Synopsis
Shelley Hitz is on a mission to help you reach more people with your message because she believes every person has God-given gifts and abilities to impact the world. Each episode of Author Audience will be packed with ACTIONABLE training, spiritual inspiration, and encouragement for you to write, publish, and market your books. However, this podcast is not just about how to write and self-publish a book. It is so much more. Episodes also include topics on book marketing, social media marketing, how to sell more books, product creation, coaching, speaking, etc. Shelley’s passion is to help you connect with your audience in the best way possible. If you are a Christian author, Christian entrepreneur, or someone who simply wants to reach more people with your message, you're in the right place! The question is, are you ready to let your light SHINE?
Episodes
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Track Your Writing
28/10/2015 Duration: 09minWelcome to Writing Week - my FREE 7-day nonfiction writing challenge. Day one is all about tracking your progress. Whatever we monitor and track, we manage. Therefore, tracking your progress as you write is the key to writing more and writing better. Download my Writing Week Journal (PDF, excel, or .doc) here: www.writingweek.com This episode is sponsored by www.WritingWeek.com. Learn to how to write faster and better during this 7-day challenge and how to personalize each step to what works best for YOU. Download your Writing Week Journal (excel, PDF or .doc), 30-day writing challenge calendar, affirmations, and more! Overcome the barriers that have been keeping you from making progress in your nonfiction writing.
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How to Create Multiple Products from One Book to Multiply Your Impact and Profits
27/10/2015 Duration: 17minIn this episode, Mel Edwards is going to share how to create multiple products from one book. When you put time and energy into writing a book, consider creating multiple products from that one piece of content. Not only will it multiply your impact, but it will also increase your profits from your work.
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While You Are Waiting
23/10/2015Waiting is hard, isn't it? I know I'm not alone here! In this episode I share a real-life example of something I've been waiting for in my life. After 12 weeks, I finally got a reply. This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.
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Evergreen Marketing: 7 Types of Content Authors Can Create Once and Use Over and Over Again
20/10/2015 Duration: 14minWhat is evergreen content? It is content that isn’t date specific or won’t change often. In this episode I share 7 types of evergreen content you can create once and have it working for you over and over again. I want you to think about how you can integrate even more evergreen marketing into your strategy. This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.
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How Having Systems and a Team in Place Can Help You Master Social Media
19/10/2015 Duration: 19minSocial media marketing can be time-consuming and overwhelming at times. However, when you have systems and a team in place, you can learn to master social media marketing and use it in a way that produces results.
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Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat
18/10/2015 Duration: 08minThe idea for this episode came from an illustration our pastor shared in tonight's service. So many times we try to be something we're not OR we simply blend in. However, God has created us each unique with unique gifts to share with the world to have impact. Romans 12:2 says, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (NKJV) I encourage you to let your light SHINE! This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.
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How to Write a Book Proposal - Interview with Bethany Jett
16/10/2015 Duration: 24minThis was an AH-mazing interview for those of you who want to be traditionally published. Bethany covers how to write a book proposal, the #1 best way to find an agent, how to beef up the marketing section of your proposal and much, much more. Enjoy! Get the FULL interview at www.authoraudience.com/15 This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.
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Should You Respond to a Negative Review
15/10/2015 Duration: 07minShould you ever respond to a negative review? In this episode, I share why I recommend 90% of the time you should NOT and the few times it might make sense to respond. I share in more details about reviews and how to get reviews in my book, “How to Get Honest Reviews.” This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.
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How I Recently Handled a 1-Star Book Review
15/10/2015 Duration: 10minHow do you handle bad reviews? In this episode, I share the 5-step process I recently went through after getting a 1-star review. 1) Panic 2) Personalize 3) Plan an attack 4) Pray 5) Persist This is a #HitzBlitz episode where I share motivation/inspiration, real lessons learned the hard way, Q&A, and more shared in real time. This episode is sponsored by www.AuthorAudienceAcademy.com. Author Audience Academy is my signature program that provides you with the training, tools, and coaching you need to create a powerful book, find your audience, and grow a profitable business or impactful ministry. You can learn more at AuthorAudienceAcademy.com.
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4 Social Media Tools to Automate Your Marketing
13/10/2015 Duration: 16minIn this episode I will share 4 social media tools you can use to automate your marketing. Social media is social and so does require you to engage with your audience. However, there are some posts you can automate to free up your time to do the things you love.
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The Power in Creating an Evergreen Tweet Document
06/10/2015 Duration: 17minCreating an evergreen tweet document can be very powerful. This is a book marketing strategy I learned early on in my career as an author and have implemented successfully. Now I want to share this strategy with you!
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The Twitter Strategy Ruth L. Snyder Uses to Maximize Her Time When Marketing Her Books
29/09/2015 Duration: 14minTwitter marketing for authors can be quite confusing when you first get started. Ruth L. Snyder, author of the Learn Twitter book series, shares a Twitter strategy that she uses to maximize her time so she has more time left over to write. Listen in to today’s podcast for these Twitter tips.
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Interview with Carey Green How Authors Can Get Booked on Podcasts
24/09/2015 Duration: 19minJoin me in this episode of my Expert Interview Series where I interview Carey Green where you will learn the exact steps to take to get booked on podcasts to market your book. This is a powerful strategy to implement in your book marketing plan.
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7 Critical Steps to Creating a Book Launch Page That Converts
22/09/2015 Duration: 17minLearn the 7 critical steps you need to take in order to create a book launch page that converts.
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Interview Diane Cunningham - How to Successfully Publish A Multi-Author Book
16/09/2015 Duration: 20minJoin me in this episode of my Expert Interview Series where I interview Diane Cunningham all about how to publish a multi-author book, also known as an anthology. She has published 3 multi-author books in her series Rock Bottom is a Beautiful Place and shares some great advice in this episode for anyone considering organizing one or participating in an anthology.
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7 Different Types of Book Launch Events
14/09/2015 Duration: 22minIn this episode, I share 7 different types of book launch events (or a combination of more than one) you can use for your book.
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The Top 4 Questions Authors Should Ask When Planning A Book Launch
07/09/2015 Duration: 18minIn today's episode I'm going to share the top 4 questions authors should ask when planning a book launch.
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3 Writing Strategies that Helped Richard Lowe Publish 7 Books in 30 Days
31/08/2015 Duration: 15minIn this Behind the Scenes interview with Richard Lowe, learn the 3 writing strategies that helped him write and publish 7 books in 30 days.
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Uploading Your Book to KDP to Publish on Kindle
24/08/2015 Duration: 13minLearn how to upload your book to KDP, publish on Kindle in this episode, and how to get honest reviews. This is part five of the "Procrastination to Publication" series.
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Book Cover Design, Amazon for Authors, and eBook Formatting for Kindle
17/08/2015 Duration: 17minLearn about book cover design, Amazon for authors and all about eBook formatting in this episode. This is part four of the "Procrastination to Publication" series.