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91 | What Acquisitions Editors Look for in Children’s Books (and Why It Matters for Every Christian Writer) w/Lauren Groves

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we're thrilled to speak with Lauren Groves, an acquisitions editor and children's author with B&H Publishing, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources. Listen in as we discuss what it takes to communicate big ideas in clear, simple language—and what that skill can teach every writer, no matter their genre. Plus, Lauren pulls back the curtain on what makes an acquisitions editor stop scrolling a submission pile and say, I need to read more—and it has nothing to do with your follower count. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/91

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90 | How to Maximize Every Opportunity as a Christian Writer (Without Social Media)

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Today we’re diving into your questions — specifically, how to make the most of the opportunities right in front of you, whether that’s growing your email list, connecting with readers in real life, or building meaningful relationships in the writing world. We're sharing real stories, and answering your biggest questions so you can stop spinning your wheels — and start making strategic, sustainable progress. Listen in! For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/90

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89 | How to Get Your Book Published Without Social Media: Insider Advice from an Acquisitions Editor w/ Jane Daly

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we welcome author and acquisitions editor with Elk Lake Publishing, Jane Daly, where we pull back the curtain on what really makes an editor lean in instead of move on—from the first three chapters to the subtle signals in your proposal that say, “I understand this industry.” We talk about why following submission guidelines matters more than you think, how to answer “Why this publisher?” without sounding generic, and what a compelling marketing plan looks like when you’re not using social media. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/89

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88 | Leaving Social Media Without Losing Your Mind:The OFFLINE Reset for Writers Facing Algorithm Anxiety w/Ashriel Huber

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Leaving social media is a huge step that takes a lot of courage. And for many writers, that step can feel less like a strategy shift—and more like a threat to your calling, your identity, and your future as a writer.

This week, we chat with author, podcast host and certified brain coach Ashriel Huber, where we unpack the very real anxiety behind that feeling, what’s happening in your brain when the panic sets in, and how to reset your thoughts and nervous system so you can move forward with clarity, peace, and confidence in the work God has called you to do. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/88

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87 | Why Guest Posting Still Works (and How to Use It to Grow Your Platform) w/Grace Thomas

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if one of the most effective ways to grow your audience as a writer is something you’ve probably overlooked—or maybe even dismissed as outdated?Before social media took over everything, writers built their platforms by showing up on other people’s platforms, guest posting and contributing.

And guess what. That strategy? It still works!

Grace Thomas is a writer and podcaster who has written for dozens of major publications and Substacks—and this has helped grow her robust email list and her reach–outside of social media. Today, we’re talking about how guest posting actually works in 2026, how to pitch your writing, where to find opportunities, and how to turn someone else’s platform into real, lasting growth for your own. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/87

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86 | Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book Without Social Media w/Laura Wifler

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we are thrilled to speak with best-selling, award-winning author, poet, educator, and founder of The KidLit Lab, Laura Wifler, where we dive into all things children’s books. Listen in as we discuss what it looks like to write for one audience while marketing to another, and whether or not it’s possible to market a children’s book without social media. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/86

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85 | 10 Ways to Reach Your Reader Without Social Media (And Which Is Right For You)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400

What if ditching social media didn't mean starting from scratch — it just meant finding the right pathways for you? Today we're pulling back the curtain on the ten strategies we teach inside our course — what they are, how they work, and the kinds of writers they're the best fit for. And we even brought a quiz to help you find yours. For show notes including the link to that quiz, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/85

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84 | How to Find a Good Working Rhythm and What’s Working for Us Right Now

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500

It's our SEASON FINALE! What do you do when the rhythm that used to work… suddenly doesn’t anymore? When life shifts so drastically that your old schedule just won’t hold? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain and sharing how we’ve rebuilt our work rhythms from the ground up in two totally different seasons of life.

Today we’re unpacking the real processes we use to shape our schedules, find our focus, and build rhythms that honor our calling. Listen in!

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83 | Publishing Without a Platform: Writing Opportunities You Didn’t Know Existed w/Megan Conner

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500

Ever look at your kid’s school books and think, “Who writes all this stuff—and are they getting paid?” Today we’re talking to Megan Conner, an editor, author, writing consultant, and graduate of Writing Off Social: The Course who has built a thriving writing career in places most writers never think to look—educational publishing, work-for-hire projects, devotionals, technical writing, and those “I Can Read”–style books that quietly teach kids everything from phonics to frog ecosystems. She’s contributed to dozens of educational works, earned a steady income from her writing, and done it all without relying on social media. If you’ve ever thought, “I just want to write the words and get paid for the words,” this episode is your sign. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/83

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82 | Publishing Success Without a Big Platform: How One Writer Attracted Agents and Editors w/Sarah Damoff

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500

If you’ve ever thought, “There’s no way I can land a book deal without a massive platform,” this episode is going to mess with that narrative in the very best way.
Our guest, best-selling novelist Sarah Damoff, sold her debut novel, The Bright Years, to Simon & Schuster with no writing background, no industry connections, an Instagram following of about 300 friends and family, and a tiny email list. So if you’ve been quietly disqualifying yourself because of your numbers, today’s guest is living proof that your craft can carry you farther than your follower count. Listen in. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/82

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81 | How Christian Writers Can Use Email to Build Trust (Without Being Salesy) w/ Cienna Kopischke

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500

What if your email list wasn’t just a marketing tool—but a ministry? In this conversation with business coach Cienna Kopischke, we explore how Christian writers can move away from hustle-driven tactics and instead steward their readers with care through email. Cienna shares how she shifted her business from Instagram-dependence to a Kingdom-centered model rooted in funnels that disciple, not manipulate. You’ll learn the core principles of Kingdom Funnels, why consistency matters more than list size, and simple, practical steps to engage your subscribers in ways that build trust, deepen connection, and ultimately grow book sales.

