January 5, 2022
Growing Young Minds Through Literature with Gary Mlodzik
In this episode, you will learn:
- About the organization Kids Need to Read
- How human beings can truly make a difference
- Ways publishers, authors, and other book lovers can contribute to getting books into the hands of children.
Website: http://www.kidsneedtoread.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kidsneedtoread
January 11, 2022
It’s Never Too Early to Market Your Book with Vanessa Campos
In this episode, you will learn:
- How early marketing for a book should begin and why.
- Why content around your book is important.
Website: www.broadbookgroup.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaShares
January 18, 2022
In the Book Industry since a Kid! with Ashley Belote
In this episode, you will learn:
- An author’s journey
- Illustration process using sketches and Procreate
- Marketing as an author
Website: https://www.ashleybelote.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshleyBelote1
January 25, 2022
Why You Should Make Bookstagram Your New Marketing BFF with Kat Harrison
In this episode, you will learn:
- Fictional stories about chronic illness
- 1 in every 10 kids experience migraines
- Influencer Marketing: What you need to know
- Exciting examples of what can come out of an authentic relationship with a book influencer
Website: www.katwritesforyou.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xokatharrison
February 2, 2022
How to Create Meaningful Campaigns or How Passion and Business Connect with Grace Estle
In this episode, you will learn:
- Marketing for authors
- Types of marketing: performance, brand & digital
- Determine who your audience truly is.
- Understand your audience
- Where are they spending their time?
- Amazon Advertising
- About Keywords
- Publisher Rocket, Kindlepreneuer on YouTube
Website: https://www.graceestle.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceEstle
February 8, 2022
Greening Your Publishing Program with Karla Olson
In this episode, you will learn:
- Sustainable Practices
- Why ARCS & GALLEYS should be reconsidered
- Alternative Papers
Website: www.patagonia.com/books
February 15, 2022
Creating Generations of Readers with Nichole Folkman
In this episode, you will learn:
- How grants can help you add books to your library
- Programs like First Book, Dolly Parton Imagination Program, Little Free Libraries
- How book stacks can motivate readers.
Website: www.stagsread.weebly.com
www.folkmanforlibrarian.weebly.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NicholeFolkman
February 22, 2022
Bringing Access to Literacy Across Los Angeles with Antonette Franceschi-Chavez and Marysol Perez
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to start a non-profit
- How to fund events for non-profits
- Passion can drive an organization with purpose
Website: www.equitythroughlit.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EquityThruLit
March 1, 2022
Marketing by Publisher Vs Author with Laurie Wallmark
In this episode, you will learn:
- Giving up as an aspiring writer (twice!)
- Marketing from your publisher
- Marketing as an author
Website: www.lauriewallmark.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauriewallmark
March 8, 2022
Pivoting Online During ”THESE” Times with Angela Bole
Quote from show: “It’s great to see Independent publishers who are innovating!”
Website: https://www.ibpa-online.org/
March 15, 2022
Playing the Long Game with Julia Hengst
In this episode, you will learn:
- Word of mouth marketing
- Mental Health challenges
- Marketing a series of books
Website: https://venusandherflytrip.net/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/venusandherflytrip/
March 22, 2022
SPECIAL: Disability Awareness Using Children’s Picture Books
Authors and illustrators of picture books come together to share their work to classrooms, virtual students and more!
March 22, 2022
Writing for a Cause with Rene Marsh
In this episode, you will learn:
- The inspiration for Rene’s story
- How writing a book can help support a cause
Website: www.ReneMarsh.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rene_MarshCNN
March 31, 2022
SPECIAL: Celebrating March is Reading Month
Panelists Include:
- J de laVega - https://www.instagram.com/authorjdelavega/?hl=en
- Carol McCloud - https://bucketfillers101.com/team-cmccloud/
- Anitra Rowe Schulte - https://www.anitraroweschulte.com/
- Dan Saks - https://www.noodleloaf.com/about
April 5, 2022
Building an Effective Author Platform with Jennifer Swanson
In this episode, you will learn:
- The difference between a brand and a platform.
- What should be an author’s first step to building a platform?
- Does every author need a digital footprint?
Website: www.jenniferswansonbooks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenSwanBooks
April 12, 2022
Content Marketing for Writers with Bryan Collins
In this episode, you will learn:
- How writers can build content that helps their platform
- Working with freelance writers and how that may help build your content
Website: http://bryancollins.com www.becomeawritertoday.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BryanJCollins
April 19, 2022
Take the Plunge, Start a Business with Joan Ramirez
In this episode, you will learn:
- Speaking at Organizations, Alma Maters, International Groups and more!
