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Shelley’s media kit includes:

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Shelley Hitz

Podcasts Interviews:

Nika Maples’s Podcast (August 2023) – Creating Kindle Ebooks to Grow as an Author with Shelley Hitz

Book Marketing Mania (April 2023) – How to Audit Your Book Marketing Strategies

Authentic Online Marketing (March 2023) – Transform Book Marketing

Daily Writer Life (September 2022) – Expert Book Marketing Strategies

Your Best Writing Life (August 2022) – Write Short Kindle Books for Big Impact

Blog Talk Radio (September 2021) – 5 Key Writing Strategies: Finish the Work God Called You To Do

Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur (August 2020) – The Power of Daily Business Meetings with God

Write Your Best Book (June 2020) – How to Overcome Writers’ Block

Christian Publishing Show (February 2019) – Is Book Promotion a Sin? How Should Christian Authors Handle Success?

Women of Noble Character (January 2018) – Interview about writing and art

The Prolific Christian Writer (January 2018) – Episode 12, Writing Advice for Christian authors

Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur (July 2017) – Obedience to God Brings Rewards in Life and Business

Bible Business Plan (July 2017) – Let Your Light Shine

Annie Jennings PR (December 2016) – Why An Author Coach is Important

Smarty Pants Book Marketing Podcast (November 2016) – Facebook Live, dictation and more

The AuthorHangout (November 2016) – Staying focused and using Facebook Live to grow your business

EntHead Podcast (August 2016) – Business Success Strategies

Book Marketing Mentors Podcast (June 2016) – Marketing for Authors

Rethink You (April 2016) – The Journey from Physical Therapist to Entrepreneur

Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur (April 2016) – Transitions in business and life

Gospel Driven Entrepreneur (January 2016) – How to market yourself and handle everything

Self-Publishing Profits (February 2016) –  Focus, evergreen marketing, and much more!

Create a Story You Love (October 2015) – Build and Grow Your Author Platform

DIY Author (2015) – Targeting Your Niche, Book Outlines, Periscope

Bacon Podcast (September 2015) – Using Periscope to Market Your Business

Coming Out of the Fire (2015) – (surviving the murder of a loved one)

Podcasting Success Secrets for Authors and Entrepreneurs (2015) – How to podcast your next book

Savvy Book Marketing Podcast (2015) – Using a Permafree book to grow your email list

Connie Ragen Green (Januaet 2015) – Interview about writing, publishing, and more!

The Author Hangout (November 2014) – Getting Book Reviews

Online Success Cast with Nicole Dean (September 2014)

Brain Burps About Books (2014) – Worst mistakes authors should avoid

Sell More Books  (June 2014) – Getting personal with your readers

Pink Coattails (2014) – The 80/20 rule

 

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Online Appearances:

Called, Confident & Chosen Virtual Summit (April 2024) – Friction to Flow: 7 Ways to Get Unstuck So You Can Finish Writing a Book

Writer’s Virtual Retreat hosted by Marnie Swedberg (April 2024) – The Big Impact of Writing Short Kindle Books

Email Marketing for Christian Fiction Authors Summit (June 2021) – 11 Ways Authors Can Grow an Email List

ReThink Creativity Conference (September 2021) – Your Publishing Plan: Discover 3 Options for Sharing Your Words With the World

Daily Faith Creators Summit (July 2021) – 5 Key Writing Strategies to Help You Become a Productive Writer

Global Arts Summit (May 2020) – Calm in the Chaos: 5 Tools to Help You Thrive During Crisis

Purpose Power Summit (February 2018) – Steps from Procrastination to Publication

Publishing Success Summit – Shelley spoke on the topic of finding your target audience

2016 Nonfiction Master Course – Shelley shared on the topic of “Social Media for Authors”

Nonfiction Writers Conference (May 2016) – Write More, Write Better

Write Because It Matters Summit (May 2016) – Writing Productivity

Sales Funnel Summit (July 2015) – How to Drive Traffic to Your Business Using Kindle Books

Nonfiction Authors Association (June 2015) – How to Sell More Books on Amazon

#BizCoachChat (May2015) – Step-by-step guide to publishing your nonfiction book

NAMS Weekly Training (May 2015) – 3 Proven Book Formulas Every Nonfiction Author Needs to Know

Build Book Buzz (May 2015) – How to Sell More Books on Amazon

Author Marketing Live (January 2015)

Book Marketing Summit (Oct 2014) – Social Media for Authors

Spark Your Profits (September 2014) – How to use self-publishing to build your business

Business Success Cafe (August 2014) – Using a book as a lead generator

Book Marketing Challenge (May 2014)- Getting honest reviews for your book

 

Previous Live Appearances:

Gathering of the Artisans (October 23-27, 2019) Shelley led a full-day workshop on self-publishing, a full day workshop on brush lettering and a full day workshop on optimizing your Etsy shop.

Gathering of the Artisans (October 10-14, 2018) Shelley led a full-day workshop on self-publishing, and two full-day workshops on brush lettering.

2018 Writers on the Rock (February 24, 2018) – Shelley was a keynote speaker sharing her talk, “Write Now: Removing the Obstacles to Your Writing Life” and led a workshop, “Amplify Your Message.”

BookBaby Conference – (2017) Shelley presented a workshop titled, “The Power of Getting Crystal Clear on WHO Your Ideal Reader is for Your Book.”

InScribe Fall Conference – Edmonton, AB, Canada: 2017. Shelley was the keynote speaker.

2017 Writers on the Rock Conference – Shelley led a workshop, Writing in Community.

PENCON 2016 – Colorado Springs, CO:  May 19-21, 2016. Shelley shared her presentation, “Marketing Your Book on Amazon.”

NACWE (National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs – Dallas, TX: April 28 – 30, 2016.  Shelley shared about Writing Productivity.

SonRise Baptist Church – Newnan, GA: March 5th, 2016.  Shelley led an all day workshop on “Procrastination to Publication.”

Writers on the Rock – Lakewood, CO: February 27, 2016

Calvary Worship Center – Colorado Springs, CO: January 16, 2016. Shelley will be leading an all day workshop on “Procrastination to Publication.”

Writer’s on the Rock (February 28, 2015) – Shelley presented, “Amplify Your Message” in Lakewood, CO

Write. Publish. Prosper. (March 27, 2015) – Event hosted by Connie Ragen Green in Los Angeles, CA

Bay Area Independent Publishers Association (April 11, 2015) in Novato, CA.  Shelley shared a presentation on creating a book marketing plan.

 

Press Releases

November 2, 2015: Writing Week, A 7-Day Nonfiction Writing Challenge Launches Today!

July 16, 2015: International Best-Selling Author to Keynote at InScribe’s Christian Writers’ Fellowship Fall Conference

 

Media Appearances:

CBN.com News – Author Interview

KFAX 1100 AM Life!Line with Craig Roberts – Author Interview

 

Published Articles:

CIPA – 3 Social Media Mistakes Writers Make

BookBaby –  Simple Instagram Tips for Authors

IBPA – 29 Networking Tips for Live Events

IBPA – What NOT to Post When Marketing Your Book

CIPA – Three Steps the Christian Author Needs to Know to Market Books

 

 

 

>> Find out more about Shelley Hitz here

>> Click here to invite Shelley to speak at your event or call 719-445-6558

 

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