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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Jun 6, 2015 • 17min
063 – Six Proven Methods for Creating Maximum Impact at Writing Conferences
Intro Paragraph: Unless you have a multi-book contract (and we’re talking 4+ books) you need to be constantly marketing yourself to publishers. Even if you do have a long term contract you need to be marketing yourself because someday that contract will end and (let’s say this quietly) they might not pick you up again. […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 063 – Six Proven Methods for Creating Maximum Impact at Writing Conferences appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
May 1, 2015 • 18min
062 – 7 Ways to Avoid the Email Spam Filter
Jim how do you tell if you are a spammer? If people click “mark as spam” on your email, you are a spammer as far as that person is concerned. Spam is in the eye of the beholder. How Spam Filters Work Before we give you tips on how to avoid spam filters we should […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 062 – 7 Ways to Avoid the Email Spam Filter appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Apr 1, 2015 • 30min
061 – Marketing 101: The Five Ps of Novel Marketing
Learn how to apply the time-tested "P"s of marketing to your book promotion efforts.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 061 – Marketing 101: The Five Ps of Novel Marketing appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Mar 1, 2015 • 18min
060 – Q&A Extravaganza & Big Announcement
Question from Jen Q: I really enjoyed this podcast, but I’m curious as to how aspiring writers are supposed to use Facebook and Twitter differently? Question from J.T. Stoll Author of The Rift I’m an indie fantasy author and trying to figure out how much time to dedicate to putting together blurbs for my […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 060 – Q&A Extravaganza & Big Announcement appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Feb 1, 2015 • 20min
059 – Novel Tax Tips for Authors
In this episode we are going to talk about how to stay out of jail … when it comes to your taxes … I am excited to introduce our guest. So, we brought in a CPA who has coached authors, celebrities and small businesses for over thirty years. He is the guy that […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 059 – Novel Tax Tips for Authors appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jan 17, 2015 • 27min
058 – Powerful Marketing Lessons from Taylor Swift
Show Notes: She is involved in her own marketing. She’s transparent, which builds familiarity and trust She uses every channel — differently She says “no” when her brand is devalued Her product is inspirational and unexpected She makes smart partnerships She’s a master at maintaining magic and mystery in her brand Links: Original article 60 […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 058 – Powerful Marketing Lessons from Taylor Swift appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Dec 2, 2014 • 19min
057 – What to Include in an Author Newsletter
As you know, we talk a lot about how effective author newsletter are. Of all the online marketing tools I feel that email is the most powerful. Most social networks are just an extension of email. People go to Facebook when they get an email about a new photo or comment. It is the world’s […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 057 – What to Include in an Author Newsletter appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Nov 25, 2014 • 22min
056 – How to Become More Confident
Rejection and failure can crush your confidence. Learn six ways to rebuild and grow your confidence as an author.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 056 – How to Become More Confident appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Nov 18, 2014 • 26min
055 – Book Scavenger Hunts
A book scavenger hunt is an effective way to connect with authors and new readers. Find out how it works and how you can host your own.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 055 – Book Scavenger Hunts appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Nov 17, 2014 • 13min
Authors: Piracy is Not Your Enemy
Many authors are terrified that someone will steal their work. They don't realize their true enemy is obscurity not piracy. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post Authors: Piracy is Not Your Enemy appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
