Successfully Self-Publish

Christina Kaye
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Successfully Self-Publish

Each week, Author Coach & Editor, Christina Kaye, sits down for an engaging chat with an indie author who has achieved success in self-publishing. She’ll ask each guest host to talk about the biggest struggle they had early in their careers and how they overcame that issue and achieved self-publishing success. You will learn from your peers exactly what you should do to realize your own dream of a successful writing career!

  1. #82: How to Be Your Own Publicist & Promote Your Books in the Media

    MAY 24

    #82: How to Be Your Own Publicist & Promote Your Books in the Media

    You absolutely could hire a professional publicist, and if you have the money to invest several thousand dollars in one, then that’s something you should absolutely consider. Getting your book out there in the world rather than relying solely on your tiny “bubble” of contact on social media and even with your subscribers is the most important and effective book marketing strategy ever. But if you’re like most authors, investing thousands, even if it’s a worthwhile and smart investment in your author career, is just not feasible. Believe it or not…you can absolutely act as your own publicist and you can pitch media contacts and secure appearances entirely on your own. It isn’t easy, mind you, but it’s okay…I GOTCHU! In this episode of Successfully Selfpublish, the podcast, I sit down with veteran and super popular publicist to authors, Ashley Bernardi of Nardi Media, to chat about how you can and should immediately begin pitching media opportunities even before your book is published. We’ll also talk about Ashley’s top tips for nailing your pitches and increasing your chances of getting booked! Highlights from This Episode: Ashley talks about the importance of book publicity   7:53Ashley gives us her thought on the best type of media for book promotion  11:56        How to begin pitching for the first time as an author  16:27When you should actually begin pitching media outlets  23:10Ashley’s best tips on finding the right media contacts to pitch  30:17Whether you need a Media One Sheet and what that is  35:59Ashley’s top takeaway tips on self-publicity   38:59 Important Links Mentioned in this Episode: Work with Christina Kaye HERE. Shop BookishThingsAndSuch by Christina Kaye on Etsy HERE. Find Ashley Bernardi, follow her, and work with her HERE. Try ProWritingAid for Free HERE. Follow Christina Kaye on all major social media platforms @AuthorCoachChristinaKaye Register for the FREE webinar, 5 Essential Steps to Writing a Bestselling Book HERE! Sign up for Finish Your Book Bootcamp HERE! Please Rate, Review, and Follow this Podcast on Apple or Android!

    47 min
  2. #81: How to Build a Unique & Magnetic Author Brand with AG Billig

    MAY 10

    #81: How to Build a Unique & Magnetic Author Brand with AG Billig

    Your brand is about so much more than a logo and the colors you choose to use. It’s the promise you make to readers every time they come across your content that tells them who you are, what you write, and what they can expect from you every time you share anything with them. Many authors don’t think to create a cohesive and complete brand, but not only is it important to do so, it’s something you should do long before you even create your first piece of content or put anything out there into the world. Your brand should not just represent you as an author, it should also act as a magnet, attracting those readers who are actively seeking to buy and read books just like yours. And if you take the time to build it properly, that’s exactly what will happen – you’ll draw in hundreds and thousands of your target audience, and they’ll find it much easier to get to know, like, and trust you, which is the foundation for gaining loyal customers. But how do we set up an author brand that is unique and magnetic? In this episode of Successfully Selfpublish, I sit down with another selfpublishing professional, AG Billig, and we discuss every single actionable step you can and should take to build an effective and attractive author brand, so you can immediately begin finding and connecting with your target audience of readers and they can get familiar with you and the promise you make to them every day. Highlights from This Episode: The first step is knowing your identity as an author  6:25Deciding what you want to share with readers   10:25Choosing your brand color palette 17:18Deciding on your brand fonts to use in content 19:05Should you create and use a logo 25:08How to create a hooky tagline or slogan 32:53Putting all the elements together to build your brand  38:53 Important Links Mentioned in this Episode: Work with Christina Kaye HERE. Shop my resources and bookish gifts on Etsy HERE. Find AG Billing online and learn more HERE Follow me on all social media platforms @AuthorCoachChristinaKaye CLICKHERE to Read the Transcript for Episode 81! Please Rate, Review, and Follow this Podcast to help more authors discover us and learn from this show!

    55 min
  3. Official Trailer: Successfully Selfpublish with Christina Kaye

    MAY 10

    Official Trailer: Successfully Selfpublish with Christina Kaye

    Official New Trailer for Successfully Selfpublish, the top-ten rated podcast for authors!

    2 min

  4. 06/18/2023

    #80: Get Yourself Featured on Podcasts with Author Matty Dalrymple

    Even if you’re a bit camera shy, being a guest host or being interviewed on a podcast can make a huge difference in your success as an author! Every single …

    31 min
  5. #79: Using YouTube to Sell More Books with Author Michael LaRonn

    06/09/2023

    #79: Using YouTube to Sell More Books with Author Michael LaRonn

    YouTube Can Be a Great Platform to Increase Visibility for Your Author Brand, Gain More Readers, and Increase Book Sales! Ever considered using YouTube as a platform for selling your …

    37 min
  6. #78: Using Instagram to Promote Your Books with Author Kay L Moody

    05/26/2023

    #78: Using Instagram to Promote Your Books with Author Kay L Moody

    Why authors need Instagram to sell more books! Have you wondered if you’re wasting your time on social media…specifically, Instagram, when trying to reach readers and sell your books? Most …

    32 min
  7. #77: How to Find a Professional, Affordable Book Editor with Author Amy Rivers

    05/12/2023

    #77: How to Find a Professional, Affordable Book Editor with Author Amy Rivers

    How you, as an author, can find, hire, and work with a professional (and affordable) book editor to improve your book and your writing skills! One universal truth about self-publishing …

    42 min
  8. #76: Time Management & Writing Schedules for Authors with Author Katherine Macdonald

    05/05/2023

    #76: Time Management & Writing Schedules for Authors with Author Katherine Macdonald

    How a regular, manageable writing schedule that works with your everyday life can increase your writing output and get you to launch faster! Do you ever feel like there’s not …

    34 min
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Each week, Author Coach & Editor, Christina Kaye, sits down for an engaging chat with an indie author who has achieved success in self-publishing. She’ll ask each guest host to talk about the biggest struggle they had early in their careers and how they overcame that issue and achieved self-publishing success. You will learn from your peers exactly what you should do to realize your own dream of a successful writing career!

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  • Creator
    Christina Kaye
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christina Kaye
  • Show Website
    Successfully Self-Publish

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