Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps

June 19, 2024 Sara Rosett and Jami Albright Episode 224
📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps
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Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps
Jun 19, 2024 Episode 224
Sara Rosett and Jami Albright

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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming in the publishing industry. 

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Topics:

  • Adaptation of existing books for fiction apps
  • Customizable and immersive reading experience through story loops and endings tailored to each individual
  • Predictions and trends in the publishing industry
  • Legal considerations in international contracts
  • Setting boundaries and saying no to reduce stress and increase meaning
  • Importance of goal, motivation, and conflict in writing

Sponsor: Xero Accounting Software 

Use discount code WISHIDKNOWNTHEN20 and get 20% off Xero subscription for 3 months. Link: https://www.xero.com/us/?utm_source=WishIdKnownThen&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=customer%20podcast

Links:

Zory.app

Discord: https://discord.gg/CXwKCvQV

Inkers Con Digital conference: July 20th – August 2nd 2024

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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming in the publishing industry. 

💙 🎙 Become a supporter of the podcast! Get access to the backlist of exclusive supporter episodes, the private slack group, and a shoutout on a future episode. https://wishidknownforwriters.com/support

⭐ Episode Sponsor: Xero Accounting Software

Use discount code WISHIDKNOWNTHEN20 and get 20% off a Xero subscription for 3 months. https://www.xero.com/us/?utm_source=WishIdKnownThen&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=customer%20podcast

Topics:

  • Adaptation of existing books for fiction apps
  • Customizable and immersive reading experience through story loops and endings tailored to each individual
  • Predictions and trends in the publishing industry
  • Legal considerations in international contracts
  • Setting boundaries and saying no to reduce stress and increase meaning
  • Importance of goal, motivation, and conflict in writing

Sponsor: Xero Accounting Software 

Use discount code WISHIDKNOWNTHEN20 and get 20% off Xero subscription for 3 months. Link: https://www.xero.com/us/?utm_source=WishIdKnownThen&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=customer%20podcast

Links:

Zory.app

Discord: https://discord.gg/CXwKCvQV

Inkers Con Digital conference: July 20th – August 2nd 2024

Affiliate links:

Sara: https://inkerscon.com/2024-digital-conference/ref/32

 CODE: SARA24

Jami: https://inkerscon.com/2024-digital-conference/ref/14

 CODE:JAMI24


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
Resources from the Author and Reader Community to Help Ukrainians
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9QQhmcpa_dlxQY-GEqBiIbIZk-_J1MgQX_BxLI3F84/edit?usp=sharing