Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media

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19 | How Kate Merrick Traditionally Published a Book Without Social Media: Kate Merrick Pt3 Oct 19, 2023

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Leaving social media as a writer sounds amazing in theory. But how does it work in practice? Listen in for the final installment of Sandy’s conversation with two-time traditionally published author, Kate Merrick where they ask and answer that question. In Part 3 of this 3-part conversation, Kate and Sandy speak directly to moms who write and run their businesses online but feel trapped by social media. As an author of two traditionally published books, Kate has a lot to share about how and why you should consider publishing your book without social media. She shares what factors contributed to her getting a book deal, as well as where she stood her ground and what concessions she chose to make. Be sure to listen to Part 1 and Part 2 before listening to this. Click here for show notes.

18 | What is the Real Cost of Using Social Media? With Kate Merrick, Pt2 Oct 18, 2023

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What is the cost of being on social media? What are you giving away? What are you gaining? If FOMO is the issue, then shouldn’t we consider what it is we’re really missing out on? If every ‘yes’ to one thing is a ‘no’ to another, then what could you say ‘yes’ to if you chose to say ‘no’ to social media? This is Part 2 of a 3-part conversation that first aired on The Balanced MomCast in 2022. Click here for show notes.

17 | Going Off The Grid with Kate Merrick, Pt1 Oct 17, 2023

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Many of you have emailed us thanking us for blazing a trail for writers to leave social media. But we are only widening a trail that others had blazed for us. In today’s episode, Sandy sits down with author Kate Merrick, who was one such trailblazer. Join us to hear why Kate decided to live off the grid and how it’s impacted her life, her business, and her writing career. This is a special episode--a replay of an interview that first aired in 2022 on The Balanced MomCast. It is Part 1 of a 3-part conversation. Click here for show notes.

16 | Pruning What is Dead, Dying, and Distracting: Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture, Pt.3 Oct 10, 2023

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As a writer in the Hustle Culture, we are inundated with endless options of what we could do and what we should do to be successful. But in the Kingdom Culture, we have a loving Father who is actively pruning our lives so that the fruit we produce is sweet, abundant, and remains forever. If you are tired of adding tasks to your plate that leave you feeling distracted, drained, and depleted, this episode is for you. Click here for show notes.

15 | Encouraging Growth By Cutting Back: Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture Pt.2 Oct 03, 2023

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We live in a culture that values constant and increasing growth. There is a sense that to take a step backward or slow down at all, is to risk everything you’re building. But Kingdom Culture offers us another way. If you’re feeling burdened or burnt out by seasons of over production and growth, this episode is for you. Click here for show notes

14 | Hustle Culture vs. Kingdom Culture Sep 26, 2023

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Hustle culture is the mentality that says if you work hard enough, you will become successful. And the more successful you are, the more powerful you are. And the more successful and powerful you are, the happier you will be. But hustle culture is failing us--compromising our health, our relationships, and our peace. What’s the alternative? And what does it have to do with social media? Find out in this episode! Click here for show notes.

13 | How to Leave Social Media Behind Sep 19, 2023

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You’ve listened to every episode of Season One and you’re sold– social media isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Whether you’re ready to ditch it all together, or take a short break to gain some perspective- this episode is for you. That’s right, friend, we are back and kicking off a brand new season! Click here for show notes

12 | Do You Owe Your Readers Access to Your Life? May 30, 2023

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Social media provides a peek behind the curtain of your lives and the lives of those you follow. You get to see the inside of their homes, where they go on vacation, what awards their 5th grader won at school, and what they had for dinner. So, when you leave social media, how will you share all that behind-the-scenes content for your readers? Or should you be sharing it at all? This concludes Season One! JOIN WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE BY JUNE 2, 2023, AND SPEND THE SUMMER WITH SANDY AND MARY K.! For show notes: https://writingoffsocial.com/12

11 | Three Ways to Combat Writer Overwhelm May 23, 2023

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Have you ever reached the point in your writing career when it all just felt like too much? Have you ever been tempted to shut the whole thing down? That, my friend, is overwhelm. And today we're going to help you tackle it! ENTER TO WIN 50% OFF WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE!

10 | Can You Build a Platform Without Social Media AND Without a Podcast? How Do You Promote a Podcast Without Social Media? How Do I Move My Facebook Group to Another Platform? May 16, 2023

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Is it possible to build a platform without social media AND without a podcast? How do you promote a podcast without social media? Are podcasts the new social media? How do I lead my Facebook group to another (not-social media) platform? What books do you recommend about social media? How do I subscribe to your podcast? Is being a Christian a prerequisite to being here or taking your course? Today we are diving back into the listener mail bag and answering YOUR questions! For show notes visit https://writingoffsocial.com/10 WRITING OFF SOCIAL: THE COURSE BEGINS 6/5/23! SIGN UP TODAY!

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