Afleveringen
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In today's episode, we delve into the power of live events as a growth and marketing strategy for authors. Laura Richmond, a traditionally published author, shares insights on why live events are effective, how to find events that align with your ideal reader, tips for maximizing your impact at these events, common pitfalls to avoid, and encouragement for authors seeking alternative methods to grow their audience and sell their books without relying solely on social media. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/41
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In a world clamoring with information overload, you may feel like your words are just adding to the noise. How do you know when to stay silentâŠor when to speak up anyway? If you sense the world is drowning in words and you hesitate to add yours to the mix, today we offer three questions to ask yourself so that you can discern whether to hit publish or pause. Listen in. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/40.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Today, weâre continuing our conversation with Gabe Cox as she shares how her business has grown since leaving social media and what sheâs doing to make it happen, as well as the response she gets from other entrepreneurs in the online space when she tells them sheâs not on social media, Finally, she offers encouragement and practical steps you can take if you, too, want to leave social media but are afraid to do so. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/39.
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Any writer considering leaving social media will wrestle with fears and questions: How will you stay in the loop? How will you connect with other writers or with your readers? How will you sell your books? What if it doesnât work? Todayâs guest chose to face her fears and grappled with each of those questions. Join us as she shares how she overcame them. Gabe Cox is an online business and goals strategist, a podcaster, and the author of three books. Through her company, Red Hot Mindset, she encourages women to grow their business without social media. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/38
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Last week in EP36, podcast host and industry expert, Thomas Umstattd, Jr, unequivocally affirmed that social media is no longer working for authors. Today, in Part 2, Thomas shares three things you can do instead of social media, what marketing strategies are working well for indie authors in 2024, and where he sees the publishing industry headed in the coming years. For show notes, click here.
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In the early days of social media, a writer could speak directly to her reader and even go viral. Today, however, neither of those things are possible. In the first of a 2-part conversation, Thomas Umstaddt Jr. explains the rise and fall of social media and why the publishing industry still clings to a metric that is no longer valid. Click here for show notes.
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As a writer, you are inundated with information on improving your craft and building your business. Whether through a writing group or a mastermind, a course or industry-related newsletters, books, or even podcasts, information overload is real and its effects on your ability to focus and create can be profound. In this weekâs episode, we discuss information overload: why itâs a problem, and 4 ways you can manage it. Listen in! For show notes click here.
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If you are writing a book proposal and do NOT have a social media presence, you may be tempted to neglect the mention of "platform" altogether. But even without impressive numbers, you can still show an editor that you are on a growth trajectory. Today Will Parker Anderson, Senior Book Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah (the Christian imprint of Penguin Random House, the largest publisher in the world) will tell you how! This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. For Part 1, listen to EP33. For show notes, go to writingoffsocial.com/34
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How has social media changed the landscape of the publishing industry and what does that mean for you? This week weâre continuing our series of conversations with industry experts by talking to Will Anderson, Senior Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah and founder of The Writerâs Circle. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. For show notes, go to writingoffsocial.com/33.
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Last week in Part 1/EP31, author and literary agent, Mary DeMuth candidly discussed her frustrations surrounding social media. Today, weâre continuing our conversation, as Mary openly shares what she considers a viable email list and open rate numbers, what other metrics outside of social medial are attractive to her as a literary agent, and what she would say to an author like you who doesnât want to use social media, but still wants to pursue traditional publishing. We were blown away by Maryâs sharp insights and deep encouragement. And we have a hunch you will be, too. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. Click here for show notes. The Course Lite is now available!
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By now you know we firmly believe that writers can choose to leave the life-sucking toxicity of social media platforms and find alternative pathways to grow and nurture their audience. But how does that sentiment stack up against the realities of publishing? To answer that question, weâve lined up a series of conversations with a variety of industry insiders. First up on the docket, we have well-known author-turned-literary agent, Mary DeMuth, who graciously offered us the candid conversation weâve all been craving. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Click here for show notes.
