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
Amazon Book Ads – Everything You Need to Know with Brian Berni 09.10.2018 30:15
Amazon Book Ads - Everything You Need to Know - Date You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Amazon Book Ads – Everything You Need to Know with Brian Berni appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit 02.10.2018 24:36
Find out why authors need a press kit and what to include in yours. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Create an Online Author Press Kit appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website 25.09.2018 30:16
Seven Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Boost Book Sales With Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) 18.09.2018 26:17
In this episode we are going to talk about the best things you can do with your Advanced Reader Copies of your book … You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Boost Book Sales With Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How Fiverr Freelancers Can Help You Sell More Books 11.09.2018 20:18
In this episode, we are going to talk about how you as an author can use Fiverr to sell more books and improve the quality of your books. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How Fiverr Freelancers Can Help You Sell More Books appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Host a Facebook Live For Your Book 04.09.2018 32:24
In this episode, we talk about how to host a live video on Facebook to promote your next book launch. It is easy to look and sound amazing on Facebook Live! You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Host a Facebook Live For Your Book appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Write 5000 Words an Hour with Chris Fox 28.08.2018 22:42
Writing more books helps you make more money. But most authors write slow! Chris Fox shares 5 steps to faster and better writing. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Write 5000 Words an Hour with Chris Fox appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Write to Market With Chris Fox 21.08.2018 22:40
In this episode, we talk about how to write to market with Chris Fox an incredibly successful indie author of both fiction and nonfiction. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Write to Market With Chris Fox appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
The Launch Your Book Blueprint 13.08.2018 23:20
Your book is finished. Polished. Ready for the world to read. But then the questions enter your mind, yes, those questions … how do I launch my novel in the most impactful way possible? How do I do it without feeling overwhelmed? And where do I find the time? We get it. They’re daunting questions. […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post The Launch Your Book Blueprint...
150 – A Blueprint on How to Launch Your Book 13.08.2018 23:20
In this episode, we talk about a new course we've released that will help you launch your book in a way that will rocket it to success. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 150 – A Blueprint on How to Launch Your Book appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How To Set up Pre-Orders for Your Indie Book 07.08.2018 27:36
When should indie authors offer a preorder on Amazon, and when is it a bad idea? An indie author answers and shares how to set up a preorder. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How To Set up Pre-Orders for Your Indie Book appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
148 – How to Get Libraries to Buy Your Indie Book, with Lacy Williams 31.07.2018 25:34
In this episode, we talk with Lacy Williams about how to get libraries to buy your indie books using services like Overdrive and Draft2Digital. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 148 – How to Get Libraries to Buy Your Indie Book, with Lacy Williams appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
What We Can Learn from The Greatest Book on Marketing Ever Written 24.07.2018 22:32
Announcements: We’re $4 away from hitting our next Patreon goal. With this level we will start providing full transcripts for each episode. We just need one person to back at the $5 level to push us over the edge. Just as a reminder, $5 Patrons receive: Warm feelings, knowing you’re keeping Thomas and James on […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post What We Can Learn f...
How to Spot a Publishing Scam 17.07.2018 48:51
In this Novel Marketing Podcast episode, we are going to talk about publishing scams and how to avoid them. Don't get bamboozled by a charlatan! You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Spot a Publishing Scam appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Create a Reader (Lead) Magnet 10.07.2018 30:51
A reader magnet is a prize your readers get in exchange for giving you their email. They can dramatically improve how fast your email list grows. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Create a Reader (Lead) Magnet appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
144 – How to Build an Amazing Author Website for $459.20 03.07.2018 26:25
You know you need a website, but you don’t have one yet. We received an email from Mary Hamilton, a listener of the Novel Marketing podcast, who said dealing with her website was her writing pet peeve. “My biggest peeve is my website. I’m not techy enough to understand how to fix any issues with […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 144 – How to Build an Amazing Au...
Book Marketing 101: Author Advertising 26.06.2018 26:29
Learn four advertising fundamentals that apply when buying ads on Facebook, Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere you buy advertising. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post Book Marketing 101: Author Advertising appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
142 – Marketing 101: How to Develop Book Marketing Assets 19.06.2018 29:35
Learn how to reduce book marketing liabilities and develop assets. The more assets you have, the easier it is to sell books. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 142 – Marketing 101: How to Develop Book Marketing Assets appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
141 – Amazon Books and the Future of Brick and Mortar Retail 12.06.2018 29:47
In this episode, we talk about Amazon’s brick and mortar bookstores, the future of paper books, and how they affect you as an author. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 141 – Amazon Books and the Future of Brick and Mortar Retail appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen 30.05.2018 28:12
In this episode, talk about ways you can be more effective in your marketing, in your approach to the business of publishing and how to stay motivated when you feel like giving up, with special guest, Chad Allen. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen appeared first on Author Media . Sup...
138 – GDPR for American Authors? 22.05.2018 26:03
Links: Did Thanos Kill Me? The Creative Funding Show Iubenda (Affiliate link) Let’s talk about GDPR: First off, we are not lawyers. Questions: What is GDPR? General Data Protection Regulation Why do authors need to care about it? Isn’t it just European companies that need to worry about this? The law “applies” to Americans companies. Can […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE....
Why American Authors Don’t Need to Worry About GDPR 21.05.2018 26:03
Learn what GDPR is, why Americans don't need to worry about it, and why you may want to follow it anyway. TL;DR: The EU is not the government of the world and it can't force Americans to do anything. But you should follow some of the regulations anyway. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post Why American Authors Don’t Need to Worry About GDPR appeared first on A...
136 – How to Use K-lytics To Sell More Kindle eBooks 08.05.2018 31:35
The more you understand how readers find, and how and why they buy books on Amazon, the more books you’re going to sell. And to help us dive deep into the subject is today’s guest, Alex Newton, the CEO and Founder of K-Lytics.com You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 136 – How to Use K-lytics To Sell More Kindle eBooks appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
135 – How to Start a Local Writers Group 01.05.2018 28:22
Joining a writers group will take your writing to a new level faster. Learn how to start one in your area. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 135 – How to Start a Local Writers Group appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
How to Relaunch a Book With Chris Fox 24.04.2018 30:20
How to use the relaunch strategy to revive sales on your old novels. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How to Relaunch a Book With Chris Fox appeared first on Author Media . Support the show
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