5. How Ronit Plank Built a Niche Podcast for Memoir Writers

Let’s talk podcasting! In this episode, I chat with memoirist, teacher, and podcaster Ronit Plank. As the creator of the Let’s Talk Memoir podcast, Ronit shares her journey into podcasting, what inspired her niche podcast, and how she has grown her show into a rich resource for writers, memoir enthusiasts, and creative professionals. From managing a busy schedule to marketing her podcast effectively, Ronit provides invaluable insights and advice for aspiring podcasters and storytellers. Ronit Plank's podcasts include Let's Talk Memoir, And Then Everything Changed, and The Body Myth. Her writing has been widely published including in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Washington Post, Hippocampus, The Rumpus, and Writer's Digest. Kirkus Reviews calls her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK, “An intimate, intuitive, emotionally vivid family account that finds hope in reconciliation" and her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts’ Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, teaches memoir independently and as a guest lecturer, and lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs. In this episode: How Ronit’s early experiences with podcasting shaped her approach to Let’s Talk Memoir. The benefits of hosting a niche podcast and building a highly engaged audience. Ronit’s strategies for balancing podcast production, teaching, and her creative pursuits. Tips on promoting your podcast, fostering community, and avoiding burnout. Ronit’s approach to promoting episodes across platforms, from Instagram to Substack, and why posting consistently matters. Batch Recording: How Ronit uses batch recording to streamline her podcast production and maintain consistency. Niche Power: Why a focused podcast like Let’s Talk Memoir creates opportunities for networking, guest collaboration, and professional growth. Podcast Conferences mentioned: She Podcasts PodFest Connect with Ronit: -More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com -Ronit's memoir: https://ronitplank.com/when-she-comes-back/ -Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd -Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Steal my Podcast Launch Checklist for free: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠checklist⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction⁠ Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: ⁠https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/