Book Marketing Mania - market your book and grow your author platform as a Christian writer

Are you finding your schedule pack full of to-do’s as an author and always thinking “I don’t have time for THIS or THAT" to market my book? Or maybe you're having trouble just finding time to spend with God and in His Word on a consistent basis? Your heart will thank you for tuning in and hearing encouragement from my friend, and author, Mitzi Neely.   Mitzi has self published several de...

Today we're wrapping up this series on the power of private podcasting and I want to share some do’s and don’ts for hosting a private podcast as an author. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio RELATED EPISODES: 12 Ways to Use a Private Podcast to Serve Your Target Readers #119 Marketing Your Private Podcast as a Podcas...

In episodes 118-120 of our series on private podcasting, we talked about ways you can use one to grow your audience, and how to market it as a podcast host.  Now let’s talk about how to market your private podcast to potential listeners as a podcast guest. Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio 📣  WANT TO BE MY PODCAST GUEST? Message Kim on PodM...

In episodes 118 and 119, we talked about ways you can use a private podcast to grow your audience. Now let’s talk about how to market your private podcast to potential listeners. In this episode we'll talk about marketing a private podcast as a podcast host. Stay tuned, next episode we'll talk about marketing it as a podcast guest. Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://...

Not ready to make the weekly commitment to host an ongoing show but DO want to use the power of podcasting to serve your target readers? Here's 12 ways authors can host a Private Podcast BEFORE and AFTER their book launch. Hello Audio for private podcasting (try it out) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/helloaudio RELATED EPISODES: Hosting a Private Podcast with Angie Baughman (#118) https://ki...

I love when I receive guest pitches from listeners who know my audience well and have a topic to share that brings incredible value to you! Today my friend Angie Baughman is here to share about using a private podcast to connect with your readers and grow your email list. Angie hosts the Steady On podcast, she’s author of several Bible studies, and is a contributing author to the "Life Changi...

So who’s ready to finally launch your podcast and start serving your future readers? Let’s wrap up this mini series and talk about how to get your friends and followers excited about your podcast with ideas for your launch plan and content you can share with them before you launch your show. RELATED EPISODES: Using Instagram to Reach Your Target Readers #4 14 Ways to use Audiograms to Serve Your R...

Now that you've set your podcasting goals and have your first 5 things in place, let's talk about what goes into your first few episodes, including your trailer. 📣  WANT TO BE MY PODCAST GUEST? Message Kim on PodMatch 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES 🎙️  Buzzsprout 🎧  Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥  Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️  Start Your Author Podcast Checklist 📍  Podcas...

Last week we talked about seven reasons WHY you might want to start a podcast to build your author platform.  Today,  let’s talk about the first 5 things you need to start your podcast. Don't worry about taking notes, I have them for you here: How to Start a Podcast (the First Five Things You Need): https://kimstewartmarketing.com/115 📣  WANT TO BE MY PODCAST GUEST? Message Kim on PodMatch...

Are you exhausted running the rat race, fighting an algorithm, and trying to market your message without feeling gross? There’s gotta be a better way, right? Today I want to share 7 reasons WHY you might consider hosting a podcast to build your author platform. PAST EPISODES MENTIONED: 11 Ways to Host a Podcast (#72) Attract Publishers and Agents by Guesting on Podcasts (#85) Pitching to Guest on...

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Do you struggle with perfectionism and finding balance while growing your author platform? Vivian Cumins, writer and podcaster, is here to share some Biblical inspiration and practical how-to’s for you! [7:19] Signs of perfectionism [16:34]: Achieving balance through Scripture [25:04] Building an audience and trusting God to guide your platform Tune in to gain wisdom and encouragement from Vivian&...

How do you stand out to your readers in a unique way? With a flamingo advantage!  Katie Hornor, host of the Flamingo Advantage podcast, and author of a slew of books including Faith Like Flamingos and The Flamingo Advantage , is here to share: why she chose flamingos for her brand What it means to have a flamingo advantage in YOUR OWN business or ministry How hosting a podcast (both audio and vide...

Thinking about adding YouTube to your book marketing strategy in 2024? My guest Velma Knowles is here to share her experience. Velma is a leadership coach, author of The Valuable Leader , and host of the Your Leadership Chat podcast on YouTube. I couldn’t wait to talk to her about: [1:24] starting her podcast to help market her book [10:30] how she connects and collaborates with guests and as a po...

Do you feel anxious when it comes to building your author platform? Are you comparing yourself to fellow authors? Robyn Graham, Christian Business Coach, and author of " You, Me, and Anxiety " is my guest today to share: How she defines a personal brand and why it’s important for authors Tips to overcome anxiety over growing your personal brand and platform Her experience publishing with...

Wondering how to grow your author platform while also honoring God as you balance work and family? Scott LaPierre is here to help! Scott is a pastor, host of Scott LaPierre Ministries podcast, and author of several self published and traditionally published books. Scott and I connected through the Podmatch service and I couldn’t wait to talk to him about: his book writing and publishing journey(s)...

Wondering how you can get more readers to your blog in 2024? Not sure how you can figure out all this SEO stuff? You just want to write and reach more people to share God’s Word, right? Well help is here! My guest today is LeeAnn Fox, founder of Kingdom Bloggers, and host of the Kingdom Influencer podcast. LeeAnn is a genius at blogging and SEO and I couldn’t wait to talk to her about: What bloggi...

Do you have other writers around you to offer a helping hand and cheer your message on? If not, you will love hearing about the Writer’s Bloc, a unique community for Christian writers, founded by my guest, Cara Ray. We talk about: Why you need an online community of fellow writers  Cara’s journey to starting the Writer’s Bloc What makes the Writer’s Bloc unique How Cara collaborates with other wri...

So grateful for you tuning in and praying for an abundance of blessings on you this holiday season! Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. See you back here on Tuesday, January 16.  ❤️ Kim 📣  WANT TO BE MY PODCAST GUEST? Message Kim on PodMatch 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES 🎙️  Buzzsprout 🎧  Listeners to Readers (private podcast) 📥  Private Podcast Reader Magnet ☑️  Start Your...

Do you struggle with how to really connect with your target readers on an emotional level? Want them to see that your content or book is just the resource they need?  That's what we're learning today from my guest Lisa Schell, Brand Communications Consultant. Lisa shares about: Tapping into the "need beneath the need" that we often overlook; How to find just the right words to...

How can you recognize God’s voice and direction on starting to write your book? Or market it without getting overwhelmed or it taking too much time from your writing? That's what we're talking about today with Michelle Layer Rahal, author of " Are You Listening? A Guide to Recognizing and Responding to God's Voice". Michelle also shares about her experience with short-form...

With November bringing us Military Families Month and Veterans Day, I couldn't wait for you to hear about 101 Prayers for Military Wives, written by my sweet friend, Kristi Woods. Kristi shares what might surprise us about the day-to-day lives of military spouses, why prayer is SO important for military wives all year long, practical ways we can help support military families in our community...

I’m sharing a special conversation with my friend Jeanette Tapley, when she hosted me for a Guest Teaching for the Hope Podcasters membership community. We talked all about building your audience and marketing your podcast. LET'S CONNECT: Hope Podcasters Community Jeanette Tapley 📣  WANT TO BE MY PODCAST GUEST? Message Kim on PodMatch 💛 FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES 🎙️  Buzzsprout 🎧  Listeners...

Launching a book in the near future? You will love today's episode with my friend Melanie Redd, author of Just Rest: A 90 Day Devotional Journal. Melanie is sharing encouragement and tips on the power of a small launch team, how she’s marketing her book one year after her launch, collaborating and being generous with your platform, and most importantly, finding time to rest while marketing yo...

If fear is getting in your way of hosting or guesting on podcasts, you're in for a treat today! My guest today is my friend, Amy Debrucque, host of the Life on Purpose podcast and co-author of Embolden: Brave Steps to Help You Conquer Fears and Insecurities. Amy is sharing four ways to overcome your podcasting fears, and how hosting and guesting on podcastings has helped her build relationshi...