- The beginning steps to starting a business as an entrepreneur.
Website: https://jlregenenterprises.com
April 26, 2022
The Unromantic Part of Writing Romance with Tara September
In this episode, you will learn:
- Blogging to develop your voice
- How audio books can take your sales to the next level
Website: http://www.taraseptember.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaraSeptember
April 27, 2022
SPECIAL: Virtual Career Day Panel
Panelists include:
- Mike Degg - Animation Director
- John Gruener - NASA Scientist
- Leah Hetzel - Pilot
- Airline Pilot at Delta Air Lines.
- Elena Victoria - Clothing Designer
- Leslie — Truck Driver
- Marquice Williams - NFL Coach
April 29, 2022
Panelists include:
- Cindy Williams Schrauben - https://cindyschrauben.com/
- Shannon Anderson - www.shannonisteaching.com
- Gaia Cornwall - https://www.gaiacornwall.com/
May 3, 2022
What if Your Book is Already Written with Shana Hartman
In this episode, you will learn:
- What a writing coach can offer
- Planning Guide
Website: www.shanahartman.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShanaHartman_
May 10, 2022
Finding Your Writing Magic with Callie Metler
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to find your voice through writing
- How to align your online presence with your writing "voice"
- How to think like a small business owner after becoming a published author
Website: www.calliemetler.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CallieMetler
May 17, 2022
Finding Meaning by Spreading Joy through Children’s Books with Hans Kullberg
Website: https://hanskullberg.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AvivasDaddy
May 24, 2022
Achieving Success as an Indie Author with Ingrid Seymour
Website: https://ingridseymour.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ingrid_Seymour
May 31, 2022
Picture Book marketing ideas from an Illustrator POV with Lisa Griffin
From simple sketches, to fully rendered illustrations, Lisa spends her days making art from a cozy studio in beautiful New Hampshire. Her illustrations have been featured on stationery, decor, and over 20 children’s picture books.
Lisa infuses joy and artistry into her creations, in the hopes of adding more happiness to the world one illustration at a time.
Website: www.lisamgriffin.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LisaMGriffinArt
June 7, 2022
Read, Edit, Write: Repeat with Katie Sparks
In this episode, you will learn:
- About diversifying yourself in the book world (be in different groups to learn more)
- Developmental Editing
- Writing and working
Website: www.katie-sparks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KathrynSparks
June 14, 2022
Love Your Journey with Dan Cramer
Dan's love of reading started when he was young. He loved that he could escape into a world where magic and adventure existed. That love of books has followed him into adulthood and inspired and motivated him in almost every facet of his life, from his first career as a Forensic Scientist with the FBI to owning and operating Page Turner Literary Agency.
Website: www.pageturnerliteraryagency.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PageTurnerLit
June 21, 2022
Writing for Justice with Artika Tyner
Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, sought after speaker, and advocate for justice. At the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Dr. Tyner serves as the founding director of the Center on Race, Leadership and Social Justice. She is committed to training students to serve as social engineers who create new inroads to justice and freedom.
Website: www.artikatyner.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrArtikaTyner
June 24, 2022
SPECIAL: Latinx Picture Book Panel
Panelists include:
- Carlos Aponte -- www.carlosaponteeditions.com
- Duncan Tonatiuh -- www.duncantonatiuh.com
- Cindy L. Rodriguez -- www.cindylrodriguez.com
- Jorge Lacera -- www.studiolacera.com/
- Claudia Martinez -- www.claudiaguadalupemartinez.com
July 12, 2022
Inspired by the sweet and simple moments in life, Vana is professionally trained as an architect with an artist's heart. Her silhouette craft was first born as she began documenting the personality, emotion, and playfulness of her son Nikolas. Over the years she has established herself as a leading, honest, authentic voice of women in business, the balance of work and family, and how to foster creativity in everyday life. Now, as a mama to two busy boys, wife to her college sweetheart and the visionary of a labor-of-love brand, she strives to make a difference in her clients' lives.
