How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Episode 115 / Cindy Burnett, host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast, joins us this week and shares tips for authors who want to pitch book reviewers, podcasters, or bookstrammers. We also talk about Cindy’s Patreon and how she’s structured it to appeal to readers. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Show notes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Cindy’s love of reading launched her into reviewing books, writing columns about books, and eventually podcasti</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How she decides which books to read and review</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What Cindy wishes authors knew about book reviewers/bloggers/podcasters</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Common mistakes authors make when they reach out to podcasters and reviewers</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Common mistakes Cindy sees in books that are a turn off</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How Cindy’s set up her Patreon to attract readers</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The advantages and challenges of in-person book events </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the</span> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/304647074240099/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">WIKT Facebook group</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">! You can find show notes and links at</span> <a href="https://wishidknownforwriters.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">wishidknownforwriters.com</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links: </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cindy’s podcast website: