All Things Book Marketing

Smith Publicity's Business Development Coordinator Samantha Ricchiuti joins host Olivia McCoy for the first episode of our new Open Book series. Samantha discusses what goes into a great publicity partnership and how best to prepare your book for those beginning conversations. You can follow Samantha on Instagram @samricchiuti.The Open Book series will continue on a monthly schedule and include brief interviews with Smith Publicity employees. Each episode will offer an inside look into book marketing and publicity, as well as tips for publishing professionals and authors alike. Keep an eye out for more!Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

Becky Robinson, author of "Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause," joins host Olivia McCoy to discuss how to build an audience for your brand, grow your reach, and create influence as an author. Becky Robinson is the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for authors, business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. She holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University. Learn more at weavinginfluence.com and beckyrobinson.com.Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

Social media influencer and expert Chelsea Marrs joins us to discuss which platforms authors should look into and how to best promote their books to readers online. Listen in to learn what type of content is trending and how to make your brand more discoverable in a digital world!Chelsea has over 60,000 followers across social media on her Influencer accounts for her blog Chow Down USA. She has a background in Marketing and has been a content creator for over 8 years working with top brands & influencers, so she knows the world of social media inside and out! She is also the co-founder of Royal Horizon Media, a Social Media Management company specializing in Authors and Speakers. Originally from San Francisco, California and a UCLA alumni, she loves chess, dogs, and has a serious sweet tooth! You can discover more about Royal Horizon Media at www.royalhorizonmedia.com and follow them on Instagram at www.instagram.com/royalhorizonmedia.Learn more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

What makes a book a "must-read" and how can you begin writing yours today?Author of "Write a Must-Read: How to Craft a Book That Changes Lives—Including Your Own" AJ Harper joins co-hosts Olivia McCoy and Marissa Eigenbrood to discuss the ins-and-outs of writing truly transformational books. Tune in to learn about finding your ideal reader, crafting a transformational message, writing, editing, and even promoting your own must-read.AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write foundational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written nine books, including "Profit First", "The Pumpkin Plan", "Fix This Next", and their latest, "Get Different". Through her Top Three Book Workshops and editing retreats, AJ empowers authors with insider publishing knowledge and guides them through the book development, writing, and editing process.Connect with AJ and learn more about the book at ajharper.com and www.writeamustread.com.You can learn more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

What are the differences between author and business websites and which do you need for your brand? In discussion with co-hosts Olivia McCoy and Corinne Moulder, Founder of AuthorPop, Daniel Berkowitz, gives pro tips for authors looking to build out their own websites and shares best practices for working with a web developer.Daniel Berkowitz earned a master’s from the Columbia journalism school before moving into book publishing by joining Grand Central Publishing, an imprint of Hachette. From there, he moved on to Digital Book World, where he reported on the digital side of book publishing, before moving on to Writers House, where he worked with authors and advised agents on digital best practices for authors. After Writers House, Daniel started AuthorPop, a consultancy that works with authors and publishers on a range of digital initiatives, including website design, ad campaigns, email marketing, self-publishing, and more. In 2020, he also joined Open Road Integrated Media, where he works with publishers and authors on a range of advertising campaigns. Learn more at www.authorpop.co.You can learn more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.

On this episode, Written Word Media's Director of Digital Operations Emma Boyer answers the big questions about ebook promotions including what they are, where to run them, how much they cost, and the best ways to promote them.Emma Boyer is the Director of Digital Operations at Written Word Media, a book promotion company that uses specialized and proprietary data-driven marketing techniques to empower authors and publishers to reach their audiences, and has been working in various capacities in the book publishing industry — from PR to marketing to consulting — for over 15 years. She holds an MA from Carnegie Mellon University and is very interested in the potential at the intersection of the tech and publishing worlds and is passionate about helping authors find audiences and audiences find books. Learn more at www.writtenwordmedia.com.

Should authors narrate their own books? The answer may surprise you!Co-hosts Dan Smith and Olivia McCoy discuss all things audiobooks with award-winning and internationally acclaimed speaker, audiobook publisher, corporate podcast producer, and vocal leadership expert Tina Dietz. In this episode, Tina shares why authors should publish an audiobook, what production looks like, how to promote it to their audiences, and so many more useful tips!Tina Dietz has been featured on media outlets including ABC, Inc.com, Huffington Post, and Forbes. Tina's first podcast, The StartSomething Show, was named by INC magazine as one of the top 35 podcasts for entrepreneurs, and Tina’s company, Twin Flames Studios, amplifies the influence of brands and leaders through high ROI audiobook and podcasting solutions. Learn more at www.twinflamesstudios.com.

