You want to connect with Haldane? Do it here.Goats and tomatoes, and writing books that please us! That’s at the heart of this show.If you want the best deal you’ll ever get on my novels, grab it here. I’m selling the ebook for The 9Lives of Marva DeLonghi, The 8Ball Magic of Suzie Q. and The 24/7 of A Russian Named Ruskov.We love you.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive brain candy on the regular. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Matthew A. Basile is a great storyteller, and we had some good storytelling chemistry. You’ll agree. This one is fun with a capital F! Here’s the tweet that started the magic:And here is the reply we riff on:If you’re the type of reader (or writer) who loves big thematic stories, this episode will get your heart beating.Connect with Matthew on his blog, or on Twitter to keep up to date on his writings.What did you think of the story? Did it connect in those thematic ways?Shameless Sales Pitch!And if you’ve got a serious case of FOMO because you’ve been hearing about my book series, and you want in on the reading action, get the first three ebooks in the series for $7.99. This deal won’t last forever.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to get all the best stuff in you email inbox. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

For all things Hanna Maxwell visit her campsite here.Buy my novels here.Buy The Seven Figure Marketing Mindset For Novelists here.Short and sweet. That all Folks! Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

It’s throwback Monday. My talk with John Fox has sat on ice now for a couple months waiting for its moment to shine.Had you asked me how relevant this episode would be for me and all of us writers when I recorded it, I’d have missed it entirely.If you’re exclusively a reader and not a writer, no worries, John has a book of stories, I WILL SHOUT YOUR NAME, you’ll love to read. Get it here.Writers, you’ll love THE LINCHPIN WRITER. Grab it here.For services, and John’s blog Bookfox, this check out this link.If I might be so bold, THE LINCHPIN WRITER and THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET may be the two most companionable resources for writers ready to get work out there into the world. Grab THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET here.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive frequent creative stimulation. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

My guest on today’s show is @JWillows_Author. She’s one of four original #Writers. When you love this story you’ll want to pick up Juliette’s books here.You also want to catch her website for more great content.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe for to receive new episodes and expand your mind.The sheer number of twists and turns in this story make it a white-knuckle riot. I found myself just shutting up and listening to the story unfold, and I’d be surprised if you don’t find yourself captivated by the wild closure to our adventure.Quick reminder, while I’ve got your eyes and ears, I’ve got a couple of books that are fresh on the market.If you’re a writer, you’ll find a mindset boost in THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS.And if you enjoy ebooks, can’t get enough of hardboiled mystery novels, and enjoy magical twists, I’m running a great deal only through my own bookshop. Grab the first three novels in the Luke In Time Mysteries for only $9.00 right here.If you want more info before you buy, follow this button for a closer look! Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

I’m fairly certain I coined the word “digiganic.” You’re welcome. Follow today’s guest, Pat Luther, on Twitter, and check out his website. His book cover for Yellow Tape and Coffee really caught my eye!I’ll be honest, this was the most fun I’ve had ad libbing a story so far. You might even say I hogged the microphone. Good, character-driven Sci-Fi tends to get me aquiver. What can I say?I’m’na drop a handful of book links you can buy and read because who doesn’t want those. We discussed a ton of Sci-Fi, so if we named it, I tried to list it at the bottom of this here outbound communication.Correction, it was not the insurer that was cyber ransomed but the next company I worked for, which will remain unnamed. Add this to the intro.Remember, you can now buy my ebook THE 9 LIVES OF MARVA DELONGHI. Early readers are calling it, “laugh out loud suspenseful”.Here’s a sci-fi primer if you wanna dip into the genre. Let me know if I missed a book or author that absolutely can’t be missed in the comments.Ursula K. Le Guin - THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESSPhilip K. Dick - Selected StoriesFrank Herbert - DUNERay Bradbury - FARENHEIT 451Peter Watts - BLINDSIGHTAnd don’t forget, if you missed out on a free copy but now you’re jealous of all the readers who are calling THE 9LIVES, “like Groundhog Day with a bunch of murder and suspense” I think it’ll be the best fourteen bucks you’ll spend today.. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Reviewing this conversation with Mr. Benjamin Gorman made me long for the good old days of The Reluctant Book Marketer. I love conversing about marketing and publishing, and few do it better than Ben.Benjamin Gorman is a professional in just about every sense of the word, and so I invite you to check out Not A Pipe Publishing. And have a look at his books.You can also buy my books. I’d love that.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive brain-stimulating awesomeness. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

