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In the vibrant city of Cap Haitian, a clever young girl named Victoire uncovers a powerful secret: trees that grow in an instant and only share their fruit with those who are kind. Faced with a cruel brother and the weight of helping her family, Victoire must use her wits—and a bit of magic—to create a better life. But when her brother discovers her secret, can kindness still win?Based on the beloved Haitian folktale The Magic Orange Tree, this Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales episode is a lush tale of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of believing in yourself.
What is a poor goat family to do when their home isn't safe anymore? They move to a new land where there is plenty to eat and drink and where they will be safe from the wolves. There's just one problem: an angry troll who doesn't like their kind and doesn't want them in his valley. Will he let the goats cross the bridge, or will he make them turn back? Who will welcome them to this new land?This story is inspired by current events. Can you guess who the troll is? Do you think the goats should be allowed to cross the bridge? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales, a winner of Two Signal Awards. TAKE OUR MEMBERSHIP SURVEY!https://bit.ly/417d8b3 Please take my membership survey! I want ideas and input! https://bit.ly/417d8b3
Please take my membership survey! I want ideas and input! https://bit.ly/417d8b3 Join Princess Zara on a heartfelt journey as she observes her very first Ramadan fast! As the day stretches on, will she find the strength to make it to sunset?Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales. TAKE OUR MEMBERSHIP SURVEY!https://bit.ly/417d8b3 Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textEmbark on an enchanting retelling of The Three Little Pigs by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales. In this imaginative twist, the three pigs are inventive young architects, each using their wits and cultural ingenuity to outsmart a clever, resourceful wolf. Blending rich storytelling with humor and heart, Miral breathes new life into this timeless tale, emphasizing creativity, resilience, and the power of community. Perfect for kids and families looking for an inspiring take on a classic story!"Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textDive into the magical tale of Rapunzel reimagined with the vibrant culture and traditions of India! Hosted by Miral Sattar of the award-winning Bearily Bear podcast, this episode transports you to a world where Rapunzel isn't just a damsel in a tower but a fierce, self-reliant princess. Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textLittle Zoya knows the truth—the sea is rising! But no one in her village in Pakistan believes her warnings. As the waters inch closer, can Zoya convince everyone to act before it's too late? This inspiring story of courage, determination, and the power of believing in yourself is a must-listen for young adventurers and eco-warriors.Brought to life by Miral Sattar, creator of the award-winning Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales Podcast, this episode combines cultural storytelling with an important environmental message. Perfect for kids who love captivating tales with a purpose!Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarHelp us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textDiscover the enchanting story of Pachama, a princess learning that perfection isn't everything. In this delightful episode from the award-winning Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales Podcast, kids will enjoy a heartwarming adventure filled with life lessons and a touch of cultural magic. Perfect for children who love stories of courage, growth, and embracing who they truly are!This delightful story is brought to life by Miral Sattar. Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarHelp us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textStep into a magical world with a modern retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses, reimagined as the 12 Ranis of India. Follow their enchanting adventures as they explore Indian culture through food and dazzling dances. Brought to life by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear, this podcast is perfect for kids who love captivating tales with a cultural twist!Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarHelp us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textJoin Princess Amira from Sudan in a magical modern retelling of the classic Snow Wh*te tale. Full of bravery, heart, and adventure, this story reimagines the beloved fairy tale through a fresh, empowering lens. Created by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear, it's a perfect podcast for kids who love bold princesses and enchanting stories!"Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarHelp us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattar Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textIn this modern retelling of Little Red Riding Hood from Bearily Bear, Red is no longer the helpless victim—she's the hero of her own story. I'm Miral Sattar, and in this version, Red is a brave, quick-witted young woman who sets out to visit her grandmother in the woods, determined to face whatever challenges come her way. When danger lurks, Red uses her intelligence and courage to outsmart the wolf and protect those she loves. Join us for a fresh, empowering take on this classic tale where Red takes charge and saves the day!Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textIn this modern retelling of The Three Wishes, a single dad and his son live in the forest, making a life together. The dad works as a lumberjack to provide for them, while the son is homeschooled. When they discover an unexpected opportunity to make three wishes, they must decide how to use them wisely. Tune in to hear how their story unfolds!Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textIn Bearily Bear, we're giving a modern twist to Goldilocks and the Three Bears! I'm Miral Sattar, and in this reimagined version, Goldilocks is no longer just a curious girl—she's an adventurous, independent spirit on a journey of discovery with the three bears. Join us for a fresh take on this classic, where everyone has a voice, and the adventure is only beginning!Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textWelcome to Bearily Bear! In this retelling of The Princess and the Pea, I'm Miral Sattar, and we're reimagining the classic story with a twist. This princess isn't waiting to be saved—she prefers spending her time reading in the palace library, far away from any drama. Join us for a fresh, empowering take on the tale where the princess is smart, independent, and in control of her own story!Help us hit our goal of 3k: https://patreon.com/c/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a textHey grownups! We've partnered up with Girl Tales to throw a podcast party in celebration of the upcoming U.S. Election that's taking place on Tuesday, November 5th! Along with other amazing kids' podcasts, we're releasing a special episode all about elections and the political process.We're also nominated for a Signal Award. If you enjoy our podcast please vote for us here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2024/individual-episodes/general/best-indie-podcastAbout this episode: What is a poor goat family to do when their home isn't safe anymore? They move to a new land where there is plenty to eat and drink and where they will be safe from the wolves. There's just one problem: an angry troll who doesn't like their kind and doesn't want them in his valley. Will he let the goats cross the bridge, or will he make them turn back? Who will welcome them to this new land?This story is inspired by current events. Can you guess who the troll is? Do you think the goats should be allowed to cross the bridge? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales. The Freshwater Election: Mayor Lucinda has always worked hard for Freshwater, listening to its people, animals, and magical creatures. But when a new candidate, Monty Acrid, shows up with big promises and flashy giveaways, things take an unexpected turn. As the election heats up, Mayor Lucinda faces her toughest challenge yet! We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a Text Message.Listen to our newest episode!What is a little girl to do when she's so small and no one thinks she can do very much? She can prove that her heart is mighty and her concern for others is bigger than any task! Follow the adventures of Bergdis as she teaches us all what it means to be selfless and brave.Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear productions. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Check out Story Pillar!Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a Text Message.A retelling of Beauty and the Beast that takes place in Thailand. In a far-off palace, there lived a hideous beast… in one of the house's storybooks, that is! But that doesn't keep people from spreading rumors about a monster who will never let you escape his house. Can Lamai save her family from the storm and befriend a boy whom no one understands? Brought to you by Miral Sattar.We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a Text Message.A Tale of Sweeping Beauty. Being a perfect princess is hard work, and Pachama learns that worrying about being perfect all the time isn't the best way after all.Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a Text Message.The new queen has a terrible secret, one that keeps her entire kingdom covered in snow. Can she learn to tell others how she feels and what she needs before everything turns to ice?Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a Text Message.What is a poor goat family to do when their home isn't safe anymore? They move to a new land where there is plenty to eat and drink and where they will be safe from the wolves. There's just one problem: an angry troll who doesn't like their kind and doesn't want them in his valley. Will he let the goats cross the bridge, or will he make them turn back? Who will welcome them to this new land?This story is inspired by current events. Can you guess who the troll is? Do you think the goats should be allowed to cross the bridge? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Support our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a Text Message.Who has time to think about going to the festival when there are clothes to wash and floors to scrub? This twist on the timeless tale of Cinderella takes listeners to the beautiful coast of Morocco, and gets to the heart of our heroine's real problem. (Hint: a handsome prince isn't it!)Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Send us a Text Message.A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
For Arab American Heritage Month we are replaying this Moroccan spin on a classic. Who has time to think about going to the festival when there are clothes to wash and floors to scrub? This twist on the timeless tale of Cinderella takes listeners to the beautiful coast of Morocco, and gets to the heart of our heroine's real problem. Hint: A handsome prince isn't it!Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily BearKeep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Little Zoya knows something that no one else seems to understand... the sea is rising! But no matter how hard she tries to make people understand, no one ever believes her. Will the people believe her in time to save themselves from the coming flood?Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
In this special story Princess Zara observes her first fast in Ramadan. Will she be able to make it to sunset? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
A modern retelling of Snow White featuring Princess Amira of Abeba in Sudan. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Pashe In Boots When Pashe's uncle becomes terribly sick, it's up to her to save him! But how will she get medicine to make him well again? Pashe begins to trade with the nearby villagers and soon, everyone is bringing out their old things and trading them for new ones. What will the king do when he stumbles on this brilliant idea? It was certainly not what Pashe expected!Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear productions. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