Website: https://vanachuppstudio.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vanachuppstudio
September 6, 2022
Intentionally Building a Wild and Beautiful Life with Amanda Esch-Cormier
In this episode, you will learn:
- About planning, scheduling, and connecting on social media for marketing
- About self-publishing and what kind of assistance is available
- About connecting your passions and how they influence each other
Website: https://www.amandaeschcormier.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandamcormier
September 13, 2022
Expert Marketing with Magazine Publishing with Monique Smith
In this episode, you will learn:
- About expert marketing and how to conduct it
- How to identify your intellectual property and utilize it
- About carrying your knowledge between different types of jobs
Website: www.seedsofempowerment.info
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HostofChat
September 20, 2022
Finding Your Gifts in a Pandemic with Picture Book Author Kelly DiPucchio
In this episode, you will learn:
- About how inspiration comes to people
- How people discover different books
- About adapting to your circumstances for your work
Website: https://kellydipucchio.com/home.html
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellydipucchio
September 27, 2022
The Keys to Marketing When Marketing Isn’t Kind With Kenneth Kraegel
In this episode, you will learn:
- About methods to market your books when marketing is something uninteresting to you
- About finding support for your marketing as an author
- About finding the right social media platforms for your marketing
Website: http://www.kennethkraegel.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kennethkraegel/
September 30, 2022
Panels include:
- Adam Blackman -- CRP Picture Book Editor
- Stephanie Hansen -- www.metamorphosisliteraryagency.com/
October 4, 2022
Marketing Is Better Together with Kirsten Larson
In this episode, you will learn:
- What is a co-marketing group?
- Why marketing together is better!
- Where to start with a co-marketing group
Website: https://kirsten-w-larson.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KirstenWLarson
October 11, 2022
Unicorns and more with Diana Murray
In this episode, you will learn:
- How an author can make a break with a grant or contest
- Festivals for marketing
Website: http://www.dianamurray.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DianaMWrites
October 18, 2022
From Fish Brain Surgeon to Picture Book Author with Nancy Bo Flood
In this episode, you will learn:
- The connection between memory in both fish and humans
- The importance of telling stories to children about challenging topics
- The evolution of her scientific career becoming a career with children and families
- The connection between tears and healing
- Experiencing and discussing grief at a young age
Website: https://nancyboflood.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancyboflood
October 25, 2022
Writing to Heal: Shelly Anand Shares Her Journey Into Picture Books
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Shelly went from legal work to children’s books
- How writer’s groups can help your writing process
- How to use constructive criticism to your benefit when writing a book
Website: https://www.shellyanand.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/maanandshelly
November 1, 2022
Rethinking the Promo Group with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to branch into the world of publishing
- The power of community and connection when venturing into publishing
- The importance of continuing to submit work that you believe in
- How to market your books
- Utilizing your community to support your books
Website: https://jamilahthewriter.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jtbigelow
November 8, 2022
Supporting Myself as a Writer - 10 Years and Going Strong with Alice McGinty
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to support yourself as a writer
- About Alice’s writing camp
- About writing different genres
Website: https://www.alicebmcginty.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliceBMcGinty
November 15, 2022
Sharing Joy in Less Traveled Places with Alex and Angela
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to make connections in your writing community, even virtually!
- The importance of connecting with your community
- The ripple effect that making these connections can have
- How children’s books help deliver important messages to younger generations
Website: www.alexgiardino.com and www.storytimefriendsread.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alex__Giardino
November 22, 2022
Book Awards Galore! with Marcy Campbell
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Marcy began writing
- How to pursue writing even when you grow up outside of a writing community
- The process of going from a writer to a published author
Website: http://marcycampbell.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcycampbell
November 29, 2022
From Books to Multimedia Content: The Creative Path in Children’s Books Publishing with Helen H. Wu
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to shift from self-publishing to traditional publishing
- How a background in economics can help run a business
- How developing merchandise can benefit marketing your work
- How social media is helpful for promoting your book
Website: https://helenhwu.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/helenhwu
December 6, 2022
Marketing for Rad Girls with Tootie Nienow
In this episode, you will learn:
- How spending time with your intended audience group can help you figure out what to write about
- The benefit of being part of a writing community, especially when shifting from writer to published author
- Tootie’s writing and publishing process
Website: https://www.tootienienow.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tootienienow
December 13, 2022
Our stories matter: Creating Space for Your Stories on the Global Bookshelf with Sophia Lee
In this episode, you will learn:
- How teachers and professors can help make connections in the writing community
- Marketing your book when you don’t want to be in marketing
- Using community to help market your work
Website: https://www.sophialeewrites.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sophialeewrites
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