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Welcome to Indie Author Chat, the podcast designed to help you explore the ideas and insights behind today’s most thoughtful nonfiction books. Join host Laura Finch for engaging conversations with independent authors as they share the wisdom and inspiration behind their books—each title carefully curated by Weaving Influence Press.
In this introductory episode, Laura sits down with Becky Robinson—host of The Book Marketing Action Podcast—to unveil the vision behind this new podcast dedicated to thoughtful nonfiction books and the independent authors who write them. Together, they explore the evolving world of publishing and how Weaving Influence Press is taking a marketing-first approach to helping authors connect with readers. Tune in as Becky and Laura share a preview of the inspiring lineup of upcoming guests and books featured this season!
Key Points From This Episode:
[00:08] Becky Robinson announces that Season 7 of The Book Marketing Action Podcast has wrapped and introduces a new podcast, Indie Author Chat, alongside host Laura Finch.
[01:08] Becky and Laura talk about some of the biggest challenges for authors and readers at this time in the publishing industry.
[2:25] Becky shares her thoughts about what it means to launch a book and why it takes so much effort.
[03:18] Becky and Laura reflect on the longevity of the books that Weaving Influence Press authors are writing.
[05:00] Becky talks about her time hosting The Book Marketing Action Podcast and the amazing listeners it continues to attract.
[06:21] Learn about Weaving Influence Press and how it inspired the creation of Indie Author Chat.
[07:08] What is the impact of working with a marketing-first hybrid press? Becky explains.
[08:27] Becky and Laura discuss who should listen to Indie Author Chat and why.
[10:00] Becky and Laura provide a sneak preview of the season ahead and the incredible first guests.
Resources:
- Subscribe to Indie Author Chat.
- Learn more about Weaving Influence Press and our authors.
- Follow Weaving Influence Press on LinkedIn.
Key Quotes:
We’re hoping that through this new podcast, we’ll connect our authors with a new set of readers who we may not have reached with some of our outreach in the past. —Becky Robinson
Book marketing really is a long-term initiative, so most of the books our authors are writing will add value to people in the marketplace for years. —Becky Robinson
What’s unique is that Weaving Influence Press is a marketing-first hybrid publisher. —Becky Robinson
We have a decade and a half of experience supporting authors and marketing their books, and we’re bringing that wealth of resources to the authors we’re partnering with at Weaving Influence Press. —Becky Robinson
Anyone who loves to read nonfiction books should listen to Indie Author Chat. We will connect you with the best guests who have exciting books and a deep passion for their work. —Becky Robinson
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