If you’ve ever worried about being “salesy” with your readers, this episode will show you a better way—one that aligns with your faith and your calling.

For show notes to go to https://writingoffsocial.com/81

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80 | Using Podcasting to Grow a Coaching Business w/Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500

Imagine building a successful, profitable business without posting a single reel, chasing trends, or spending hours trying to trick the algorithm. If this sounds impossible, think again. As an anger management coach and podcaster, Elizabeth Andreyevskiy walked away from social media entirely, and in doing so, built a flourishing coaching practice that not only serves Christian moms all over the world, but also contributes greatly to her household income. Her story is proof that with perseverance, clarity, and obedience, there’s a better, freer way to grow.
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79 | Landing a Book Deal with a Big 5 Publisher and a Tiny Social Media Following w/Lori Melton

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s truly possible to land a traditional publishing deal without a massive following--or without much of a social media presence at all—today’s episode is for you.

This week, we're celebrating our friend, WOS student, retreat leader, spiritual director, and debut author Lori Melton on the launch of her first book, Journey with a Giant. She shares how she secured a book deal with Ink & Willow, the imprint from WaterBrook & Multnomah (a division of Penguin Random House). And she accomplished all of this without relying on social media.

We also discuss the importance of choosing a spiritual mentor, navigating the publishing world without a social media presence, and pursuing your writing dreams with confidence in God. It's such a great conversation. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/79

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78 | How to Identify Your Reader’s Pain Points and Solve Them With Your Writing w/Amy Simon

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500

If you’re stepping away from the noise of social platforms, knowing exactly who you’re writing for and what she needs becomes even more essential. Today, writer, podcaster, and writing coach Amy Simon shares how to identify your ideal reader, uncover the problems she’s trying to solve, and use that clarity to shape your message with purpose and confidence.

Whether you’re writing a blog, a book, or a lead magnet, this conversation will help you connect more deeply with the people your words are meant to serve — on or off social media. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/78

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77 | Diversifying Your Writing Income: Mary K.’s Path to Developmental Editing

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today’s episode is a little different… because our very own Mary K. Tiller is stepping out from behind the hosting mic and into the guest chair! That’s right — the woman you know as co-host and co-founder of Writing Off Social is here to spill the beans on her brand-new venture: Tiller Editing.

We’re talking about how she’s building an editing business from the ground up (without social media), what she’s learned along the way, and how you can take your next steps, whether that’s hiring her as your editor or launching a business of your own. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/77

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76 | How to Launch a Paid Online Community Around Your Writing w/ Angie Baughman

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to build a paid community around my writing… but where would I even start?” you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re sitting down with Angie Baughman, who has walked that road step by messy step. She’s pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to launch and run a membership that actually serves people — from pricing and platforms to beta groups and burnout. And she’s brutally honest about the challenges, surprises, and joys along the way. Whether you’re craving more income, deeper impact, or just a faithful next step, Angie’s story will show you it’s possible. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/76

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75 | The Profitable Writer: The First Step to Earning More from Your Words w/Kent Sanders

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Is your writing a ministry, a business—or both? Today we sit down with Kent Sanders, ghostwriter, coach, and host of The Profitable Writer Podcast, to explore what it really looks like to merge calling with career. Kent shares how he built a profitable ghostwriting business without relying on social media, why generosity flows best from abundance, and the simple, old-school strategies that still work to grow your audience today. Whether you’ve struggled to charge for your work or wondered how to balance ministry and money, this conversation will challenge your perspective and encourage your next steps as a writer. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/75

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74 | Why Time is Your Biggest Writing Challenge and How to Overcome It

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

God calls us to peace, but most of the writers we know struggle to find time to write, balance writing with other responsibilities, and manage writing and marketing time. If that sounds familiar, take a breath. What if productivity isn’t about doing more but finally knowing what to say yes to? What if the clarity you’ve been craving has been within reach all along? And what if the very thing holding you back is simpler than you think? In this episode, we're uncovering the #1 struggle our listeners face — and the one shift that can change everything. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/74

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73 | AI Tools for Authors w/ Thomas Umstattd, Jr.

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

If you’re a writer, chances are you’ve felt the tension between timeless craft and ever-changing technology. On one hand, your voice and perspective are irreplaceable. On the other hand, new technology is reshaping the way books are written, marketed, and read.

Is AI a threat to creativity or a partner that can free you to do your best work? What role can social media play in this new landscape? And how can you, as an author, stay grounded in your calling while adapting to change?

In today’s conversation with Thomas Umstattd Jr., we’re pulling back the curtain on what the future holds for writers and why your voice still matters more than ever. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/73

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72 | The Social Media Exit Plan for Writers: 7 Steps to Leave Without Losing Your Audience

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Are you a writer thinking about leaving social media, but not sure how to do it? Today, we’ll show you the exact steps we took to quit for good while keeping our readers with us. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/72

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71 | Listener Survey Results: What You Asked For, What We’re Changing + What’s Coming

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

We're back from our break with a brand-new podcast season. Today, we’re sharing the key decisions we’ve made based on the wonderful feedback you provided through our 2025 Listener Survey last spring. We’ll tell you what we’re letting go of, what you asked for that we can’t provide, and what’s coming next for Writing Off Social. Listen in! For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/71

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70 | How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month w/Susan Neal

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400

It's our SEASON 5 FINALE! And we are thrilled to speak with Susan Neal about her latest book, "How to Sell 1,000 Books a Month: Strategies to Improve Sales." Listen as Susan offers insights on building a strong foundation for book marketing, creating effective lead magnets, the importance of email automation, and the benefits of attending writers' conferences. Our discussion also covers the value of endorsements, securing editorial reviews, and using media interviews to increase book visibility. This episode is packed with practical and effective strategies never discussed before on Writing Off Social! For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/70

