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Laura Williams, author

@lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social

1.2K followers 3.4K following 526 posts

Podcaster, Author (mostly fantasy), artist, amateur photographer, and bibliophile.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 30m

QUESTION: How should authors structure business goals to avoid burnout? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A graphic for Episode 37 of The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Michelle Miles, suggesting authors build strategies around catalog depth and direct sales while prioritizing manuscript production.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 31m

Check out the full episode with author @CodySisco thewritingbiz.com/build-a-writing-c… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring Cody Sisco highlighting that book marketing involves both reader content expectations and how readers encounter work out in the world.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

QUESTION: What is the most effective approach to book crowdfunding on Kickstarter? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A graphic for Episode 36 of The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Cody Sisco, recommending launching a deluxe edition of book one first to establish an audience, secure production funds, and build a peer support network.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

10 years indie with the Resonant Earth series. @CodySisco busts the biggest myth about long-term indie success.https://youtube.com/shorts/uUrdIbClc0E?feature=share #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Why Most Indie Authors Quit Too Early

10 years indie with the Resonant Earth series. @CodySisco busts the biggest myth about long-term indie success. Full interview on The Writing Biz Podcast. #I...

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Check out the full episode with author @CodySisco thewritingbiz.com/build-a-writing-c… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Cody Sisco reflecting on the realization that he needed to engage with writing communities rather than working entirely in isolation.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On the next episode of The Writing Biz I talk about community and crowdfunding with @MichelleMiles SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to... #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional teaser graphic for the October 9, 2026 episode of The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Michelle Miles and three of her fantasy romance book covers.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Stop using AI to write your book. @CodySisco uses AI like an assistant to run his author business so he can stay writing. youtube.com/shorts/MeJHE5xlw9c?feat… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

QUESTION: How should early indie authors time their marketing investments? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A graphic for Episode 36 of The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Cody Sisco, advising writers to focus on publishing multiple books and establishing owned infrastructure like websites and newsletters before spending money on ads.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

QUESTION: Why should authors reclaim rights from small publishers to self-publish their backlist? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Deven Greene noting that self-publishing gives authors schedule control, higher royalties, and full ownership of files and cover assets.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

QUESTION: What is the most effective way to explain complex science without losing readers? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Deven Greene advising authors to draft technical scenes accurately, simplify jargon during revisions, and test readability with non-specialist beta readers.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

QUESTION: What is the financial risk of setting an arbitrary publishing budget? @1106Design SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring Michele DeFillipo of 1106 Design, stating that treating publishing as a business requires putting out a market-quality product.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Check out the full episode with author Michele DeFillippo of @1106Design FULL EPISODE: thewritingbiz.com/how-to-protect-yo… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Michele DeFillipo warning that unrealistically low budgets lead to weak vendors and poorly edited books that repel paying readers.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

QUESTION: How can fiction authors prevent research from stalling their manuscript drafting? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Deven Greene suggesting writers research just enough to build the core plot, draft using split-screen references, and check details as needed.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On the next episode of The Writing Biz I talk about community and crowdfunding with @CodySisco SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to... #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Cody Sisco announcing an upcoming episode on 10.6.26 alongside his books Broken Mirror and Made in L.A.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Register your book copyright within 3 months of publication for maximum legal protection. Michele DeFillippo of 1106 Designs explains. youtube.com/shorts/aBavMf6DzFI?feat… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Don't Wait to Copyright Your Book

Register your book copyright within 3 months of publication for maximum legal protection. Michele DeFillippo of 1106 Designs explains why the final version m...

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Check out the full episode with author @Deven Greene thewritingbiz.com/forensics-murder-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Deven Greene and her thriller Rhino Horn Underground, explaining that research should serve the story rather than overcrowding it with facts.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Check out the full episode with author Michele DeFillippo of @1106Design FULL EPISODE: thewritingbiz.com/how-to-protect-yo… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Michele DeFillipo advising authors to register their copyright within three months of publication using the finished, public-facing text.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One book = 4 ISBNs. Paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audio each need their own ISBN . Michele DeFillippo of 1106 Designs breaks it down. youtube.com/shorts/cAiTs_sKBNo?feat… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

One Book Needs 4 ISBNs

One book = 4 ISBNs. Paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audio each need their own 62 isbn . Michele DeFillippo of 1106 Designs breaks down the $125 single vs $...