I can’t tell you how happy I was to have a comedian in the house for this question, because behind the humor and the absurdity of the story we tell, there is a very real way in which bookstores are contributing to the downfall of robust readership in many communities, cultures and countries across the world (but especially in the United States).It’s a strange day when you almost find yourself rooting for Amazon over local bookstores…Ray Librandi, half of the podcast duo behind Pull Yourself to Pieces, is also the author of a forthcoming collection of short stories. Keep an eye out for its release on Amazon someday in the near future. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Think about this. You have a magical world with unicorns and methlike, mind-melding squirrels and…wait a second…did you just say “methlike mind-melding squirrels, Jody?”In this wonderfully whimsical, slightly darker than A.J.Ponder typically tells, fantasy, we explore what it looks like to rescue unicorns from the CIA. I have no idea why the CIA specifically is interested in the unicorns, but with AJ, a New Zealand native, in the interview chair, we get a real chance to see how someone from the english-speaking world views the United States. Hint, hint, it’s not great, and I’m personally moved deeply by A.J.’s perspective on College/university.As a small matter of course, I’d invite any KU members to give a look at THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS, and I’d recommend anyone who buys paperbacks or ebooks to buy a copy too. Get it here.Because you’ll fall in love with A.J. Ponder’s storytelling prowess, I want you to go buy her books right here, and make sure to leave that review after you’ve read and loved her work.Always, the story is fair game. Feel flee to nab the concept, the plot, the entire framework. Pick and choose bits of the story as you see fit. It’s yours to tell and write as you want.And finally, if you happen to be the kind of person who reads show notes to the bitter end, I’m going to send a bonus email through Substack that only goes to my subscribers, and If you want to get that email with an amazing, really outstanding, exceptional, secret gift, subscribe today!!! You don’t want to miss it.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe for free to receive all the goods and to stimulate your creative juices. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Christopher Tallon, the musician behind my updated podcast music, one of my rotating cohosts for 2023, is in the guest chair today to tell his story.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive new episodes and stimulate your brain.Something is moving your plates…is it a ghost? Are you losing your mind?And so begins a story of grief, sadness and scorpions. Christopher Tallon hangs a framework of a military vet who retreats to a remote Tennessee cabin for some self-care, but no sooner than he arrives does he find his environment disturbed.It’s a heartbreaking story that culminates when the veteran recalls the moment of his death. I spent hours afterward wondering if there are men and women who gave their life for their country and their spirit wanders the land wondering if it was all worth the sacrifice, if they gave too much.I don’t know about you, but I think Christopher has a hell of a knack for storytelling. And you need to get his novel, Switchers. Check out his website. Follow him everywhere.*If you listen carefully, you’ll catch me dropping the f-bomb in this episode. I have no issue with strong language, but I do try to keep this show clean. Please know the language is a rare occurrence. Forgive me. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, first off, you can officially buy a copy of my book The Seven-Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists. Paperback, ebook, audiobook coming soon. (I’m a one man shop and the audio has been laborious.)Okay, and now, my guest. Heather O-Brien. She’s the author of a forthcoming saga. It’s thrilling, suspenseful, musical, delightful. Check out her Twitter profile for updates on her publication schedule.And now, on to our story.You find a bag of white powder in your daughter’s sock drawer. She’s 15. How do you handle it?Let me tell you, this story got intensely personal. Heather, our guest, our story-teller, revealed that this story was close to home. Really close. Her daughter has struggled with addiction. Her husband is a recovered addict.Talk about life experience infiltrating the stories we tell!Heather got a real curveball when her protagonist dies by accidental overdose. Her ghost goes on a mission to rescue her wayward daughter, comfort and lead a grieving husband and father, and find redemption.So much ground was left unexplored in this story, and if writing your own version seems appealing, take it. That’s what TRBM is for.A few questions I’d want to ponder, but didn’t mention, were the opinions of the dead mother’s relatives. The news is going to report that the mother died by overdose, and that will surprise many.And most importantly, if you enjoy the way Heather thought through and crafted her version of the story, you’ll definitely enjoy her writing.Go get it! Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

