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

Sandy Cooper
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Writing Off Social
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This is the podcast for female Christian writers who want to grow and nurture their audience without social media. Are you tired of chasing the algorithm? Has social media left you feeling drained, overwhelmed, unfruitful and…trapped?Co-hosts and writers Sandy Cooper and Mary K. Tiller want you to be free to build a sustainable, profitable, and God-honoring writing career. Their vision is to empow... more

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If you've ever color-coded a brand new planner only to abandon it eleven weeks later, set a boundary around your time and felt like you could finally breathe again, or found yourself trying to figure out how to fit writing time, summer with your kids... more

If you've ever felt guilty for not posting enough, or wondered whether you're falling behind because you're not showing up consistently online — this episode is for you. We talk a lot on this show about the freedom that's possible when you step off t... more

Lately, we have been having the same conversation over and over again with exhausted writers--women who love writing and feel a holy calling to their work… but who also love their families, their churches, their communities, and the real lives they’v... more

If you've ever typed "Should writers be on YouTube?" into a search bar and walked away more confused than when you started — this episode is for you. We've never had much to say about YouTube, but today we're diving deep with someone who has done the... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Groves
Acquisitions editor for B&H Publishing Group, focused on kids' books
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Episode: 91 | What Acquisitions Editors Look for in Children’s Books (and Why It Matters for Every Christian Writer) w/Lauren Groves
Jane Daly
Author and acquisitions editor for Elk Lake Publishing
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Episode: 89 | How to Get Your Book Published Without Social Media: Insider Advice from an Acquisitions Editor w/ Jane Daly
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Episode: 88 | Leaving Social Media Without Losing Your Mind:The OFFLINE Reset for Writers Facing Algorithm Anxiety w/Ashriel Huber
Grace Thomas
Writer and podcaster
Episode: 87 | Why Guest Posting Still Works (and How to Use It to Grow Your Platform) w/Grace Thomas
Laura Wifler
Best-selling poet, author, educator, founder of The KidLit Lab
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Episode: 86 | Writing and Publishing a Children’s Book Without Social Media w/Laura Wifler
Megan Connor
Editor, author, and writing consultant
Self-employed editing/writing consultancy
Episode: 83 | Publishing Without a Platform: Writing Opportunities You Didn’t Know Existed w/Megan Conner
Sarah Damoff
Best-selling novelist, debut The Bright Years, published by Simon & Schuster
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Episode: 82 | Publishing Success Without a Big Platform: How One Writer Attracted Agents and Editors w/Sarah Damoff
Cienna Kopischke
Founder of Consecration Academy, prophetic business coach and corporate intercessor
Consecration Academy
Episode: 81 | How Christian Writers Can Use Email to Build Trust (Without Being Salesy) w/ Cienna Kopischke
Elizabeth Andreyevskiy
Anger management coach for Christian moms
Independent coach
Episode: 80 | Using Podcasting to Grow a Coaching Business w/Elizabeth Andreyevskiy

Hosts

Sandy Cooper
Co-host of Writing Off Social
Mary K. Tiller
Co-host of Writing Off Social

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Top notch

    Please give yourself 30+min to listen to real life wisdom revolving around social media. These 2 ladies shed light on succeeding with your pursuit in writing without the stress of social media. They provide humor as they Segway into great convo/tips for an overall better writing life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TraceKB
    United States3 months ago
  • I’ve Been Waiting

    After attending the many social media performances in the myriad of publishing circus rings for the last six years—with their crashing aftermaths—I landed here through Kent Sanders’ The Profitable Writer and I am so glad to add you to my library! You are a new home to me in my new endeavors and it sounds like Mairi (there’s a Scottish version) and I are in the same place wanting to start editing businesses. God bless you all for being here and following the Spirit in your endeavors so the rest ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L'il Dorrit
    United States8 months ago
  • Informative, encouraging, relatable, Christ centered

    I really enjoy the podcast. The Susan Neal episode in particular really blessed me! I’m looking forward to future listening. Lots of informative tidbits, overwhelmingly practical and a pleasant listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hope Bea
    United States10 months ago
  • Love the Podcast and Course Lite

    I am so thankful for this podcast and all the content you all are providing writers like me who want to glorify God in my calling and purpose without feeling the pressure of having to use Social Media. I have enjoyed your podcast and I’m learning a lot in Course Lite, taking it a step further to implement the tools and strategies you are teaching to write and market without social media. I highly recommend this podcast and the course.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tish Shropshire
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helpful and fun

    Reminds me that there IS a way to function as a writer without having to use social media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paola_Barrera
    Canadaa year ago

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67 | How to Sell Your Book Using Amazon Ads w/ Alana Terry
Q: How should a new author budget and approach Amazon ads?
Start small with a daily budget (e.g., $5–$10) and set a monthly cap; monitor after about a month and decide if you'll scale, tweak, or pause. It's also advised to spend enough to gauge profitability quickly and to have a personal threshold for when ads stop being worth it.
67 | How to Sell Your Book Using Amazon Ads w/ Alana Terry
Q: What are the best practices for running an effective Amazon ad?
Focus on a strong, eye-catching book cover for the thumbnail, ensure your book page—blurb, categories, title, subtitle, and reviews—are compelling, and use automatic targeting to let Amazon optimize who sees the ad, while also experimenting with keyword and product targeting to reach relevant readers.
69 | How to Sell Your Books Using Street Teams w/Kara Swanson
Q: What is a Street Team and how have you used yours to sell your books?
A Street Team is a year-round, community-driven group of readers who are trained and empowered to help market a book; I've built mine by nurturing relationships, providing value, and gradually increasing their responsibilities through structured missions and clear expectations, mostly using email to keep communication personal and efficient.
92 | Using YouTube as an Alternative to Social Media w/Thomas Umstattd, Jr.
Q: What is the biggest barrier for writers who want to start YouTube without a big tech background?
Start by focusing on quality video creation with simple tools (like an iPhone, Descript, and lightweight editing). Learn from established creators, understand what works on YouTube (hook within the first 30 seconds), and keep the content aligned with your mission rather than chasing the algorithm.
92 | Using YouTube as an Alternative to Social Media w/Thomas Umstattd, Jr.
Q: Would you define YouTube as social media? Why or why not?
YouTube is not a traditional social network because it lacks strong peer-to-peer interaction, but it behaves like social media in terms of engagement and discovery, especially with Shorts and live features. The platform blends search with social elements, which changes how creators must approach content.

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The show centers on building author platforms and growing an audience without relying on social media, with a strong emphasis on faith-based principles, practicality, and sustainable marketing. Episodes highlight alternatives like email lists, SEO, blogging, and community-building, often featuring author guests who share actionable strategies and personal experiences navigating publishing, crowdfunding, and platform growth. A standout theme is rejecting the hustle culture of social platforms in favor of purposeful, God-honoring approaches that fit a writer's life and values, making it especially helpful for Christian writers seeking authentic growth and meaningful connections.

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