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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 (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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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: 📣 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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎙️ Microphone 📥 Private Podcast Hosting (Hello Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 (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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎙️ Microphone 📥 Private Podcast Hosting (Hello Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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: 📣 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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎙️ Microphone 📥 Private Podcast Hosting (Hello Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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) My Overview of PodMatch (#131) 💛 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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎙️ Microphone 📥 Private Podcast Hosting (Hello Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 🎙️ Microphone 📥 Private Podcast Hosting (Hello Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 marketing plan that matches your personality, and how to measure the success of podcast guesting to market your books. Susan’s book Christian Indie Publishing Association 💛 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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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) 🎧 Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥 Create your Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎙️ Microphone 📥 Private Podcast Hosting (Hello Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!

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 Episode: How to Write Off Social When Marketing Your Book 💛 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 Audio) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) LET'S CONNECT: 📥 Email 📲 Instagram (send me DM) 📲 Threads 📲 Linkedin Affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use & love!