If you want a free taste of my fiction, grab a copy of ON THE BANKS OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER. You’ll be so glad you did.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe for to receive new episodes and discover great authors.My guests on this episode of TRBM are tenured and accomplished. Follow their careers and dive deep into their work here:Loyd Auerback* Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyd_Auerbach* Amazon Books - https://www.amazon.com/Loyd-Auerbach/e/B001HCZ2Y4* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/loyd.auerbach.author/* Facebook: Raney and Daye - https://www.facebook.com/raneyanddaye* Twitter - https://twitter.com/profparanormal* IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1992963/* Press Releases - https://www.send2press.com/wire/topic/author-loyd-auerbach/* Coast to Coast - https://www.coasttocoastam.com/guest/auerbach-loyd-5930/* Parapsychological Assocation - https://www.parapsych.org/users/profparanormal/profile.aspx* Forever Family Foundation - https://www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org/Rich Hosek* Rich Hosek - https://www.richhosek.com/* Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Hosek* Amazon Books - https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Hosek/e/B08KG71LMV* Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyrichhosek* IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923/Arnold Rudnick* Arnold Rudnick - https://www.arnoldrudnick.com/* Amazon Books - https://www.amazon.com/Arnold-Rudnick/e/B002RDPLAW* IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0748860/What’s that‽‽‽‽ Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive new episodes and unique stories.I want to say a hearty welcome to any of you who have recently subscribed to TRBM. 2023 is going to be a kickbutt year for this show.To get the most out of this podcast there’s a few things you should do:* If you’re reading this from the show notes in Spotify, Apple or somewhere else, take a moment to subscribe to my Substack. There you’ll find my full library of content including links to amazing books by my guests, free stories, many with audio, and much more. Substack is at the center of everything I do, and you’re missing out if you don’t catch me there.* Follow me on Twitter. Every single episode of TRBM has a corresponding tweet where you can find tens, even hundreds of replies to my story prompts. Jump in with your own replies and meet fellow readers and writers.* I’m dropping every episode on YouTube. There I’ll link to other channels of interest, collaborate with authors and artists of all kinds, and drop bonus content you won’t find anywhere else.Thank you for giving the show a listen. If you want to read my fiction and you think I might just be the next big thing in novel writing, pick up a copy of my novella Valesco. There’s a limited number of copies before it’s sold out, so don’t wait. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe for new episodes and stimulate your creative brain.My guest, Claudia Blood, writes across the spectrum of genres. I unabashedly loved talking to her, and a great deal of our discussion wandered away from marketing and focused on technique and philosophy. If you enjoy Claudia as much as me, you’re going to want to read her books. Starting on her website, you can discover her whole world. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Follow Neil on Twitter, @NeilStaley, and if you are interested in an ARC copy, message him directly.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive new episodes and enrich your brain. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

When it comes to tackling the taboo, the whispered, the tough to address topic, no one I’ve spoken to has a more confident brand than Sophie Saint Thomas.Thanks for listening to TRBM! Subscribe for to receive new episodes and feed your brain.I can’t say I did her justice in our conversation—I was raised like so many of you to not speak about certain things—but I felt extremely happy to bring her curious, vivacious spirit to TRBM.Go out and grab her books, explore her website and more. She’s a prolific writer, and one who supports herself full-time on words, a feat in its own right.Follow the podcast wherever you listen. Rate it, review it, share it. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Honestly, I love the title of this episode, and I wish someone had spoken it during the interview. Alas, that’s not the case.Thanks for listening to and reading TRBM! Subscribe for happy hearts and thriving brains.The system has you. Get Joe’s book, Escape the System, to fight your way out.If you’re in the mood for a double-whammy, grab The Seven-Figure Marketing Mindset for Novelists while you’re at it. Word on the street is, both books are good.Anywhere you listen, leave a rating and review. It helps. Thanks. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

