,Happy Tuesday, Reader! You’ve often heard us say that your website is like your digital home base, especially once you’ve left social media. But your author website can be so much more than an online business card! If done well, your website can foster that all-important “like-know-trust” factor with your readers and become your book-selling headquarters. Today, we'll discuss how. Listen in! EP. 65: How to Optimize Your Website to Sell More Books Tune in to Hear: Why updating your website...
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Happy Tuesday, Reader! Today, we chat with award-winning author and podcast host CJ Milacci about all things Kickstarter. She explains how Kickstarter builds community and connects authors with readers. And she shares how it can not only fund your launch but also help pay for things like special editions and purchasing books for in-person events. CJ's insights and experience are incredibly valuable, especially for authors seeking alternative ways to connect with their readers outside of...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday, Reader! Today, we are talking with SEO expert Jana Carlson to explore the importance of search engine optimization for Christian writers. Jana explains how SEO can be a powerful tool for audience growth without the self-promotional aspects often accompanying traditional marketing strategies. Jana makes SEO sound accessible and, dare we say, FUN? Jana also answers the looming question we've been asking in the age of AI: Is SEO dead? Listen in! EP. 63: How to Use SEO to Reach...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday, Reader! Do you ever wonder how other creators manage it all? How they balance work, family, and everything in between? Today, we're giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our own systems and strategies. Listen in as we dive deep into our personal productivity philosophies and share the exact tools that have helped us reclaim our time and create a more balanced and sustainable work life. Ep. 62: Our Workflow and Favorite Productivity Tools Tune in to Hear: Our daily...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday, Reader! Today, we are thrilled to speak with USA Today best-selling author Camy Tang about her journey as a writer and her innovative marketing strategies. Listen as Camy shares her experiences with blogging, Patreon, and Kickstarter, emphasizing the importance of understanding your audience and leveraging your strengths to connect with your readers. Grab your pen and paper and take notes on this one, you guys, because she is a treasure trove of creativity! EP. 61: Creative...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday, Reader! This week, we welcome Erin Loechner, an author and former social media influencer who left behind over a million followers to embrace a low-tech lifestyle. We discuss the challenges and benefits of stepping away from social media, especially for writers and parents. Erin shares her journey, insights on publishing without social media, and strategies for building connections and marketing books in a digital world. Listen in as Erin emphasizes the importance of genuine...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday, Reader and WELCOME to Season 5 of The Podcast! We've been helping writers like you escape the frustrating cycle of social media for two years. But the number one question we get is, "What even is social media?" So, on today's episode, we're tackling this foundational question head-on as we kick off Season 5! EP 59: How Do You Define Social Media? Tune in to Hear: A brief update on what Sandy + Mary K. have been up to since Season 4 A helpful framework to discern for yourself...
3 months ago • 1 min read