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

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☑️ Start Your Author Podcast Checklist

📍 Podcast Pitching Tracker

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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

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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

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Private Podcast Toolkit (special listeners' price!)

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Note: affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim

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

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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! 💛

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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)

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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

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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)

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