Jam-packed with smart, easy and simple ideas, this weekly podcast features experts who share proven techniques to add power and zest to supercharge your book marketing plan. Hosted by Susan Friedmann, CSP, international bestselling author, and founder of Aviva Publishing, this new and exciting podcast aims to rev up your marketing efforts with fewer struggles, and more success. Start listening today and discover how to get noticed in a crowded marketplace.
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Could the real reason you’re avoiding book marketing have nothing to do with marketing? You know you need to talk about your book, yet every time you think about promoting it, reaching out, or asking for the sale, something inside you pulls back. This week’s guest is Judy Kane , author of Your Four Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your Life and an expert in uncovering the subconscious beliefs that shape…
Are you tired of chasing clients, posting constantly, and wondering whether any of it is actually helping your book or business? What if the right clients could discover you, learn from you, and decide they want to work with you before you ever speak? This week’s guest is Helmi Hasan, an engineer-turned-marketer and founder of a thriving consultancy that helps non-technical entrepreneurs use AI…
What if the biggest obstacle to finishing your book isn't your writing process... but your daily habits? Many authors push through exhaustion with coffee, skip meals, and promise themselves they'll focus on their health after the next deadline. But what if those habits are quietly draining your creativity, focus, and productivity? This week, I'm joined by Kelly Lutman , certified health coach,…
What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't your book—it's the definition of success you've been chasing? In this episode, author, brand strategist, and "What's the Point?" podcast host Bill Ellis challenges conventional thinking about success, authenticity, and the stories we tell ourselves. You'll discover why lived experience is often more valuable than expertise alone, how vulnerability…
Why do some authors instantly capture attention while others struggle to be remembered? The answer isn't better marketing. It's better storytelling. In this episode, writing coach and Writer's Craft Summit founder Kevin Johns reveals why storytelling is one of the most overlooked book marketing tools. Whether you write fiction or nonfiction, the ability to create emotional connection can turn…
You know what to do. So why aren't you doing it? You want to finish your book. Pitch podcasts. Reach out to organizations. Speak on more stages. Yet somehow, something keeps getting in the way. It's easy to blame a lack of time, confidence, or motivation. But what if the real obstacle is hidden beneath the surface? This week's guest is Nancy Linnerooth , Harvard-trained attorney, licensed…
Your ideal readers may already be looking for your book. So why aren't they buying it? The answer may surprise you. Most authors write and market to people who think just like they do. It feels natural. Unfortunately, it also means they're unintentionally overlooking a large part of their audience. This week's guest is Sheila Glazov , award-winning author, internationally recognized personality…
What if the secret to selling more books isn't reaching more people, but building deeper relationships with the right people? This week's guest is Elizabeth Henson, CEO of Elizabeth Henson Inc. and founder of the Community Growth Lab. Elizabeth has helped entrepreneurs and creators grow thriving businesses by focusing on one thing many marketers overlook: community. In this conversation, Elizabeth…
Ever wonder how a debut novel can open doors far beyond book sales? This week’s guest is Kailey Holbrook, award-winning filmmaker, author, and film student at USC. Kailey published her first 500+ page novel while still in high school. Since then, she's built an engaged online following, navigated the worlds of publishing and filmmaking, and learned firsthand what it takes to connect with readers…
Want more book sales, visibility, and credibility? Speaking may be one of the fastest ways to get there. But how do you land speaking opportunities if nobody knows who you are? Do you need a polished keynote? A speaker reel? A big platform? In this episode, I sit down with Steve Markman, founder of Markman Speaker Management and a respected insider with more than 35 years in the speaking and…
