How To Pitch Podcasts And Be A Great Podcast Guest With Matty Dalrymple

Are you looking for new ways to connect with readers and market your books? Have you considered using podcasts but aren't sure where to start, or if they're even effective anymore? How can you turn a simple podcast interview into a powerful tool for building your author career? Matty Dalrymple talks about how to leverage podcasting for long-term success. In the intro, Robert MacFarlane on How I Write Podcast; Are em dashes really a sign of AI writing? [Grammar Girl]; Publishing Pitfalls for Authors; ALLi Self-Publishing Services list; Writer Beware; Midjourney for video; This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket, which will help you get your book in front of more Amazon readers so you can spend less time marketing and more time writing. I use Publisher Rocket for researching book titles, categories, and keywords — for new books and for updating my backlist. Check it out at www.PublisherRocket.com This show is also supported by my Patrons. Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn  Matty Dalrymple is the author of mysteries, thrillers, and nonfiction, and is the host of The Indy Author Podcast. Today we are talking about her new book, co-written with Mark Lefebvre, The Podcast Guest Playbook: Turning Conversations into Connections and Community. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below.  Show Notes * Why podcasts offer a deeper connection with potential readers compared to short-form video * How to pitch podcast hosts effectively by providing value and demonstrating familiarity with their show * Tangential topics and creative angles fiction authors can use to land interviews on a variety of shows * The importance of building authentic, non-transactional relationships with hosts and other creators * Practical tips on how to prepare for an interview and gain confidence as a podcast guest * Why it's never too late to start your own podcast and how it can benefit your writing process You can find Matty at MattyDalrymple.com or TheIndyAuthor.com. Matty also offers coach...