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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.
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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. Listeners to Readers (my private short series podcast) Author Short Stack (my public short series podcast) Let’s build your own strategic short podcast so you’re heard by more readers without burning out: 14-Day Podcast Strategy Sprint 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (conn...
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://authorshortstack.buzzsprout.com 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎙️ Microphone 📥 Private Podcast Hosting (Hello Au...
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, Buzzsprout (my podcast host), PodMatch, My PodMatch Overview (ep #131). Joe Casabona, Streamlined Solopreneur; Mark Ronick, The Podcast Morning Chat; Rob Walch, Podcast411; Alex Sanfilippo, Podcasting Made Simple; Courtney Elmer, Insider Secrets to a Top 100 Podcast; Krissy Nelson, Morgan James Publishing 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMat...
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 podcast series she co-hosted for the launch of her first book, Journey with a Giant. Lori's book Lori's Quiz (find your giant) Lori's website 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to Readers (...
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 navigating challenges and trusting God with the results has helped her market her Created to Relate book in a God-honoring way as a podcast guest. 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) Desiree's book Desiree's website 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connect...
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 back here on Friday, January 9th, and until then I’m praying for an abundance of blessings on you! 💛 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podc...
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 & repurposing strategically. Learn how to bless the host who gave you their platform, while also stewarding the words God’s given you so that nothing is wasted. Related episode: Creating a Guestcast to Share Your Interviews (#27) 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMat...
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 host ahead of time, how to personalize your stories for their listeners, and how to show up calm, confident, and ready to serve. Related episode: 5 Lessons Learned Guesting on Podcasts with Kristine Brown 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and ...
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. Related episodes: 5 ways to build relationships with podcast hosts (#177) When your podcast pitch isn’t working (Kingdom Writers Podcast) 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to Rea...
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’re new to podcast guesting or ready to tighten up your strategy, use your time wisely and start landing guest episodes that grow your platform and market your book. Resources mentioned: 📋 Podcast Pitching Tracker How to Build Relationships with Hosts (#177) ...
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 long after you send your pitch. Related Epsiodes: Engaging Podcast Hosts on IG with Ruthie Gray (ep 50) Common Podcast Pitching Mistakes playlist 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to R...
Guesting on other people’s podcasts is THE BEST way to grow your own show. But before you start pitching yourself, there’s 3 things I want you to consider doing first to get the best return on your time invested in podcast guesting. 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎙️ Micropho...
How can you best plan and measure your book marketing efforts? That’s what we’re answering today with my guest Susan Neal. Susan is the author of eight books including her recent release, How to Sell 1000 Books a Month. She’s also CEO of Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), which offers a slew of resources to help you when you first start writing your book all the way through publishing and marketing. We talk about how to balance marketing with writing, how to create a monthly marke...
What if instead of “borrowing” someone else’s audience, you focused on growing your own? Lead podcast listeners from curious to connected with a private podcast reader magnet. Want to see one in action? Listeners to Readers is just six short episodes to share how a private podcast can grow your email list and market your nonfiction book. Listen for free at listenerstoreaders.com. 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 List...
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 using it to connect with new readers? Nurture existing ones? Or perhaps you're simply using social to scroll and numb out instead. Don't let that last one distract you! Let's get real today about the time we're spending on social. Related Episo...
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: Common Podcast Pitching Mistakes playlist How to Pitch a Podcast playlist Pitching podcasts as a first-time author 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create ...
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. Linda is the award-winning author of Creating Dynamic Podcasts & Audiobooks, and hosts both the Your Best Writing Life podcast and the Staying Real About Faith & Family podcast. Catch up on the series: Part 1: Three Steps to Expand the Reach of Your ...
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. Linda is the award-winning author of Creating Dynamic Podcasts & Audiobooks, and hosts both the Your Best Writing Life podcast and the Staying Real About Faith & Family podcast. RESOURCES: Part 1: Three Steps to Expand the Reach of Your Core Me...
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. Then we'll be back here on next Friday for episode 2. Looking forward to serving you in both places! Your Best Writing Life Podcast Start Marketing When You Start Writing Linda's book Creating a Unique Podcast Collaboration (#97) 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: ...
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 faceless videos if that’s not your jam. Connect with Danielle: Website 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🎧 Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podcast Reader Magn...
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