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Episode Synopsis
Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews USA Today-bestselling romance author Lauren Smith.Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Newsa) 2019 sales are down in brick-and-mortar bookstores.b) Bertelsmann buys out Pearson to control Random House.c) Random House president makes forecasts for 2020.d) BookBub offers free Book Marketing 101.Chapter 3: Writing TipsBernhardt discusses the most important takeaways from 2019 and how writers can put them to use in 2020. Amazon, advertising, audiobooks, series characters, and much more.Chapter 4: Interview with Lauren SmithBernhardt interviews bestselling romance author Lauren Smith about the key elements of a successful romance, how to write a compelling sex scene, and how she built her huge fanbase.Chapter 5: Parting WordsThe next book in the Red Sneaker series is What Writers Need to Know: Essential Topics, which can be ordered now: https://amazon.com/What-Writers-Need-Know-Essential-ebook/dp/B0838NMFNM/
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