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
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 als...
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 t...
0:00 Opening Thoughts
You are cordially invited to WriterCon, our annual writers conference, this year at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City over Labor Day weekend, starting Fr...
Opening Thoughts
Bill announces his new book scheduled for release in 2026: The Superman Wars: The Battle for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. And everyone shares their excitement ...
00:00 Opening Thoughts
Last Call for the WriterCon Retreat, a five-day immerisve w...
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt...
00.00 Opening Thoughts
Jesse has returned from Ireland with a new appreciation of books—especially illuminated ones.
04:29 News
1...
Openting Thoughts
NaNoWriMo has shut down—but don't let that stop you from writing. Create a schedule for yourself and stick to it!
News
1) Plagiarism Accusati...
The title of the Barry Friedman series we didn't say aloud is Jack Sh*t 1 & 2, lovely vignettes of his father's colorful wit and wisdom.
This Week on WriterCon:
Bestselling author...
0:00 Opening Thoughts
The Oklahoma Book Awards love WriterCon writers!
3...
0:00: Opening T...
0:00 Opening Thoughts
The Oscars are only two DAYS away (my bad) and we ponder why so many Best Film nominess are based on books.
7:12 News
1) Bookshop.org is Now Selling eBooks Online—For Indie Bookstores
2) Cozy Fanta...
Opening Thoughts
Authors Acting Awful
News
1) TikTok/BookTok Survives to Sell Books Another Day!
2) Circana Bookscan 2024 Sales Figures Show Improvement
Craft Corner
Amy M Le explains why you need to be a "H...
0:00 Opening Thoughts
What are you reading right now? The hosts share their current obsessions.
3:00 News
1) Harper Collins Makes Deal with Microsoft for AI Scanning of Nonficiton Titles
2) Revelations About Cormac McCart...
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview DC Frost.
(0:00) Opening Thoughts
Lara and Jesse make New Years resolutions.
(3:26) News
1) Taylor Swift Self-Publishes Eras Tour Book Thru Target. (This segment was recorded before the boo-boo-ridden ...
(0:00) Opening Thoughts
Bill, Lara, and Jesse discuss books that make great Christmas gifts.
(6:32) News
1) James Patterson Starts a Substack Newsletter
2) John Grisham is Involved in Controve...
(0:00) Opening Thoughts
Do you listen to music while you write?
(3:34) News
a. Amazon is Shuttering the Vella Program for Serialized Fiction
b. Written Word Media 2024 Survey Reveals Surprises
(15:39) Cr...
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
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