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.

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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

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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 Podcasts as a First-Time Author (#68)
Repurpose Your Podcast into a Book (#19)
Why a blog is important for authors (#108)

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Private Podcast Toolkit (special listeners' price!)

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☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST

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🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout)

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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's story and learn how to find balance in your own writing journey.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Vivian’s website
https://viviancumins.com

The Out of Balance Believer Reading Plan:
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/39346-the-out-of-balance-believer

Podmatch (aff):
https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podmatch

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Creating Harmony Between Work and Rest (#20)
https://kimstewartmarketing.com/20

How to Audit Your Time (and Own It) #74
https://kimstewartmarketing.com/74

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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 video) helps her (AND YOU) build your audience and market your books
• Her experience with PodMatch to connect with podcasts (like mine) to guest on 

Resources mentioned:

Katie's website
https://theflamingoadvantage.com/

Podmatch (aff):
https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podmatch

RELATED EPISODES:

Overcome anxiety when building your personal brand (#110)
Tapping into reader's needs as a relatable brand (#106)

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📥 CREATE YOUR PRIVATE PODCAST READER MAGNET:

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☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST

🎙️ Microphone

🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout)

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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 podcast guest herself to land speaking engagements, and client and reader referrals
• [14:16] tips if you are thinking of starting an interview podcast

Resources mentioned:
Website
YouTube
The Valuable Leader (aff) by Velma Knowles
The Value of Community (Leadership Chat with Kim Stewart)

Related Episodes:
Using YouTube to Attract and Serve Your Target Readers
Creating a Guestcast to Share Your Podcast Interviews

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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 Highlander Press, and
• How podcasting helps her (and you) build your audience

Connect with Robyn:
Website
You, Me, and Anxiety book (aff)

Learn about Podmatch (aff):
https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podmatch

RELATED EPISODES:

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Authors (#16)
Tapping Into Reader's Needs as a Relatable Brand (#106)

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Private Podcast Toolkit (special listeners' price!)

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☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST

🎙️ Microphone

🎧 Hosting (Buzzsprout)

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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)
• how podcasting (as a host and guest) has helped him (and can help you) grow your author platform
• his experience with Podmatch to market his books on other podcasts
• tips for avoiding “workaholism” while juggling work and family as an author

Affiliate links may be included at no cost to you. I only recommend products I know you will love!

Scott's Website
Work and Rest God's Way  (aft)

Learn about Podmatch:
(aff) https://kimstewartmarketing.com/podmatch

Related Episodes:
Top 4 Things Agents Look For in Your Book Proposal
Why a Blog is Important for Authors

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☑️ START YOUR AUTHOR PODCAST CHECKLIST

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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 blogging is and isn’t and why it’s important for authors
• How SEO works on your blog to help reach a wider audience
• The role SEO plays in building your author platform if you are pitching a book proposal 
• and more!

Connect with LeeAnn:

SEO for Christian Authors Bootcamp (aff)
Use code PODCAST for 25% off!

Website
Facebook Group

Related Episodes:

How SEO Helps Readers Find Your Books
Designing Your Author Website

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