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

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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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One of the hardest elements of social media to replace is the community. Getting instant feedback from likes, comments, and DMs can be exhilarating…but also addicting and life-sucking. And while we know that meaningful engagement with your ideal read... more

We talk a lot on this podcast about growing an audience without social media—but what does it actually look like when you take these strategies out of the podcast and put them into practice? Well, today’s guest can tell you. Sheryl Aeschliman, author... more

If you’re a writer, you’ve probably heard some version of this: AI is here to stay, so you’d better learn to use it—or risk being left behind. But what if the greater risk isn’t refusing to embrace artificial intelligence—but allowing efficiency, con... more

Do you consider yourself a morning person? Because today’s guest says you are—even if you’re convinced you’re not.

Jennifer Dukes Lee studied more than 200 mornings in the Bible and discovered some surprising things about how God meets us at the be... more

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Allen Arnold
Author, creativity coach, former Christian fiction publisher, and Wild at Heart podcast co-host
Wild at Heart
Episode: 104 | Should Christian Writers Use AI? w/ Allen Arnold
Jennifer Dukes Lee
Bestselling author, speaker, farmer and acquisitions editor
Baker Publishing Group
Episode: 103 | Morning Rituals for Writers: Start Your Day with God, Purpose, and Creativity w/ Jennifer Dukes Lee
Gabe Cox
Goal-planning and business strategist for faith-fueled entrepreneurs
Episode: 102 | Growing Your Email List by Hosting a Virtual Event w/ Gabe Cox
Johanna Vann
Multi-award-winning author focusing on Christian fiction and immigrant narratives
WaterBrook/Penguin Random House
Episode: 99 | How I Sold My First Book Without Social Media (and plans for my second) w/ Johanna Rojas Vann
Jessica DeYoung
Author, speaker, podcast host, retreat leader; creator of The Story Haven
The Story Haven
Episode: 98 | Building Genuine Community Beyond Social Media w/ The Story Haven and Jessica DeYoung
Rachel Allord
Freelance writer, missional life in London, author of YA books
Freelance writer / London ministry partner
Episode: 96 | How I Built My Readership Outside of Social Media w/Rachel Allord
Karla Monterrosa
Author, podcaster, and Writing Off Social alum
Discovering Home Podcast
Episode: 94 | How Writing Off Social Helped Me Identify My Pathways and Build Momentum Without Social Media w/Karla Monterrosa
Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Author/Podcast veteran and founder of Author Media
Author Media
Episode: 92 | Using YouTube as an Alternative to Social Media w/Thomas Umstattd, Jr.
Lauren Groves
Acquisitions editor for B&H Publishing Group, focused on kids' books
B&H Publishing Group
Episode: 91 | What Acquisitions Editors Look for in Children’s Books (and Why It Matters for Every Christian Writer) w/Lauren Groves

Hosts

Sandy Cooper
Host of Writing Off Social; frequently co-hosts with Mary K. Tiller; focuses on practical, faith-based platform-building with emphasis on boundaries and sustainable growth.
Mary K. Tiller
Co-host of the show; partners with Sandy in guiding listeners through non-social-media growth, audience building, and ministry-aligned publishing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Encouraging and God centered

    I have found their podcasts to be liberating in affirming my decision to leave social media while practical in showing other productive ways to build my platform as a writer. They are so God-centered, funny, encouraging, and practical. Definitely worth listening to.

    Audible
    5
    Janet F. Salazar
    United Statesa month ago
  • Wealth of Information

    I stumbled across this podcast after spinning my wheels trying to market my book. Sandy and Marky K helped me take a deep breath and realize what was important. The wonderful guests and Sandy and Mark K being rooted in God is not just more information but good information that helped me feel like I now have a plan of action. Thank you for all the thoughts and all the giggles!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sharla Hallett
    United States3 months ago
  • Listen up, y’all!

    For the Christian writers who are tired of constantly-moving worldly writing goals, this podcast is a must-listen. Thoughtful perspectives, engaging guests, and encouragement without overwhelm. Don’t miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jere Steele
    United States4 months ago
  • Coffee and Coaching with Friends

    I will miss these women as they break for the summer. They continue to bring insights, encouragement, and practical tips for publishing success without the pressure of “keeping up” “losing your mind” or suffering “overwhelm” in the modern digital world. Grounded, calm, wise, and helpful they genuinely and authentically care about showing you there is another way to publish and live. Congratulations on another great season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tc stone
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States8 months ago

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102 | Growing Your Email List by Hosting a Virtual Event w/ Gabe Cox
Q: What are four decisions that you think she needs to make before she does anything else?
Cox recommends deciding the event title, its niche and intended audience, its timing, and its format, including whether presentations are live, prerecorded, or a mix.
102 | Growing Your Email List by Hosting a Virtual Event w/ Gabe Cox
Q: Why do you think that hosting your own event grows your list faster than waiting to be invited onto someone else's stage?
Every registrant for a hosted event joins the host's email list, while a guest speaker typically captures only people who request their resource. Hosting also lets the organizer choose the audience and topic.
103 | Morning Rituals for Writers: Start Your Day with God, Purpose, and Creativity w/ Jennifer Dukes Lee
Q: How can writers build a meaningful morning ritual that honors both her time with the Lord, but also her writing and her creativity?
Lee recommends creating repeatable practices that help writers connect with God, caring for physical and spiritual health, and treating writing as a vocation. The timing and shape of the writing practice can adapt to each writer's life and responsibilities.
103 | Morning Rituals for Writers: Start Your Day with God, Purpose, and Creativity w/ Jennifer Dukes Lee
Q: What did you learn in all of that study that most surprised you?
Lee found more than 200 mornings in Scripture and says mornings are a significant backdrop for biblical events and a recurring image of hope, renewal and God's presence.
104 | Should Christian Writers Use AI? w/ Allen Arnold
Q: Do you believe there is any acceptable use for AI in our lives?
Arnold says there is no good reason to involve AI in creative work. He recommends alternatives such as bartering with human editors and designers, and says writers can build a community by offering useful material and personal connection rather than relying on AI or social media.

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What is Writing Off Social: The Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on helping female Christian writers grow a meaningful audience without relying on social platforms. Across episodes, the hosts explore practical, faith-aligned strategies for building platforms, growing email lists, and cultivating community offline or through alternative channels. Guests range from authors and editors to podcasters and publishing veterans, all sharing actionable tactics for sustainable, purpose-driven growth. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with concrete steps—ranging from leveraging newsletters and partnerships to speaking engagements, before/without social media. A notable edge is the faith-centered, low-stress mindset that emphasizes boundaries, stewardship of time, and avoiding the alg... more

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2. Jennifer Dukes Lee
3. Gabe Cox
4. Johanna Vann
5. Jessica DeYoung
6. Rachel Allord
7. Karla Monterrosa
8. Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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