Podcasting is only continuing to grow, so it feels right to share another list of helpful podcast resources (for those of you who may be considering launching your own podcast). Producing Your Podcast Episode Check: A Podcast Editor's Best Friend "How to write an interview podcast script" on Vocal Fry Studios "7 Tips for Publishing an Accessible Podcast" on … [Read more...] about 35 Resources for Producing, Promoting, and Monetizing Your Podcast
An Interview with Michael Eon, Author of These Things Happen
Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his pain—except for the one thing that might work. Growing up in 1970s Brooklyn under the shadow of his tyrannical father and against the backdrop of the Son of Sam murders, the Karen Ann Quinlan tragedy, and the New York Yankee’s back-to-back championship seasons, Daniel Zimmer struggles to find a sense of safety and belonging. … [Read more...] about An Interview with Michael Eon, Author of These Things Happen
An Interview with J. Lee, Author of The Deadly Deal
David Centrelli is just an average junior business development executive at a pharmaceutical company in Richmond when a knock on the door reveals that his best friend’s death two weeks earlier was no accident, and his buddy has a message for him from the grave. As skeptical as he is, clues keep coming, and soon his own home is engulfed in flames. When the perpetrator contacts … [Read more...] about An Interview with J. Lee, Author of The Deadly Deal
An Interview with Maggie Giles, Author of Twisted
Detective Ryan Boone thought the simple jewelry heist was an open-and-shut case. That is until he discovers an unknown drug, and this minor crime he was investigating may be tied to a string of seemingly unconnected murders. Meanwhile, Mel Parker, unscrupulous leader of a less-than-legal high-end escort service, stumbles across the same pills. On top of protecting her … [Read more...] about An Interview with Maggie Giles, Author of Twisted
7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same
Originally posted on LinkedIn. Edited and updated here. What do podcasting and marketing have in common? A lot more than you may think. Both involve: Collaboration: People are important! Whether you're working with other podcasters, interviewees, marketers, product managers, or sales people, you should agree on goals and roles and learn to work well together. … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Podcasting and Marketing Are The Same
3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing
I'm on a roll with marketing related posts lately. For this post, let's get back to books specifically. Sometimes, when it comes to marketing, it's helpful to have some big goals and then break things down into smaller, easier to manage, tasks. With that in mind, here are three ways you can step up your book marketing. 1. Spruce up your book sales page Especially your … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Step Up Your Book Marketing
Writing Content People Want to Read
Let's talk about writing, and how to write content (whether it be books, articles, or even marketing copy) that people will want to read. Start with your goals. Kindlepreneur has a great guide on goal setting. The gist is to figure out your big project goal, and then break it down into smaller, more manageable steps. Then create a system so you're accountable for achieving … [Read more...] about Writing Content People Want to Read
An Interview with Heather Dixon, Author of Burlington
Mae Roberts is certain her new life in the suburbs with her family will be everything she's always wanted. That is, until one of the mothers from her daughters' school goes missing. Mae never thought she would fit in amongst the beautiful and rich mothers at Riverpark Elementary. Though, when she's accepted into their clique and they ask her to be a part of their unofficial … [Read more...] about An Interview with Heather Dixon, Author of Burlington
5 Lessons Learned From Roy Chapman Andrews (Adventurer, Author, and Indirect Inspiration for Indiana Jones)
“If we are to understand our world of today we must know its past.” —Roy Chapman Andrews If you know of Indiana Jones, then you know Roy Chapman Andrews: the explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who was indirectly the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Andrews is well known for his expeditions to the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, where he and his team found … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons Learned From Roy Chapman Andrews (Adventurer, Author, and Indirect Inspiration for Indiana Jones)
Newsletter Deep Dive: Creating, Growing, and Earning Money
Having a newsletter is a great way to build your community. In addition to delivering them valuable content on a regular basis, you can keep them up to date on your projects and any products or services you're offering. Let's dive in. Newsletter Content You can format and write your newsletter in a lots of different ways. NewsletterOperator has 10 examples of newsletter types … [Read more...] about Newsletter Deep Dive: Creating, Growing, and Earning Money
An Interview with Lyn Squire, Author of Immortalised to Death
Death strikes England’s foremost novelist Charles Dickens, his latest tale only half told. Was he murdered because someone feared a ruinous revelation? Or was it revenge for some past misdeed? Set in the Kent countryside and London slums of 1870, Lyn Squire’s Immortalised to Death reveals the ending to Charles Dickens’s unfinished The Mystery of Edwin Drood, while diving deep … [Read more...] about An Interview with Lyn Squire, Author of Immortalised to Death
Finding More Readers with Author Freebies and Landing Pages
By now, you've probably heard all about the benefits of having your own email list. It's a way to connect with readers and fans. You can let people know when you're releasing a new book or having a sale. You can work with your superfans and create a Street Team to help you launch your next book. You can ask readers for feedback, or see if people are interested in your next book … [Read more...] about Finding More Readers with Author Freebies and Landing Pages
6 Pieces of Advice Perfect For All Creators
Earlier this year, I took part in some group coaching sessions. There was a small group of us, all content creators in various forms. The sessions were tough, and required us all to dig deep, but they were rewarding. Plus I got to meet, know, and learn from some truly amazing people. They are all inspiring, supportive, and full of insights. If you're ever able to join something … [Read more...] about 6 Pieces of Advice Perfect For All Creators
An Interview with Stephen C. Pollock, Author of Exits
In a world ravaged by contagion, famine and war, Exits dovetails with the prevailing zeitgeist. Every life is finite. Though circumstance and timing may vary, death remains the one inescapable attribute of the human condition. Awareness of this inevitability and recognition of the transient nature of our biological selves profoundly affect each person’s perspective on their … [Read more...] about An Interview with Stephen C. Pollock, Author of Exits
Communities: Why They’re Important and How to Build One
Communities are important, and they can be powerful. As an author, your community consists of your readers, your fans, people who support your work. In addition to selling more of your work, or having a successful launch, your community can be a great place to share ideas, engage and connect with fans, and give people with shared interests a space to belong. You can build … [Read more...] about Communities: Why They’re Important and How to Build One
