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.
Want to be a guest on Book Marketing Mania? Send Kim a message on PodMatch:
https://kimstewartmarketing.com/PodMatchguest
Episodes
219 episodes
204. September content planning: what your readers need to hear (Q3 planning mini series)
Ever look ahead to September and think that’s the next January? Meaning fresh start energy, new routines, new goals, a clean slate. Your reader does too, but what if her slate doesn't actually feel that clean?How can you market your book...
203. August content planning: What your readers need to hear (Q3 planning mini series)
Ever make a list of how summer’s going to be? Rest. Family time. Finally finishing that project. But then August arrives and you’re frustrated that June and July flew by and were nothing like you expected. Your reader’s feeling it t...
202. July content planning: What your readers need to hear (Q3 planning mini series)
How can you market your book so it connects to your target reader’s seasonal struggles?Looking ahead to July we think of cookouts, vacations, fireworks, long evenings outside. But inside your reader's mind is where the real story is happ...
201. Finding a VA to help with marketing projects (or become one yourself) with Alyssa Avant
Feeling like you're spending more time on the marketing and tech side of things than on the words you’re writing? It might be time to get some help.Today I'm joined by my sweet friend Alyssa Avant, a virtual assistant (VA) with over 18 y...
200. Build and monetize your author platform with Becky Kopitzke
Platform doesn’t have to be a dirty word, if you think of it the way Becky does.Becky Kopitzke is an author, co-host of The Girlfriend’s Guide to an Empty Nest podcast, and a business coach for Christian women who are fulfilling their ca...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
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
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...
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.<...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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,
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...
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...