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Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
Sandy Cooper
79 episodes
6 days ago
If you’re stepping away from the noise of social platforms, knowing exactly who you’re writing for and what she needs becomes even more essential. Today, writer, podcaster, and writing coach Amy Simon shares how to identify your ideal reader, uncover the problems she’s trying to solve, and use that clarity to shape your message with purpose and confidence. Whether you’re writing a blog, a book, or a lead magnet, this conversation will help you connect more deeply with the people your words a...
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If you’re stepping away from the noise of social platforms, knowing exactly who you’re writing for and what she needs becomes even more essential. Today, writer, podcaster, and writing coach Amy Simon shares how to identify your ideal reader, uncover the problems she’s trying to solve, and use that clarity to shape your message with purpose and confidence. Whether you’re writing a blog, a book, or a lead magnet, this conversation will help you connect more deeply with the people your words a...
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Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
78 | How to Identify Your Reader’s Pain Points and Solve Them With Your Writing w/Amy Simon
If you’re stepping away from the noise of social platforms, knowing exactly who you’re writing for and what she needs becomes even more essential. Today, writer, podcaster, and writing coach Amy Simon shares how to identify your ideal reader, uncover the problems she’s trying to solve, and use that clarity to shape your message with purpose and confidence. Whether you’re writing a blog, a book, or a lead magnet, this conversation will help you connect more deeply with the people your words a...
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6 days ago
32 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
77 | Diversifying Your Writing Income: Mary K.’s Path to Developmental Editing
Today’s episode is a little different… because our very own Mary K. Tiller is stepping out from behind the hosing mic and into the guest chair! That’s right — the woman you know as co-host and co-founder of Writing Off Social is here to spill the beans on her brand-new venture: Tiller Editing. We’re talking about how she’s building an editing business from the ground up (without social media), what she’s learned along the way, and how you can take your next steps, whether that’s hiring ...
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1 week ago
41 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
76 | How to Launch a Paid Online Community Around Your Writing w/ Angie Baughman
If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to build a paid community around my writing… but where would I even start?” you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Angie Baughman, who has walked that road step by messy step. She’s pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to launch and run a membership that actually serves people — from pricing and platforms to beta groups and burnout. And she’s brutally honest about the challenges, surprises, and joys along the way. Whether you’r...
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2 weeks ago
38 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
75 | The Profitable Writer: The First Step to Earning More from Your Words w/Kent Sanders
Is your writing a ministry, a business—or both? Today we sit down with Kent Sanders, ghostwriter, coach, and host of The Profitable Writer Podcast, to explore what it really looks like to merge calling with career. Kent shares how he built a profitable ghostwriting business without relying on social media, why generosity flows best from abundance, and the simple, old-school strategies that still work to grow your audience today. Whether you’ve struggled to charge for your work or wondered how...
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3 weeks ago
38 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
74 | Why Time is Your Biggest Writing Challenge and How to Overcome It
God calls us to peace, but most of the writers we know struggle to find time to write, balance writing with other responsibilities, and manage writing and marketing time. If that sounds familiar, take a breath. What if productivity isn’t about doing more but finally knowing what to say yes to? What if the clarity you’ve been craving has been within reach all along? And what if the very thing holding you back is simpler than you think? In this episode, we're uncovering the #1 struggle our list...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
73 | AI Tools for Authors w/ Thomas Umstattd, Jr.
If you’re a writer, chances are you’ve felt the tension between timeless craft and ever-changing technology. On one hand, your voice and perspective are irreplaceable. On the other hand, new technology is reshaping the way books are written, marketed, and read. Is AI a threat to creativity or a partner that can free you to do your best work? What role can social media play in this new landscape? And how can you, as an author, stay grounded in your calling while adapting to change? In today’...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
72 | The Social Media Exit Plan for Writers: 7 Steps to Leave Without Losing Your Audience
Are you a writer thinking about leaving social media, but not sure how to do it? Today, we’ll show you the exact steps we took to quit for good while keeping our readers with us. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/72 Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ!
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
71 | Listener Survey Results: What You Asked For, What We’re Changing + What’s Coming
We're back from our break with a brand-new podcast season. Today, we’re sharing the key decisions we’ve made based on the wonderful feedback you provided through our 2025 Listener Survey last spring. We’ll tell you what we’re letting go of, what you asked for that we can’t provide, and what’s coming next for Writing Off Social. Listen in! For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/71 Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ!
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1 month ago
34 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
70 | How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month w/Susan Neal
It's our SEASON 5 FINALE! And we are thrilled to speak with Susan Neal about her latest book, "How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month: Strategies to Improve Sales." Listen as Susan offers insights on building a strong foundation for book marketing, creating effective lead magnets, the importance of email automation, and the benefits of attending writers' conferences. Our discussion also covers the value of endorsements, securing editorial reviews, and using media interviews to increase book visibili...
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4 months ago
46 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
69 | How to Sell Your Books Using Street Teams w/Kara Swanson
This week, we are speaking with author and cofounder of The Author Conservatory, Kara Swanson. Listen as Kara shares her insights on building and managing a Street Team as an effective book-selling strategy, emphasizing the importance of training, clear communication, and establishing relationships with team members. Kara also discusses strategies for engaging readers, setting expectations, and nurturing a supportive community. It's an inspiring conversation that will have you rethinking laun...
