DiscoverWish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersAction Thrillers and Writing Fast with Douglas Pratt
Action Thrillers and Writing Fast with Douglas Pratt

Action Thrillers and Writing Fast with Douglas Pratt

Update: 2025-10-08
Share

Description

288 / Have you ever wondered how to build a writing career that’s both creatively fulfilling and financially sustainable in today’s fast-changing publishing world?

Douglas Pratt shares the real markers of success, tips on seeking feedback,  and why he moved away from strictly following “write what you know.”

  • The importance of letting go of your “darlings” 
  • Defining success beyond book sales and fame 
  • Mistakes and lessons in craft, marketing, and series building 
  • Building a supportive writing community and finding mentors 
  • Adapting to industry changes in publishing

💙 Become a supporter of the podcast https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

  • Access to backlist of exclusive supporter episodes
  • Private slack group
  • Shoutout on a future episode

📥 Send us a Text Message 

⚡Links:

Send us a text

Support the show

🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices

❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5

🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/

📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/

The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

Comments 
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Action Thrillers and Writing Fast with Douglas Pratt

Action Thrillers and Writing Fast with Douglas Pratt

Sara Rosett and Jami Albright