One of the most common questions we are asked is, “Should I have a podcast?” So we tackle that topic today with a candid discussion about podcasting 101 for authors. You will discover:
- Zach’s recent success with meditation
- Some practical tips for increasing your visibility and sales on Kobo + why you want to publish your books on Kobo directly
- Impressive statistics about the growth of podcasts in recent times
- Why the guys created the Career Author Podcast + why they’ve worked on a variety of other podcasts over the years
- Some of the special challenges involved with creating a fiction podcast
- Other factors you need to consider before you start a podcast: what is your why?
- How to cater to listener expectations by sticking with a specific podcast format
- The equipment and software that can help you create a high quality show
- Specialized podcast hosts
- Final thoughts on podcasting 101 for authors
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes to build a successful career as an author.
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Links:
Indie Novelist Summit – http://bit.ly/ias2018thorn
Zach’s Mic: The Blue Yeti USB Microphone – https://amzn.to/2CL7va5
Joanna Penn’s Tips For Selling More Books on Kobo – https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2018/08/31/7-tips-for-selling-more-books-and-reaching-more-readers-on-kobo/
The Career Author – http://www.thecareerauthor.com
Patreon – http://www.patreon.com/thecareerauthor
Authors on a Train – http://www.authorsonatrain.com Sell More Book Show Summit 2019 – http://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/summit