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69 | How to Sell Your Books Using Street Teams w/Kara Swanson

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

This week, we are speaking with author and cofounder of The Author Conservatory, Kara Swanson. Listen as Kara shares her insights on building and managing a Street Team as an effective book-selling strategy, emphasizing the importance of training, clear communication, and establishing relationships with team members. Kara also discusses strategies for engaging readers, setting expectations, and nurturing a supportive community. It's an inspiring conversation that will have you rethinking launch teams altogether! Listen in. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/69

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68 | Is it a Ministry or Business? How to Know When to Charge For Your Work

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

As Christian creatives, navigating the space between ministry and business can be confusing. We want to honor God with our work—but is it okay to charge for it, too? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the intersection of calling, creativity, and income—and how we can faithfully pursue the work we feel led to do, without guilt or hesitation. This week, we've invited our friends and fellow writers, Angie Baughman, Teresa Whiting, and Jenny Zentz, for a candid conversation on how we navigate the often murky waters of ministry and business. Listen in!

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67 | How to Sell Your Book Using Amazon Ads w/ Alana Terry

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Do you want an effective marketing strategy that not only targets readers actively looking for books but also provides you with immediate visibility and results? This week, we are speaking with Alana Terry, an award-winning Christian suspense novelist and USA Today bestseller. She is also the co-founder of the Successful Writer Marketplace and a well-known ads coach for authors. Listen as Alana shares her experience with paid advertising, reveals best practices for running Amazon ads, and encourages authors to view advertising as a time investment that can yield long-term benefits. For show notes, go to https:writingoffsocial.com/67

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66 | How to Sell Your Books on Pinterest w/Debbie Gonzalez

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Debbie Gonzales, an award-winning children's author, career educator, and the founder of Pin Lit Marketing, where she specializes in boosting book visibility and engagement through Pinterest. Debbie's slow and steady system highlights the significance of evergreen content, strategic keyword usage, and a structured approach to building an audience and selling books. This interview has us rethinking our whole aversion to Pinterest as a marketing option and just may have us updating our Pinterest boards! Listen in!

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65 | How to Optimize Your Website to Sell More Books

Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Your website is like your digital home base—especially once you’ve left social media. However, your author website can be much more than just an online business card! If done well, your website can foster that all-important “like-know-trust” factor with your readers and become your book-selling headquarters. Today we tell you how! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/65

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64 | How to Launch Your Book Using Kickstarter w/CJ Milacci

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we chat with award-winning author and podcast host CJ Milacci about all things Kickstarter. She explains how Kickstarter builds community and connects authors with readers, and she also shares how it can not only fund your launch but also help pay for things like special editions and purchasing books for in-person events. CJ's insights and experience are incredibly valuable, especially for authors seeking alternative ways to connect with their readers outside of social media. Listen in! For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/64

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63 | How to Use SEO to Reach Your Reader w/Jana Carlson

Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we are talking with SEO expert Jana Carlson to explore the importance of search engine optimization for Christian writers. Jana explains how SEO can be a powerful tool for audience growth without the self-promotional aspects often accompanying traditional marketing strategies. Jana makes SEO sound accessible and, dare we say, FUN? Jana also answers the looming question we've been asking in the age of AI: Is SEO dead? Listen in! For show notes go to https:writingoffsocial.com/63.

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62 | Our Workflow and Favorite Productivity Tools

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Do you ever wonder how other creators manage it all? How they balance work, family, and everything in between? Today, we're giving you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our own systems and strategies. Listen in as we dive deep into our personal productivity philosophies and share the exact tools that have helped us reclaim our time and create a more balanced and sustainable work life.

For show notes, including how to share your favorite productivity hack or tool with us, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/62

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61 | Creative Ways to Sell Your Fiction Books w/Camy Tang

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today we are thrilled to speak with USA Today best-selling author Camy Tang, about her journey as a writer and her innovative marketing strategies. Listen as Camy shares her experiences with blogging, Patreon, and Kickstarter, emphasizing the importance of understanding your audience and leveraging your strengths to connect with your readers. Grab your pen and paper and take notes on this one, you guys, because she is a treasure trove of creativity! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/61

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60 | Leaving 1M Followers on Social Media Behind w/ Erin Loechner

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we welcome Erin Loechner, an author and former social media influencer who left behind over a million followers to embrace a low-tech lifestyle. We discuss the challenges and benefits of stepping away from social media, especially for writers and parents. Erin shares her journey, insights on publishing without social media, and strategies for building connections and marketing books in a digital world. Listen as Erin emphasizes the importance of genuine relationships, the value of long-form writing, and the potential for a fulfilling writing career outside the constraints of social media.

For show notes, including all the ways to connect with Erin, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/60

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59 | How Do You Define Social Media?

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Season 5! After two years of working with writers, the number one question we get at Writing Off Social is, "What even is social media?" So, today, we will define social media and then offer you two questions to ask yourself when assessing whether or not a platform is social media and two questions to ask yourself to determine if you should be using it at all. We will also be revealing our theme for Season 5 of the podcast! Lisen in. For show notes go to https:writingofsocial.com/59

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58 | How to Choose the Best Email Growth Strategy for YOU

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This season, we’ve lavished you with options for growing and nurturing your email list. But if you’re anything like us, you want to try them ALL. If you’re having shiny object syndrome, today’s episode will help you gain some clarity. Listen in as we review the email growth strategies we discussed this season and offer nine clarifying questions to ask yourself to determine which strategies will work best for you. And just for fun, we will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how we are growing our email list here at Writing Off Social.

This is the final episode of Season 4. See you back here in the Spring!

