

Novel Marketing
Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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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Apr 18, 2017 • 25min
094 – How to Use the Ancient Power of Discipline to Accomplish Your Goals
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 Power of Discipline to Accomplish Your Goals appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Feb 4, 2017 • 20min
093 – What Authors Can Learn from Bad Super Bowl Ads
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 appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Jan 18, 2017 • 25min
The 5-Year Plan To Become A Bestselling Novelist
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Jan 18, 2017 • 25min
092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Nov 28, 2016 • 17min
What The Election Can Teach Us About Copywriting for Your Book
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 About Copywriting for Your Book appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Nov 15, 2016 • 25min
090 – Q&A Extravaganza #7
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 #7 appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Nov 8, 2016 • 27min
089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers
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 Power of Video to Engage More Readers appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Oct 17, 2016 • 25min
13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Book’s Website
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Oct 1, 2016 • 15min
087 – Website Hosting for Authors
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 Authors appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Sep 15, 2016 • 25min
How to Pick Your Genre
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show