Taking my annual short summer break and can't wait to be back with new episodes on 8/1. Thanks for tuning in, I'm so grateful!

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How can you sort through all your book marketing strategies to find what’s working best for you AND your readers? 

My friend Shelley Hitz, author, co-host of the Kingdom Writers podcast, and co-founder of the Christian Book Academy, is sharing how you can audit your book marketing and make sure you’re on track with what God wants you to do with the message He gave you.

Christian Book Academy 

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Launching your first book this year? Start pitching to guest on podcasts sooner rather than later!

My friend Rebecca George, host of the Radical Radiance podcast, and author of two books now is here to take us behind the scenes of her first book launch when she started pitching podcasts LONG before her traditional publisher's PR started.

Today’s episode is actually part of a longer two-part conversation I had with Rebecca on episode 68 (linked below). 

Today you’ll hear her how soon she started pitching podcasts, what to include in your pitch, and what she likes to see in a pitch herself as a podcast host.

Pitching podcasts as a first-time author (#68)

Podcast Pitching playlist

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Attending a Writers Conference this year? It's the best opportunity to pitch your book idea to a traditional publisher or literary agent.

My guest today is Barb Roose, publishing agent at Books and Such, and she's sharing the top four features that agents look for in a book proposal and tips to ease your anxiety as you prepare for your 15-minute publishing appointment at a conference.

More publishing tips from Barb (episode 18)

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LIST OF CHRISTIAN WRITING CONFERENCES:
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If you're like me and want to write a book that serves your business clients, I can't wait for you to hear this today’s conversation with my new friend, Jodi Brandon.

Jodi is author of Write. Publish. Market: From Idea to Published Book: The Entrepreneur's Blueprint. She’s also a book publishing coach, an editor, and host of the Write Publish Market podcast.

You'll hear her share the difference in writing a book that grows your business vs other nonfiction books, and all her wisdom on how to write publish and market your book.

Resources mentioned:

Jodi’s book

Jodi’s website

Jodi’s podcast

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Memorial Day brings a time to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. But how can we pray and support those wives left behind not to mention those with active duty spouses all year long?

My friend, Kristi Woods, author of 101 Prayers for Military Wives, is here to help us!

Kristi shares practical ways we can help support and pray for military families in our community, and of course, how she is marketing her book to get it in the hands of who God called her to write it for.

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101 Prayers for Military Wives
Website

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Looking for ways to take a break from your normal podcasting pace and beat the heat this summer? Also want to keep building your platform and marketing your book? This episode is for you!

Related Episodes/Playlists:

Podcast Guesting Playlist

Setting Goals as Host and Guest #152 

Episode Content to Meet Your Goals #153 

Downloads vs. Listens (Which is more important?) #156 

An overview of the PodMatch service #131

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Summer is fast upon us. Time to make plans for whether you continue your current schedule of hosting or guesting, change things up a bit, or a take a much-needed break.

Today's conversation is from my friend Amy Debrucque’s podcast, Life on Purpose. She invited me to be her guest to talk about savoring summer as a podcaster with ideas for repurposing content, airing solo episodes and even collaborating with other podcasters like Amy and I did.

We pray it is a blessing to you!

Amy's Instagram
Life on Purpose Podcast

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4 Ways to Overcome Podcasting Fears with Amy Debrucque (#101)
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Hopping on quick to let you know I'm taking a break from releasing new podcast episodes. 

Now, unlike Ross and Rachel's break, We WILL be back together soon and I can't wait for you to hear my new episodes and conversations to help you reach new readers one podcast at a time.

See you May 9! 

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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.

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