For show notes go to https:writingoffsocial.com/58

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57 | How to Grow Your Email List with Multi-Author Giveaways w/Teresa Whiting

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500

So often, the strategies we share through Writing Off Social are pathways that foster slow growth. Cultivating an email list in a life-giving, effective way often takes a lot of time, and that’s okay! But some strategies can play to your strengths and provide exponential growth in just a few days. Today we’re speaking to author, podcaster, speaker, and one of our dearest friends, Teresa Whiting about how she more than tripled her email list in one week. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/57

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56 | How to Grow Your Email List by Borrowing Other People's Audiences w/Bryan Harris

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Building your audience can feel like an exercise in futility. Churning out post after post, hoping that one new person will subscribe. But Bryan Harris invites you to step off the "content hamster wheel of death" and try a different approach–the most overlooked and underrated marketing strategy he inadvertently discovered 10 years ago. As the Founder and CEO of Growth Tools, Bryan Harris has used his growth framework to help clients such as Amy Porterfield, Michael Hyatt, and Jerry B. Jenkins. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/56

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55 | Healthy Growth or Chasing Numbers? A Candid Conversation with Mary K. + Sandy

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This season we are focusing exclusively on strategies to grow your email list. But how do you decide what email growth strategies to pursue? And how do you know if the growth you’re seeking is healthy growth or simply another version of the numbers game that you thought you escaped when you left social media?

Today we have a candid conversation about all things growth. We tell you why we chose this theme (or rather how this theme chose us), how we’re trusting God for healthy growth, and 5 questions we ask ourselves as opportunities for growth present themselves to us. Listen in. For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/55

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54 | How to Grow Your Email List Using YouVersion w/Cara Ray

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

We often joke that social media is where all the people are– and it is. But do you know where else all the people are?? The YouVersion Bible App. With 750 Million subscribers world-wide, the Youversion Bible App is one of the largest sharing platforms available to Christian creatives. So how do you get YOUR content on YouVersion and use it to grow your email list? Cara Ray, writer, entrepreneur, and Founder of The Writer's Bloc will tell you how! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/54

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53 | How to Grow Your Email List with Quizzes w/ Jackie Aguglia

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Do you want to create a lead magnet with a 40% conversion rate? No matter what you write, a quiz is one of the best, most effective, and most FUN ways to engage your ideal reader and grow your email list. Today we welcome Jackie Aguglia, the Growth Manager at the popular quiz-making software, Interact, to discuss all things quiz-building! This is a power-packed episode full of tactical information that will make you excited to try this email growth strategy. Listen in. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/53.

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52 | How to Build Engagement with Your Email List w/Will Parker Anderson

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

You spend hours crafting an email– pouring out your heart and soul– you finally hit send aaannnd crickets. It’s hard, but don’t lose hope! Today, we welcome back to the show Will Parker Anderson. He's the founder of The Writer's Circle, a writing coach, and a Senior Editor at WaterBrook and Multnomah. Listen in as Will shares several proven strategies to build the kind of engagement that goes well beyond the metrics and instead, invites your reader into an ongoing conversation. For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/52

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51 | How to Grow Your Email List With Private Podcasts w/Holly Haynes

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:00:00 -0500

It’s no secret that podcasts are an amazing way to connect with your audience. But have you ever considered starting a secret podcast? Today we’re learning all about private podcasts with business strategy coach, podcaster, and founder of the Crush the Rush brand, Holly Marie Haynes. Listen in as she shares the benefits, the tech, and some tips for using this out-of-the-box strategy to grow your email list. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/51

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50 | How to Grow Your Email List with Podcasting w/ Stefanie Gass

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

This season we are focusing entirely on methods to grow your email list. Today’s method is not only a powerful email growth strategy but also a viable audience metric in its own right, proving to have conversion rates that meet or exceed those of your email list. Our guest is Stefanie Gass, a Christian business and podcast coach, boundary boss, and seven-figure CEO. She believes it's possible to partner with God to create income and impact without sacrificing your family, faith, or buying into the social media hustle Listen in!

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49 | Substack vs. Social Media: Growing Your Audience, Building Community, and Monetizing Your Writing

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Today, we’re diving deep with Sandy, as she celebrates her one-year anniversary on Substack. We’ll discuss her motivations for moving from traditional email platforms to Substack, how she grew her subscriber base by over 500, and the unique features that set Substack apart from the algorithm-driven chaos of social media. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/49

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48 | How to Grow Your Email List Using Substack w/Sarah Fay

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Substack is a writing platform, built by writers, for writers with 40 million readers. But how does Substack work and how do you know if it will work for you? Whether you're just beginning to consider Substack, or if you’ve decided to go all in, today’s conversation is for you. This week we’re discussing all things Substack with author, professor, and Substack Growth Strategist and founder of Substack Writers at Work, Sarah Fay. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/48

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47 | Growing Your Email List With Great Reader Magnets w/ Mackenzie Walters

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400

What makes a great reader magnet? Where do you start if you want to create one? And what do you do if you’re afraid it won’t work? Today we talk with Mackenzie Walters– a national award-winning journalist, business book ghostwriter, and author about crafting a unique and relevant reader magnet. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/47

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46 | Survey Results + Season 4 Preview

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:30:00 -0400

We're BACK for Season 4! This week we dive into the results from our Season 3 Listener Survey, we tell you who you are, how you use social media, what you want more of, what you’re asking for (but we cannot give you), and--based on YOUR feedback--where we’re going this season on the podcast and in the future! Listen in. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/46

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45 | Season 3 Finale! What We Can't Stop Thinking About + WOS Manifesto + Hilarious Outtakes

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Please take our Survey and be entered to win a FREE coaching call or a $100 coupon for The Course or The Course Lite! Wow! What an incredible season it has been. As we wrap up Season 3, we reflect on Episodes 30-44 and share our top takeaways (a.k.a. what we cannot stop thinking about) and our Writing Off Social Manifesto (a little behind-the-scenes action). Be sure to stay until the end for our most HILARIOUS outtakes yet.

