WriterCon

Writing for Children with Mark McCraw

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [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 Mark McCraw, acclaimed author of twelve children's books. 0:00 Opening Thoughts There's still time to file a claim in the Anthorpic lawsuit. 3:48 News 1) Substack is Coming to Television 2) "Autofiction" takes off in Scandinavia 14:00 Craft Corner JD Caine, co-author of the Manifest Destiny series [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRZSC638?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1770923497&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin], explains how to scare your readers. 17:58 Interview with Mark McCraw [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-H.-Mccraw/author/B09TZ3X33G?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1770923573&sr=1-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=87314291-a543-4807-8e3d-02018cfdc664] 33:57 Parting Words FINAL CALL for the WriterCon Cruise [https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/], March 7-15, Eastern Caribbena itinerary leaving from Ft. Lauderdale. Over twenty hours of writing instruction specifically tailored to the needs of the particpants. You'll have opporunities to interact, make friends, and meet individually with all the writers plus a top literary agent. Seas the Day! [https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/] Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt  www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]

The Intersection of Music and Writing with Heather Snodgrass

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [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 Heather Snidgrass about her new book, A Love Letter to Reading [https://www.amazon.com/Love-Letter-Reading-Heather-Snodgrass-ebook/dp/B0DP3B8WJQ/], a thriller that incorporates music throughout. She also discusses how listening to music improves her writing. Opening Thoughts Bill, Lara, and Jesse make their predictions for 2026 and the world of writing. News 1) Spotify is Producing Dramatized Audiobooks Based on Original Material 2) Publishers Are Using AI to Review Submissions and Pick Books to Publish Craft Corner Marty Ludlum (At First I Was Afraid [https://www.amazon.com/First-Afraid-Disco-Diva-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0DLVBG1Y8/]) talks about words to avoid. Interview with Heather Snodgrass Closing Words Don't forget the WriterCon Cruise [https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/], March 7-17. We leave from Ft. Lauderdale and cruise through beautiful locations, plus you get over 20 hours of writing instruction, personalized to meet the needs of the group, while the boat is at sea (we won't bother you when the boat is in port). Have some fun and take your writing skills to the next level. For more info, visit www.writercon.com [https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/]. Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt  www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]

Historical Fiction Strategies with John Phillips

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [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, Dress Whites [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 (The Veritas Codex) [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 WriterCon Cruise [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. Visit the WriterCon website for more info. [https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/] Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]

High-Tech Thrillers with Janet Yeager

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.  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 The WriterCon Cruise [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. Visit the WriterCon website for more info. [https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/] Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt  www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]

200th Anniversary Episode!!! with Will and Julia Bryan Thomas

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars [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 Barker & Llewelyn mysteries [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 The Kennedy Girl [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 (At First I Was Afraid [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 2026 WriterCon Cruise [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 the WriterCon website [https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/] for more info. Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit. William Bernhardt  www.williambernhardt.com [http://www.williambernhardt.com/] www.writercon.com [http://www.writercon.com]