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.

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Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Arts

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www.authormedia.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

How Free Pulsing Can Help You Sell More Books with Jamie Foley 25.10.2017

Free pulsing is a special way to make your book free for one day that can dramatically boost book sales. But only if you do it correctly. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post How Free Pulsing Can Help You Sell More Books with Jamie Foley appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Book Cover Mistakes That Sabotage Sales 18.10.2017

Any one of these 11 book cover mistakes could ruin all your other book marketing efforts. Learn how to avoid them. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Book Cover Mistakes That Sabotage Sales appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

10 Things Every Book Cover Needs 11.10.2017

Your book cover is your biggest marketing asset. It can make or break your book. In this episode, we discuss the necessary elements for a successful cover. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 10 Things Every Book Cover Needs appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

105 – How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads  04.10.2017

In this episode, we a talk with best-selling author Lacy William about how she uses Amazon Advertisements to sell more books. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 105 – How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

104 – How to Independently Publish Your Book 26.09.2017

Here is a step by step overview of how to take your book from idea to reality.  You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 104 – How to Independently Publish Your Book appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

10 Common Author Homepage Mistakes & How to Avoid Them 18.09.2017

Author's make a lot of mistakes with their homepages. Here is how to avoid them and create a homepage that works. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 10 Common Author Homepage Mistakes & How to Avoid Them appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

101 – Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One 24.07.2017

The right author mastermind group will accelerate your education, craft, and career. Find out how to start and run an effective mastermind group. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 101 – Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

Episode 100 LIVE Extravaganza 21.07.2017

Q Evelyn Williamson is going to kick us off with three questions. She says, “I’m working on my first novel and would like to know how much money I need once I publish … to promote my book. Also, she’ like to know what kinds of things are acceptable expenses to write off. Are books […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post Episode 100 LIVE Extravaganza appeared first on...

099 – Three Marketing Mindsets We Suggest You Adopt For the Rest of the Year 01.07.2017

Just a little over halfway through the year, it’s that time where many of us do an inventory check … and look at what we need to adjust for the rest of the year. We’re not going to call these second half resolutions, because these are not have tos … so you don’t get to […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 099 – Three Marketing Mindsets We Suggest You Adopt For the R...

7 Tips for Best Selling Author Portraits 15.06.2017

Seven tips to help you create an author portrait that captures your authentic self and communicates your brand. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 7 Tips for Best Selling Author Portraits appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

097 – Major Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Author Name 01.06.2017

Learn how to choose a good author name. James L. Rubart shares the mistakes he made with his author name so you can avoid make them yourself. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 097 – Major Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Author Name appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

096 – How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook 15.05.2017

Put it in your Contract If you are traditionally published, make sure the audiobook is written in. Publishers only pay for audiobook production for books they believe. Record Yourself/You become the voice talent … Advantages to doing it yourself- You know how your characters sound You know the nuance of your words You know the […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 0...

7 Reasons Why Your Book Should Also Be An Audiobook 01.05.2017

Most books don’t end up as audiobooks and I think this is a huge marketing mistake for the following reasons. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 7 Reasons Why Your Book Should Also Be An Audiobook appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

094 – How to Use the Ancient Power of Discipline to Accomplish Your Goals 18.04.2017

In this episode we are going to talk about discipline … we’re already through first quarter and are rapidly moving toward the finish of the first half of the year … and there’s an ever so slight possibility that some of your goals and resolutions for 2017 have slipped into the abyss of business and […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 094 – How to Use the Ancient P...

093 – What Authors Can Learn from Bad Super Bowl Ads 04.02.2017

  Intro Paragraph: Expensive, but the REACH is unparalleled. 1967 the cost was $42,000 for a 30. Today 5 million   Spending that kind of money means you have to create a great ad   Talking Points: Seahawks   One of the biggest TV shows in the world   If you have the money, it […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 093 – What Authors Can Learn from Bad Super Bowl Ads a...

The 5-Year Plan To Become A Bestselling Novelist 18.01.2017

Do you have “the dream”? If you love writing fiction, you don’t need to tell me “the dream” is to get published and hit the bestseller list. I know that’s it; I get it. I’ve been there. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post The 5-Year Plan To Become A Bestselling Novelist appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist 18.01.2017

There are no shortcuts to becoming a bestselling author, but there is a road map. Discover the route to publication that will keep you on track. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

What The Election Can Teach Us About Copywriting for Your Book 28.11.2016

So don’t worry. This post isn’t going to be about the insanity we all just went through. Yeah, I know … whew. But the campaign season that just ended can teach us a salient point about our own copywriting. What works, what doesn’t. Trump didn’t win the election, Clinton lost it. A quick review for […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post What The Election Can Teach Us...

090 – Q&A Extravaganza #7 15.11.2016

  Q Cadel Sterling says, “I found a local, self-published author, with a really cool sounding book premise, and I bought his e-book and told him I’d review it. It stinks. Just awful. Painful to read. So, what do I do now? Hide and pretend I never read it, or honestly review it honestly-knowing agents […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 090 – Q&A Extravaganza #...

089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers 08.11.2016

Intro Paragraph: In case you haven’t noticed, using videos as part of marketing is exploding. USA Today, everywhere else as well. So how do we as authors get on this train and use it to engage readers more deeply? Talking Points: 1. Why Video? YouTube-the greatest running backs in the NFL They want to get […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 089 – How To Use the Pow...

13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Book’s Website 17.10.2016

Few things scare readers more than bad author website design. Here are 13 proven ways to scare people away from your book website. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Book’s Website appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

087 – Website Hosting for Authors 01.10.2016

What is Web Hosting Web hosting is where your website lives on the internet. It is like rent for your website. It is important because if your site goes down people can’t find you. Why is web hosting important? Agent Hack Story Bad hosting can ruin your reputation. Viral Blog Post story Kinds of Web […] You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE. The post 087 – Website Hosting for Auth...

How to Pick Your Genre 15.09.2016

If you're trying to pick a genre or considering writing in several, this episode will help you determine which path is best for you. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post How to Pick Your Genre appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

085 – How to Sell More Books with MyBookTable 3 02.09.2016

What is MyBookTable? WordPress Plugin Sell More Books New Features in the Free version MyBookTable 3 Updated Look MyBookTable book pages have been redesigned to be prettier, more mobile-friendly, and conversion-optimized. If you prefer the classic look, don’t worry– you will still have it as an option. New, Easier Interface As MyBookTable has grown more […] You can find the blogpost version of thi...

084 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 4 – Look in Your Reader’s Mirror 23.08.2016

Most authors never reach the fourth level of building a brand. Find out what makes fourth-tier branding possible for authors. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE . The post 084 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 4 – Look in Your Reader’s Mirror appeared first on Author Media . Support the show

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