Thinking about starting a podcast, or pitching yourself as a guest on one? What does it really take, and why does it matter for writers?

In this episode of Soul & Story, Cindy Smith and Sara Turnquist welcome Heather Greer, author, managing editor at Scrivenings Press, assistant producer of the Your Best Writing Life podcast, and co-host of Staying Real About Faith & Family. Heather shares why author-focused podcasts matter for writers who can't get to conferences, what she sees authors struggle with most from the acquisitions side, how to put your best professional foot forward as a podcast guest, and what it takes to plan, run, and grow a podcast with purpose. She also opens up about the one thing she'd do differently, and why a heart to keep learning and a community that pours into each other make all the difference.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Your Best Writing Life podcast: https://yourbestwritinglife.buzzsprout.com
• Staying Real About Faith & Family podcast: https://stayingrealwithlindagoldfarb.buzzsprout.com
• Scrivenings Press: https://scriveningspress.com

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