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Nick Thacker on Plot versus Character and Bookbub Tips

Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
Episode • Jun 1, 2021 • 1h 6m

Episode 072 / Action & Adventure Thriller author Nick Thacker joins us this week to talk about the delicate balance of plot versus character. Nick is also a systems guy and he shares tips on getting a Bookbub and well as what trends for authors he sees on the horizon. 

Sara’s in a fantastic nonfiction promo this week: the Writer Blowout 99 cent sale. How to Write a Series is on sale until June 4th along with a slew  of other great books from these authors: 

  • KM Weiland – Structuring Your Novel
  • Joanna Penn – The Successful Author Mindset
  • Cheryl Bradshaw – Mastering Your Mysteries 
  • David Gaughran – Amazon Decoded
  • Angela Ackerman & Becca Puglisi – The Emotional Wound Thesaurus 
  • Robert Ryan – Amazon Ads Unleashed
  • Sara Rosett – How To Write A Series
  • Shea Macleod – Writing Faster With Art Journaling
  • Nick Thacker – Platform Mastery
  • Zoe York – Romance your Brand

Grab your copies and share the sale with an author friend! :) 

Jami’s made it to “the end” of her WIP! She also recommends Renee Rose on the SPA Girls Podcast

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