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

QUESTION: When must an author register copyright with the US Copyright Office? @1106Design SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring Michele DeFillipo of 1106 Design, advising authors not to enter publishing with rent money because it is a risky business.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Taking a free ISBN could mean you don't actually own your book. Publishing pro Michele DeFillippo of 1106 Designs explains. youtube.com/shorts/-vM5FgPU4gc?feat… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

How Authors Get Underpaid! #authortube

Taking a free ISBN could mean you don't actually own your book. Publishing pro Michele DeFillippo of 1106 Designs explains who gets paid first, who controls ...

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check out the full episode with author Michele DeFillippo of @1106Design FULL EPISODE: thewritingbiz.com/how-to-protect-yo… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Michele DeFillipo explaining that using a free ISBN registers the platform as your legal publisher, giving them control over sales data and royalties.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check out the full episode with author @AaronRyan thewritingbiz.com/scam-emails-autho… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Aaron Ryan and his book Dissonance, warning writers never to reply to polished, AI-flattered scam emails.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On the next episode of The Writing Biz we talk about researching your book with @DevenGreene. SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to... #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Deborah Greenberg (writing as Deven Greene) announcing an upcoming episode on 10.2.26 about book research and plot twists alongside her thriller, Rhino Horn Underground.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Getting flattery-filled emails promising reviews and sales? @AaronRyan gets 50 a day. Here's his red-flag check and why replying once puts your email and IP on scammer lists forever. youtube.com/shorts/4cbCu1XVREU #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writingcommunity

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

QUESTION: What are the risks of using platform-provided free ISBNs? @1106Design SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring Michele DeFillipo of 1106 Design, warning authors that offers for "free ISBNs" are usually a red flag.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

QUESTION: What should an author do when receiving an unsolicited marketing email? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Aaron Ryan advising authors to never reply to scam emails, mark them as spam, and check writerbeware.blog to verify publishing scams.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @AaronRyan thewritingbiz.com/scam-emails-autho… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Aaron Ryan and his book Dissonance, emphasizing that human ghostwriters bring out true humanity while AI cannot.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

QUESTION: What is the most effective way to market books against automated content? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Aaron Ryan recommending authors focus on in-person vendor events, targeted promo newsletters, and developing a unique signature style machines cannot mimic.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

QUESTION: How do novel chapters and film scenes differ in pacing? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Richard Moon stating that film scenes require continuous real-time propulsion, whereas prose allows internal reflection, pauses, and temporal shifts.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @AaronRyan thewritingbiz.com/scam-emails-autho… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity Unified Inbox

Quote graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring author Aaron Ryan and his book Dissonance, discussing how AI is eroding voice actor incomes and threatening the industry.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @RichardMoon thewritingbiz.com/writing-books-to-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional quote card for The Writing Biz Podcast with Laura Williams showing guest Richard Moon next to his book cover, To Conquer Death, in front of a background of library bookshelves. The featured quote in bold white text under the yellow heading "On Novel Vs Screenplay" reads: "A novel is read – it's words on the page, description and emotion and interiority. A screenplay, and the movie that comes from it, is visual. It's what's on the screen, what we see."

