{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From Inbox to Impact: Building a Newsletter Readers Love","description":"Episode Summary: Newsletters can feel intimidating\u2014but they don\u2019t have to. In this episode of the Books &amp;amp; Such Literary Management Podcast, Jen Babakkan, Barb Roose, Debbie Alsdorf, and Cynthia Ruchti continue their conversation on panic-free platform building with a deep dive into newsletters. From knowing your why to discovering the power of consistency, the team shares stories, strategies, and surprising facts (like why publishers value newsletters more than social media numbers). Whether you\u2019re a novelist or nonfiction author, you\u2019ll walk away encouraged and equipped to serve your readers through a newsletter that\u2019s authentic, consistent, and life-giving. In This Episode, You\u2019ll Learn:   Why newsletters often matter more to publishers than social media numbers   How to define your why so your newsletter serves rather than sells   Practical examples: devotionals, humor, and \u201chope + help + funny finds\u201d formats   The surprising math of reader engagement (10\u201320% of subscribers are likely book buyers)   Why consistency and predictability matter more than perfection   How to evolve your newsletter over time without guilt or panic   &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways: \u201cPlatform isn\u2019t built so we can shine\u2014it\u2019s built so we can serve.\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t compete. Don\u2019t compare. But do learn.\u201d \u201cConsistency in newsletters builds trust. It\u2019s not about being flashy; it\u2019s about showing up.\u201d &amp;nbsp; Resources &amp;amp; Mentions:   Books &amp;amp; Such Writing Intensive \u2013 September 22\u201324, 2025 (online)   Follow us on Instagram:&amp;nbsp;@booksandsuch   &amp;nbsp; New episodes drop the first Wednesday of every month. Subscribe and leave a review to help other writers discover the podcast! ","author_name":"Books &amp; Such Literary Management The Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.booksandsuch.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38062165\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/192591570"}