Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Novel Marketing

Arts EN ↓ 504 episodes

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.

Author

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.authormedia.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

How to Develop an Author Tagline 11.11.2020

You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Develop an Author Tagline appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process 04.11.2020

New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A 28.10.2020

15 answers to your questions about building an author platform. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform 21.10.2020

No matter how you publish, you'll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts 14.10.2020

Podcast advertising is one of the most effective advertising venues for authors with audiobooks. Heather Osgood offers seven steps to great podcast advertising. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Why Rapid Release is a Risky Book Launch Strategy 07.10.2020

Is rapid release a shortcut to success? Or is it a trap that could destroy your author career? Learn when and why it does and doesn't work. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Why Rapid Release is a Risky Book Launch Strategy appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Get Published with a Traditional Publishing House 30.09.2020

Before you sign a book contract with a traditional publisher, you need to know these seven important steps. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Get Published with a Traditional Publishing House appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign 23.09.2020

Six steps to creating an email sequence that will help your subscribers get to know, like, and trust you. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Create an Email Onboarding Drip Campaign appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Market Your Audiobook 09.09.2020

These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Market Your Audiobook appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Make Money From Your Platform 02.09.2020

You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Make Money From Your Platform appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Pick the Right Email Marketing Service for You 26.08.2020

Find out which email service provider is right for you and your platform. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Pick the Right Email Marketing Service for You appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Episode 250: The Story of Thomas Umstattd Jr. 19.08.2020

Learn how the Novel Marketing evolved and how growth has been sustained for 250 episodes. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post Episode 250: The Story of Thomas Umstattd Jr. appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Software Guide for Authors 10.08.2020

Authors and writers can work smarter, not harder, with these hardware and software tools that will increase your productivity and lead you to success. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Software Guide for Authors appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer 03.08.2020

Learn three strategies that will protect your writing career from cancel culture.  You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money 06.07.2020

Don't fall for these nine publishing myths that spread like a virus. Keep your publishing career healthy and learn what to do instead of falling for viral myths. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Build an Author Website in a Day 29.06.2020

You don’t need to hire a company to build you a website, you can do it yourself and it is easier than you think. You can learn how to build your very own professional author website. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Build an Author Website in a Day appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

8 Tools to Help Authors Get More Email Subscribers 22.06.2020

Grow your author email list with these 8 powerful tools.  You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 8 Tools to Help Authors Get More Email Subscribers appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Price Your Book Using Marketing Psychology 08.06.2020

How you price your book will impact your sales. Every price-point has a profitable strategy. Find out which one is right for your book. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Price Your Book Using Marketing Psychology appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Where Negative Book Reviews Come From And How to Make Them Go Away 25.05.2020

Not all bad reviews are bad for sales. Learn how to get fewer bad reviews and how to respond to the ones you have. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Where Negative Book Reviews Come From And How to Make Them Go Away appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Painful Book Launch Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way 19.05.2020

Don't make these four painful book launch mistakes.  You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post Painful Book Launch Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

COVID-19 Kindle Stats: Genre Winners and Losers 11.05.2020

How has COVID-19 impacted the Kindle ebook market? Alex Newton answers based on the data. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post COVID-19 Kindle Stats: Genre Winners and Losers appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Launch a Book in 2020 04.05.2020

Launch your book with the help of professional coaching and a customized plan. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Launch a Book in 2020 appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Use Metadata to Sell More Books 27.04.2020

Joshua Tallent teaches authors how to create quality metadata to increase book sales.  You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Use Metadata to Sell More Books appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Readers Are Changing What They Read (and what to do about it) 23.04.2020

What will the future hold for authors and readers? If you pay attention, you can predict what readers will be looking for in the future.  You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post Readers Are Changing What They Read (and what to do about it) appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

How to Launch a Book: A Coaching Session With Krystal Proffitt 13.04.2020

Learn how to create a plan and timeline to build your platform and successfully launch your book. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Launch a Book: A Coaching Session With Krystal Proffitt appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

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