The Frog Prince – Chiyo has an important goal: to become a scientist! Some of the other kids at school don't understand what she loves about learning and nature, at least until Chiyo brings a very special friend to school one day. Everyone has a lot to learn from this amazing, magical creature, and he certainly has a lot to say for a frog!Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear productions. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
A retelling of Princess and the Pea by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. The damsel in this story does not need saving, instead she prefers reading in the palace library. Keep the show going by supporting our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarSupport our creative team by visiting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/miralsattarWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
A story about a single father and how he and his son get three wishes. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
What's a mother duck to do when a swan entrusts her with a precious egg? She loves this special baby chick like it's her own! A fable reimagining of fostering and adoption for all ages. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear Reimagined Tales. We'd appreciate it so much if you left a review for us on your favorite listening platform. Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. StoryPillar Trailer pre rollWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
A modern retelling of brown Rapunzel by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.StoryPillar Trailer pre rollWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
A Smart Princess and a Certain Pea: RerunWhen this book-loving princess is lost, she comes across a palace where the Queen wants her to sleep on a bunch of mattresses on top of a pea.A retelling of Princess and the Pea by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. Want worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.comWant worksheets for your class or library? You can download them from https://www.bearilybear.com
Little Zoya knows something that no one else seems to understand... the sea is rising! But no matter how hard she tries to make people understand, no one ever believes her. Will the people believe her in time to save themselves from the coming flood?Brought to you by Miral Sattar.
Booktoker, influencer, and publishing professional Miral Sattar joins us to answer all your pressing questions about promoting your book on TikTok! This episode dives into who should join the platform (everyone), how often you should post (often), and the type of videos you should share to sell more books and spread awareness with examples of book posts that have gone viral. You can now watch All Things Book Marketing on YouTube by subscribing to @SmithPublicity!Miral Sattar uses data and analytics to help authors publish and promote their books, as well as social media tools to reach audiences through such platforms as her widely popular viral BookToks. Most recently, she has been devoting her time to her kids fiction podcast, Bearily Bear Stories, that was named Best Podcast of 2022 by Common Sense Media and promoted in Apple's Podcast Homepage. Fans can also find her on TikTok and Instagram (@miralreads), where she raises awareness about diversity in kids' publishing. She has been featured in TIME, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and NY Daily News, among other media publications. She holds an M.S. in Publishing (Digital + Print Media) from NYU and a B.S. from Columbia University in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. You can learn more at miralsattar.substack.com.Discover more about Smith Publicity at www.smithpublicity.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & LinkedIn.
In a far-off palace, there lived a hideous beast… in one of the house's storybooks, that is! But that doesn't keep people from spreading rumors about a monster who will never let you escape his house. Can Lamai save her family from the storm and befriend a boy whom no one understands? Brought to you by Miral Sattar.
Who has time to think about going to the festival when there are clothes to wash and floors to scrub? This twist on the timeless tale of Cinderella takes listeners to the beautiful coast of Morocco, and gets to the heart of our heroine's real problem. (Hint: a handsome prince isn't it!)Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
The new queen has a terrible secret, one that keeps her entire kingdom covered in snow. Can she learn to tell others how she feels and what she needs before everything turns to ice? Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
Down under the sea, a young mermaid dreams of the world above. But her father has forbidden any contact with the "dangerous" humans. How can she make her father see that her new friend is kind and good? How can she make her friend's parents understand that mermaids mean them no harm?Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
A Tale of Sweeping Beauty. Being a perfect princess is hard work, and Pachama learns that worrying about being perfect all the time isn't the best way after all. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. An early sneak peak of Bearily Bear Reimagined Fairy Tales Season 2.
The Mask Maker - There's no magic required when you set out to save your people. An adorable retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker for our modern-day needs. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
A modern retelling of Snow White. Instead of Snow White we have Princess Amira. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
In this special story Princess Zara observes her first fast in Ramadan. Brought to you by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
A modern retelling of Gretel and Hansel by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear. In this version Gretel saves everyone.
