As you know I am busy trying to finish my book ready for beta readers at the end of September. So my lovely writer friend Lucy, is taking the reigns today to teach us all about how to start a podcast.
If you don’t listen to podcasts, you should. I recommend four of my faves in the publishing section of one of my newsletters, which you can find here.
Hey, I am Lucy Mitchell a.k.a Blondewritemore.
The romantic fiction book market is saturated. New writers like me have to do different things to stand out now.
11. Social Media to promote it.
Things I have learnt so far:
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
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shelleywilson72 says
Great post, Lucy and Sacha. Fabulous tips for anyone who is thinking about getting started in the world of podcasts – I’m afraid the unexpected fits of giggling would scupper any plans I had to create a podcast, fortunately, I can listen to Lucy instead! 🙂
Sacha Black says
Haha I know right!! I would be terrible ? definitely something I’ve thought about doing though
Lucy Mitchell says
Hey thx Shelley W 🙂 I think a podcast based on your motivational self help tips would be fab!
Sacha Black says
OMG totally agree
Lucy Mitchell says
Shelley – you could clean up in podcasting land. Sacha – think the female Rob Dial / MWF podcast – Shelley!
Sacha Black says
Thats exactly what I thought. We have to bully her into doing it now! :p
Lucy Mitchell says
I love her accent and I could listen to her meditation and stress busting tips forever. I mean I read her book and it changed my life.
TanGental says
I love the sound of my own voice so I really out to follow trailer blazer Lucy ‘call me Livingstone’ into the world of podcastery. We shall see, btw nicely guested too Sacha!!’
Lucy Mitchell says
I could listen to you for hours! I also think you have a fab story telling voice.
TanGental says
Oh Lucy what a flatterer. Now I have no excuse.
Lucy Mitchell says
Bedtime Stories with Geoff Le Pard ☺️☺️
Ritu says
Great post! And I can vouch for the fact that it’s a great podcast!!
Sacha Black says
As can I! She’s amazing. Oh and her intro speaker ain’t bad either….. ???
Ritu says
No… she’s not bad either!! ?
Sacha Black says
hahahahahah
Lucy Mitchell says
Thank you Ritu 🙂
Ritu says
You’re most welcome Lucy ? any time ?
eloisedesousa says
Reblogged this on Thoughts by Mello-Elo.
Sacha Black says
Thanks so much Eloise, really appreciate the share 😀
eloisedesousa says
My pleasure Sacha. Have a great week.
Allie P. says
First, let me say that I am entirely disappointed that Roxy won’t be appearing on my kindle any time soon, but at least Lucy hasn’t completely taken her out of my life.
It is good to know you can get over the dislike of your own recorded voice. That’s currently holding me back. Whenever I hear my voice replayed I think I must sound like a twelve-year-old to the rest of the world.
Lucy Mitchell says
Hey Allie P! I am sure I will be gracing your Kindle soon with my debut novel which is shaping up nicely. Stand by!
Allie P. says
It better 🙂 else I may declare you the worst sort of tease
Lucy Mitchell says
LOL!! There’s a blog post – a literary tease! Thank you – genius
Sarah Brentyn says
The giggling fits and hating the sound of my own voice would be an issue. I must admit, I’ve never even listened to a podcast never mind trying to create one. I know. Moving on. Tons of info here. Great post!
Sacha Black says
haha, I reckon I would be terrible! Podcasts are awesome – I listen to them at work a lot when I am meant to be… you know… working! :p
esthernewton says
A great piece. Very interesting and written in a light and lively style too 🙂
Lucy Mitchell says
That is me Esther – light and lively 🙂
D. Wallace Peach says
Wow. Great post with lots of technical information. I think your right that it takes some guts and probably patience too as it’s a lot to learn. And, yeah, the dreaded voice – OMG, I sound like I’m ten. Ha ha.
Lucy Mitchell says
I bet you sound fab!
Don Massenzio says
Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog.
depatridge says
Reblogged this on Matthews' Blog.
Sacha Black says
Thank you for sharing, really appreciate it 😀
Ali Isaac says
Well done for doing something different… I am in awe! Good luck with it!
Icy Sedgwick says
This is a brilliant post! I considered a podcast but decided to do video instead (because I like an extra layer of difficulty in everything I do :p) But Lucy’s given some excellent information!
dgkaye says
Thanks for sharing the brutal honesty of podcasting Lucy. This is something I’m just starting to investigate, and already hate my voice, lol. How different is setting up a podcast to putting up a video on Youtube?
Sacha Black says
A lot of the podcasters record their Skype interviews and post them to youtube AND the podcast, but it depends what kind of podcast show you have I guess.
dgkaye says
Thank you! 🙂
Sacha Black says
<3
Bad Guys Podcast says
As someone whose podcast is launching THIS MONTH, I love this post. Almost as much as I hate my voice. I think patience in editing is a huge part of the podcast too. We may ramble on for 45 minutes while taping (and get interrupted by everything under the sun) but then there’s hours of editing that goes into it to get it down to a manageable length!
Sacha Black says
Glad you found it useful 😀 Good luck with the podcast, I can’t imagine the patience you would need to edit a podcast, editing a novel is bad enough! :p
Bad Guys Podcast says
Lol that’s why my partner edits the podcast and I do the blog!
Sacha Black says
Wow that you have a partner willing to do it ?
syed altaf says
quite helpful article.thank you
Sacha Black says
Glad u liked it
Rainbow Rain Inc. says
This was actually pretty helpful to me!
Sacha Black says
I’m so glad. Thank you for stopping in 😀