Do you find yourself distracted from the time you need to market your book to the readers you wrote it for? Today I invited my friend, Dalene Bickel to be my guest to talk about three reasons you may be avoiding marketing your Christian book and how to overcome them. Dalene is a book coach, host of the Ink and Impact podcast, author of The One-Year Collection of Weekly Writing Prompts, and founder of the Inkwell Collective membership for writers. https://dalenebickel.com https://www.subscribepag...
Mar 30, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to get your message in front of more people by being a guest on podcasts? Once you decide that’s a market strategy you have time for, do you find yourself staring at a blank screen wondering what to say in your podcast pitch? I've rounded up what 7 of my past guests have shared about what they like (and don't) in a guest podcast pitch. RELATED EPISODES: #9 Podcasting to Build Your Author Platform with Misty Phillip #35 Creative Ways to Podcast as a Host and Guest with Wren ...
Mar 23, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 simply to numb out? Let's get real today about the time we're spending there. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Micr...
Mar 16, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Launching your book as a first-time author and wondering how soon to start pitching podcasts, what to include in your pitch, and how to manage the process? Tune in for part two of my interview with Rebecca George, host of the popular Radical Radiance podcast, and author of Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl , releasing in April. Rebecca takes us behind the scenes of her book launch, pitching podcasts before her publisher's PR started, and what sh...
Mar 09, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast When launching a book it can be overwhelming to look at all the things that need to be done. Where in the world will we find the time? My guest this week is my friend Rebecca George, host of the popular Radical Radiance podcast, and author of Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl , releasing in April. We talk about the tension of time and capacity, how to prioritize time for marketing our books, how to discover your own unique voice as an author, and a s...
Mar 02, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guesting on other people’s podcasts is THE BEST way to grow your own show. But before you start pitching yourself, there’s 4 things I want you to do first to get the best return on your time invested in podcast guesting. Tune in today and get all the scoop. RELATED EPISODES: Why Guest on Podcasts? Here’s 9 Ways It Builds Your Author Platform 7 Ways to Share Your Interviews as a Podcast Guest Pitching Only When You Launch a Book? Common Podcast Pitching Mistake #8 (and How to Fix It) Is Your Bran...
Feb 23, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey friend, welcome to Book Marketing Mania! I'm your host Kim Stewart, a book marketing strategist for nonfiction authors. I know firsthand that books change lives and that you’d rather spend your time writing than marketing. God never intended for it to feel frustrating or yucky when getting your message out there. He simply wants you to serve those He called you to, and share how you can help them. Here on the podcast you’ll learn strategies to grow your author platform, market your book...
Feb 20, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Book Marketing doesn't come easy for any of us, and that’s why I invited my friend, Amy Wicks, to be my guest this week. Amy is a faith-based Enneagram Coach, author of "Should Christians Use the Enneagram?" and host of the Simply Wholehearted Podcast. Amy gives a quick overview of the Enneagram, and how each of the nine types can overcome their book marketing fears. Should Christians Use the Enneagram ? by Amy Wicks Amy's website ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BO...
Feb 16, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want to outsource or hire help to do your book marketing but not sure how you'd pay for it? Today on Book Marketing Mania, my guest Becky Kopitzke is sharing how you can earn book marketing money by selling digital products. Becky is a nonfiction author, hosts The Inspired Business podcast, and coaches Christian communicators to earn an income to help get their God-given messages out into the world. Becky's Website The Inspired Business podcast ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓...
Feb 09, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's our series finale! Are you keeping track of what podcast you pitch, when you pitched, what topic, when you followed up, etc? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #9 and I'm sharing how you can fix or avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : ...
Feb 02, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s wrong with pitching podcasts only when we’re launching a book? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #8 and I'm sharing how you can fix or avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that...
Jan 26, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you been a guest on podcasts before or have other speaking experience? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #7, not sharing your speaking experience with your host, and how you can fix that even if you have no experience today! ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin...
Jan 19, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast When a podcast host receives your guest pitch and checks you out online, what will they find? Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #6, your brand is confusing to the host, how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included....
