In this episode, Jodi shares three practical tips to help business owners prepare now for a 2026 book project. From clarifying the book's role in your business to making time for the work and organizing existing content, Jodi walks through the early steps business owners and leaders should take to set up a smooth writing, publishing, and marketing process.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Introduction and setting the stage for 2026

01:20 – Why planning ahead matters for big projects like a book

02:30 – Tip 1: Plan for the long term and clarify your book's role in your business ecosystem

06:15 – Tip 2: Prepare well and make space on your calendar

10:45 – Tip 3: Brain dump your content library to jumpstart writing

14:00 – Recap of three tips and encouragement to start preparing now

15:30 – Book brain dump resource and repurposing masterclass

17:00 – Closing remarks

Keywords:

book planning, book writing strategy, book marketing, publishing plan, author strategy, vision board goals, business book, content repurposing, project planning, writing schedule, publishing timeline, book ecosystem, time management for authors, 2026 planning, book launch prep

Resources Mentioned:

Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup

Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite

Book Brain Dump Exercise: https://bit.ly/bookbraindump

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TCCZa4ienHiubvHL5mkUKMwGWODHQAKZ289EXvOQkQ8/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Jodi shares a final behind-the-scenes look at the third edition of Write.Publish.Market. She talks about on the production process, launch preparations, and the strategic updates that shaped this revised edition. Jodi also discusses why book marketing is a long game and how smart planning, the right book team, and intentional updates can set a book launch up for long-term success for business owners writing books.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Introduction and launch day excitement

01:15 – Why book marketing is a long game

03:10 – Production phase: from Word doc to real book

06:20 – Assembling the book team and cover design decisions

09:45 – Launch planning: email sequences, tech prep, and strategy

12:00 – Updating the book content and structure for a new edition

16:30 – Using the book as a business asset and funnel

19:00 – Final reflections, key takeaways, and launch invitation

Keywords:

book launch, book marketing, behind the scenes, book production, copy editing, typesetting, cover design, book team, publishing strategy, self-publishing, hybrid publishing, author platform, book funnel, book promotion, book update, marketing strategy

Resources Mentioned:

Write.Publish.Market., 3rd Edition: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/book

Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup

Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xd0QusQZh1Nrox6i0-NBhRyfITKwFmMwtNjPv2GkYt0/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Jodi shares why podcast guesting is one of the most effective and underutilized strategies for authors who want to market their books long term. She explains how guest appearances help you repurpose content, build trust with new audiences, and shorten the sales cycle—making podcast guesting a powerful tool in your overall visibility strategy.

Time Stamps:

00:00 – Welcome and introduction
01:10 – Why podcast guesting belongs in your book marketing plan
03:00 – Reason #1: Repurposing guest appearances as long-term content
07:30 – Reason #2: Leveraging the host's know-like-trust factor to warm up new audiences
14:00 – Bonus: How podcast guesting connects directly to sales multipliers
16:30 – Sponsor break: Coffee and Commas newsletter
18:00 – The importance of shortening the sales cycle with podcast appearances
23:00 – Reason #3: Helping audiences get to know you faster (voice, personality, expertise)
28:15 – Bonus tip: Why guesting works long after your book launch
34:00 – Ongoing marketing, quarterly visibility pushes, and ROI from your book
38:30 – Wrap-up and closing thoughts

Keywords:

book marketing, podcast guesting, visibility strategy, content repurposing, know-like-trust, author platform, book launch, business growth, sales cycle, sales multipliers, evergreen marketing, author visibility, marketing ecosystem, ROI for authors, business owners writing books, leaders writing books, book writing for business owners, books writing for leaders

Resources Mentioned:

Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup

Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite

Write Publish Market Episode 170: Sales Multipliers and Your Book: http://www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/write-publish-market-podcast/170

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15DsDOgy4u0qDyLPeM1FFDdGeI-XeYdSL-TX10-o-5Po/edit?usp=drive_link