The Write Podcast with Sarah Williams
The Write Podcast with Sarah Williams
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The Write Podcast helps aspiring and published fiction authors master creative writing, novel planning, book marketing, and self-publishing. Hosted by multi-bestselling author and CEO of Serenade Publishing, it delivers expert writing tips, publishing advice, interviews with authors and industry pros, and a monthly book club with special guests. Build your author platform, grow your writing career, and write books readers love. Subscribe to The Write Podcast today.
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The podcast centers on themes of creative writing, novel planning, book marketing, and self-publishing. Episodes include in-depth explorations of topics like treating writing as a serious career, the impact of AI on storytelling, and strategies for international book marketing, with notable examples including discussions on managing multiple income streams and leveraging translations.
The Write Podcast helps aspiring and published fiction authors master creative writing, novel planning, book marketing, and self-publishing. Hosted by multi-bestselling author and CEO of Serenade Publishing, it delivers expert writing tips, publishing advice, interviews with authors and industry pros, and a monthly book club with special guests. Build your author platform, grow your writing career, and write books readers love. Subscribe to The Write Podcast today.
Have you ever dreamed of creating stunning special editions of your books—foil covers, sprayed edges, custom merch, even plushie characters—but wondered how to fund it all?
In this episode of The Write Podcast, I’m joined by the amazing Steffanie Holmes (a.k.a. Steff Green), bestselling author of the Nevermore Bookshop series and a true expert in Kickstarter for authors.
Steff has successfully crowdfunded multiple six-figure campaigns to produce beautiful collector’s editions and build a fiercely loyal reader base. We dive deep into how she uses Kickstarter to create immersive book experiences that fans can’t resist—and the exact steps she takes to plan, promote, and deliver them.
We also talk about:
- How to know if you’re ready to launch a Kickstarter as an author
- What kinds of special edition book ideas attract superfans
- Common pitfalls to avoid when it comes to fulfillment and shipping
- How to grow a fandom through merch, exclusivity, and reader connection
- Behind-the-scenes stories from her record-breaking campaigns
Whether you’re Kickstarter-curious or just looking for ways to deepen reader engagement and monetize your backlist, this episode is packed with gold.📦
Want to see Steff’s latest campaign? Visit nevermorebookshop.co.nz
Want to go deeper? Join me at my next Queenstown Writing Retreat in 2026, where Steff will teach an exclusive virtual masterclass just for our attendees. Details at serenadepublishing.com/retreat-2026
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