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4 months ago
47 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
68 | Is it a Ministry or Business? How to Know When to Charge For Your Work
As Christian creatives, navigating the space between ministry and business can be confusing. We want to honor God with our work—but is it okay to charge for it, too? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the intersection of calling, creativity, and income—and how we can faithfully pursue the work we feel led to do, without guilt or hesitation. This week, we've invited our friends and fellow writers, Angie Baughman, Teresa Whiting, and Jenny Zentz, for a candid conversation on how we navigate th...
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4 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
67 | How to Sell Your Book Using Amazon Ads w/ Alana Terry
Do you want an effective marketing strategy that not only targets readers actively looking for books but also provides you with immediate visibility and results? This week, we are speaking with Alana Terry, an award-winning Christian suspense novelist and USA Today bestseller. She is also the co-founder of the Successful Writer Marketplace and a well-known ads coach for authors. Listen as Alana shares her experience with paid advertising, reveals best practices for running Amazon ads, and enc...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
66 | How to Sell Your Books on Pinterest w/Debbie Gonzalez
Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Debbie Gonzales, an award-winning children's author, career educator, and the founder of Pin Lit Marketing, where she specializes in boosting book visibility and engagement through Pinterest. Debbie's slow and steady system highlights the significance of evergreen content, strategic keyword usage, and a structured approach to building an audience and selling books. This interview has us rethinking our whole aversion to Pinterest as a marketing optio...
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5 months ago
47 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
65 | How to Optimize Your Website to Sell More Books
Your website is like your digital home base—especially once you’ve left social media. However, your author website can be much more than just an online business card! If done well, your website can foster that all-important “like-know-trust” factor with your readers and become your book-selling headquarters. Today we tell you how! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/65 If you have a published book and you’d like us to include it in our monthly newsletter, The Weekend Wind Down...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
64 | How to Launch Your Book Using Kickstarter w/CJ Milacci
Today, we chat with award-winning author and podcast host CJ Milacci about all things Kickstarter. She explains how Kickstarter builds community and connects authors with readers, and she also shares how it can not only fund your launch but also help pay for things like special editions and purchasing books for in-person events. CJ's insights and experience are incredibly valuable, especially for authors seeking alternative ways to connect with their readers outside of social media. Listen in...
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5 months ago
35 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
63 | How to Use SEO to Reach Your Reader w/Jana Carlson
Today, we are talking with SEO expert Jana Carlson to explore the importance of search engine optimization for Christian writers. Jana explains how SEO can be a powerful tool for audience growth without the self-promotional aspects often accompanying traditional marketing strategies. Jana makes SEO sound accessible and, dare we say, FUN? Jana also answers the looming question we've been asking in the age of AI: Is SEO dead? Listen in! For show notes go to https:writingoffsocial.com/63.
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6 months ago
38 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
62 | Our Workflow and Favorite Productivity Tools
Do you ever wonder how other creators manage it all? How they balance work, family, and everything in between? Today, we're giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our own systems and strategies. Listen in as we dive deep into our personal productivity philosophies and share the exact tools that have helped us reclaim our time and create a more balanced and sustainable work life. For show notes, including how to share your favorite productivity hack or tool with us, go to htt...
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6 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
61 | Creative Ways to Sell Your Fiction Books w/Camy Tang
Today we are thrilled to speak with USA Today best-selling author Camy Tang, about her journey as a writer and her innovative marketing strategies. Listen as Camy shares her experiences with blogging, Patreon, and Kickstarter, emphasizing the importance of understanding your audience and leveraging your strengths to connect with your readers. Grab your pen and paper and take notes on this one, you guys, because she is a treasure trove of creativity! For show notes go to https://writingoffsoci...
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6 months ago
35 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
60 | Leaving 1M Followers on Social Media Behind w/ Erin Loechner
Today, we welcome Erin Loechner, an author and former social media influencer who left behind over a million followers to embrace a low-tech lifestyle. We discuss the challenges and benefits of stepping away from social media, especially for writers and parents. Erin shares her journey, insights on publishing without social media, and strategies for building connections and marketing books in a digital world. Listen as Erin emphasizes the importance of genuine relationships, the value of long...
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6 months ago
41 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
59 | How Do You Define Social Media?
Welcome to Season 5! After two years of working with writers, the number one question we get at Writing Off Social is, "What even is social media?" So, today, we will define social media and then offer you two questions to ask yourself when assessing whether or not a platform is social media and two questions to ask yourself to determine if you should be using it at all. We will also be revealing our theme for Season 5 of the podcast! Lisen in. For show notes go to https:writingofsocial.com/5...
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6 months ago
28 minutes

Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media
If you’re stepping away from the noise of social platforms, knowing exactly who you’re writing for and what she needs becomes even more essential. Today, writer, podcaster, and writing coach Amy Simon shares how to identify your ideal reader, uncover the problems she’s trying to solve, and use that clarity to shape your message with purpose and confidence. Whether you’re writing a blog, a book, or a lead magnet, this conversation will help you connect more deeply with the people your words a...