The Two Authors’ Podcast

Going guestless for the first time, Doug and Nick tackle the subject of conferences and how to get the most out of them. From small, local gatherings to large international events, conferences can be overwhelming, so being prepared and attending with a strategy can maximize your investment.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://indieauthormagazine.com/get-your-calendar-ready-stand-out-indie-author-conferences-scheduled-for-2026/www.authornation.liveLink to our partners:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorswww.authornation.livewishidknownforwriters.comDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Discover how Chelle Honiker transitioned from traditional publishing to indie success, started Indie Author Magazine with a group of writer friends, and now leads Indie Author Training among a host of other projects. Be prepared to be amazed as she discusses a host of practical automation strategies to streamline your author business and boost productivity.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://indieauthormagazine.com/Personal site & coaching: chellehoniker.comAI for Business Summit (April 21–22, virtual with replays): aisummit.indieauthortraining.comAuthor Automations newsletter (free): authorautomations.comZapier: zapier.comMake: make.comn8n: n8n.ioBrevo (formerly Sendinblue): brevo.comFluent CRM: fluentcrm.comClaude Cowork (Anthropic): claude.aiwishidknownforwriters.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Summer-That-Changed-Us-ebook/dp/B0GZ5RFRLGLink to our partners:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorswww.authornation.livewishidknownforwriters.comDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Author and coach Claire Taylor of Liberated Writer joins the lads to discuss how the Enneagram system of typology can help you understand your core motivations and transform your writing and personal growth. Nick is this week's guinea pig as Claire dissects his Enneagram results while Doug assists her from the sidelines, until she pulls up his results! They also discuss community and the importance of finding like minded people in this crazy business.
 
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Links from the Show:
https://www.liberatedwriter.com
https://www.hclairetaylor.com/authorhttps://www.whatifforauthors.com
https://www.ffs.media/fiction
 
Link to our partners:
http://tryvellum.com/twoauthors
https://www.authornation.live
https://wishidknownforwriters.com
 
Discover us here:
Website: http://www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: https://www.harveybooks.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVE
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3
Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228
Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWrites
Facebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNick
Email address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.com
 
Production:
Intro by: Kim Bretton
Edited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing Services
Music by: AML - Productions
 
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Doug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

In this episode, international bestselling author Robyn Harding shares her journey from writing light-hearted chick-lit to diving into darker, more complex psychological thrillers. Discover how her background in screenwriting enhances her plotting skills and how she crafts suspense that keeps readers guessing until the last page.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.robynharding.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robyn-Harding/author/B001H6EO12Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

USA Today bestselling author and author coach Adrienne Giordano joins the show to discuss using the Wheel of Life and practical strategies for managing your writing life, balancing work and personal time, and overcoming common mindset traps. Adrienne shares insights from her journey as an author and certified coach, offering actionable tips for authors at any stage.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:adriennegiordano.comhttps://adriennegiordano.com/coaching-cornerhttps://www.facebook.com/AdrienneGiordanoAuthor/https://www.amazon.com/stores/Adrienne-Giordano/author/B00515T88ELink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

In this episode, bestselling authors Kathleen Antrim and DP Lyle, the co-creators of Outliers Writing University, delve into the unique class offerings, emphasizing the significance of being an 'outlier' in the writing world, and how instructors like Jeffrey Deaver, James Rollins, and Hank Phillippi Ryan bring a wealth of real-world author experience to the program.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.outlierswritinguniversity.com/www.dplylemd.comwww.kathleenantrim.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Join the lads for a chat with contemporary national security thriller author David Bruns about his journey from military service in submarines to writing bestselling thrillers. They delve into essential craft lessons, effective co-writing strategies, and industry insights, including the impact of AI, marketing, and community building for authors.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.bruns-olson.comhttps://severnriverbooks.com/collections/david-brunshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Bruns/author/B00E4UG1DCLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Bestselling fiction authors and co-authors of The Trope Thesaurus: Mystery and Thriller, Jennifer Hilt and Sara Rosette, join the show to talk all things tropes. They explore the nuances between tropes and clichés, the importance of integrating tropes such as secrets identities and found family into storytelling, while also addressing how reader expectations influence the evolution of these literary devices.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGTFV5HGhttps://www.sararosett.com/www.jenniferhilt.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

In this episode the lads are joined by Damon Courtney of BookFunnel to discuss the platform's evolution over the past decade, including its expansion into audiobooks and supporting direct sales. Discover insights on how BookFunnel empowers indie authors in building mailing lists and seamlessly delivering eBooks and audiobooks, plus a few industry insights from a seasoned expert.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:www.bookfunnel.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list

Past guests and friends of the show join Doug and Nick to express their utter surprise that the show has lasted this long, and to share their wisdom on things they'd do differently if they were starting their author career over, and their big ticket focuses for the year ahead.Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thetwoauthorspodcastLinks from the Show:tonyakappes.comfranklinhorton.combookfunnel.comdeannaroy.comalexsigmore.combetterfasteracademy.comarmandrosamilia.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ArmandRosamiliacherylbradshaw.comdrewstricklandbooks.comwww.jamialbright.comwww.dplylemd.comwww.rjpbooks.comwww.kierstenmodglinauthor.comLink to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for every platform:http://tryvellum.com/twoauthorsDiscover us here:Website: www.douglas-pratt.comWebsite: www.harveybooks.comBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-Pratt/author/B006M6UQVEBooks: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nicholas-Harvey/author/B077W5KDV3Facebook (show): https://www.facebook.com/100089755976228Facebook (Doug): https://www.facebook.com/DouglasPrattWritesFacebook (Nick): https://www.facebook.com/CaymanNickEmail address: TwoAuthorsChatShow@gmail.comProduction:Intro by: Kim BrettonEdited by: SWSV Sound & Video Editing ServicesMusic by: AML - ProductionsNewsletter sign-upNick: https://www.harveybooks.com/subscribe-landing-pageDoug:  https://authordouglaspratt.com/mailing-list