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
Mentioned books
Sep 9, 2014 • 19min
045 – Five Keys to Working with Book Stores, Before You’re Published and After
Some say bookstores are only interested in promoting the best-selling authors. While that’s not true, getting their focus will take some tricks and techniques. In this episode, we cover five keys to getting the attention of physical, walk-in bookstores.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 045 – Five Keys to Working with Book Stores, Before You’re Published and After appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Sep 2, 2014 • 23min
044 – Writing for Your Website – How To Craft Pages That Readers Actually Want to Read
Is your website copy boring readers? You only have seven seconds to capture attention so make sure your web copy works.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 044 – Writing for Your Website – How To Craft Pages That Readers Actually Want to Read appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Aug 26, 2014 • 17min
043 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 3 – Look Through Your Readers
Learn how to listen in when your readers talk about you, and find out how their words can help refine your author brand.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 043 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 3 – Look Through Your Readers appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Aug 19, 2014 • 18min
042 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 2: Look at Your Readers
Branding is one of the most confusing topics under the umbrella of marketing. In this episode, we look at the second step of creating a breakthrough author brand.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 042 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 2: Look at Your Readers appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Aug 12, 2014 • 22min
041 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 1 – Look in the Mirror
Branding is one of the most confusing topics under the umbrella of marketing. In this article, you'll learn the first step to creating your author brand.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 041 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 1 – Look in the Mirror appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Aug 5, 2014 • 17min
040 – 40th Episode Q&A Extravaganza
In this episode we answer questions from listeners like you. If you would like to ask a question for a future Q&A episode click here. Question 1 “I was recently divorced and remarried and now I have a new last name. Should I change the name on my website and future books or use my old […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 040 – 40th Episode Q&A Extravaganza appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jul 29, 2014 • 19min
039 – How Writers Should Market Themselves to Editors With Karen Ball
In this episode, we talk with agent and former editor Karen Ball.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 039 – How Writers Should Market Themselves to Editors With Karen Ball appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jul 22, 2014 • 20min
038 – How to Find an Inspiration Oasis in a Creativity Desert With Allen Arnold
In this episode, we talk with Allen Arnold about the deserts a writer can get stuck in, and how to get out.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 038 – How to Find an Inspiration Oasis in a Creativity Desert With Allen Arnold appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jul 16, 2014 • 15min
7 Differences Between Published & Unpublished Authors
Are you developing the habits and mindsets of a published author? Learn the best practices of published authors so you can emulate them.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 7 Differences Between Published & Unpublished Authors appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jul 1, 2014 • 19min
The Upside and Downside of Free Books
Learn the pros and cons of offering your books for free and how you can incorporate giveaways into your overall marketing strategy.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post The Upside and Downside of Free Books appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
