Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews USA Today-bestselling romance author Lauren Smith.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: News
a) 2019 sales are down in brick-and-mortar bookstores.
b) Bertelsmann buys out Pearson to control Random House.
c) Random House president makes forecasts for 2020.
d) BookBub offers free Book Marketing 101.

Chapter 3: Writing Tips
Bernhardt discusses the most important takeaways from 2019 and how writers can put them to use in 2020. Amazon, advertising, audiobooks, series characters, and much more.

Chapter 4: Interview with Lauren Smith
Bernhardt interviews bestselling romance author Lauren Smith about the key elements of a successful romance, how to write a compelling sex scene, and how she built her huge fanbase.

Chapter 5: Parting Words

The next book in the Red Sneaker series is What Writers Need to Know: Essential Topics, which can be ordered now: https://amazon.com/What-Writers-Need-Know-Essential-ebook/dp/B0838NMFNM/