Book Marketing Mania - Podcasting tips to market your book and 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, Marketing Strategist for Authors Who Podcast, at https://kimstewartmarketing.com.
Episodes
214 episodes
199. Why many good books don't sell with Julie Broad of Book Launchers
Wondering why no one is buying your book? We're diving in to why "many good books don't sell". That's how my guest, Julie Broad, opens one of my favorite marketing books, Self-Promote & Succeed: The No Boring Books Way to Build Your Bra...
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198. Reach and serve readers with Becky Robinson, host of Book Marketing Action
Waiting to share about your book until its out? Wondering if you're sharing so much it's wearing out your readers? We can relate!Joining me today is my new friend, Becky Robinson, author of Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience...
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197. Podcasting while writing (without breaking down) with Vivian Cumins
Is writing and marketing taking so much time it’s overwhelming you?If so, I can’t wait for you to hear encouragement from my friend Vivian’s new devotional, Break Down Better. She’s sharing her journey of podcasting while writin...
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196. Serving widows through writing and podcasting with Michelle Bader Ebersole
What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn and you lose your spouse as a mom of three?If you’re like my guest Michelle, you let God work through that grief and turn it into a flourishing writing and speaking ministry helping widow...
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195. Marketing multiple genres far and wide with PodMatch with Kira Hartley Klinger
Too many book ideas and not enough time? Today another new friend of mine is here that I connected with on Podmatch. Kira Hartley Klinger has written several different books: stories of people she’s heard about at estate sales, a special book a...
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18:57
194. Sharing your faith where God puts you with Constance Hastings
If you’re looking for new ways to market your God-given message, look no further. My new friend Constance Hastings, author of The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away, is here to share her experience mark...
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193. Personalizing your podcast pitches for more success with Lori Melton
Is podcast guesting really that different from podcasting hosting? Do you need a PR agency to pitch you? I can’t wait to talk about that and more with my friend, author and podcaster Lori Melton. She's sharing about her podcast gues...
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192. Mentoring moms through podcasting with Jennifer Bosma
How do you grow your author platform while serving readers with the content you're already creating? My new friend Jennifer, who I connected with on PodMatch, ...
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14:34
191. Journaling as a Spiritual Practice with Allison Byxbe
What if the thing standing between you and a deeper connection with God this season was a simple pen and notebook? Today I'm sitting down with my new friend, author Allison Byxbe, who I connected with through
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190. 🗓️ June: what your readers need to hear (Q2 planning mini series)
🆓 Q2 Brainstorming Guide (with AI Prompts)Do your readers need more summer plans or permission to slow down in June?When marketing y...
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8:50
189. 🗓️ May: what your readers need to hear (Q2 planning mini series)
🆓 Q2 Brainstorming Guide (with AI Prompts)May is a big month of feelings and your readers want to know you get what they’re going through.<...
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188. 🗓️ April: what your readers need to hear (Q2 planning mini series)
🆓 Q2 Brainstorming Guide (with AI Prompts)Does the month of April feel like a fresh start or unfinished?When marketing your book, le...
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8:41
187. Create Q2 content to meet what readers are thinking, feeling and needing (mini series)
Did you know your readers are thinking about your book long before they ever think about buying it? Today is a sneak peek into a new three-part series. Let's learn to read the room (as a host or guest) so our Q2 content truly speaks...
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186. Avoid these mistakes when creating your short author podcast
How can you reach more readers in less time while helping them move closer to buying your book?With a short standalone podcast.But before you start, here's five common mistakes I want you to avoid.Let’s build your own s...
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8:59
185. Public vs. Private Short Podcast? Which should authors choose to market their book?
Wondering how a short series podcast (private or public or both) can fit into your book marketing plan? I'm sharing what each one does, how they’re different, and when you might use them on your reader's journey.
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9:07
185. Author Short Stack: Market Your Book with a Standalone Podcast Series
Introducing Author Short Stack, my six-episode standalone show that helps you keep your book front of mind when you’re short on time.Follow the show here:https://authorsh...
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184. Podfest 2026: My Top 6 Takeaways for Authors Who Podcast
I just attended my first Podfest conference and couldn't wait to share my top six takeaways for authors who podcast.Resources mentioned:Podfest Expo,
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25:58
183. Launch Your Book with a Co-Hosted Podcast Series with Lori Melton
Ever wish you could just let other people talk about your book instead of you marketing it by yourself?Today my friend author Lori Melton is sharing how hosting a podcast helped her attract her traditional publisher and the super fun pod...
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19:57
182. Get Booked on Podcasts through PodMatch with Desiree Taylor
No budget to hire a PR rep? No problem.My friend, author Desiree Taylor, is sharing her experience with podcast guesting as she’s connected with many hosts through our favorite matchmaking platform, PodMatch.She’ll share how navig...
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14:26
The One With the Holiday Break (be back 1/9)
I’m so grateful for you tuning in to the Book Marketing Mania podcast. Hearing from you in your reviews, texts, emails, and Instagram DMs means the world to me.So Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Merry Christmas🎄 and Happy New Year 🥳.See you ...
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181. Share & Repurpose Your Interview as a Podcast Guest
Your podcast interview as a guest just went live — now what?What you do after your guest interview airs can be just as important as the interview itself.Keep your message (and relationships) growing by sharing generously & rep...
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9:07
180. Prep for Your Interview as a Podcast Guest
You finally got the yes — that email from a podcast host saying, “I’d love to have you as a guest!” Cue the happy dance! 💃But now what?Let's walk through how to prepare for your guest episodes including what to send your ...
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179. Handling a “No” or No Response to your Podcast Guest Pitch
Ever took time to craft a great podcast pitch, then you hear “not right now”, “not a fit”, or even no reply at all? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about what to do next and how to keep your momentum (and confidence) strong as you keep pitching.
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178. Find (and Vet) the Right Podcasts to Guest On
Searching for podcasts to guest on can easily take up ALL your time, unless you know where to look. Today I’m sharing four ways to identify shows serving your readers and the simple checks to vet a show before you pitch. Whether you...
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177. Five Ways to Build Relationships with Podcast Hosts (before and after pitching)
Podcast hosts aren’t looking for guests to sell to their listeners. They're looking for guests who will partner with them to serve their listeners.Here's 5 ways you can build (and nurture) relationships with podcast hosts long before and...
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