Ep279: Email Marketing for Authors

Vicky and Joe are BAAAAAACK baby, and as is standard they've made a half-arsed effort for Halloween. Sorry about that. But there is a brand new feature: Vicky is doing a masters degree in creative writing, so stand by for regular creative nonfiction writing tips. In the main feature, though, the intrepid duo revisit email marketing—specifically for authors. Tune in to find out why you need an email list, plus a bunch of useful stuff like how often do you email? What do you write about? Who even cares? Key Takeaways: [4:00] Casa dingle and chicken update! [5:15] Vicky is going back to school and she's specializing in creative nonfiction. [6:30] How do you get started in nonfiction? [10:35] Play with the pronouns in your writing work. See how it feels. Does it still make sense? [10:55] Vicky answers a listener's question! What are Vicky's tips on email marketing? [13:20] Don't base all of your marketing on a platform you don't control. [15:50] What should you write about in your emails? [18:00] Vicky has a freebie out right now! Join her 29 day writing challenge. [19:40] Have a question? Email Vicky! She loves hearing form you! Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Join Vicky's Masterclass Buy Vicky's Book That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast Grab Vicky's Book Template Bundle Come Join Vicky's Writing Challenge! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky: [email protected] Lord of the Silver Bow Book by David Gemmell Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls Book by David Sedaris