview the hosts of the new UnFreakingBelievable podcast, Betsey Kulakowski (The Veritas Codex series), Jennifer Labranche, and JB Caine, who will present incredible true stories each episode. They explain what the podcast is about and where it came from—then present a special episode for listeners to the WriterCon podcast.
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February 4, 2024 • 39 mins
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news in the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Katharine Sands, the highly-sought-after literary agent from the Sarah Jane Freymann Agency.
Opening Thoughts
Yes, Bill and Lara are married and live together, they just broadcast from different rooms. But it doesn't matter because there are books and superheroes in all of them.
News
1) AI Program Lets You Speak t...
Opening Thoughts
Yes, Bill and Lara are married and live together, they just broadcast from different rooms. But it doesn't matter because there are books and superheroes in all of them.
News
1) AI Program Lets You Speak t...
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January 28, 2024 • 41 mins
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Debbie Babitt, thriller author of First Victim and Saving Grace.
Opening Remarks
The WriterCon podcast is praised on social media...by Pirr.
News
Your hosts make prognostications for 2024 on critical book-world topics, like emerging genres, book banning, AI, and the FTC suit against Amazon.
Interview with Debbie ...
Opening Remarks
The WriterCon podcast is praised on social media...by Pirr.
News
Your hosts make prognostications for 2024 on critical book-world topics, like emerging genres, book banning, AI, and the FTC suit against Amazon.
Interview with Debbie ...
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January 21, 2024 • 36 mins
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing and publishing tips, and interview Micah Leydorf, inspirational writer of The Unseen Battle.
Opening Thoughts
Bill's thriller Dark Eye (2005) has been banned in Florida. He is very excited about it.
Lara is more excited about the forthcoming WriterCon Cruise.
News
1) Lord of the Rings Fan Fiction Author Loses in Court—Twice
2) Steamb...
Opening Thoughts
Bill's thriller Dark Eye (2005) has been banned in Florida. He is very excited about it.
Lara is more excited about the forthcoming WriterCon Cruise.
News
1) Lord of the Rings Fan Fiction Author Loses in Court—Twice
2) Steamb...
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December 31, 2023 • 25 mins
Happy New Year! For our final episode of 2023, we're combining two previous interviews (from two separate episodes) with Erin Heinecke. Erin is with the largest firm in the US specializing in book-to-movie deals, which saw a big upswing in 2023. How can you be a part of this? Listen to Erin.
We'll be back in 2024 with more interviews, more writing tips, more news analysis, and more information about forthcoming programs like the Cru...
We'll be back in 2024 with more interviews, more writing tips, more news analysis, and more information about forthcoming programs like the Cru...
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December 24, 2023 • 36 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Dan Short, co-author of The Santa Claus Chronicles, with Rene Gutteridge.
Note: Due to the circumstances—Dan giving us an interview between Santa gigs—the audio is imperfect. Apologies, but we didn't want you to miss out on Dan's wonderful stories.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
We are ready for the holi...
Note: Due to the circumstances—Dan giving us an interview between Santa gigs—the audio is imperfect. Apologies, but we didn't want you to miss out on Dan's wonderful stories.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
We are ready for the holi...
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December 17, 2023 • 47 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Dan Martin, head writer for Star Trek: Resurgence and many other computer/video games. He has also worked as a Hollywood script reader.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Jesse is elated by the prospect of a guest relating to Star Trek.
Chapter 2: News
1) Book/Movie Deals are on the Upswing
2) Amazon Sues Scam...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Jesse is elated by the prospect of a guest relating to Star Trek.
Chapter 2: News
1) Book/Movie Deals are on the Upswing
2) Amazon Sues Scam...
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December 11, 2023 • 35 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Rebecca Hanover, New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Applicant.
Opening Remarks
Thanksgiving has passed, but a new and bigger holiday looms on the horizon...
News (4:25)
1) Pirr Ai Program Helps You Write Your Own Smut
2) Americans Reveal How Many Books They Own
Interview with Rebecca Hanover (...
Opening Remarks
Thanksgiving has passed, but a new and bigger holiday looms on the horizon...
News (4:25)
1) Pirr Ai Program Helps You Write Your Own Smut
2) Americans Reveal How Many Books They Own
Interview with Rebecca Hanover (...
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November 23, 2023 • 36 mins
Happy Thanksgiving weekend! We're taking the week off, but just so you don't have to go without, we're sending you this holiday re-release of two 2020 interivews with the brilliant novelist Steve Berry. You'll be amazing at how honest he is—and how helpful his thoughts are—to writers at all stages of their careers. So don't eat too much, take a long walk, and enjoy this blast-from-the-past interview with the incredibly successful N...
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November 12, 2023 • 47 mins
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Jerry Izenberg, acclaimed sportswriter, memoirist, and author of After the Fire.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts (0;49)
Would you go on a Meet Your Favorite Authors Cruise? How do we make this happen? Send me your ideas: willbern@gmail.com
Chapter 2: News (6:09)
a) Report from the Frankfurt Book Fair: BookTok Rules
b...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts (0;49)
Would you go on a Meet Your Favorite Authors Cruise? How do we make this happen? Send me your ideas: willbern@gmail.com
Chapter 2: News (6:09)
a) Report from the Frankfurt Book Fair: BookTok Rules
b...
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November 5, 2023 • 43 mins
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview William Martin, NYT-bestselling author of December '41 and many other historical thrillers.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
WriterCon Magazine needs a better name! Send your suggestions to: willbern@gmail.com
And the second issue will soon be sent, so subscribe now!
Chapter 2: News
a) A New Look for Barnes & Nobl...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
WriterCon Magazine needs a better name! Send your suggestions to: willbern@gmail.com
And the second issue will soon be sent, so subscribe now!
Chapter 2: News
a) A New Look for Barnes & Nobl...
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October 22, 2023 • 35 mins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Susy Smith, author of the new dystopian novel, Ascendant.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
A few times a year we will release interviews from previous episodes—WriterCon Classics.
Chapter 2: News
a) Open AI Sued for Copyright Infringement Based On Data-Scarping
b) Scale AI and Appen are Hiring Poets to Compo...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
A few times a year we will release interviews from previous episodes—WriterCon Classics.
Chapter 2: News
a) Open AI Sued for Copyright Infringement Based On Data-Scarping
b) Scale AI and Appen are Hiring Poets to Compo...
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