Connecting with Readers and Creating a Community Through Podcasting with Diane Nue
Episode 127 / If you’re looking for a way to attract readers that doesn’t involve paid advertising, podcasting might be for you. Podcaster Diane Nue shares how she’s connected with readers through podcasting and the bookstagram community. We also discuss some of the reasons for the enduring appeal of Jane Austen, branding, and super practical things like software recommendations.
Show notes:
- How Diane and her co-host, Zan, came up with the concept for The Thing About Austen
- Why niching down helps you find your audience
- Diane’s advice for specific gear and podcast editing software
- Diane shares how she and Zan work together to handle podcast tasks
- Solo podcasting versus co-hosting
- How podcast branding can convey the content of the podcast
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Links:
The Thing About Austen podcast
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes
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🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/
📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/
The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast
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