It’s hard to believe it’s Christmas again already. 2022 has brought a great deal of change to all our lives. We’re returned to a basic sense of normalcy. Sickness is just sickness again…mostly; Will Smith is in Oscar Contention again; Avatar is in theaters again.In other ways, nothing will be normal again. You’ve bore more rejection than you ever could have imagined. All your efforts have failed to create breakthrough. You look out around you and wonder just how many people can possibly laugh at your failures.My conversation with Martha Anne Toll is the anecdote to your discontent. If things seem too comfortable, enjoy her call to reach more readers, and focus on her hunger to publish, sell and have impact. f failure nearly has you in it’s jaws, focus on Martha’s success after three heartbreaking failures that most people would have quit for.Okay…I don’t want to do this…I really don’t want to do this. But I have to do this. YOU haven’t preordered my book yet. Yes you. I know you haven’t bought my book.Change that. Now. Buy it. Before January 2nd.Okay. That’s better. I know you won’t regret it. Now subscribe to all things TRBM. 2023 is going to be our biggest year ever.Thanks for reading and listening to TRBM! Subscribe to receive new posts, podcast alerts and deep ispiration in an uncertain world. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, writers, readers, Red Bull Delivery Drivers and criminally underpaid college adjuncts.You may notice this week’s episode is a few hours tardy. Blame it on Captain Trips and the top secret project I’ve been working on.The good news is, this episode was well worth the wait. Kerry Kennedy has the tenacity of a bulldog chasing a meat truck when it comes to finding her reader, and because of that, you have the pleasure of experiencing her vulnerable search for meaning and insight into the marketing high-wire act we all face.https://amzn.to/3VVBctZWhen her story spears you through the heart, go find her books and start reading.Grab a copy of Chad Kearbey’s book, Rapid Red.Until next time!TRBM thanks you.Thanks for Listening to TRBM. Subscribe for free to receive new posts and demystify the Marketing Journey. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, you’re listening to a bit of a confession followed by chapter 1 of The Seven-Figure Marketing Mindset For Novelists.If you have found value in TRBM, the book is more, and better. Grab a copy on amazon. This link is for the physical book. Or visit Amazon if you’re finding this on my show notes through a podcast app.Here is the link for the ebook. Or, again, visit Amazon if you’re finding this on my show notes through a podcast app.Thank you for a successful, inspiring, educational, celebrational 2022! Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Hey, folks, bear with me. I made the leap to Substack as my new podcast host. You can still listen wherever pods are cast, but if there are any minor glitches, I’ll catch ‘em and iron them out.My guest, Lee Hall, is among the most Twitter savvy writers I know and it was an absolute pleasure to learn from him about how he built a 39k and growing audience.There’s stuff and things to do, folks. I’ve got my book coming out and for the remainder of 27 days before launch, I’m promoting my Kickstarter. Get you a book! Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Kickstarter shoutouts are found here.Remember, if you want to attract your ideal audience, ask the right questions.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

