Writing Off Social: The Podcast | Build Your Platform and Grow Your Email List Without Social Media

Today we’re diving into your questions — specifically, how to make the most of the opportunities right in front of you, whether that’s growing your email list, connecting with readers in real life, or building meaningful relationships in the writing world. We're sharing real stories, and answering your biggest questions so you can stop spinning your wheels — and start making strategic, sustainable progress. Listen in! For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/90

Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ!

Today, we welcome author and acquisitions editor with Elk Lake Publishing, Jane Daly, where we pull back the curtain on what really makes an editor lean in instead of move on—from the first three chapters to the subtle signals in your proposal that say, “I understand this industry.” We talk about why following submission guidelines matters more than you think, how to answer “Why this publisher?” without sounding generic, and what a compelling marketing plan looks like when you’re not using social media. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/89

Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ!

Leaving social media is a huge step that takes a lot of courage. And for many writers, that step can feel less like a strategy shift—and more like a threat to your calling, your identity, and your future as a writer.
This week, we chat with author, podcast host and certified brain coach Ashriel Huber, where we unpack the very real anxiety behind that feeling, what’s happening in your brain when the panic sets in, and how to reset your thoughts and nervous system so you can move forward with clarity, peace, and confidence in the work God has called you to do. Listen in! For show notes go to https://writingoffsocial.com/88

Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ!

What if one of the most effective ways to grow your audience as a writer is something you’ve probably overlooked—or maybe even dismissed as outdated?Before social media took over everything, writers built their platforms by showing up on other people’s platforms, guest posting and contributing. 
And guess what. That strategy? It still works!
Grace Thomas is a writer and podcaster who has written for dozens of major publications and Substacks—and this has helped grow her robust email list and her reach–outside of social media. Today, we’re talking about how guest posting actually works in 2026, how to pitch your writing, where to find opportunities, and how to turn someone else’s platform into real, lasting growth for your own. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/87

Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ!

Today, we are thrilled to speak with best-selling, award-winning author, poet, educator, and founder of The KidLit Lab, Laura Wifler, where we dive into all things children’s books. Listen in as we discuss what it looks like to write for one audience while marketing to another, and whether or not it’s possible to market a children’s book without social media. For show notes, go to https://writingoffsocial.com/86

Is it time for you to break up with social media? TAKE THE QUIZ!