{"podcast":{"title":"Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast","slug":"simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467","podcast_index_feed_id":7164467,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ffc5cc04/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.marcymade.co/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42811529/42811529-1763514631252-e32b773cc913.jpg","author":"Marcy Gardner","episode_count":77,"summary":"Want to grow your crochet skills and create a life you love through creativity? Simply Hooked: A Crochet Podcast helps you do exactly that. I’m Marcy Gardner—crochet designer, entrepreneur, and mom of two—and each week I bring you crochet inspiration, beginner-friendly amigurumi tips, and creative business strategies designed for makers like you. From selling at craft fairs to making meaningful gifts, this podcast is about using your yarn and your gifts to bring joy, freedom, and impact. If you dream of turning yarn into purpose, projects, or even profit, you’re in the right place.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T22:20:49.174564+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467"},"episode":{"title":"How I Landed a Book Deal & Magazine Cover with ONE Cold Email: My Exact Pitch Strategy for Crochet Designers & Creative Entrepreneurs to Get Published, Grow Authority & Monetize Their Craft","slug":"how-i-landed-a-book-deal-magazine-cover-with-one-cold-email-my-exact-pitch-strategy-for-crochet-designers-creative-entrepreneurs-to-get-published-grow-authority-monetize-their-craft","published_at":"2025-12-11T11:19:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467/how-i-landed-a-book-deal-magazine-cover-with-one-cold-email-my-exact-pitch-strategy-for-crochet-designers-creative-entrepreneurs-to-get-published-grow-authority-monetize-their-craft","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-hooked-a-crochet-podcast-7164467","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcy-gardner6/episodes/How-I-Landed-a-Book-Deal--Magazine-Cover-with-ONE-Cold-Email-My-Exact-Pitch-Strategy-for-Crochet-Designers--Creative-Entrepreneurs-to-Get-Published--Grow-Authority--Monetize-Their-Craft-e3c71ev","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ffc5cc04/podcast/play/112477087/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-11%2F7128b80a-6ad7-6556-8c1c-92f6023b99ba.mp3","summary":"We are heading into the end of the year, which means it’s time to start dreaming about your 2026 goals. If seeing your name in print or landing a major brand deal is on your vision board, this episode is your blueprint. In this "Best Of" archive episode (originally recorded when my book ⁠ Crochet Snuggle Buddies ⁠ launched!), I am breaking down the exact behind-the-scenes story of how I landed a book deal and international magazine covers with a single cold email. I used to think editors were unreachable. Then, I learned a "service-first" pitch strategy from entrepreneurs Susie Moore and Cathy Heller that changed everything. Instead of asking for a favor, I asked, "How can I help you meet your needs?" The result? A book contract, multiple magazine features, and a massive shift in my business trajectory. In this episode, we cover: The "Service-First" Pitch: How to write an email that editors actually want to read (and respond to!). The Mindset Shift: Why saying "I am a crochet designer" out loud was the key to unlocking my confidence. The Timeline: From a Monday night Google search in February to a book launch in March—how fast things can move when you take action. Manifesting the Cover: How I set a specific goal to get my Amigurumi designs on the ⁠front cover of a UK magazine⁠ —and made it happen. Cold Email Strategy: Who to contact, what to say, and how to follow up. Whether you want to submit a pattern, write an article, or pitch a collaboration, this episode proves that you are one email away from a completely different career. Mentioned in this Episode: My Book: ⁠ Crochet Snuggle Buddies ⁠ Inspiration: ⁠Susie Moore⁠ & ⁠Cathy Heller⁠ Connect with Me: Website: ⁠www.marcymade.co⁠ Instagram: ⁠@SimplyHooked1⁠ Email:…","meta_description":"We are heading into the end of the year, which means it’s time to start dreaming about your 2026 goals. 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