My guest, Jane Buckley shares her story of marketing done right. Visit her website to buy all of her books.This episode was sponsored by Brent Sharpe. If you live in Colorado, there's simply no excuse to use any other insurance agent. He'll help you with auto, home, life, and commercial insurance as well as health insurance. Call him today.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by Keyboard Kastle. Rick Backhaus carries the widest variety of pianos and keyboards anywhere. If you want assurance that your piano is a perfect fit for you, talk to Rick. And if you want lessons, speak to Luke.You can buy my book. You'll love it.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of The Reluctant Book Marketer is brought to you by SCHMITZ INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Licensed in Nebraska and surrounding states, if you need the best coverage, rates, service and care in the Midwest, look no further than Tony Schmitz.Michael J. Sullivan and Robin Sullivan are my marketing and publishing heroes. Buy all of Michael's books here. See his Kickstarters here. Check out his website for more info.And buy my book. Do it. Get the ebook here. Get the paperback here. Get ad time on TRBM and know that anywhere between 3 and 20 copies will be donated for you partnership. Learn more here.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of The Reluctant Book Marketer is brought to you by SCHMITZ INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Licensed in Nebraska and surrounding states, if you need the best coverage, rates, service and care in the Midwest, look no further than Tony Schmitz.You can enjoy The Reluctant Book Marketer while drinking the most premium cup of coffee. Get you some WRITER'S BLOCK COFFEE, and don't forget to use the code TRBM at checkout for 10% off.And buy my book. Do it. Get the ebook here. get the paperback here. Get ad time on TRBM and know that anywhere between 3 and 20 copies will be donated for you partnership. Learn more here.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

DJ Bowman Smith hosts the Words and Pictures Podcast. You can find her on Instagram, TikTok,  and everywhere cool things are happening!We discuss the power of marketing from so many angles it's hard to pin one theme to the show, but if you're the type who likes to boil it all down, let's just say, DJ reminds us consistency is the one inescapable key to success. Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Yep. You should quit smoking, and don't ever take medical advice from a novelist or novel marketer, or medically uneducated podcaster.Marketing your book is going to be the hardest thing you've ever done. Do it anyway because you didn't write it for no reason. You want readers.Get insurance from Tony at the Schmitz Insurance Agency, Inc. If you're in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Kansas, or Missouri, Tony is the man to work with.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

My guest, Jen Louden at jenniferlouden.com, is a million-book-selling author who has basked in the highest highs and waded through the lowest lows. She's a strong voice for women, and a compelling leader for men to learn from.We discuss goal setting and have a friendly debate about how big goals should be to be effective. If you love Jen's worldview, buy her books here: https://www.amazon.com/Jennifer-Louden/e/B000AQTOOM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1667666632&sr=8-1 For the opposing goal perspective, check out my book here:https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Figure-Marketing-Mindset-Novelists/dp/1959613006/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667663957&sr=8-1and here:https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Figure-Marketing-Mindset-Novelists-ebook/dp/B0BHKHCM88/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667663957&sr=8-1Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

If you believe you can be broken, life will find a way to break you. Choose to believe you are unbreakable, and life cannot break you. Seems too simple to be true, right? This is one of those times when to good to be true is true.Broken is in your head. Or it's not. It's your choice.Preorder my ebook with this link: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Figure-Marketing-Mindset-Novelists-ebook/dp/B0BHKHCM88/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RUKE2QTGMXM6&keywords=the+seven-figure+marketing+mindset+for+novelists&qid=1667663957&sprefix=%2Caps%2C318&sr=8-1Preorder my paperback with this link: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Figure-Marketing-Mindset-Novelists/dp/1959613006/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667663957&sr=8-1Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Here are the three podcasts I reference in my show this week.Dr. Tara's show Reinvent Yourself with Dr. TaraCreative Pep Talk with Andy J. Pizzaand the Lex Fridman PodcastAll of these links are for Spotify, but you can listen to them anywhere pods are cast.And please, don't neglect to buy my book. Books are what it's all about.The ebook is here.The print book is here.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments in life where if you aren't subject to worry and anxiety, and you listen to your intuition, that one mindset can accelerate your path to wild success by years. Some of us call the strongest intuition "the home run feeling" and if you know how to listen to it, you can write a bestseller.Intuition is a mindset that we all come prepackaged with. Everyone has it, but some people bank their whole lives on it, while other people train themselves to reject it with unflagging skepticism.You want to find the middle path. Learn to distinguish between desperation and pure, guiding inspiration.Hey, buy Becky's book, Reach.Buy my book. Get the ebook here. If you preorder it before December 2nd, I'll throw in a free copy of the audiobook.Buy the paperback here.Writer's Block Coffee for the win!!!Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