We will be back in October 2024 with a brand new season! Stay in touch during our podcast break by joining our email list.

For show notes, including links to join our email list and complete our Writing Off Social Podcast Listener Survey, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/45.

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44 | How to Grow Your Platform and Sell Your Books with Podcasting w/Kim Stewart

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Please take our Survey and be entered to win a FREE coaching call or a $100 coupon for The Course or The Course Lite! You enjoy listening to podcasts but have you ever considered hosting one? Wherever you are in your book writing journey, podcasting is an an incredible way to build your audience, refine your message, and connect with fellow authors and podcasters alike. Listen in as book marketing strategist and podcast coach Kim Stewart shares about the power of podcasting. For show notes, including the link to our survey, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/44

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43 | How to Grow Your Email List with Podcast Guesting w/Laurie Christine

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Your email list is the most powerful and effective tool for nurturing your audience, earning authority on your topic, and selling your books. Today author and podcast host Laurie Christine shares how she added over 500 people to her list by guesting on one podcast. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/43

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42 | 5 Ways to Support Your Friend's Book Launch Without Social Media

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Your friend has written a book and you are excited to be part of her launch team. Except you don’t use social media. Can you still make a difference? Why yes, yes you can! This week we’re sharing 5 creative and effective ways to support your fellow author friends without using social media. Listen in!

P.S.- Mary K. will share 2 more out-of-the-box ways to support your fellow author friends in this week’s bonus tip email! Sign up for our newsletter (before July 15, 2024) to receive those tips! For show notes and the link to sign up, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/42

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41 | How To Grow Your Platform + Sell Your Books with Live Events w/Laura Richmond

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In today's episode, we delve into the power of live events as a growth and marketing strategy for authors. Laura Richmond, a traditionally published author, shares insights on why live events are effective, how to find events that align with your ideal reader, tips for maximizing your impact at these events, common pitfalls to avoid, and encouragement for authors seeking alternative methods to grow their audience and sell their books without relying solely on social media. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/41

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40 | Are Your Words Adding to The Noise? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In a world clamoring with information overload, you may feel like your words are just adding to the noise. How do you know when to stay silent…or when to speak up anyway? If you sense the world is drowning in words and you hesitate to add yours to the mix, today we offer three questions to ask yourself so that you can discern whether to hit publish or pause. Listen in. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/40.

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39 | Why I Left Social Media As a Writer and What I Do Instead w/Gabe Cox Pt.2

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Today, we’re continuing our conversation with Gabe Cox as she shares how her business has grown since leaving social media and what she’s doing to make it happen, as well as the response she gets from other entrepreneurs in the online space when she tells them she’s not on social media, Finally, she offers encouragement and practical steps you can take if you, too, want to leave social media but are afraid to do so. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/39.

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38 | Why I Left Social Media as a Writer and What I Do Instead w/Gabe Cox Pt.1

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Any writer considering leaving social media will wrestle with fears and questions: How will you stay in the loop? How will you connect with other writers or with your readers? How will you sell your books? What if it doesn’t work? Today’s guest chose to face her fears and grappled with each of those questions. Join us as she shares how she overcame them. Gabe Cox is an online business and goals strategist, a podcaster, and the author of three books. Through her company, Red Hot Mindset, she encourages women to grow their business without social media. For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/38

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37 | What's Working for Writers in 2024 w/Thomas Umstattd Jr., Pt2

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Last week in EP36, podcast host and industry expert, Thomas Umstattd, Jr, unequivocally affirmed that social media is no longer working for authors. Today, in Part 2, Thomas shares three things you can do instead of social media, what marketing strategies are working well for indie authors in 2024, and where he sees the publishing industry headed in the coming years. For show notes, click here.

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36 | The Rise and Fall of Social Media for Writers w/Thomas Umstattd Jr., Pt1

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

In the early days of social media, a writer could speak directly to her reader and even go viral. Today, however, neither of those things are possible. In the first of a 2-part conversation, Thomas Umstaddt Jr. explains the rise and fall of social media and why the publishing industry still clings to a metric that is no longer valid. Click here for show notes.

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35 | How To Manage Information Overload

Tue, 21 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

As a writer, you are inundated with information on improving your craft and building your business. Whether through a writing group or a mastermind, a course or industry-related newsletters, books, or even podcasts, information overload is real and its effects on your ability to focus and create can be profound. In this week’s episode, we discuss information overload: why it’s a problem, and 4 ways you can manage it. Listen in! For show notes click here.

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34 | Social Media's Role in the Christian Publishing Industry w/Will Anderson, Pt. 2

Tue, 14 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

If you are writing a book proposal and do NOT have a social media presence, you may be tempted to neglect the mention of "platform" altogether. But even without impressive numbers, you can still show an editor that you are on a growth trajectory. Today Will Parker Anderson, Senior Book Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah (the Christian imprint of Penguin Random House, the largest publisher in the world) will tell you how! This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. For Part 1, listen to EP33. For show notes, go to writingoffsocial.com/34

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33 | Social Media's Role in the Christian Publishing Industry w/Will Anderson, Pt. 1

Tue, 07 May 2024 04:30:00 -0400

How has social media changed the landscape of the publishing industry and what does that mean for you? This week we’re continuing our series of conversations with industry experts by talking to Will Anderson, Senior Editor at Waterbrook and Multnomah and founder of The Writer’s Circle. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. For show notes, go to writingoffsocial.com/33.

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32 | Why Author Platform is Broken and What to Do About It w/Mary DeMuth, Pt.2

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

Last week in Part 1/EP31, author and literary agent, Mary DeMuth candidly discussed her frustrations surrounding social media. Today, we’re continuing our conversation, as Mary openly shares what she considers a viable email list and open rate numbers, what other metrics outside of social medial are attractive to her as a literary agent, and what she would say to an author like you who doesn’t want to use social media, but still wants to pursue traditional publishing. We were blown away by Mary’s sharp insights and deep encouragement. And we have a hunch you will be, too. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. Click here for show notes. The Course Lite is now available!

