#154: Strategic Connections That Open Doors for Authors

In today’s episode, Becky is joined by Dawn Mann Sanders—author, Bible teacher, and associate minister—to discuss the power of relationships on the author journey. Dawn shares the unexpected turns in her publishing and audiobook experience, how strategic and authentic connections helped her launch her book, and what she’s learned along the way about marketing, podcasting, and trusting the process. If you’re navigating your own book launch, this conversation will leave you inspired to take action and build community around your message.

During the episode, you’ll learn:  

• About Dawn, her work in the world, and her book, When Your World Ends: God's Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life.
• About the upcoming audiobook for When Your World Ends. 
• What surprised Dawn about the journey of being a first-time author.
• What went better than Dawn expected while marketing her book. 
• Some of the challenges Dawn faced while marketing her book. 
• What it was like for Dawn to narrate her own audiobook. 
• How Dawn has continued to engage her audience after launching her book. 
• What inspired Dawn to start her own podcast. 
• Dawn’s favorite part of the author journey so far. 
• Dawn’s advice for first-time authors. 
• Some of Dawn’s best tips for relationship building. 
• About the power of strategic connections. 

Don’t forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.

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