

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.
Episodes
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Sep 18, 2017 • 33min
10 Common Author Homepage Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Jul 24, 2017 • 42min
101 – Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Jul 21, 2017 • 36min
Episode 100 LIVE Extravaganza
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 Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Jul 1, 2017 • 19min
099 – Three Marketing Mindsets We Suggest You Adopt For the Rest of the Year
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 Rest of the Year appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Jun 15, 2017 • 25min
7 Tips for Best Selling Author Portraits
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

Jun 1, 2017 • 17min
097 – Major Mistakes You Might Be Making With Your Author Name
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

May 15, 2017 • 22min
096 – How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook
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 096 – How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

May 1, 2017 • 20min
7 Reasons Why Your Book Should Also Be An Audiobook
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.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show

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