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31 | Why Author Platform is Broken and What to Do About It w/Mary DeMuth, Pt.1

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

By now you know we firmly believe that writers can choose to leave the life-sucking toxicity of social media platforms and find alternative pathways to grow and nurture their audience. But how does that sentiment stack up against the realities of publishing? To answer that question, we’ve lined up a series of conversations with a variety of industry insiders. First up on the docket, we have well-known author-turned-literary agent, Mary DeMuth, who graciously offered us the candid conversation we’ve all been craving. This is Part 1 of a 2-part conversation. Click here for show notes.

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30 | 4 Focus Killers and What You Can Do About Them

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:30:00 -0400

We are BACK for Season 3! Does concentration feel like an uphill battle for you? Do you regularly suffer with brain fog or the inability to pay attention? If that’s you, take heart: this is not a personal failure on your part. Turns out, there is much you can do to reclaim your focus if you’re willing to fight for it. Click here for show notes.

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29 | What We're Saying Yes and No To in 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:30:00 -0500

As creatives, opportunities and ideas are never in short supply; unfortunately, time often is. And so we are forced to choose: which opportunities will we pursue? In which ideas we will invest? Each new year provides us with a chance to reconsider what we ‘yes’ to, and as we do so, it’s crucial to remember that for every ‘yes’ we give, we’re automatically saying ‘no’ to something else. In this final episode of Season Two, we are sharing what we are saying ‘yes’ and ‘no’ to in 2024 regarding our writing lives and Writing Off Social. For show notes click here.

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28 | Writing Off Social Guilt-Free w/K. C. Ireton

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0500

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Research shows an intrinsic and powerful connection between social media usage and your mental health. Reputable studies conclude that social media causes depression and anxiety, especially in women. If you are a female author who experiences anxiety every time you try to build your platform on Instagram, our guest is here to offer you hope. Today we are talking to Kimberlee Ireton. She’s a multi-published author of non-fiction and fiction books, including her latest: A Yellow Wood and Other Stories. After multiple attempts at using Instagram left her feeling anxious and hopeless, she’s now confidently building her platform and selling her books off social media. For show notes, click here.

27 | Building a Community of Cheerleaders on Substack w/Jane Curry Weber

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0500

LAST CHANCE! EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR THE COURSE ENDS 12/17/23

Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to writer and dietician Jane Curry Weber. Jane’s mission is to help moms bring peace to their table by sharing words of nourishment for body and soul. While Jane was fully committed to this calling, building a platform on social media felt like a mountain-sized barrier that kept her from living it out. But not anymore!

While participating in Writing Off Social: The Course, Jane was introduced to Substack and dove headfirst into the platform! Listen in to hear how much she loves posting for cheerleaders on Substack rather than critics on social media.

For show notes, click here.

26 | Finding the Freedom to Leave Instagram w/Cara Dyck

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:30:00 -0500

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING AND BONUSES FOR THE COURSE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!

You’ve been told that to grow your audience and reach your reader, building a large, engaged following on Instagram is your only option. So you spend all your time taking beautiful photos, writing catchy captions, and adding all the hashtags. And that leaves you with no time to actually… write. Today we’re talking to Cara Dyck. She’s a writer and homeschooling mom to 4 young boys and a graduate of Writing Off Social: The Course. Today she’s sharing how she was on the cusp of going all in on Instagram (after a 3 year break) when someone shared a link to this podcast. And what she found as a result was friendship, validation, and relief that she could write off social for good. Listen in. For show notes, click here.

25 | Finding Freedom to Be Selective w/Shelly Snead

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0500

EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

Are you overwhelmed with the sheer number of activities you “should be doing” to become a successful writer? What if the key wasn’t doing all the things, but simply doing the right things for you? Today, we’re speaking with a friend whose writing life was transformed when she found the freedom to be selective, as she's choosing new pathways off social media. For show notes, click here.

24 | How I'm Finding My Reader Through Community Connections w/Jody Collins

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0500

EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE!

What do you do when you’ve been writing on line for 10 years and everything becomes stagnant? Your Instagram feed is nothing but the same 20 writers and business gurus plus some random skincare ads. Your email list stops growing. And you have no idea where to find your reader in real life? Find out how one distracted and discouraged writer is discovering all the places her reader hangs out. Click here for show notes

23 | How Finding My Niche and Learning SEO Brought Results w/Regina Sanchez

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 04:30:00 -0500

REGISTRATION FOR WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE IS NOW OPEN! SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING AND BONUSES.

We know how frustrating it can be to narrow down your message and find your niche. Today we welcome Spiritual Life and Health Coach, Regina Sanchez who pushed through this difficult task of niching down and found clarity and results on the other side.

Regina was one of the participants in our first-ever Writing Off Social: The Course. In this episode, we’re going to chat with Regina about what has changed in her work since she left social media and since she completed the course. Listen in! Click here show notes.

22 | 5 Questions You Should Ask Before You Leave Social Media

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:30:00 -0500

So, you’ve found a literary agent who believes in your book idea and a publisher interested in publishing your entire book series! You have a solid email list and a loyal following on social media. Except…you’re ready to ditch social media altogether. Is it okay to leave social media now? Or is this the worst idea ever? In today's episode, we answer this listener question by offering 5 questions we'd ask ourselves if we were in this position. Listen in! For show notes, click here.

21 | What to do When You Feel Trapped by Social Media, w/Stef Gass

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Most of us joined social media with innocent motives- we were eager to engage with our friends, follow some interesting accounts, and share our words with the world. But over time, the tables turned, and what was once felt like a playground now feels like a prison. So what do you do when you feel trapped by social media? Join us today for a vulnerable conversation with podcaster and entrepreneur, Stefanie Gass about what it took for her to finally break free from social media.

