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#39 Podcasts Can Help Promote Your Published Book - Terry Whalin

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Terry Whalin worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing.   #podcasting #podmatch #TerryWhalin ==================== Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy ⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ https://bio.link/podcaster ⁠ ==================== Bio of Terry Whalin W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children’s books to biographies to co-authored books. Over 20 years ago, in eleven days, Terry wrote a diet book called First Place by Carole Lewis which has sold over 100,000 copies. Terry’s newest book is 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed (Morgan James Publishing). Tonight, everyone can get a physical copy of 10 Publishing Myths for only $10 including the shipping plus it comes with over $200 of free bonuses. You can get this special offer at publishingoffer.com He is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers’ conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Southern California. What we Discussed:   00:15 Who is Terry Whalin 01:18 What is an Acquisitions Editor 02:15 Can Podcasters Use Content to Create a Book 03:40 There are More places to Publish your Book along with Amazon 04:30 What Books are Selling 06:00 How do Authors Protect themselves with Publishers 07:29 When are Royalities Paid 08:03 Join the Authors Guild 10:25 Ensure you have the Proper Disclaimer 11:00 Getting on Podcasts and his Experience 14:18 Using Ai for Podcasts 16:45 His Experience with different recording platforms 19:40 Not all Guests want shorts or promote the Episode 22:50 Do you encourage the Authors to go on Books 25:30 How to get his Book for $10 including Shipping 26:55 Getting the Authors to go on a Podcast Tour 29:10 Best way to Launch a Book 31:55 Why a 1 Star Review can be beneficial 34:50 Chicken Soup for the Soul Pitches 36:40 His successful Blog 38:30 Myth 1 That you will Make a lot of Money with a Book 39:55 Do not Compare Youself with Famous Creators 41:15 Pick a few Platforms and be engaging 43:10 Authors Rejected 160 times 44:40 1001 Ways to Market Your Book 46:05 Podcasters Ask me what is the 1 thing that will improve their Ratings 49:50 Having Audio Books 55:25 How Does the Author Win Selling a Book with Shipping for $10   How to Contact Terry Whalin https://terrywhalin.com/ Get the Book as Discussed https://www.marketing4books.com/us-ord https://dl.bookfunnel.com/aq5j0acu9o https://x.com/terrywhalin https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrywhalin/ ___________________ 🤝 Join our PodFather Community ✦ Website: https://www.podfather.me/ ✦ YouTube: / @roycoughlan ✦ Instagram: / podfather.podcast ✦ Facebook: / podfather.me ✦ TikTok: / roycoughlanpodcaster ___________________ Find me at https://roycoughlan.com/ & https://bio.link/podcaster   Start your Podcast here https://bestpodcastcoach.org/ ----- Podcasters Submit your Tips here https://forms.gle/9w1NduFbC5jRX2En9   Sign up fo my Affiliates   https://bestpodcastcoach.org/affiliate-area/   VA Affiliate https://va.world/affiliate-area/   Brain Gym Affiliate⁠ https://braingym.fitness/affiliate-area/ ⁠ Join Podmatch ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy ⁠ #podcastguesting #podcasthosting #podcastshow #authortips #bookmarketing

<p>Terry Whalin worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing.</p><p> </p><p>#podcasting #podmatch #TerryWhalin<br>====================</p><p>Join Podmatch ⁠⁠ <a href="https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.joinpodmatch.com/roy</a></p><p>⁠</p><p>Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠ <a href="https://bio.link/podcaster" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bio.link/podcaster </a>⁠</p><p>====================<br><strong>Bio of Terry Whalin</strong></p><p>W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children’s books to biographies to co-authored books. Over 20 years ago, in eleven days, Terry wrote a diet book called First Place by Carole Lewis which has sold over 100,000 copies. Terry’s newest book is 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed (Morgan James Publishing). Tonight, everyone can get a physical copy of 10 Publishing Myths for only $10 including the shipping plus it comes with over $200 of free bonuses. You can get this special offer at publishingoffer.com He is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers’ conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Southern California.</p><p><strong>What we Discussed:</strong></p><p> </p><p>00:15 Who is Terry Whalin</p><p><br></p><p>01:18 What is an Acquisitions Editor</p><p><br></p><p>02:15 Can Podcasters Use Content to Create a Book</p><p><br></p><p>03:40 There are More places to Publish your Book along with Amazon</p><p><br></p><p>04:30 What Books are Selling</p><p><br></p><p>06:00 How do Authors Protect themselves with Publishers</p><p><br></p><p>07:29 When are Royalities Paid</p><p><br></p><p>08:03 Join the Authors Guild</p><p><br></p><p>10:25 Ensure you have the Proper Disclaimer</p><p><br></p><p>11:00 Getting on Podcasts and his Experience</p><p><br></p><p>14:18 Using Ai for Podcasts</p><p><br></p><p>16:45 His Experience with different recording platforms</p><p><br></p><p>19:40 Not all Guests want shorts or promote the Episode</p><p><br></p><p>22:50 Do you encourage the Authors to go on Books</p><p><br></p><p>25:30 How to get his Book for $10 including Shipping</p><p><br></p><p>26:55 Getting the Authors to go on a Podcast Tour</p><p><br></p><p>29:10 Best way to Launch a Book</p><p><br></p><p>31:55 Why a 1 Star Review can be beneficial</p><p><br></p><p>34:50 Chicken Soup for the Soul Pitches</p><p><br></p><p>36:40 His successful Blog</p><p><br></p><p>38:30 Myth 1 That you will Make a lot of Mon

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