Name: #39 Podcasts Can Help Promote Your Published Book - Terry Whalin
Uploaded: 2025-08-30T14:13:01+00:00
Duration: 56 min 46 s
Description: Terry Whalin worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is

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Terry Whalin worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing.

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Bio of Terry Whalin
W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is an acquisitions editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books through traditional publishers in a wide range of topics from children’s books to biographies to co-authored books. Over 20 years ago, in eleven days, Terry wrote a diet book called First Place by Carole Lewis which has sold over 100,000 copies. Terry’s newest book is 10 Publishing Myths, Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed (Morgan James Publishing). Tonight, everyone can get a physical copy of 10 Publishing Myths for only $10 including the shipping plus it comes with over $200 of free bonuses. You can get this special offer at publishingoffer.com He is a popular speaker and teacher at numerous writers’ conferences and an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Terry and his wife, Christine, live in Southern California.
What we Discussed:

00:15 Who is Terry Whalin

01:18 What is an Acquisitions Editor

02:15 Can Podcasters Use Content to Create a Book

03:40 There are More places to Publish your Book along with Amazon

04:30 What Books are Selling

06:00 How do Authors Protect themselves with Publishers

07:29 When are Royalities Paid

08:03 Join the Authors Guild

10:25 Ensure you have the Proper Disclaimer

11:00 Getting on Podcasts and his Experience

14:18 Using Ai for Podcasts

16:45 His Experience with different recording platforms

19:40 Not all Guests want shorts or promote the Episode

22:50 Do you encourage the Authors to go on Books

25:30 How to get his Book for $10 including Shipping

26:55 Getting the Authors to go on a Podcast Tour

29:10 Best way to Launch a Book

31:55 Why a 1 Star Review can be beneficial

34:50 Chicken Soup for the Soul Pitches

36:40 His successful Blog

38:30 Myth 1 That you will Make a lot of Money with a Book

39:55 Do not Compare Youself with Famous Creators

41:15 Pick a few Platforms and be engaging

43:10 Authors Rejected 160 times

44:40 1001 Ways to Market Your Book

46:05 Podcasters Ask me what is the 1 thing that will improve their Ratings

49:50 Having Audio Books

55:25 How Does the Author Win Selling a Book with Shipping for $10

How to Contact Terry Whalin

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