As the founder of The Podwize Group and host of the Go Pitch Yourself podcast, Angie Trueblood uses her entrepreneurial spirit, innovative thinking, and superconnector powers to deeply support business owners who are using podcasts as a core tenet of their business growth. Personally, Angie is passionate about normalizing the voices of women in leadership positions, which she feels privileged to play an active role in through her work. When she’s not knee-deep in the podcasting space for work, she can be found spending time with her family and friends in Richmond, VA, bingeing the Smartless podcast, and attempting to develop a love of bourbon (a relatively failed effort, at this point).She would love to share her free downloadable "Podcast Pitches that Convert" with you.  Listeners can sign up for a sneak peek at some of The Podwize Group's best pitches that were accepted and also learn the seven parts of a great pitch.  The link for that free download is thepodwizegroup.com/pitchesWebsite:https://thepodwizegroup.com/Podcast: "Go Pitch Yourself:https://thepodwizegroup.com/the-go-pitch-yourself-podcast/Social links (IG + FB):https://www.instagram.com/thepodwizegroup/https://www.facebook.com/thepodwizegroup———If you'd like a copy of my book THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS, and you buy it before January 2nd, 2023, I'll send you a free copy of the audiobook with proof of ebook purchase. Grab the book here: https://amzn.to/3z8WxXaSubscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

If you try to overcome fear, anxiety, or nervousness, you deprive yourself of your own body's great gift of telling you when something is profoundly important. Instead, welcome fear and nerves as proof you're moving toward important milestones.Grab some Writer's Block Coffee, and a pair of Writer's Gloves.And don't forget preorder an ebook of THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS and get the audiobook free, one month early.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

If you are anything like William F. Gray, you've written an amazing book, but next to nobody is reading it. What would you say if I told you it's because you're selfish?Because if you've written a great book, and it isn't selling, you aren't marketing it, and if you don't market, your reader can never find a story that could change their life.Let me help you find one such book. Buy THE MAN BEHIND THE DOOR by William F. Gray.And buy THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS by me. If you pick up my ebook as a preorder, I'll deliver you a free  audiobook a month ahead of time.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

If you quit you lose. Don't quit and you win. You can listen to this episode and I'll elaborate on that simple truth for eighteen minutes, or you can buy my book, THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS, with this link and get busy marketing your brand and your books.If you work as hard as you'll need to to win, you'll get thirsty and tired. That's why Writer's Block coffee is so delicious. Use my link and the code TRBM at checkout for 10% off. It's the only place you can get grade AWESOME coffee at a discount.If you want to listen to the episode on growing Twitter, it's here.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Full Stop. My book, THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS, is available for preorder and you want to order it now, because if you do, and you send me proof of purchase, I'll deliver you the audiobook, free of charge, one month early.My guest, Beth Erickson, president of Filbert Publishing has an affirming, heartfelt approach to book marketing. You'll want to connect with her. And you can buy her books here.Please join my newsletter.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Really? What more do you need to know? Doubt and success can't live together. If you settle for it, you'll live in it, and if you live in it, success will pack up and leave.Tired of writer's block? Drink Writer's Block Coffee and get 10% off only by ordering with my link and code—TRBM.Cold hands? Get 10% off The Writer's Glove here—TRBM.And step up your Twitter game with SocialDog. You won't regret it.Need more TRBM? Try my newsletter. Want to preorder my forthcoming book, THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS? It's all here.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Sobieck, Wattpad author, magazine editor, and entrepreneur creator of Writer's Block Coffee and The Writer's Glove joins me to discuss the power of using a funnel created from products and writing to build a brand.Support the show and get top-notch products invented by Ben. Remember to use code TRBM at checkout for 10% off.And sign up for my newsletter where I'll soon be making announcements regarding my forthcoming book THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

