What did you think of this episode?

As a writer, you must consider social media early. Kim Stewart and I discuss the value of social media before you write a book.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During part four of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series, marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share aspects of social media to help you market your product effectively from the start.

Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.

Welcome back. We are sharing part four of the Start Marketing When You Start Writing series – What Writers Need to Know About Social Media Before Publishing a Book.

• Do you need to be on social media?
• Profile presence - what to put in your bio
• Posting content (playing by the platform’s rules/algorithm), serving current followers, or attracting new ones?

Part 1 - The Power of Community for New Writers When Marketing Books

Part 2 - Help for New Writers on Creating Evergreen Content for Book Marketing

Part 3 - Why New Writers Should Build an Email List Before You Publish a Book?

Check Out These Related episodes:

Social Media Myths New Writers Need to Quit Believing - Part 1

New, Nurture, or Numbing Out? How are You REALLY Spending Your Book Marketing Time on Social Media?

(Book Marketing Mania episode #69)

Writing Off Social as a Christian Writer with Sandy Cooper

(Book Marketing Mania episode #75)

Find out more about Kim Stewart

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this part one episode, you’ll learn about three of the top five… Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT Believing

My industry expert is Edie Melson. Edie is a woman of faith with ink-stained fingers who is observing life through the lens of her camera. As a popular speaker, Edie encourages and challenges audiences on the necessity of Soul Care and leads workshops throughout the world on staying connected to God. Her numerous books, including the award-winning Soul Care series, reflect her passion for helping others develop the strength of their God-given gifts and apply them to their lives. Since 2017, Edie’s industry blog, The Write Conversation, has been recognized as a Writer’s Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers. She’s the director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and a board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. She and her husband Kirk have been married for 40+ years and raised three sons. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking and enjoying life together—Please welcome Edie Melson to Your Best Writing Life.

Here are the myths we bust today!

1. Social media sells books!
2. If I don’t have a book, I don’t have anything valuable to share.
3. I can build my social media after I write/publish the book.

Is Social Media Still a Wise Investment? PDF Download

Edie Melson, Social Media Coach - write Social Media Coaching in the subject line

Be on the lookout for Part Two of our Common Social Media Myths New Writers Need to QUIT Believing series.

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?

As a writer, how are you staying in touch with your future readers?

Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the importance of building an email list before you write a book.

Build That Email List Now!

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. Each week I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During part one in our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series – Marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share the importance of community for writers. Writing evergreen content – building an email list

Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.

Today, we cover:
• Why you need an email list

• Why you need a lead magnet and how to set it up

• How often to email and what to send

Start Marketing when You Start Writing Series
Part 1 - The Power of Community for New Writers When Marketing Books

Part 2 - Help for New Writers on Creating Evergreen Content for Book Marketing

Learn more about Kim:
Kim Stewart Marketing
Book Marketing Mania podcast

Check out Linda’s previous episode on How Email Marketing Works
How Email Marketing Works - Part One
How Email Marketing Works - Part Two

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?

Have you set up a writing business that honors God?
Are you following the tax laws?
Are you maximizing your tax deductions? Learn how now.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about Taxes and the Christian Writer

My industry expert is Patricia Hartman, CPA. For over thirty years, Patricia has been helping business owners set up and maintain their finances and prepare their tax returns. Patricia is also an award-winning author of several books and operates her own writing business. She has written both fiction and non-fiction books and is currently working on both. Besides finishing the third in her Poisoned Suspense series, she’s currently collaborating with an attorney to write one just for you, our writers, on today’s topic.

Today we discuss - the top 10 questions every writer should ask about taxes and business issues.

Legal disclaimer: None of the opinions Patricia gives on this episode should be construed in any way as either tax or legal advice. Patricia is not an attorney and, therefore, cannot give legal opinions. Further, your individual tax situation will inform you of the best way to set up and operate your business. Today’s tips are designed to help you understand what’s involved in the writing business, especially one that honors God. You are always best served by consulting with tax and legal professionals in your jurisdiction.