A modern retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
A modern retelling of Little Red Riding hood by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
A modern retelling of brown Rapunzel by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
A modern retelling of three little pigs by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
A retelling of a smart princess and a certain pea by Miral Sattar of Bearily Bear.
Curious about self-publishing? Considered trying it, but found the whole process complicated and more than a little intimidating? Ditto, which is why we sought out expert advice from Miral Sattar, founder and CEO of self-publishing go-to sites Bibliocrunch and LearnSelfPublishingFast.com. Miral chats with us about why now is the perfect time to try self-publishing, who makes a good candidate to be a successful self-publisher, and what the keys are to selling a self-published book. Hint: marketing, marketing, marketing. That’s the name of the game for every author, self-published and traditionally published, but since self-pubbed authors are completely responsible for getting their books into the hands of readers, it’s no exaggeration to say they have to become marketing experts, and we could all learn a lesson or 20 from them. Miral also touches on the nuts and bolts of self-pubbing – the cost, the best outlets for releasing your book, how to get started on the self-publishing journey – and talks about hybrid authors, writers who self publish and traditionally publish their work. Resources: Miral Sattar on Twitter LearnSelfPublishingFast.com – courses on self publishing Bibliocrunch – professional resources for self-publishing authors
Transitioning with your customer in the digital realm before it’s too late – businesses, prepare for voice search by @vickiemaris #teachinspireconnect #agiledigitalbiz Agile Digital Business Episode 12 featuring news, references and commentary about the voice platform and voice search From the Resources Handout prepared for a conference session talk in June 2019; revised for a talk in September 2019 2:56 Articles and blog posts on voice search Voice Search is Coming. Is Your Business Ready? How voice search will revolutionize your business – Article in Inc. https://www.inc.com/magazine/201906/amy-webb/voice-search-optimization-alexa-smart-speaker-retail-shopping.html 3:08 Why Tech Giants Are So Desperate to Provide Your Voice Assistant An HBR article by Bret Kinsella about why Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others are investing in voice technology. “Voice assistants represent the third UI and technology platform shift of the past three decades, following the web in the 1990s and smartphones about 10 years ago…The shift to voice doesn’t require any training. Users simply ‘speak’ as they do naturally.” 3:20 Voice Search Statistics, Facts and Trends 2019 for Online Marketers “Voice search and SEO is not the next big thing; it is today’s big thing.” In this blog post by Bradley Shaw, learn more about voice search predictions and data, from voice accuracy to audiobook data to uses of searches prior to a visit to a local business. https://seoexpertbrad.com/voice-search-statistics/ 3:35Hey Google, Alexa, Siri and Higher Ed Impact on how we deliver, search for and market higher education. An article in Higher Ed by Ray Schroeder, Dec. 12, 2018 https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/blogs/online-trending-now/hey-google-alexa-siri-and-higher-ed 3:46 The holidays ushered in a smart speaker explosion starring Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant: Smart speaker sales grew 78 percent in 2018. Rani Molla wrote this blog post on Vox on Jan. 8, 2019 to review the statistics surrounding the explosive growth of smart speakers in the market. https://www.vox.com/2019/1/8/18173696/amazon-alexa-google-assistant-smart-speaker-sales-npr 4:04 Foursquare wants to know how creepy you think its new “Hypertrending” feature is The above is the title of a blog post on 9To5Mac from March 10, 2019. It addresses the approach taken by the Foursquare app company to test how readers feel about the app’s ability to heat mat the locations of people at restaurants and other businesses in Austin, Texas. https://9to5mac.com/2019/03/10/foursquare-hypertrending-feature 4:17 Who’s listening when you talk to your Google Assistant? This is an article in Wired in July 2019 that covers the topic of “who is listening to your conversations” from your Google Home Assistant. Google has made a statement about its process of having contractors review .2 percent of the recorded conversations. They say the data is not associated with an individual user of the assistant when it is being reviewed. To read more: https://www.wired.com/story/whos-listening-talk-google-assistant/ Alexa FAQs For instructions about the commands to use when talking to Alexa on a Smart Speaker, and its many capabilities, visit this FAQ page in Amazon. https://amzn.to/2ZAnQFS To review your voice recordings in the Alexa app: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201602040 Google Voice Search FAQs For instructions on how to manage your Google Voice and Audio Activity, visit the “Data and personalization” link in the left-hand navigation of your Google Account. Books 4:27Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins by Mark W. Schaefer – I read this book in Spring 2019, and took copious notes. Mark was the closing keynote at Social Media Marketing World conference in 2019. I recommend that every marketer and every business leader who has a marketing leader reporting