Ep. 32: Why Author Platform is Broken and What to Do About It w/ Mary DeMuth, Pt. 2

In last week’s episode, author and literary agent, Mary DeMuth candidly discussed her frustrations surrounding social media. Today, we’re continuing our conversation, as Mary openly shares what she considers a viable email list and open rate numbers, what other metrics outside of social media are attractive to her as a literary agent, and what she would say to an author like you who doesn’t want to use social media, but still wants to pursue traditional publishing. We were blown away by Mary’s sharp insights and deep encouragement. We have a hunch you will be, too. Listen in!

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More About Mary:

Mary DeMuth is a literary agent, international speaker, podcaster, and she’s the novelist and nonfiction author of nearly 50 books, including 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge (Bethany 2023). She loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of 32 years and is the mom to three adult children. Find out more at marydemuth.com. Be prayed for on her daily prayer podcast with 4.5 million downloads: prayeveryday.show. For cards, prints, and artsy fun go to marydemuth.com/art. Find out what she’s looking for as a literary agent at marydemuthliterary.com.

Tune in to Hear:

  • What Mary considered to be a viable email list with strong open rates.
  • How Mary defines “hard sales data” and why she finds it so compelling
  • Mary’s honest insights on pursuing a publisher or agent if you wish to write off social
  • The number one thing Mary tells all Christ-following authors to do

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