Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Novel Marketing
The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
How to Get a Reader’s Attention by Shocking Broca 23.06.2021 28:13
Learn how natural brain function can help you get your reader's attention so you can introduce them to your book. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Get a Reader’s Attention by Shocking Broca appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
7 Kinds of Indie Authors 16.06.2021 1:09:08
Find out which kind of indie author you are and which sales strategies and promotional tools will work best for you. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 7 Kinds of Indie Authors appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
Two Quick Announcements 09.06.2021 3:45
While you wait for the next episode, check out these two resources for authors. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Two Quick Announcements appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Pitch Your Novel 02.06.2021 39:18
Learn how and when to craft a compelling pitch that make agents, readers, and publishers curious about your novel. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Pitch Your Novel appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
A New Social Network for Authors 26.05.2021 25:34
Learn how to avoid social media distractions, connect with qualified authors, and write better books with our new social network for authors. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post A New Social Network for Authors appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year 19.05.2021 48:29
Learn which Facebook ads work best for connecting with interested readers, growing your author email list, and ultimately selling books. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Overcome the Fear of Book Promotion 12.05.2021 28:09
Learn how to find your readers, write the book they want, and overcome the fear of promoting your book to them. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Overcome the Fear of Book Promotion appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Create Press Releases 05.05.2021 40:12
Eight strategies to help you create a compelling news release. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Create Press Releases appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology) 14.04.2021 28:51
Learn how three principles of reciprocity will help you show kindness to your readers and sell more books. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology) appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist 07.04.2021 40:59
Learn how authors writing YA books can connect with teen readers. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Publish Your Book Independently 31.03.2021 34:14
A step-by-step guide to help you publish your book independently. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Publish Your Book Independently appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
10 Decisions Every Indie Author Needs to Make 24.03.2021 57:06
Expert advice for the 10 critical decisions of indie publishing. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 10 Decisions Every Indie Author Needs to Make appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams 17.03.2021 35:27
Connect with three groups of people who will help you write a book that makes readers want to write raving reviews. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
The 2021 Book Launch Blueprint is Here! 10.03.2021 38:53
Develop a comprehensive strategy to maximize your book sales in the first 30 days after release with the Book Launch Blueprint Course. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post The 2021 Book Launch Blueprint is Here! appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch 03.03.2021 42:33
Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors 17.02.2021 42:02
Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what's coming and how to survive the digital upheaval. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them) 10.02.2021 34:51
Authors with weak brands get ignored by publishers and readers alike. Learn how to avoid the 10 most common author branding mistakes. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them) appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer 03.02.2021 42:53
Tricia Goyer explains how authors can connect with an enormous market of faithful readers in the homeschool community. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Author Websites 20.01.2021 47:53
Learn how to improve your website's SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Author Websites appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Promote Literary Fiction With Jane Friedman 13.01.2021 40:50
Marketing literary fiction is different than marketing genre fiction. Standard marketing practices don't always work. In this article you'll learn what does. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Promote Literary Fiction With Jane Friedman appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
Amazon Advertising 06.01.2021 52:50
Amazon continually tests and changes their ads platform, and authors must stay up to date. Bryan Cohen reports on what's changed this year. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Amazon Advertising appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Prevent Writing Burnout 22.12.2020 40:23
Follow these four crucial principles to avoid author burnout and maintain a healthy writing career. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Prevent Writing Burnout appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Pick a Strong Book Title 09.12.2020 27:15
Your book's title should accomplish four goals with only a few words. Learn how to create a memorable title that is easy to find and recommend. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Pick a Strong Book Title appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author 02.12.2020 25:34
Should authors establish a presence on Parler and MeWe? Learn about the new social media platforms, and find out if you can connect with your readers there. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Find and Work With a Virtual Assistant 18.11.2020 45:20
Learn how to make more time for writing by hiring an assistant. It may cost less than you think, and it will free you up to focus on your writing. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Find and Work With a Virtual Assistant appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
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