The Professional Writer

Confidently plan, launch, and grow your writing-related ministry or business with practical tips from Laura Christianson and her guests on The Professional Writer podcast.

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March 29, 2021 00:22:03
55 - Guest Post Guidelines: What to Include

55 - Guest Post Guidelines: What to Include

Crafting guest post guidelines for your blog requires a lot of thought and decision-making. But guidelines are well worth your time investment. In episode...

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54

March 22, 2021 00:18:16
54 - 6 Surefire Ways to Guarantee Your Guest Blogging Pitch Gets Instantly Rejected

54 - 6 Surefire Ways to Guarantee Your Guest Blogging Pitch Gets Instantly Rejected

I receive bizarre guest post pitches every week. I instantly delete them without opening them. Episode 54 is a guidebook for what NOT to...

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53

March 15, 2021 00:19:20
53 - Editing With a ‘Reader First’ Mindset, with Samantha Hanni

53 - Editing With a ‘Reader First’ Mindset, with Samantha Hanni

When you’re writing a book, it’s just you, banging out beautiful words. When you finish the draft, your next step is to invite others...

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52

March 08, 2021 00:25:22
52 - Shaping a ‘Reader First’ Mindset, With Samantha Hanni

52 - Shaping a ‘Reader First’ Mindset, With Samantha Hanni

Approach writing as if you’re hosting a dinner party. Invite readers to the table with the understanding that they bring life experiences with them...

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51

March 01, 2021 00:21:39
51 - Preparing for an eBook Launch, with Dianne Andre

51 - Preparing for an eBook Launch, with Dianne Andre

Should I seek a traditional, royalty publishing house or should I self-publish? It’s a question nearly every author asks themselves. For Dianne Andre, the...

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50

February 22, 2021 00:26:28
50 - A Dozen Ways to Turn Your Social Media Followers into Email Subscribers – Without Buying Ads

50 - A Dozen Ways to Turn Your Social Media Followers into Email Subscribers – Without Buying Ads

12 hot tips for turning social media followers into email subscribers. PLUS, discover why inviting people to subscribe must become a routine part of...

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