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

Updated: 31 Oct 2025 • 192 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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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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Guesting on other people’s podcasts is THE BEST way to grow your own show. But before you start pitching yourself, there’s 3 things I want you to consider doing first to get the best return on your time invested in podcast guesting. 📋 Podcast Pitching Tracker 🎧 LISTENERS TO READERS (private podcast) 📥 CREATE YOUR PR

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How can you best plan and measure your book marketing efforts? That’s what we’re answering today with my guest Susan Neal. Susan is the author of eight books including her recent release, How to Sell 1000 Books a Month. She’s also CEO of Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), which offers a slew of resources to

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What if instead of “borrowing” someone else’s audience, you focused on growing your own? Lead podcast listeners from curious to connected with a private podcast reader magnet.  Want to see one in action? Listeners to Readers is just six short episodes to share how a private podcast can grow your email list and market y

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