The Professional Writer Podcast

50 – A Dozen Ways to Turn Your Social Media Followers into Email Subscribers – Without Buying Ads

12 hot tips for turning social media followers into email subscribers. PLUS, discover why inviting people to subscribe must become a routine part of your social media schedule, and learn what not to do, under any circumstances.

49 – 5 Reasons You Should Focus on Email Marketing Instead of Social Media

How would you react if every social network suddenly removed all your followers or closed down your account? Would you feel confident that you still have a way of amplifying your voice and connecting with your fans?

In Episode 49 (part 2 in a 3-part series), you’ll discover 5 important differences between social media and email marketing, and I’ll show you why focusing more energy on email marketing will set your business up for good things to happen.

48 – Two Ways People Can Subscribe to Your Blog, Vlog, or Podcast

How do I get more people to read my blog? I’ll walk you through two surefire methods that’ll make it easy for people to receive an alert whenever you publish fresh content. Plus, I include a bonus tip just for podcasters.

47 – Audiobook Recommendations and Listening Tips, With Katherine Scott Jones

Are you an audiobook skeptic? If so, my interview with Katherine Scott Jones will change your mind! And if you already love audiobooks, check out Katherine’s 17 recommendations for new listens in the Narrative Non-Fiction, Memoir, and Fiction genres.

46 – Trim the Intro: Pointed Tips for Bloggers, Vloggers, and Podcasters

Avoid TL;DR! In this short episode, I’ll help you simplify your introductions to podcast and vlog episodes, e-newsletters, and blog posts.

45 – Rejuvenate Your Writing Through Creative Non-Writing Activities, with Jeanette Hanscome

Suffering from lockdown slump? If your creative juices have dried up, my interview with Jeanette Hanscome is exactly what you need to dump the slump. Join us and explore creative activities that’ll breathe new life into your writing.

44 – Simplify Your Areas of Influence

I’m not a “word of the year person.” But this year, the word SIMPLIFY beckoned. In Episode 44 of The Professional Writer podcast, I’ll help you simplify (1) the people you serve and (2) the products, services, and programs you offer. And I’ll challenge you to take 4 massive action steps that’ll simplify your business processes!

43 – Simple Stretches for Desk Jockeys, with Amy Connell

Have you ever been “in the zone” and when you glanced up from your computer, you were shocked that three hours had passed? That happens to me all the time!

Amy Connell, a certified personal trainer, demonstrates simple stretches desk jockeys can do to get the blood flowing and relieve muscles we’ve been overusing in all the wrong ways. BONUS demo video included!

42 – Analyze Engagement and Adjust Your Social Media Goals

It’s time to exercise your social media muscles! In the final installment of our 4-part series on the secret to doing social media, you’ll (1) decide which social network(s) to be active on (2) get best practices for engaging with your followers, and (3) discover why doing weekly and monthly analytics reviews will help you adjust your routine so you focus on activities that best build your business.

41 – Efficiently Publish Social Media Content

Social media marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. Let’s replace the “sprint” mentality with productive activities that result in the best return on our investment.

In Episode 41 (Part 3 in a 4-part series on the secret to doing social media) you’ll also learn: (1) why you shouldn’t auto-publish links to your latest blog posts; (2) why it’s important to share promotional content multiple times; (3) how to adapt one piece of content for multiple social channels, and (4) how to effectively use social media schedulers. Plus, I’ll introduce you to 14 popular social media scheduling tools!