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On the next episode of The Writing Biz Michele DeFillippo of @1106Design discusses ISBNs, Barcodes, Rights, Copyrights SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to... #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring Michele DeFillipo, founder of 1106 Design, announcing an upcoming episode on 9.25.26 covering ISBNs, barcodes, book rights, and copywriting.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

QUESTION: How do authors separate assistive AI tools from generative creativity? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

QUESTION:Why do screenplays omit extensive descriptive prose? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Richard Moon stating that screenplays act as collaborative blueprints, leaving physical textures and visual details to directors, designers, and actors.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @RichardMoon thewritingbiz.com/writing-books-to-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fight Club all happened inside one character's head — so how did it work as a movie? @RichardMoon breaks down visual propulsion. youtube.com/shorts/f81jttEP4gA?feat… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

QUESTION: What makes a book viable for film adaptation? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A promo for The Writing Biz Podcast with Richard Moon stating that cinematic manuscripts feature active visual choices, forward momentum, and externalized emotional stakes rather than internal exposition.

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @OliviaZugayhttps://thewritingbiz.com/reader-magnet-strategy #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional quote graphic from The Writing Biz Podcast featuring Olivia Zugay of Story Flow Solutions. The quote reads: "On Your Email List — 'Social media is just for funsies, whereas with email people are so much more intentional in how they engage with it... statistics show, there's a 1% conversion rate from social media to actual purchase.'"

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On the next episode of The Writing Biz we talk book scams and AI bots with @AaronRyan SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to... #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional graphic for The Writing Biz Podcast featuring a portrait of author Aaron Ryan smiling with arms crossed and wearing glasses next to the cover of his book, Dissonance Volume 1: Reality. Bold text announces an upcoming episode on 9.25.26 where Ryan discusses the rise of sophisticated industry scams and the massive flood of AI-generated content.

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @RichardMoon thewritingbiz.com/writing-books-to-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Promotional quote card for The Writing Biz Podcast with Laura Williams featuring Richard Moon, screenwriter, film producer, and author, against a blurred bookshelf background alongside the cover of his novel, To Conquer Death. The featured quote in bold white text under the yellow heading "On Book to Screenplay" reads: "With screenwriting, the challenge is getting as much out of as few words as possible, because every inch matters. With novel writing, it's the opposite."

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

QUESTION: How should authors structure publication timelines to ensure sustainable income? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Q&A graphic from The Writing Biz Podcast with Laura Williams featuring Olivia Zugay. The featured text reads: "ANSWER: Prepare two books and a novella ahead of launch, using backlist read-through data rather than launch spikes to forecast income."

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @OliviaZugayhttps://thewritingbiz.com/reader-magnet-strategy #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

$400 for the same promo. Twice. Never looked at the data. If you're not measuring your book promotions, you're just donating money. youtube.com/shorts/PaZEzXjow-s?feat… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

She Paid $400 Twice for the Same Book Promo and Never Checked the Data #bookmarketing #indieauthor

$400 for the same promo. Twice. Never looked at the data. If you're not measuring your book promotions, you're just donating money. FULL EPISODE: https://the...

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

QUESTION: What is the most reliable way to attract qualified fiction newsletter subscribers? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Social media Q&A graphic from The Writing Biz Podcast featuring guest Olivia Zugay. The text reads: "ANSWER: Offer a polished, free novella distributed through swaps, promo sites, and back-matter links rather than craft-focused checklists."

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1% of Your Followers Will Buy Your Book. Let's fix this now! Social media converts about 1% of your followers into buyers. youtube.com/shorts/DXVZCuGltuc?feat… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

1% of Your Followers Will Buy Your Book. Let's fix this now! #bookmarketing #selfpublishing

1% of Your Followers Will Buy Your Book. Let's fix this now! Social media converts about 1% of your followers into buyers. Here's the fix â and it's not post...

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @OliviaZugayhttps://thewritingbiz.com/reader-magnet-strategy #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

QUESTION: What is the most effective approach to scale an author community platform? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

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Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

On the next episode of The Writing Biz we talk about if you are ready to turn your book into a movie with @RichardMoon. SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to... #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

QUESTION: Why is an email list more valuable to an indie author than social media followers? SUBSCRIBE: thewritingbiz.com/subscribe-to-the-… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

Laura Williams, author @lwilliamsauthor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Check out the full episode with author @DiannaLGunn thewritingbiz.com/the-right-writing… #indiewriters #publishing #selfpublishing #authors #writers #writingcommunity

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