Did you know that the listeners of The Author Hangout LOVE hearing from amazing guests like you?
They do!
They rave about how smart, interesting, and fun guests like you make every episode.
We are so thrilled that you will be joining us on The Author Hangout!
The real aim of each episode of The Author Hangout is to educate authors by hearing about the experiences and lessons you have learned as an author and book industry expert. These stories, lessons and experiences have shaped you and now you in turn help to shape other authors a similar, but different context. We know your contribution is going to resonate with our listeners!
With that said, here is what you can expect while on the show:
Main Details
Skype Call
Shawn will be contacting you at the scheduled time via Skype. His Skype ID is shawn.manaher
Time
~30minutes for the interview.
Topic
The Author Hangout is an interview style podcast, with education weaved through the episode. During the show, you get to share the lessons you have learned, books you have written, tactics that are working for you and stories that have made you who you are as an author. In addition, we’ll explore specific areas you have excelled in as an author to provide the best content for the listeners.
Industry experts: your show format can be found here.
Authors: the below format is what you can expect during your interview.
Show Flow
1. Introduction
You’ll be introduced like you’re the talk of the town, getting everyone ready to hear who you are!
2. Getting Started
We’ll kick things off by having you share your story about how you became the successful author you are today.
3. Book
Next, we’ll take some time to explore the most recent book you have written. Dive into why you wrote it and you get to brag about how awesome it is.
4. Challenges / Struggles
Every author struggles, so let us talk about the struggles you have had as an author, what you did to overcome them and how others can learn from what you went through.
5. Thematic Questions
In this section, we will ask you 3-5 specific questions based on your book publishing, marketing and promotion experience. We will supply these questions ahead of time so you have time to prepare and present the best information possible for the authors listening in.
6. Book Marketing
Writing a book is one thing, but marketing a book is an entirely different beast. Let’s explore one marketing tactic that is working well for you. Come prepared to share about the tactic, how you practically implement it for your books and any tools you use and recommend to manage the tactic.
7. Reflection
As we near the end of the show, the final segment is about you reflecting on your experiences as an author and sharing 3 things you would do different if you were starting all over again today.
8. Close / CTA
Let’s close with a clear Call To Action for our listeners from you, our amazing guest! Be ready to share where they can learn more about you.
We’re so excited to have you on The Author Hangout!
Thanks! Shawn will be in touch with you soon!