Start Talking: Amplify Your Platform in Front of the Camera and Behind the Mic
Even before the book is published, today’s author needs to switch gears from creating the book to creating a buzz. And one of the most effective ways to do this is to start talking. Done well, this means increasing your marketing visibility and building authority by engaging your audience, creating social media reels, booking podcasts, recording an audiobook, speaking at events, and producing engaging content that keeps your audience loyal.
In this interactive workshop, attendees will leave with concrete, repeatable ideas and actionable strategies to elevate their brands and elocute with ease. Industry pros Jeniffer Thompson (Monkey C Media) and Mary Catherine Jones (The Audiobook Experience) will teach you how to make the transition from author to thought leader to publicist-in-chief, and (most critically) how to look and sound like the professional you are and give a polished performance every time.
About the Speakers:
Mary Catherine Jones is the Founder and CEO at The Audio Book Experience. She delights in working with authors to bring their stories into the world—either guiding them as they narrate their own work or helping them find the perfect professional voice for their audiobook. From manuscript preparation to the final master, Mary Catherine supports every step of the production process, ensuring that each project is handled with care, clarity, and attention to detail.
Jeniffer Thompson is a publishing consultant, author branding coach, and book marketing strategist. She co-founded Monkey C Media in 2004, an award-winning website design studio and marketing firm, hosts The Premise podcast, and she is founder of The San Diego Writers Festival. Subscribe to her book marketing newsletter at JenifferThompson.com.