Today we’re sharing a pre-recorded conversation between Sandy and Stef. It originally aired in 2022 on Sandy’s personal podcast, the Balanced Momcast. So don’t be thrown when you hear different music- you’re still listening to Writing off Social! Also, stay tuned until the end of this episode when we (Sandy and Mary K) discuss our closing thoughts about Stef’s interview. For show notes, click here.

20 | How to Grow Your Platform Using Radio

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

The key to leaving social media without regret is finding alternate ways to achieve your writing goals outside of social media. This means locating your reader in real life and reaching her there. It also means thinking outside the box and taking some risks.

This week we continue to flesh out what the writing life actually looks like off social media, and we are shining the spotlight on our very own Mary K Tiller as she shares an exciting and effective way she’s locating and reaching her ideal reader...in the carpool line! You may want to grab a pen and a notebook for this episode because it’s inspiring, tactical, and packed with goodness. Listen in! For show notes, click here.

19 | How Kate Merrick Traditionally Published a Book Without Social Media: Kate Merrick Pt3

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Leaving social media as a writer sounds amazing in theory. But how does it work in practice? Listen in for the final installment of Sandy’s conversation with two-time traditionally published author, Kate Merrick where they ask and answer that question. In Part 3 of this 3-part conversation, Kate and Sandy speak directly to moms who write and run their businesses online but feel trapped by social media. As an author of two traditionally published books, Kate has a lot to share about how and why you should consider publishing your book without social media. She shares what factors contributed to her getting a book deal, as well as where she stood her ground and what concessions she chose to make. Be sure to listen to Part 1 and Part 2 before listening to this. Click here for show notes.

18 | What is the Real Cost of Using Social Media? With Kate Merrick, Pt2

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

What is the cost of being on social media? What are you giving away? What are you gaining? If FOMO is the issue, then shouldn’t we consider what it is we’re really missing out on? If every ‘yes’ to one thing is a ‘no’ to another, then what could you say ‘yes’ to if you chose to say ‘no’ to social media? This is Part 2 of a 3-part conversation that first aired on The Balanced MomCast in 2022. Click here for show notes.

17 | Going Off The Grid with Kate Merrick, Pt1

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Many of you have emailed us thanking us for blazing a trail for writers to leave social media. But we are only widening a trail that others had blazed for us. In today’s episode, Sandy sits down with author Kate Merrick, who was one such trailblazer. Join us to hear why Kate decided to live off the grid and how it’s impacted her life, her business, and her writing career. This is a special episode--a replay of an interview that first aired in 2022 on The Balanced MomCast. It is Part 1 of a 3-part conversation. Click here for show notes.

16 | Pruning What is Dead, Dying, and Distracting: Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture, Pt.3

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

As a writer in the Hustle Culture, we are inundated with endless options of what we could do and what we should do to be successful. But in the Kingdom Culture, we have a loving Father who is actively pruning our lives so that the fruit we produce is sweet, abundant, and remains forever. If you are tired of adding tasks to your plate that leave you feeling distracted, drained, and depleted, this episode is for you. Click here for show notes.

15 | Encouraging Growth By Cutting Back: Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture Pt.2

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:30:00 -0400

We live in a culture that values constant and increasing growth. There is a sense that to take a step backward or slow down at all, is to risk everything you’re building. But Kingdom Culture offers us another way. If you’re feeling burdened or burnt out by seasons of over production and growth, this episode is for you. Click here for show notes

14 | Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Hustle culture is the mentality that says if you work hard enough, you will become successful. And the more successful you are, the more powerful you are. And the more successful and powerful you are, the happier you will be. But hustle culture is failing us--compromising our health, our relationships, and our peace. What’s the alternative? And what does it have to do with social media? Find out in this episode! Click here for show notes.

13 | How to Leave Social Media Behind

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:30:00 -0400

You’ve listened to every episode of Season One and you’re sold– social media isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Whether you’re ready to ditch it all together, or take a short break to gain some perspective- this episode is for you. That’s right, friend, we are back and kicking off a brand new season! Click here for show notes

12 | Do You Owe Your Readers Access to Your Life?

Tue, 30 May 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Social media provides a peek behind the curtain of your lives and the lives of those you follow. You get to see the inside of their homes, where they go on vacation, what awards their 5th grader won at school, and what they had for dinner. So, when you leave social media, how will you share all that behind-the-scenes content for your readers? Or should you be sharing it at all? This concludes Season One! JOIN WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE BY JUNE 2, 2023, AND SPEND THE SUMMER WITH SANDY AND MARY K.! For show notes: https://writingoffsocial.com/12

11 | Three Ways to Combat Writer Overwhelm

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Have you ever reached the point in your writing career when it all just felt like too much? Have you ever been tempted to shut the whole thing down? That, my friend, is overwhelm. And today we're going to help you tackle it! ENTER TO WIN 50% OFF WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE!

10 | Can You Build a Platform Without Social Media AND Without a Podcast? How Do You Promote a Podcast Without Social Media? How Do I Move My Facebook Group to Another Platform?

Tue, 16 May 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Is it possible to build a platform without social media AND without a podcast? How do you promote a podcast without social media? Are podcasts the new social media? How do I lead my Facebook group to another (not-social media) platform? What books do you recommend about social media? How do I subscribe to your podcast? Is being a Christian a prerequisite to being here or taking your course? Today we are diving back into the listener mail bag and answering YOUR questions! For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/10 WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE BEGINS 6/5/23! SIGN UP TODAY!

09 | Is Pinterest Social Media? How Do You Define Social Media? How Can I Keep Up With My Groups if I Leave Facebook?

