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Episode Synopsis
Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Steven James, author of the critically acclaimed Bowers Files series of psychological thrillers.Chapter 1: IntroductionFinal Verdict is still #1!WriterCon has a new website! Check it out: www.writercon.orgChapter 2: Newsa) Spotify plunges into podcasts and audiobooks.b) Authors Guild opposes acquisition of Simon & Schuster.c) Books sales decline for schools and libraries.d) CASE Act is now law.e) PPE Loans may be available for self-pub authors.f) Ilona Andrews explains the advantages of self-publishing.g) Barnes & Noble raises royalty rates to compete with Amazon and Apple.h) They read so much fan fiction they crashed the website!Chapter 3: Writing TipsThe first page and first paragraph of your manuscript are the most important. Bernhardt offers tips on how to use those pages to engage the reader.Chapter 4: InterviewBernhardt interviews Steven James, the author of more than thirty novels, including Opening Moves and other psychological thrillers.Chapter 5: Parting WordsHave you read Final Verdict? Is this the year you attend WriterCon?
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