Note: Patricia Hartman is not currently accepting new tax clients. (Her tax-client quiver is full.) She is providing this information as an act of love to her brothers and sisters in the writing community.

LINKS
CPA Links:

Patricia Hartman CPA Website

Patricia Hartman CPA Facebook

Author Links:

Patricia Hartman Website

Patricia Hartman – Christian Prenuptial

Patricia Hartman Facebook

Business Links:

Common IRS Tax Deductions for Writers Giveaway

1099 NEC form and information

FINCEN - Register for The Beneficial Ownership Information Form

Hobby or Business IRS
Writers and Taxes Book survey - If you would like to help Patricia by taking a survey about your business needs or would like to know when the book comes

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?

As a writer, what do you know about evergreen content?

Creating evergreen content for book marketing is powerful - learn why in today's episode.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During part two of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series, marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share the importance of writing evergreen content.

Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.

• Why you need to create online content to attract, serve, and nurture your audience and incorporate the know, like, and trust factors.
• Evergreen long-form vs. short-form (podcast/blog/video vs. social shorts)
• How often should you post content (weekly long-form, short-form if on social)?

LINKS

Kim Stewart

How to Transition into Podcasting Episode

YouTube Strategies for Writers

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?

Are you ready to write your first flash fiction story?

Today’s guest will walk you through the steps you need to get started.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn The FUNdamentals of Flash Fiction

Raised in multiple cultures, Sophia Hansen loves to write In Other Worlds. She’s an author and editor for Havok Publishing, and she’s celebrating her debut novel, Water's Break. Sophia resides in the Southeast of the United States with her husband of thirty-six years and can be bribed with good coffee and dark chocolate.

• What is Flash Fiction
• Five Reasons to Write Flash Fiction
• How to write Flash Fiction

LINKS
Sophia's recipes
Sophia Hansen's Website
Email Sophia - Help Me with Flash Fiction for Havok submissions
Sophia's book - Water's Break
Free downloads - Trumpet Blues and Mine
Havok Submissions
Legendary: Havok Season Ten
Story Dice

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?

As a writer, where is your marketing community?

Today, Kim Stewart and I discuss the power of community for writers dealing with book marketing.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During part one of our Start Marketing When You Start Writing series, marketing guru Kim Stewart and I share the importance of community for writers. Writing evergreen content – building an email list

Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and Friends reruns.

The importance of building community before the book comes out.

• Why community is important to marketing (relationships, learning, leaning on, cheering each other on, future collaborations, etc.)
• Where to find a community online (social media, FB groups, memberships, conferences)
• Who to connect with and how (your target readers, those a few steps ahead of you, those serving your audience/similar audiences big/small, your elevator pitch)

LINKS
Kim Stewart

Create a Passionate Group of Followers with Kathis Lipp
The Scoop on Local Writing Groups with Heather Greer

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

What did you think of this episode?

How can I manage depression as a Christian writer?

Today’s guest shares how to make the most of your energy levels and moodiness.

Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn about … Depression and the Christian Writer.

My industry expert is…Sara Turnquist. Sara is a coffee-loving, word-slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose superpower is converting caffeine into novels. She loves those odd little tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That's what inspires her. Well, tidbits of history and a good love story. And of all the love stories she knows, hers is her favorite. She lives happily with her own Prince Charming and their gaggle of minions. Three, to be exact.

Sara is an avid reader and enjoys reading clean Historical Romances when she’s not traveling. Her books range from the Czech lands to the American Wild West and from ancient Egypt to the early 1900s. Some of her titles include The Lady Bornekova, Hope in Cripple Creek, The General’s Wife, Trail of Fears, and the Convenient Risk Series.

LINKS

Sara Turnquist

Energy Gifters & Energy Drainers PDF Download

Kentucky Christian Writers Conference

Check out Sara Turnquist's Plotting Workbook

Visit Your Best Writing Life website.
Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing Life
About your host - Linda Goldfarb
Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast
Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast