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The Author’s Edge is the go-to podcast for accomplished experts ready to grow your impact, expand your reach, and attract bigger opportunities through smart book marketing, visibility, and publishing strategies. Hosted by nonfiction book coach and marketing strategist Allison Lane, this show gives you clear, honest insight into what actually works when you want to be known for what you know, without wasting time on noisy tactics that don't fit your goals. If you’ve ever asked yourself: How do I build my author platform? What should my website say? How do I find an agent or publisher? How do I get a book deal? How do I build a personal brand around my expertise? How do I get booked as a speaker? How do I launch my book without wasting time and money? How do I monetize my expertise? How do I build visibility without becoming an influencer? How do I turn my book into speaking, media, clients, or partnerships?</
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Author’s Edge: Smart marketing tips for women experts, academics, thought leaders and (of course) authors is hosted by Allison Lane. The show has published 117 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Author Branding: Stand Out Before Book Launch | Heidi Yarger | 117" (26 October 2026, 44 minutes), "Career Reinvention: What Happens When You Outgrow the Life You Built with JJ Flizanes" (24 March 2026, 33 minutes), and "The Secret to Explaining What You Do Clearly with Allison Lane" (26 February 2026, 6 minutes).
Author’s Edge: Smart marketing tips for women experts, academics, thought leaders and (of course) authors publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 117 episodes.
Booking probability for Author’s Edge: Smart marketing tips for women experts, academics, thought leaders and (of course) authors is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Author’s Edge: Smart marketing tips for women experts, academics, thought leaders and (of course) authors requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Author’s Edge: Smart marketing tips for women experts, academics, thought leaders and (of course) authors's contact route on record: verified email.
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Allison Lane hosts Author’s Edge: Smart marketing tips for women experts, academics, thought leaders and (of course) authors, a business podcast with 117 episodes published.
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Episode #117
Learn how author branding helps nonfiction writers and experts create a recognizable personal brand before their book launches. Allison Lane talks with Heidi Yarger, founder of SpitfireGirl, about building a cohesive...
Episode #116
What happens when you’ve done everything right, built a career, earned respect, collected the proof, and still feel restless? In this episode of the Author’s Edge , Allison Lane talks with JJ Flizanes about the quiet...
Your message isn’t too nuanced, it’s just not landing. This episode of the Author's Edge , host Allison Lane explains how experts and creators use a one-sentence "I help statement" to make people get quickly interested...
Author’s Edge: Smart marketing tips for women experts, academics, thought leaders and (of course) authors
Publishing has never been more accessible. And somehow it’s never been easier to publish the wrong book. In this conversation on the Author’s Edge podcast, Allison Lane sits down with Trena White, CEO of boutique hybrid...
Episode #113
If you’re speaking but not marketing where you spoke, you’re leaving credibility on the table. In this quickie episode, Allison Lane explains why credibility is an asset, not a moment, and how to make it visible where...
Episode #112
Your reputation can be rock solid. And still, your online presence can make you look like a side hobby. On the Author’s Edge episode, Allison Lane talks with Sandra Scaiano from The Long Game podcast about building a...
Episode #111
Visibility gets a bad rap. If you’ve ever thought: “I don’t want to sound salesy,” this Quickie is for you. In this episode of The Author's Edge , host Allison Lane reframes visibility for people who hate performing...
Episode #110
Turn LinkedIn comments into real visibility using a simple 3-sentence method you can do in 15 minutes a day. This episode explains how experts and professionals use a strategic LinkedIn commenting strategy to grow their...
If English isn’t your first language, it’s easy to wonder whether people will trust your writing or take your ideas seriously. In this solo episode of The Author’s Edge , Allison Lane tackles that fear head-on and...
You don't have to start at the bottom when you pivot to your dream career. In this episode, Allison Lane talks with business coach, author, and Second Act Success podcast host Shannon Russell about designing a “second...
Too many book ideas and no clue which one to start with? This episode walks you through a simple, repeatable process to choose a topic that’s both meaningful to you and valuable to your readers. In this quick...
Episode #106
Stop trying to squeeze more hours out of the day... learn how to build authority without the burnout. This episode explains how accomplished experts use the Clarity Triad framework to build a legacy without sacrificing...
Do you actually need a ghostwriter, or do you need a better system? In this quickie solo episode of The Author’s Edge , Allison Lane tackles one of the most common questions she hears from smart, accomplished people who...
Join host Allison Lane on " The Author's Edge " as she dives into the world of personal branding and social media with expert AJ Kumar . Discover why experts often struggle with visibility despite their expertise and...
If your expertise feels multifaceted and hard to explain, you’re not scattered. You’re likely under-positioned. In this quickie episode of The Author’s Edge , host Allison Lane shows you how to create a simple through...
Episode #102
In this episode of The Author’s Edge , Allison Lane sits down with Cam Beaudoin , founder of The Frequent Speaker, to talk about the one thing that gets people picked for stages faster than polish or fame. Clarity. Cam...
Episode #101
Welcome back to the Author's Edge with your host, Allison Lane . In this episode, we tackle the common paralysis many face at the start of the year by focusing on one critical, manageable action: securing your website...
Episode #100
You launched the book. Now what?! In this episode of the Author's Edge , host Allison Lane talks with content strategist Karlyn Ankrom about what actually makes a book keep working after launch. Not for vanity. For...
If posting on LinkedIn feels risky, this short episode is for you. Allison Lane breaks down what to share when you don’t want to repost company news, sound self-congratulatory, or get an awkward call from your boss...
Episode #98
What if the thing holding you back from visibility isn't a lack of skill but a lack of clarity about your own brilliance? In this conversation with Allison Lane and Dr. Angela Mulrooney, they break down why highly...
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