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Parastu Mehdawi, author of A QUEST FOR IDENTITY, joined me for a discussion on finding her ideal reader. As you listen in, pay close attention to the struggle to generalize and remain broad. Chances are, you struggle with the same desire.Be sure to support Parastu by purchasing her book here.If you want one of your struggles not to be writer's block, try Writer's Block Coffee. And if all the challenges of marketing give you a chill, try The Writers Glove to keep your fingers toasty warm. Remember, affiliates are the only way to enjoy a 10% on either product. Be sure to use my link, and be sure to use the code TRBM.Twitterites, wanna get great deals on SocialDog and up your Twitter game 1000%? I've got discounts. Try them all! And last, but not least, join my newsletter for awesome extras on an irregular basis.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Money. You love it, you hate it. You need it. If you had more than you could ever spend, what would you do? That's the subject of today's podcast.Speaking of money, THE RELUCTANT BOOK MARKETER has partnered with Writer's Block Coffee and The Writer's Glove to bring you some of the best writer's gear in the universe. I want to enrich your life and if you use my links with the code TRKM, you help support this show and at the same time get a 10% discount.Heck of a deal, right?Oh, and by the way, join my newsletter. It's the only way you'll get a bargain on my forthcoming book, THE SEVEN-FIGURE MARKETING MINDSET FOR NOVELISTS. Do it.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Thomas J Bellezza is a musician, author, influencer, coach and podcaster. He's so much more. In our discussion, Thomas talks about how to brand beyond the book. He cares, and you should be too.Got cold hands? Check out the Writer's Glove and use my code TRBM to get 10% off!Want to banish writer's block forever? Order Writer's Block Coffee and use my code TRBM to get 10% off today.Join my newsletter for all the best stuff. C'mon! Do it.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Maps are overrated. Plans crush dreams. In this quick-hitting solo, I share stories from my life about how action creates success and the importance of acting.If you want to act now Writer's Block Coffee is the perfect beverage to get you happy and focus. Click on the link here and use the code TRBM to order yours today.And if you want to listen to Chris Tallon's Creative OPS, check out this recent episode, where he interviews me. How fun is that!?Last, but not least, if you want to join the millions who receive my monthly newsletter, subscribe here.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Steven James, author of 18 novels and THE ART OF THE TALE, in addition to countless other books, magazine articles and more joined me to discuss how he has witnessed the publishing industry since the 90s when he began publishing.If you loved this show, you'll love joining my newsletter.And if the sound of the official coffee of THE RELUCTANT BOOK MARKETER was as enticing to you as it was to me, order now! Do it. Order now. We're talking ultra-premium coffee here, folks. Get it now!Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

If you want to sell books, and you're not selling books the chances are you have a poverty, or a thrifty mindset.It can be hard to accept, but raising the price of you book will help you sell more copies of your book.Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and save 10% by using my link and/or code TRBM, and know that with each sip, that tasty brew is helping to support this podcast you love. Visit  writersblockcoffee.com/trbm.I'd love to share my newsletter with you.Buy a copy of Rich Hosek's book. Check out his podcast.Grab Stephen King's newest novel, FAIRY TALE.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

Christina Kann publisher, editor, podcaster, writer, and book marketer, shares how Wilding Press has given emerging authors new and diverse opportunities. Kann shares her mindset toward goal-setting, rest, tenacity and what it takes to have a career in publishing. You can catch her podcast How Do You Book, or one of the many other places she can be found. Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and know that with each sip, that tasty brew is helping to support this podcast you love by using the link above or entering the code writersblockcoffee.com/trbm into your phone or browser.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I talk to self-published author Liam Stirling about his first novel. We dive into his mindset that "if he wrote it, readers would come" and how that set him up for hard lessons about marketing.And if you're interested in Jeff Akin's podcast, Starfleet Leadership Academy - Leadership Through Star Trek, have a listen here.Want to start drinking the official coffee of The Reluctant Book Marketer? Get the best beans in the land right here and know that with each sip, that tasty brew is helping to support this podcast you love by using the link above or entering the code writersblockcoffee.com/trbm into your phone or browser.Subscribe to my Substack for unparalleled partner content, and follow me on Twitter. Get full access to Becoming A Household Name at jodyjsperling.substack.com/subscribe