Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children novels, which have sold over ten million copies and led to Tim Burton’s film adaptation. His new book is Sunderworld, a portal fantasy planned as the first installment in a new series.
Chapter 1: Opening Thoughts
Have you ever thought the movie was better than the book?
Chapter 2: News
1) AI Podcasts Have Arrived
2) Audible/ACX Now Allow AI/Human Hybrid Narrators
Chapter 3: Craft Corner
Today's segment is on book marketing by Desiree Duffy, head of Black Chateau and Books That Make You, and longtime friend and sponsor for WriterCon. No one knows more about book marketing than she does.
Chapter 4: Interview with Ransom Riggs
In this interview, the author of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children discusses:
1) how old photos led to a novel;
2) how modern LA led to Sunderworld;
3) how movies and VHS tapes figure in Sunderworld;
4) writing a novel with a series in mind; and
5) structuring your writing day.
Chapter 5: Parting Words
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William Bernhardt
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