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Are you prepared to take the podcasting world by storm? Today’s guest shares tips to help you become the guest that podcasters can’t wait to interview.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this episode, you’ll learn how to Be A Writer Podcasters Love to Interview.
My industry expert is… Shelly Snead. She is a writer, an award-winning blogger, and host of UnPerfect, a podcast for Christian Women who desire to fully live the lives they’ve been dealt. She’s been miraculously married for 29 years and is “mom” to four kids, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and a spoiled mutt she rescued in a weak moment.
How to Be A Writer Podcasters Love to Interview
Talking Points:
1. What is the first step a writer should take before requesting an interview on a specific podcast?
a. Study the Podcast you are asking to be interviewed for.
b. (Discussion of how a writer can know if they are a good fit for a podcast).
2. How should a writer adjust their mindset when preparing for a podcast interview?
a. Focus on serving rather than promoting.
b. (most important tip - requires a mindset shift, discussion of why it’s not really about your “book”)
3. How can a writer assist the podcast host in preparing for the interview?
a. Provide a list of suggested questions for your topic or a subtopic of your book.
b. (discussion of a press release, suggested topics, even ways that fiction writers can land interviews)
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