321 / Sara and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Doug and Nick on the Two Authors’ Podcast

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320 / Jami and I are on a summer break, so we’re sharing guest episodes we did on other podcasts. This week, it’s my discussion with Joanna on The Creative Penn Podcast about low-key marketing.

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319 / What marketing strategies are working for authors right now? Ferol from Written Word Media shares the lessons he’s learned helping authors succeed, the mistakes to avoid, and actionable advice for building your own writing business.

• Transitioning from the music industry to serving indie authors
• What sets successful long-term indie authors apart
• Common marketing mistakes authors make
• Trends in AI, audio, and global book promotion
• The power of connection: conferences, community, and authenticity

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318 / How do you craft a pitch that gets Hollywood's attention and translates your book to the screen—or just want to network and pitch yourself more effectively as an author? Story coach Lindsay Hughes shares insider strategies from the entertainment industry and lessons from Hollywood.

• Lindsey’s "cocktail pitch" formula that grabs attention
• How to talk about your story in a way that intrigues (good for pitching or writing blurbs)
• Why authors should balance craft development with marketing
• Understanding how Hollywood evaluates books and stories
• The real-world impact (and limits) of social media on book sales
• Trends in AI, indie publishing, and what’s next for authors and adaptations

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317 / Debut author Michelle Park Lazette shares how she’s building a brand along with the lessons she’s learned about writing, marketing, and connecting with readers as a debut author.

• Building buzz for your book
• Starting a newsletter list and finding ARC readers
• Head hopping and point of view issues
• Challenges with interiority and emotion
• Using analytics for book promotion

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316 / What does it take to trust your intuition as a writer—and how can you find true joy in the crazy unpredictability of publishing? Amy Robinson shares her path from medical editor to romance novelist and the power of mental rest for authors.

✨ May Pod-Pal Shout-Out: Two Authors’ Podcast - Wheel of Life with Adrienne Giordano

• Trusting your intuition instead of following all the writing “rules”
• Redefining success and making family a priority
• Learning from (and letting go of) others’ marketing formulas
• Finding joy with passion projects and creative freedom
• The importance of mental rest and slowing down

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315 / How can authors find their reader community on Substack while balancing life’s big changes? Jolie Tunnell shares her transition from years of blogging and waiting for permission to publish to indie success and serializing mysteries.

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• Balancing writing with life changes
• Waiting for gatekeepers vs. giving yourself permission
• Using Substack for serialized fiction
• Creative marketing ideas, including membership drives and interactive reader experiences
• Incorporating graphics and interactivity
• Building community and engagement on Substack

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314 / Tee Harlowe, a fantasy romance author, shares tips for successful Kickstarters as well as how she’s adapting to market shifts and why diversification is key to surviving income drops.

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• Rapid release publishing strategies
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• Fallacies in assumptions about genre size equating to sales
• Challenges with Kickstarter fulfillment
• Diversifying author income streams, including through traditional publishing and direct sales
• Running a successful Shopify store

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