Book Marketing Mania - Start a Podcast, Guest on Podcasts, Grow Your Author Platform
Build your audience and reach new readers on podcasts.
Here on Book Marketing Mania you’ll learn to use podcasting as a guest and host to grow your author platform, market your book long before and long after your book release, and steward your message in a way that honors God and your time.
Connect with your host, Kim Stewart, Podcast Coach for Nonfiction Authors, at https://kimstewartmarketing.com.
Episodes
185 episodes
172. 🛑 STOP the cookie cutter podcast pitches (and ask your publisher to do the same)
One of the most common mistakes authors (and their publishers) make with podcast pitching is sending cookie cutter pitches. Let's talk about why this might not work for you and how to fix it so your pitch gets a yes.Related episodes:...
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171. Creating Professional Interview Queries with Linda Goldfarb
When pitching to guest on podcasts, how do you create an interview query that gets a yes from the host?Today is part four and the finale of my collaborative series with Linda Goldfarb called Interview Guesting Best Practices.
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170. Creating Your Top Three Interview Topics (with Emotion) with Linda Goldfarb
When pitching to guest on podcasts, how do you propose interview topics that attract both the host and their listeners? Today is part two of my collaborative series with Linda Goldfarb called Interview Guesting Best Practices. ...
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New Series: Interview Guesting Best Practices
Next week, watch for a new series called Interview Guesting Best Practices, inspired by my friend Linda Goldfarb's book, Creating Dynamic Podcasts & Audiobooks.Episode 1 starts on Tuesday on Your Best Writing Life, hosted by Linda.
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169. Storytelling on Video to Market Your Book with Danielle Wallace
So what’s all the fuss about video anyway? My friend Danielle Wallace, copywriter and video marketer, is here to share about the power of storytelling on video. She has great tips for getting comfortable being seen on camera, and even ideas for...
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168. Why Authors Should Podcast & Podcasters Should Write Books with Dallas Woodburn
Growing your platform while writing your book? Starting a podcast to attract your target readers? Turning your podcast episodes into a book?We're talking about it all with my friend, Dallas Woodburn, author, writing coach, and host of th...
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167. Funding Your Book Launch with Preorders with Ashley Shepard
Are you self-publishing a book this year and a little overwhelmed by all the costs involved?My friend, Ashley Shepard, author of Profitable Publishing with Preorders, is here to share how you can attract your readers, publish, a...
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☀️ The One with a Summer Break (be back 8/1)
Taking my annual short summer break and can't wait to be back with new episodes on 8/1. Thanks for tuning in, I'm so grateful!
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166. Auditing Your Book Marketing Strategies with Shelley Hitz
How can you sort through all your book marketing strategies to find what’s working best for you AND your readers? My friend Shelley Hitz, author, co-host of the Kingdom Writers podcast, and co-founder of the Christian Book Academy, ...
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165. Launching your first book? Start pitching podcasts now with Rebecca George
Launching your first book this year? Start pitching to guest on podcasts sooner rather than later!My friend Rebecca George, host of the Radical Radiance podcast, and author of two books now is here to take us behind the scenes of her fir...
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164. Prepping to pitch your book idea to a publisher with Barb Roose
Attending a Writers Conference this year? It's the best opportunity to pitch your book idea to a traditional publisher or literary agent.My guest today is Barb Roose, publishing agent at Books and Such, and she's sharing the top four fe...
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163. Write, Publish & Market Your Business Book with Jodi Brandon
If you're like me and want to write a book that serves your business clients, I can't wait for you to hear this today’s conversation with my new friend, Jodi Brandon.Jodi is author of Write. Publish. Market: From Idea to Published Bo...
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162. 🇺🇸 Prayers & Support for Military Wives with Kristi Woods
Memorial Day brings a time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. But how can we pray and support those wives left behind not to mention those with active duty spouses all year long?My friend, Kristi Woods, au...
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161. Five Content Ideas for Your Podcasting Summer
Looking for ways to take a break from your normal podcasting pace and beat the heat this summer? Also want to keep building your platform and marketing your book? This episode is for you!Related Episodes/Playlists:
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160. Savor Your Summer as a Podcast Host and Guest with Amy Debrucque
Summer is fast upon us. Time to make plans for whether you continue your current schedule of hosting or guesting, change things up a bit, or a take a much-needed break.Today's conversation is from my friend Amy Debrucque’s podcast, Life...
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The One When She Was On a Break (be back 5/9)
Hopping on quick to let you know I'm taking a break from releasing new podcast episodes. Now, unlike Ross and Rachel's break, We WILL be back together soon and I can't wait for you to hear my new episodes and conversations to help y...
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159. New, Nurture, or Numbing Out? How are You REALLY Spending Time on Social?
No time to market your books, or build and nurture relationships with your target readers on social media? I know, you may have a love/hate relationship with social media. Me too. If you're sticking with social to market your books, are you usi...
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158. Hosting a Seasonal Interview Podcast with Nadine Mullings
Does the thought of hosting an interview podcast overwhelm you? Who has time for that when you’re writing and marketing books?But you DO want to collaborate with fellow authors so maybe a seasonal interview podcast is just what you need....
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157. Writing and Seasonal Solo Podcasting with Mandy Pallock
Ever feel like you're drowning in the endless cycle of creating content when all you really want to do is hide out and write your book? Whether you are hosting a podcast today or wondering if you have time for that commitment, I can...
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156. Downloads or Listens? Which one is more important to author podcasters?
As an author podcaster, your goal is to serve your listeners well, invite them to join your email list, and to buy your book long before and long after it releases.So how do you measure success on your podcast? You might be surprised to ...
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155. Money Authors Do and Don’t Need to Podcast as a Host and Guest (Go GET’M Part 4)
Don’t let money hold you back from hosting or guesting on podcasts. I want you to Go GET’M this year with the right podcasting Goals, Episodes, Time, and Money.In part 4, our series finale, let’s talk about the money you do (...
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154. Time and Timing for Authors to Host and Guest on Podcasts (Go GET’M Part 3)
Putting off podcasting (as a host or guest) because you don’t have time, or it’s just not the right time to keep it going?I want you to Go GET’M this year with the right podcasting Goals, Episodes, Time, and Money.In part 3 of our...
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153. Episode Content to Meet Your Author Goals as a Host and Guest (Go GET’M Part 2)
What should your episodes be about as a host and guest? It all starts with your author goals.I want you to Go GET’M this year with the right podcasting Goals, Episodes, Time, and Money.In part 2 of our series, let’s talk about you...
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152. Set and Measure Your Author Podcasting Goals as a Host and Guest (Go GET’M Part 1)
Without clear author goals for hosting and guesting on podcasts, you might as well be throwing spaghetti at the wall and praying something sticks.I want you to Go GET’M this year with the right podcasting Goals, Episodes, Time, and Money...
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