How to Pitch Yourself to Guest on Podcasts with Kim Stewart

What did you think of this episode?Are you taking full advantage of being a podcast guest? Done right, guesting on a podcast can grow your author platform, grow your email list, grow your podcast, and market your book! Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb. My industry expert is Kim Stewart – Kim is a book marketing coach and Book Marketing Mania podcast host. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books on podcasts. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family and indulging in coffee, caramel, and “Friends” reruns.   In this episode, we cover the following:When is the best time to start pitching yourself as a podcast guest? How can writers easily find podcasts (and contact info) that align with their message to pitch? What are some common mistakes writers make when they pitch podcasts (and how can they avoid them?) Does it matter if you are pitching yourself, or is it better to have a team member or PR firm do your pitching? How can writers troubleshoot their pitching process if they’re not getting acceptances from hosts? LINKSKim StewartJumpstart Your Podcast PitchingBook Marketing Mania PodcastIf you enjoy Your Best Writing Life’s content- consider a monthly donation through Patreon. Support Your Best Writing Life podcast.About your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda also hosts the Staying REAL About Faith & Family podcast - Check it out!Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast