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Thinking of producing a podcast to promote a book or build your author platform? This advice can help you get through the basics of creation and promotion.

Being prepared and flexible are two keys to success in an on-air interview. But remember, what makes a good guest for the show does not always make a good show for the guest.

Nancy L. Erickson joined our September BookBaby Twitter Chat to talk about how to produce a professional manuscript, including some of the common mistakes a new author often makes.

We frequently hear our literary friends asking how to manage their writing time more effectively, and while blogs often come up in the conversation, the idea of using a blog to build and test material for a new book is not often mentioned. Nina shared her suggestions for posting frequency and word count goals, and even for the busiest of writers, her suggestions are very attainable.

Viv Oyolu joined our July Twitter chat to talk book marketing strategies and to share tips for podcasting more effectively. We frequently hear our friends in literary circles asking how to promote their books more effectively, and podcasting and podcast interviews aren't often part of the conversation. It's not as difficult as many authors think, and Viv was full of great info to help authors get started.

We are half way through 2015, and a lot of people who didn’t consider themselves authors or writers this time last year have written and published books. This means there are more books available fighting to catch readers’ attention. Just as there are more books available in all genres, there are new podcast shows launched every day. The written word is not your only option for book promotion. Podcasting and interviews can be an effective way to reach potential readers.

Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership, and most of all, changing everything. In 2012, Godin set the book publishing industry on its ear by launching a series of books via Kickstarter. The campaign reached its goal after three hours and ended up becoming the most successful book project ever done this way. His 2014 book, What To Do When It’s Your Turn, is already a bestseller. In an interview posted on IndieReader.com, marketing maverick Seth Godin declares that "Self-publishing is the responsibility of choosing oneself."