Jan 12, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #5, your pitch is all about you, and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Jan 05, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #4: sending cookie cutter pitches and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Dec 29, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #3: cold pitching the masses and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Dec 22, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're tackling common podcast pitching mistake #2: pitching without a plan and how to fix/avoid it. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Dec 15, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Not seeing the results you want from podcast pitching? Thinking maybe it’s not worth your time? I’m kicking off a new series with the most common mistakes I see authors making when pitching podcasts…and sharing how to fix them. RELATED EPISODE: #34 How to Pitch a Podcast ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: ...
Dec 08, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you sometimes struggle with who your specific target readers are and how to stay on track with what God’s calling you to do? Are you constantly hearing from others “you SHOULD be doing this or you SHOULD be doing that” when it comes to marketing your books? Today my guest is my friend, Anne Watson, an incredible business strategy coach, and host of the new Swayology podcast, and I can’t wait for you to hear what she has to share to help you stop “shoulding” on yourself, beat imposter syndrome...
Dec 01, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast A quick message of thanks to you and the importance of "thinking of all the wonderful things He has done for you" (1 Samuel 12:24) to share with your readers. Happy Thanksgiving! ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I ...
Nov 24, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast With podcast interviews lasting 30-45 minutes, you’ll share so many incredible things from your book and want to use that content again. Here’s six ways you can repurpose your interviews as a podcast guest. SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/52 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instag...
Nov 17, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the biggest pet peeves I hear from podcast hosts is that their guests don’t share their interviews. Book marketing and podcast guesting are all about relationships and helping others, and that includes sharing your interview when it airs. Sharing just once isn’t enough. The more you share your interviews, the more people that will have the opportunity to listen and be blessed, and the faster you will meet your podcast guesting goals. So push play to learn 7 ways you can share your intervi...
Nov 10, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you’re building your author platform or marketing your book, Instagram is a great place to connect with your target readers and build relationships with podcast hosts that you might pitch to be a guest one day. Today I'm asking my friend and fave Instagram coach, Ruthie Gray, her best tips to help us focus on engagement when spending time on the platform. Ruthie's Authentic Online Marketing Podcast RuthieGray.Mom ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSIO...
Nov 03, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you ever think "marketing feels sleazy", this quickie episode is for you! ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use that you will love! - Kim...
Oct 27, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s nothing like a podcast host saying yes to your guest pitch, right? So once you receive their invitation to be on their show, then what? How can you surprise and delight your host (and listeners) by being a great podcast guest? Here are tips to help you before, during, and after your interview so you can show up and be the best podcast guest that everyone wants to have on their show. SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/48 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK...
Oct 20, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast When a podcast host receives your pitch email and vets you as a guest, will they like what they see? Will they know instantly that you are the next best guest to help their listeners? Let's look at three areas of your online presence from a podcast host’s perspective and make sure you're showing them you are who your guest pitch says you are. ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recordin...
Oct 13, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast What's the fuss all about with podcast guesting and why should you start guesting before your Christian book launches? SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/46 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editing (Descript) 📣 PodMatch (connecting hosts and guests) LET'S CONNECT: Instagram Linkedin Note : affiliate links may be included. I only share products I use th...
Oct 06, 2022•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want the scoop from Podcast Movement? What a blessing to get to hear from my favorite Christian podcasters and also the latest industry trends and tips. Whether you are a Christian author hosting a podcast or guesting on podcasts (or both), these takeaways will be super valuable to you! SHOW NOTES ON THE BLOG: https://kimstewartmarketing.com/45 ☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST 🗓️ BOOK A STRATEGY SESSION FAVE PODCASTING RESOURCES: 🎙️ Microphone 🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout) 🖥️ Recording/Editin...
Sep 29, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s nothing like pushing play on a podcast and hearing an author share their God-given message and the lessons they learned and how you too can live out your faith in every area of your life. Do you also want to build your author platform and market your book by guesting on podcasts? Before you can be a guest, you need to send a pitch email to the host making the ask. So should you connect with podcast hosts BEFORE you send your pitch? My answer is yes and I’m sharing 12 different ways you c...
Sep 22, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you been a Christian blogger for a while and now you're thinking about starting a podcast? Don't let all those blog posts go to waste. Repurpose them by creating podcast episodes. My guest this week is my friend Alana Dawson, podcasting coach and host of the Podcasting Party podcast. She's sharing: 6 steps to create podcast episodes from blog posts How to be consistent in podcasting How collaborating with others helps you grow your show How to flesh out book ideas on your sho...
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