{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Best Investments for Authors: Websites, Coaching, Social Media &amp; More","description":"In this episode of the Books &amp;amp; Such podcast, our agents dive into a question almost every writer wrestles with: What should I actually spend money on as an author? Should you hire an editor? When should you get help with your social media? What does your website truly need\u2014and what\u2019s a waste of money? And is attending a writers conference a valuable investment or a drain on your time and resources? We\u2019re giving you the inside scoop on all of it. Whether you\u2019re unpublished, contracting your next book, or maintaining a multi-book career, this episode will help you make wise, strategic, and sustainable decisions as you steward both your calling and your resources. In This Episode:   When hiring social media help makes sense (and why buying followers never does)    When to invest in a freelance editor (and when to might harm your career)    What every author needs on their website (and why simple beats flashy)    How to know if a writers conference is worth your money this year   &amp;nbsp; Mentioned in This Episode   Books &amp;amp; Such Literary Management: booksandsuch.com    Follow us on Instagram: @booksandsuch    Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Audible | iHeartRadio    New episodes release the first Wednesday of each month. Find our full archive at booksandsuch.com\/podcast under the Resources tab. ","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\/39227890\/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\/196057960"}