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We are BACK for Season 3! Does concentration feel like an uphill battle for you? Do you regularly suffer with brain fog or the inability to pay attention? If thatâs you, take heart: this is not a personal failure on your part. Turns out, there is much you can do to reclaim your focus if youâre willing to fight for it. Click here for show notes.
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As creatives, opportunities and ideas are never in short supply; unfortunately, time often is. And so we are forced to choose: which opportunities will we pursue? In which ideas we will invest? Each new year provides us with a chance to reconsider what we âyesâ to, and as we do so, itâs crucial to remember that for every âyesâ we give, weâre automatically saying ânoâ to something else. In this final episode of Season Two, we are sharing what we are saying âyesâ and ânoâ to in 2024 regarding our writing lives and Writing Off Social. For show notes click here.
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
Research shows an intrinsic and powerful connection between social media usage and your mental health. Reputable studies conclude that social media causes depression and anxiety, especially in women. If you are a female author who experiences anxiety every time you try to build your platform on Instagram, our guest is here to offer you hope. Today we are talking to Kimberlee Ireton. Sheâs a multi-published author of non-fiction and fiction books, including her latest: A Yellow Wood and Other Stories. After multiple attempts at using Instagram left her feeling anxious and hopeless, sheâs now confidently building her platform and selling her books off social media. For show notes, click here.
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LAST CHANCE! EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR THE COURSE ENDS 12/17/23
Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to writer and dietician Jane Curry Weber. Janeâs mission is to help moms bring peace to their table by sharing words of nourishment for body and soul. While Jane was fully committed to this calling, building a platform on social media felt like a mountain-sized barrier that kept her from living it out. But not anymore!
While participating in Writing Off Social: The Course, Jane was introduced to Substack and dove headfirst into the platform! Listen in to hear how much she loves posting for cheerleaders on Substack rather than critics on social media.
For show notes, click here.
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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING AND BONUSES FOR THE COURSE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
Youâve been told that to grow your audience and reach your reader, building a large, engaged following on Instagram is your only option. So you spend all your time taking beautiful photos, writing catchy captions, and adding all the hashtags. And that leaves you with no time to actually⊠write. Today weâre talking to Cara Dyck. Sheâs a writer and homeschooling mom to 4 young boys and a graduate of Writing Off Social: The Course. Today sheâs sharing how she was on the cusp of going all in on Instagram (after a 3 year break) when someone shared a link to this podcast. And what she found as a result was friendship, validation, and relief that she could write off social for good. Listen in. For show notes, click here.
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EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
Are you overwhelmed with the sheer number of activities you âshould be doingâ to become a successful writer? What if the key wasnât doing all the things, but simply doing the right things for you? Today, weâre speaking with a friend whose writing life was transformed when she found the freedom to be selective, as she's choosing new pathways off social media. For show notes, click here.
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EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE!
What do you do when youâve been writing on line for 10 years and everything becomes stagnant? Your Instagram feed is nothing but the same 20 writers and business gurus plus some random skincare ads. Your email list stops growing. And you have no idea where to find your reader in real life? Find out how one distracted and discouraged writer is discovering all the places her reader hangs out. Click here for show notes
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REGISTRATION FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE IS NOW OPEN! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING AND BONUSES.
We know how frustrating it can be to narrow down your message and find your niche. Today we welcome Spiritual Life and Health Coach, Regina Sanchez who pushed through this difficult task of niching down and found clarity and results on the other side.
Regina was one of the participants in our first-ever Writing Off Social: The Course. In this episode, weâre going to chat with Regina about what has changed in her work since she left social media and since she completed the course. Listen in! Click here show notes.
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So, youâve found a literary agent who believes in your book idea and a publisher interested in publishing your entire book series! You have a solid email list and a loyal following on social media. ExceptâŠyouâre ready to ditch social media altogether. Is it okay to leave social media now? Or is this the worst idea ever? In today's episode, we answer this listener question by offering 5 questions we'd ask ourselves if we were in this position. Listen in! For show notes, click here.
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