Did you know: Before you write the first word of your book, you should write the back cover copy?Transformational author coach and award-winning publisher Christine Kloser provides advice you won't hear anywhere else. She discusses how she guides authors on everything needed to take an idea to a great book and successfully publish, market and promote it. A former Smith Publicity client who has helped and impacted over 95,000 authors, her proven tips, insights and advice are invaluable for authors at every stage of the publishing process. SPECIAL FOR LISTENERS: If you're in the writing process and want to ensure you have the foundation for success, Christine is providing free access to first five steps of her award-winning Get Your Book Done Program. Go to www.GetYourBookDone.com/allthings 7-Day FREE Access... Get Your Book Done - Online ProgramStart Your Book TodayThe Most Powerful Way to Gain Confidence, Courage and Clarity to Write THE Book You Were Born to WriteYou’ll discover:The four most important questions to ask yourself before writing a single word​How to gain crystal clarity on the message you want to share as an author​The secret to writing with focus and speed... in a way that easily attracts your ideal reader​How to figure out exactly who will read your book, and why they'll be eager to read it​And more!-------Christine Kloser is an author coach, USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and award-winning publisher who helps successful professionals, experts and leaders fulfill their calling to write and publish a book that transforms lives in a powerful and permanent way… starting with their own. She is the founder of the Get Your Book Done® program, host of the Get Your Book Done podcast and creator of the Transformational Author Experience®.. Christine has been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Los Angeles Times, and FOX, and has shared or hosted stages with the biggest names in the transformational author world like Neale Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson, Seth Godin, Gay Hendricks, Lisa Nichols and dozens more. A transformational event facilitator since 1997, and author coach since 2003 Christine inspires writers through her proven programs and trainings – where she brings all of her expertise, heart and wisdom forward – delivering an authentic and refreshing approach to a crowded and often confusing author space.To date, she has impacted 90,000 authors in 127 countries.Christine is also the founder of Capucia Publishing, a premier boutique publisher that makes the journey of turning a manuscript into an outstanding book an easy, joyous and rewarding experience. www.getyourbookdone.com www.capuciapublishing.com

Traci DeForge, one of the leading experts on podcast creation, promotion and marketing, explains how authors can develop podcasts to sell books, establish their expert brand and create revenue streams. She discusses how podcasts can be a powerful addition to an author's book marketing arsenals and maximize all of their book publicity efforts.Traci, founder of Produce Your Podcast, is recognized as an international podcast expert, sought after speaker and media contributor. She is the creator of PODHIVE.com, an online community providing education, encouragement and support for podcasters and her newest venture, My Podcast Biz .Traci is the host of the podcasts, Journey to There and Talking Finance and co-host of Ask Brien on KHTS AM 1220, Los Angeles, CA. She is the Executive Producer of The Personal Finance Podcast Network.She's been featured on all three major networks along with CNN, CTV, Fortune.com and American Express Open. Traci is a member of the Rolling Stone Culture Council , a regular contributor to RadioINK and is on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Podcast Business Journal. www.produceyourpodcast.com

Dan Smith speaks with renowned public speaker and trainer Michael Port, CEO and Co-Founder of Heroic Public Speaking. Michael explains how almost any motivated author can become a popular popular public speaker to earn good money and sell books. Michael Port has written nine books, including The Referable Speaker, Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show, the latter which—according to the former President of Starbucks—“might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.”He’s been called an “uncommonly honest author” by the Boston Globe, a “marketing guru” by The Wall Street Journal, a “sales guru” by the Financial Times, “a public speaking phenom” by Jonathan Fields and “the best public speaking coach in the world” by Lewis Howes. The founder of MastermindTalks, Jayson Gaignard, declared, “Michael Port is the best speaker I’ve ever seen.”His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as “best books of the year.”He was once a professional actor, having received his MFA from NYU’s Graduate Acting Program, guest starring on shows like Sex & The City and Law & Order,and in films like The Pelican Brief and Down to Earth. These days, Michael can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on air expert in communication and business development and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port.