3 Rookie Mistakes Authors Make on Podcast Interviews and My Quick Fixes with Allison Lane
Are you unintentionally hurting your author visibility every time you join a podcast interview? Most authors think podcasting is audio only, but today’s publishing and book promotion landscape runs on video clips, YouTube episodes, and marketing snippets pulled directly from your interview. If you don’t prepare, you lose opportunities before you even say a word.
In this quick episode, you’ll learn simple, inexpensive upgrades that instantly improve how you look, sound, and show up as the expert you are. These small changes can transform your author marketing, book promotion strategy, and overall presence when you're trying to get published. Hit play and get podcast-ready in minutes.
Resources:
- Logitech Wired Headphones with Mic: https://a.co/d/duUpxCp
- AudioTechnica Cardioid Dynamic Microphone: https://a.co/d/7Qn43WT
- Get Allison's free guide: "Speaker Appearance Training, Tips, and Tech" at https://www.lanelit.com/appearance-guide
- Connect with Allison: https://www.lanelit.com/allison
In this episode, Allison discusses:
- [00:30] The surprising reason most authors look unprepared on podcast video
- [01:20] Why your laptop mic ruins your authority before you even start talking
- [02:10] The affordable microphone and headphones that immediately upgrade your sound
- [03:00] The echo mistake that can make your entire podcast interview unusable
- [04:00] The lighting fix that keeps you from disappearing into the shadows
- [05:10] Why showing your living room actually hurts your author visibility
- [06:00] A quick recap of the three tech essentials every author must use
- [06:40] A funny detour about cooking, Dutch ovens, and Boston teens with big appetites
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Get Allison's free guide 7 Shifts to Build Real Authority - and get recognized for your expertise (not your follower count): https://lanelit.com/authority
