Book Marketing Mania - Start a Podcast, Guest on Podcasts, Grow Your Author Platform

Updated: 21 Nov 2025 • 195 episodes
kimstewartmarketing.com

Build your audience and reach new readers on podcasts. Here on Book Marketing Mania you’ll learn to use podcasting as a guest and host to grow your author platform, market your book long before and long after your book release, and steward your message in a way that honors God and your time. Connect with your host, Kim Stewart, Marketing Strategist for Authors Who Podcast, at https://kimstewartmarketing.com.

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I’m so grateful for you tuning in to the Book Marketing Mania podcast. Hearing from you in your reviews, texts, emails, and Instagram DMs means the world to me. So Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 Merry Christmas🎄 and Happy New Year 🥳. See you back here on Friday, January 9th, and until then I’m praying for an abundance of bles

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Your podcast interview as a guest just went live — now what? What you do after your guest interview airs can be just as important as the interview itself. Keep your message (and relationships) growing by sharing generously & repurposing strategically. Learn how to bless the host who gave you their platform, while also

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You finally got the yes — that email from a podcast host saying, “I’d love to have you as a guest!” Cue the happy dance! 💃 But now what? Let"s walk through how to prepare for your guest episodes including what to send your host ahead of time, how to personalize your stories for their listeners, and how to show up calm

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Ever took time to craft a great podcast pitch, then you hear “not right now”, “not a fit”, or even no reply at all? You’re not alone. Let’s talk about what to do next and how to keep your momentum (and confidence) strong as you keep pitching. Related episodes: 5 ways to build relationships with podcast hosts (#177) Whe

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Searching for podcasts to guest on can easily take up ALL your time, unless you know where to look. Today I’m sharing four ways to identify shows serving your readers and the simple checks to vet a show before you pitch.  Whether you’re new to podcast guesting or ready to tighten up your strategy, use your time wisely

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Podcast hosts aren’t looking for guests to sell to their listeners. They"re looking for guests who will partner with them to serve their listeners. Here"s 5 ways you can build (and nurture) relationships with podcast hosts long before and long after you send your pitch. Related Epsiodes: Engaging Podcast Hosts on IG wi

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