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WriterCon

William Bernhardt · en · 219 episodes

Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt, with audiobook producer Jesse Ulrich, discuss the latest news from publishing, offer writing tips, and interview major authors, agents, editors, and other book-world professionals.

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How to Write Many Genres Well with Ann Aguirre
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Ann…
Oct 29, 2026·39m
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Opinionated Animals with Michelle Lerner
Bill has a cold this week, but the podcast must go on! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt (Shadow of the Taj) discuss…
Oct 14, 2026·39m
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Live from WriterCon 2026! William Martin, Dan Martin & Dani Pettrey
This is the final episode of our fifth season, as always culminating in this LIVE recording made on Sunday afternoon during the conference with keynote speaker…
Sep 17, 2026·38m
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Building a Writing Career with Lauren Smith
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Aug 19, 2026·49m
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Finding the Agent You Need with Leticia Gomez
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Aug 7, 2026·1h
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Find What You Do Best with Lou Berney
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lou…
Jul 22, 2026·40m
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Countdown to WriterCon with William Martin
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Jul 8, 2026·52m
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A Trip to the Doctor's Office with Christina LePort
Bestselling author William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Jun 24, 2026·41m
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Up, Up & Away with William Bernhardt
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and…
Jun 10, 2026·52m
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Genre-Smashing with Rick London
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
May 20, 2026·38m
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Writing in Successful Spirts with Eloisa James
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
May 6, 2026·49m
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Never-Ending Battles with David L Robbins
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Apr 22, 2026·38m
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New Takes on Mystery with Erica Wright
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Apr 8, 2026·33m
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This is a Job for...Superman Writer Elliot S! Maggin
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Mar 25, 2026·41m
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Writing to Build Empathy with Carol Van Den Hande
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Mar 11, 2026·31m
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Up Up and Away with Nonfiction Author Steve Younis
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Feb 25, 2026·41m
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Writing for Children with Mark McCraw
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Feb 12, 2026·37m
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The Intersection of Music and Writing with Heather Snodgrass
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Jan 28, 2026·32m
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Historical Fiction Strategies with John Phillips
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Jan 14, 2026·44m
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High-Tech Thrillers with Janet Yeager
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Dec 22, 2025·43m
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200th Anniversary Episode!!! with Will and Julia Bryan Thomas
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Dec 11, 2025·45m
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Capturing Media Attention for Your Book with Leah Paulos
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Nov 19, 2025·38m
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Thrillers Come Home with Courtney Psak
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars)and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Nov 12, 2025·33m
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SciFi Doubles with Kuwal & Miller
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sam…
Oct 29, 2025·40m
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Christmas in October with Shanna Hatfield
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview…
Oct 16, 2025·32m
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LIVE from WriterCon 2025: The Joy of Writing
This episode was recorded LIVE at WriterCon 2025 on August 31, 2025. Our fifth season will begin next week. See you there! Bestselling authors William and Lara…
Oct 8, 2025·31m
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"Have a Fulfilling LIfe—Then Write About It" with Candace Kade
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Candace Kade, the author of The…
Aug 21, 2025·27m
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Analyzing Characters with Sydney Pruett
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sydney Pruett, a therapist who…
Aug 18, 2025·32m
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Romantasy & Fairy Tales with Abigail O'Bryan
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Abigail O'Bryan, who recently…
Aug 7, 2025·34m
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Math and Mysterious Moments with Nova McBee
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Nove McBee, author of a young…
Jul 23, 2025·35m
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"Your Dream Will Arrive" with Bestselling Debut Novelist Laurie L. Dove
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Laurie L. Dove, WriterCon keynote…
Jul 6, 2025·39m
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Reinventing Romance with Lauren Smith
Note: This episode was delayed for technical reasons, so some may be confused by the opening when William teases his latest book sale. If you follow him on…
Jul 3, 2025·38m
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Crime and Baseball with Mark Stevens
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Mark Stevens, author of several…
May 21, 2025·44m
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Kaira Rouda Keeps You in Suspense!
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Kaira Rouda, the author of many…
Apr 30, 2025·45m
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Writing for TV and Books with Matt Goldman
Errata: William acknowledges that the fifth book in the Douglas Adams Hitchhiker series is "Mostly Harmless," not "Mostly Serious" although he thinks both…
Apr 18, 2025·47m
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Gothic Horror with Emily Carpenter
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Emily Carpenter, a former actor…
Mar 26, 2025·39m
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Magic and Horror with Cynthia Pelayo
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Cynthia Pelayo, the author of a…
Mar 12, 2025·42m
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Dancing to Writing Success with Lynette Bennett
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lynette Bennett, star of stage…
Feb 28, 2025·49m
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Write a Book in Three Months with Betsey Kulakowski
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Betsey Kulakowski, the author of…
Feb 25, 2025·32m
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Publish Smart with Amy M Le
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Amy M Le, the award-winning…
Jan 30, 2025·38m
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Barry Friedman Goes to Portugal—and Writes
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Barry Friedman. Barry has been a…
Jan 8, 2025·55m
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DC Frost Nipping at Your Nose
Happy holidays! This is our last episode for 2024, but we will be back in January with more news and interviews! Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt…
Dec 20, 2024·38m
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Falling to Fly with Todd Fahnestock
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Todd Fahnestock, author of…
Dec 4, 2024·37m
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Disco and Danger with Marty Ludlum
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marty Ludlum, author of the new…
Nov 20, 2024·37m
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Worlds of Wonder with Miss Peregrine's Ransom Riggs
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…
Nov 7, 2024·41m
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Celebrity Interviews & Bios with Glenn Plaskin
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Glenn Plaskin, the author of…
Oct 24, 2024·50m
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Bestselling Thrills with Robert Dugoni
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Robert Dugoni, the New York…
Oct 10, 2024·43m
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LIVE FROM WRITERCON! Season Finale! Romantasy Authors Pike & Lemming!
LIVE FROM WRITERCON 2024! Recorded before a live audience! No cuts, no edits! Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the…
Sep 9, 2024·33m
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On the Road to WriterCon with Screenwriter Bob Saenz
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Bob Saenz, a mutil-talented…
Aug 22, 2024·34m
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On the Road to WriterCon with #1 NYT Author Aprilynne Pike
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Aprilynne Pike, the #1 New York…
Aug 14, 2024·31m
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Mystery & Thrills with Matty Dalyrimple
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Matty Dalyrimple, who writes both…
Jul 29, 2024·39m
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History and Romance with Eloisa James
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview, author of over thirty…
Jul 21, 2024·42m
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Writing for TV, Comics & Novels with Marc Guggenheim
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Marc Guggenheim, writer…
Jul 14, 2024·40m
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Igniting Your Thriller with Raymond Paul Johnson
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Raymond Paul Johnson…
Jul 7, 2024·39m
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Psychological Thrills with Lori Brand
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Lori Brand, the author…
Jun 23, 2024·37m
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Mystery & Suspense with Connie Berry
Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Connie Berry, author of…
Jun 16, 2024·43m
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Courtroom Chills with Caroline Cleveland
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Caroline Cleveland, author of…
Jun 12, 2024·37m
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Writing, Books, Pencils & Alida Winternheimer
In this summer summer episode, bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt interview Alida Winternheimer, award-winning author, developmental editor…
Jun 5, 2024·17m
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Gaslamp Fantasy with Becca Fox
Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Becca Fox, author of the new…
May 19, 2024·38m
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LIVE from the WriterCon Cruise with Sands, Johnson & Smith!
LIVE FROM THE WRITERCON CRUISE 2024! Bestselling authors William Bernhardt and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips…
May 12, 2024·45m