Tue, 09 May 2023 11:41:00 -0400

Is Pinterest a Social Media Platform? How do you define Social Media? How will I keep up with my groups if I leave Facebook? What is a friendless Facebook account? Do I need a website to take your course? When are the Zoom calls for the course? Is your course only for non-fiction writers? You guys send us some of the best questions; today, we’re taking time to answer them. For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/9 Writing Off Social: The Course begins 6/5/23!

08 | How to Create Community Outside of Social Media

Tue, 02 May 2023 04:30:00 -0400

One of the scariest things about leaving social media as a writer is the thought of losing connection with people. When the average person leaves social media, they can simply meet their neighbors or find moms at the park or at the kids’ baseball practice or get into a small group at church. But for the WRITER, this problem cannot be easily solved in the bleachers at baseball practice.

We understand the fear and concern of losing community as a writer. And that’s why we have been incredibly intentional about finding and building community outside of social media. Today we will tell you some ways we have not only replaced that community we lost on SM but actually found richer, more authentic connections. For a community of other writers, join Writing Off Social: The Course-beginning June 5, 2023. For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/8

07| Two Things You Must Have to Build Your Platform Without Social Media

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:05:00 -0400

Building your platform on social media is risky business. As “rented” space, you could lose everything you’ve built in the blink of an eye. So how do you build a robust platform on a solid foundation? Today, we’re discussing the answer and so much more. You will want to grab a pen and a piece of paper because this short episode is packed with information. Early Bird Pricing for Writing Off Social: The Course ends May 1, 2023! For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/7

06 | The Key to Leaving Social Media Without Regret

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Leaving social media as a writer is an emotional decision. You’re probably asking yourself, “How will people find me? Will I fade into obscurity? Is it irresponsible of me to even consider shutting this down? What if I leave and then regret it?” We get it! If you are scared of leaving social media as a writer, you won’t be by the end of this episode, where we discuss the key to leaving social media without regret. Listen in! Early Bird Pricing for Writing Off Social: The Course ends May 1, 2023! For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/6

05 | Pivotal Mindset Shifts for Writers Who Leave Social Media

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 04:30:00 -0400

So many of the choices we make begin with the thoughts that we think. And how you think about social media and the role it plays in your life and work will absolutely determine the choices you make surrounding it. This week Sandy and Mary K. are sharing some of the pivotal mindset shifts writers can make as they prepare to leave social media. For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/5

04 | What We've Loved and Lost Since Leaving Social Media

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Leaving social media is complicated. While you can ditch the algorithm and the addiction, you also in a very real way lose connection and community. Today Mary K and Sandy have an honest conversation about what they miss about social media and what has gotten better since they left. For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/4

03 | Books + Resources We Recommend About Social Media and Its Effects on Society

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 04:30:00 -0400

You’ve felt the negative effects of social media, but have you ever studied them? If you feel you need to do a little more research before you pull the plug on social media, then this episode is for you. Last summer Sandy did a deep dive trying to learn the impact of social media on herself, her followers, her children, and society as a whole. Today we are sharing five books, one documentary, one podcast, and one writer to follow. For show notes where we share a link to our complete resource page, visit https://writingoffsocial.com/3.

01 | Why We Left Social Media

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Today we share our stories of joining, using, struggling with, and ultimately leaving social media as writers. For show notes, visit https://writingoffsocial.com/1.

Today's takeaways:

If you choose to remain on social media, WE GET IT! We are not here to judge or condemn you for staying. It took us years to make this decision.
Currently in the writing industry, "platform" is mostly synonymous with "social media following." But you can discover other more sustainable, life-giving pathways outside of social media to build your writer's platform.
Social media left both of us feeling like we were playing a losing game. If you feel the same way, we understand. We are excited to share with you everything we are learning.

Be sure to stick around for the bloopers at the end. :)

02 | Three Reasons Social Media is Not Working for You as a Writer

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 04:30:00 -0400

Despite the fact that you've been told that you MUST use social media to reach your reader, share your writing, and sell your books, it does NOT work for most of you. You already know it's not working. But today we give you three reasons why. (Spoiler: it's not because you're doing it wrong!) For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/2.

Welcome to Writing Off Social!

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Welcome to Writing Off Social: The brand new podcast for female Christian writers who want to grow and nurture their audience without social media. To learn about Sandy Cooper and Mary K. Tiller, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/

We know you’re tired of chasing the algorithm. Using social media to build your platform has left you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and unfruitful…maybe even trapped.

You want to be free to build a sustainable, profitable, and God-honoring writing career.

We see you and we get it!

Our vision is to empower you to confidently reject life-sucking and ineffective methods of platform growth and instead pursue purposeful strategies that play to your strengths and yield a better ROI.

Leaving social media as a writer can feel lonely and scary. The thought of being disconnected and isolated from your only network is terrifying. Not only that, but leaving social media can feel like committing career suicide–especially if your goal is traditional publication.

We want you to know that you are not alone and you do not need to be afraid! Currently, we are a small but mighty group of writers who are finding our readers, sharing our work, growing our following, and selling our books WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA!

Our goal–our dream–is to become a movement for all writers who no longer desire to build their platforms on the sinking sand of social media--a powerful, peaceful, and well-respected force that the writing and publishing industry cannot ignore.

Here’s what you can expect when you tune in to Writing Off Social :

Compelling reasons social media is not working for you as a writer and alternative strategies to try

Tips and methods for making social media as small as possible personally and professionally

Creative ideas for finding your ideal reader in real life

Insightful interviews with writers and creators who are choosing to work without social media

Fun and informative conversations to challenge and inspire you (we are so fun!)

Biblical encouragement and mindset shifts for all aspects of your writing life.

Episodes that are short and sweet, straight to the point, and packed with value.

We will be a voice of refreshment and peace to those who come to us. In a world that demands constant hustle and progress, we will extend grace to walk at the pace of Jesus. We will have fun, share generously, and inspire passion.

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