to them should read this book. We are in a different marketing environment today than even just a few years ago. Years of marketing experience in business (or academia) and old methods for buying and placing digital advertising, and ways of engaging with customers are causing customers to block ads and/or to seek education and entertainment that is ad-free. If you aren’t already changing your plans currently to align with the new marketing revolution, this book will cause you to re-think what you’ve been doing in your marketing efforts. Podcast Episodes 6:27Book Marketing: Voice Search For Authors With Miral Sattar – The Creative Penn Podcast Joanna Penn, author and podcast host, interviews Miral Sattar about the steps you can take in 2019 to help voice-activated assistants find your book upon request. In this episode, they touch on a variety of subjects from updating meta data on your web pages so that the snippets are answering the questions that people are asking in their attempts to find your books, to the importance of the audiobook format, to the differences between on-screen searches that are typed in a search engine such as Google, to asking a voice-activated assistant for a result. 7:179 Ways That Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Disrupt Authors and the Publishing Industry You don’t have to be a book author to benefit from this episode of The Creative Penn Podcast. Joanna Penn tracks through a list she has created that indicates we’re on the cusp of disruptions for authors and the publishing industry. Penn runs a multi-six-figure business as an independent author and speaker. She is published in 86 countries. Her energy and enthusiasm about AI is contagious. The insights she shares as she outlines the ways that authors and the publishing industry could be effected can provide ideas for your own business plan for the future. 9:30 Understanding Voice Search and the Future of SEO For interesting insights in to how voice is changing the “search” industry and what we might need to be expecting as businesses of the future, take a listen to this episode of Skill Up podcast. This is another episode that I’ve played more than once so that I could take notes on my second time through. Epsiode 7: https://www.hubspot.com/podcasts/skill-up/s01/e07-voice-search-future-seo 10:08 Measuring Position Zero’s Impact on Your Business – Searchmetrics Podcast, Episode 7 This is a discussion on the difference between rich snippets and featured snippets. There is no process for submitting for featured snippets. Are you optimizing your content? Are you formatting your content in a way that it can answer a specific question? https://blog.searchmetrics.com/us/podcast-voices-of-search-rich-and-featured-snippets/ 10:38 Businesses – Prepare for Voice Search – Agile Digital Business podcast You may have heard of voice search, or use of voice-activated assistants such as Alexa which is the assistant for the Amazon Echo smart speaker. There is also the Google Home Assistant or Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri, and others. As people gravitate towards voice for search, it has brought about a marketing niche that is often referred to as voice search marketing. Voice has been referred to as the next big thing. The data is showing that it IS the big thing we need to be preparing for in business and marketing of our products and services. Vickie Maris, host of Agile Digital Business podcast, discusses trends and definitions related to “voice,” in Episode 10 of the show. Season 2 of the podcast is focused on voice and voice first searches, and how businesses can prepare for the platform. Find all episodes at the blog: https://vickiemaris2.libsyn.com 12:05 Voicebot.ai For a look at the research available about voice, and to learn more about the technical side of the platform, I highly recommend viewing the website and the white papers available from Bret Kinsella and the team at Voicebot. Bret is also the host of the Voicebot podcast. Take a listen to an episode and visit the website. You won’t regret it. https://voicebot.ai/author/bret/ 12:44 Reminder about the homework assignment for taking steps to update your website for "voice." It is available for download at my Patreon account, https://patreon.com/vickiemaris Sample of recent tweets around the hashtags: #voiceactivatedsearch and #voicesearch SEMrush - @SEMrush - Sept. 10, 2019 #VoiceSearch started off as a hit-or-miss concept. It’s now a hugely popular way of helping us go about our daily lives. @himanshurauthan uncovers 7 strategies of how you can optimize your site to return more answers from voice searches.* Audeliss Search - @AudelissPeople – June 17, 2019 Voice-activated systems are a $49 billion market. Now @Google is using #AI to make #voice recognition work for #people with #disabilities: (link: https://buff.ly/2FaQjKr) buff.ly/2FaQjKr @Forbes #inclusion AIMC Biz Solutions @aimcbizolution – June 14, 2019 As of 2019, 20% of all Google searches are voice-activated – a number that’s expected to leap to 50% as early as 2020. Voice search is here to stay. It’s growing – and businesses who don’t embrace it now are going to be left scrambling in the very near future. 13:46Webinar Replays Podcasting in the Age of Voice Webinar – Aug. 26, 2019 Pragmatic and WIT Lingo hosted an webinar with several guests that provides interesting insights to the “voice” scene in Q3 2019. https://youtu.be/C2uY1dGRIZE 14:31Glossary of Terms AI – Artificial Intelligence Sample tweet from @Capgemini (Intelligent Automation Platform) about AI: Explore how #AI based insights enable wealth and #AssetManagement firms to leverage the strengths of the advisors, uncover areas of improvement and promote best practices. 15:20CCPA – California Consumer Protection Act Starts Jan. 1, 2020 - https://ccpa.jebbit.com/ “By its terms, the CCPA protects the private information of California residents even when they’re outside the state. This means that, if you sell anything to or market anything to or gather any data on California residents, you’re subject to the CCPA’s provisions and need to be ready.” Kerry O’Shea Gorgone (guest post on the Grow blog by Mark Schaefer) 16:05 Flash Briefing – A Flash Briefing is a term related to Amazon Skills for Alexa-assisted devices. It’s a short (10 minutes or less) news update that Alexa can read or play. 16:25 GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation Enforced May 25, 2018 In statements on the EU GDPR website it says that the GDPR is “designed to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe and to protect and empower all EU citizens’ data, and reshape the way organizations across the region approach data privacy.” https://eugdpr.org/ 16:57 Intent – The meaning of whatever a user has verbalized to a voice-activated assistant. 17:04 Machine Learning – It’s an offshoot of artificial intelligence. Machine learning makes assumptions that machines can learn from data. As patterns are determined, decisions get made with little or no human involvement. 17:18 Position Zero – The top search result in a screen-based, keyword search in a search engine such as Google. It’s above the ads; it’s above the snippets. It’s the position used in voice search. 17:35Screen Search – A screen search is the type of Internet searching that was previously thought of as traditional. It involves typing of questions, key words or phrases in a search engine such as Google or Bing. A method of typing and a screen are involved. The search results are displayed in multiples per page. 17:58SEM – Search engine marketing 18:02 SEO – Search engine optimization SERP – Search engine results page* 18:05 Skill (Amazon), Action (Google), Capsule (Bixby for Samsung) – Amazon calls these “voice-driven capabilities” that can run on their respective platforms. Google calls these Actions. For Bixby, they are capsules. Consider the Amazon Alexa Skill for an example. I’ve created an Alexa Skill for my podcast, Agile Digital Business, to make it easy for Amazon device users to ask Alexa to play my Flash Briefing for the podcast. The Alexa Skill can be found on search in the Amazon Skill store. If a user knows the name of the Skill they are looking for, they can request it of the assistant by saying, “Enable [name of Skill].” For the podcast, I set the Alexa Skill up with the blue print provided for a Flash Briefing. It saved me from having to code, and it enables a user to search in their Alexa app for the specific Skill to add to their Flash Briefing.* 19:05 Smart Speaker – A smart speaker is also known as a voice-activated assistant, and several other terms. Examples include the Echo by Amazon (assistant is Alexa) or the Home by Google. Sonic Branding – Phrases such as “tone of the copy,” “find your voice,” and “it should sound like our brand,” have a literal meaning in this era of voice search. Sonic branding is what your brand sounds like as it is responding, verbally, to your customers.* 19:22 Utterance – This is the term used to describe the vocalizations a user has with a voice-activated assistant. 19:31 Voice – Any interaction that allows you to control a computer program using natural speech. 19:40 Voice Commerce – Transactions for goods and services conducted via voice search and commands given to the assistant in the smart speaker. Users can connect their accounts such as Amazon. 19:55 Voice First – The phrase, voice first, refers to the first in a string of searches, starting with a voice search, that a user conducts. They may go to a screen search after getting an initial response from an assistant. 20:11 Voice Search – A voice search is a question asked by a person talking to their digital assistant (voice-activated speaker or voice-activated assistant) such as Siri or Alexa. The assistant uses meta data to return one result that best aligns with the question that was asked. 20:46 Voice User Interface (VUI) – This is an interface that allows a person using voice for search to interact with a device when there isn’t a screen involved. 21:00 BIO – Vickie Maris Voice first, voice platforms and preparing content so that it is more discoverable in voice search are topics that have the focus of Vickie Maris, author, speaker, digital marketer and idea coach. Vickie is the host and producer of Agile Digital Business. Season 2 is devoted to the fast-moving adoption of smart speakers and uses of voice-activated assistants in a variety of forms. Through her podcast and conference talks, she helps business owners and marketers plan their transition of content for improved discoverability in voice search. Vickie has also studied and taught social media marketing and engagement, and development of online learning experiences in scalable business models for executive education units. Her career spans over 30 years in industry and academia. At the university, she is responsible for the sales, marketing and evolution of non-degree programs for business people in leadership, supervision, and business analytics. She has also held roles in marketing and business development in the fields of agriculture and engineering at Purdue University where she led a team that developed and marketed online certifications in Lean Six Sigma and project management. The online courses attracted over 1,400 business professionals per year. Vickie has served as a communications director for a non-profit and as an account manager for an advertising and public relations firm. She holds her Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. Her degrees from Purdue include a B.S. degree in Agricultural Communications and MS Ed in Learning Design and Technology. Vickie is a published author and a recording artist. Her books, podcasts and music can be found in Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Apple Music, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Pandora and other digital locations. She and her co-writer/musician husband, Scott Greeson, reside on their farm with their llamas, Connemara pony, and cat, Frank. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 23:04 To find the resources that I mention in my conference sessions, search on #teachinspireconnect and/or #agiledigitalbiz. You’re invited to connect with me in LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vickiemaris; emails = vmaris@nd.edu or vickiemaris@gmail.com * Indicates a content reference that was added after this document was audio recorded as part of Episode 12 of Agile Digital Business podcast. If you’d prefer to listen to my recommendations about these resources, plus my added commentary, check out Episode 12 of the podcast. The episodes of the podcast are available here: https://vickiemaris2.libsyn.com
How do people find your book when they search by asking devices with their voice, not by typing? By 2020, 50% of all searches across the internet will be voice-based, and 30% of all searches will be done without a screen. [QuoraCreative]. Voice search is happening now, and in today's show, I talk to Miral […] The post Book Marketing: Voice Search For Authors With Miral Sattar first appeared on The Creative Penn.
Miral Sattar is CEO and Founder of LearnSelfPublishingFast and of Bibliocrunch, an award-winning marketplace that connects authors with vetted editors, designers, marketers and more. She's worked in the media industries for 11 years, including launching several digital initiatives at Time. She's written for and been featured in Time, Forbes, Consumer Reports, CNN, and New York Daily News. She's also launching another new business, Bearily Bear, selling cuddly toys that read audiobooks to children. In this episode, we discuss how initial business ideas change when they encounter customers, how to learn what your customers actually want, and the excitement of working in an industry that's going through huge changes.
Miral Sattar has always been an entrepreneur, launching various businesses since high school -- from creating a successful blog for South Asian women to having a t-shirt line with fun slogans for South Asian women to launching her own iPhone case business (one of the businesses she wishes she held onto). "The hustle has always been in me," the Queens, New York, native says. This passion was passed along to her from her dad, an immigrant from Pakistan who was a very successful entrepreneur and who actually questioned why Miral wanted to work from someone else after she received a degree in engineering from Columbia University. Eventually, while working for Time she became intrigued by book publishing industry while working on her thesis for her masters degree, and created a tool that would evolve into her first business as an entrepreneur, Bibliocrunch. Bibliocrunch is a platform that connects self-publishing authors with professionals they need to produce their book. Today the platform has more than 17,000 authors and more than 1200 professionals. More recently, Miral has also launched an education platform, learnselfpublishingfast.com. On this episode, Miral talks to Support is Sexy podcast about what you need to know before you self publish, why 40% of Amazon's bestseller list is made up of self-published authors, how to learn what you need to know fast and why books have become the new business card. On this episode you'll learn: Important lessons Miral learned from her dad about entrepreneurship.What she makes sure she does before every launch.How self publishing has evolved in the past five years.Why some authors choose self publishing over traditional.Myths about self publishing.First three steps to take to self publish your book.The sweet spot as far as pricing for your self published book.The biggest mistakes self publishers make.Why that five-star review really matters and the best ways to get them. BONUS OFFER Tweet @bibliocrunch and tell them you heard about them on the #SupportisSexy for a discount code for courses on Learnselfpublishingfast.com! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void]
Miral Sattar is the CEO and founder of BiblioCrunch, a market place which connects authors with the curated and trusted book publishing professionals they need to publish a high-quality book. BiblioCrunch was also selected as The Next Big Thing in media by the Paley Center. Miral is an alumnue of Columbia University and has Masters in Media from New York University. She started her career as a software engineer and eventually moved to media.She has close to 11 years of experience in media working with Time Inc and Time Magazine . Shownotes are available at www.mykitaab.in/miral In this podcast episode, Miral and I talk about her journey from being a software engineer to media and now into publishing. Specifically, we talk about the services offered by Bibliocrunch, their association with Nanowrimo, and Miral's writings.
Author of Maude Interview starts at 15:00 and ends at 44:33 I do have an agent who called me, and he's representing Maude. She's been translated into Italian, German, and Russian. He made the deal for the audiobook. He's right now negotiating with a few more countries. Whatever Kindle and Amazon don't cover as far as print copies, he will handle that for me. And hopefully some day a motion picture! News “Amazon Prime Price Drops to $73 This Weekend” at Forbes - January 15, 2016 Prime Discount at Amazon.com “Mozart in the Jungle” at Amazon.com “Amazon to Release Portable Version of Echo Speaker in Coming Weeks” by Greg Bensinger at The Wall Street Journal - January 11, 2016 “Ford, Amazon working to connect cars to smart homes” by Autuan Goodwin at CNET - January 5, 2015 “First Click: Apple should echo Amazon with a Siri speaker” by Thomas Ricker at The Verge - January 14, 2016 Alexa - $179.99 at Amazon.com Tech Tip IFTT recipe for setting temperature on a NEST thermostat with Alexa IFTT recipe for having Alexa help find your phone by calling it iOS Kindle update version 4.16 Interview with Donna Foley Mabry “How a Shy Former Avon Lady Became the Queen of Self-Publishing” by Katie McCollow at Newsweek - August 9, 2015 “How Donna Mabry Went from Seamstress to Best-Selling Author” by Miral Sattar at Bibliocrunch - October 14, 2015 The Alexandra Merritt Mystery Series Box Set (Books 1 through 5) - Kindle format, available through Kindle Unlimited The Las Vegas Sophisticate Joyce Mochrie, proofreader The Manhattan Stories, Books 1 through 4 Maude in Kindle and Audible format Conversations with Skip in Kindle and Audible format Mary Ann Unger's Matti James mysteries D. N. “Scotty” Curran's books at Amazon.com The Iron Horse Chronicles by Robert Murphy Books by James C. Logsdon: The House of James - ExPat and Romblon, and The Soul of Black Mountain, Nevada Content The Runaway Campaign: A Year Inside the Republican Race for President (Kindle Single) by The Washington Post The Ghost in My Brain: How a Concussion Stole My Life and How the New Science of Brain Plasticity Helped Me Get it Back by Clark Elliot Music for my podcast is from an original Thelonius Monk composition named "Well, You Needn't." This version is "Ra-Monk" by Eval Manigat on the "Variations in Time: A Jazz Persepctive" CD by Public Transit Recording" CD. Please Join the Kindle Chronicles group at Goodreads!
Bibliocrunch is an award-winning author services marketplace that matches authors with quality, award-winning professionals to get new books and apps to market. The platform brokers the interaction between a community of rated and reviewed publishers, authors, designers, editors, proofreaders, conversion specialists, marketers and enhanced eBook experts to help create exceptional digital books. She has worked in the media industry for 11 years, most recently at TIME where she launched several digital initiatives including an iPad and mobile site, mobile apps, a video and podcast channel, blogs, and SEO. Her writing has been featured in TIME, CNN, NY Daily News, among other media publications. She has a MS in Publishing (Digital + Print Media) from NYU and a BS from Columbia University in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. You can follow Miral on Twitter @bibliocrunch or @miralsattar
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