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 6, 2023 • 28min
Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you
Learn what types of events are available and discover how to pick the best writers conference for your stage in the publishing journey.You can find the blog version of this post here. The post Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Aug 30, 2023 • 31min
Book Marketing 101: Product
If your book isn't a good product, marketing gets harder. Find out whose opinion counts and learn to create a good book readers want to buy and read.You can find the blog version of this post HERE.The post Book Marketing 101: Product appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Aug 23, 2023 • 42min
From Passion to Print: How to Run an Independent Publishing Company
Learn how running your own independent publishing company compares with publishing with a small house and how you can start your own company.You can find the blog version of this episode HERE.The post From Passion to Print: How to Run an Independent Publishing Company appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Aug 16, 2023 • 28min
How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book
Discover tips on attending book clubs, finding target readers, and starting a book club. Learn how to make your book more appealing to book clubs by incorporating discussion-worthy themes. Find out how to create a book club-friendly book and engage with book clubs using personalized videos and virtual interactions. Increase the chances of your book being chosen by attending book clubs, reaching out to potential clubs through your readers, and taking a course on starting a writers group.
Aug 9, 2023 • 44min
From Book Blurb to Bestseller: How to Craft Compelling Amazon Pages With Dave Chesson
Learn how a free tool can help improve your book description, increase your sales, and improve the effectiveness of your Amazon sales page.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post From Book Blurb to Bestseller: How to Craft Compelling Amazon Pages With Dave Chesson appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jul 19, 2023 • 29min
How the Hollywood Strikes Will Help (& Hurt!) Authors
Find out how the actors and screenwriters strikes will affect authors and provide some unprecedented opportunities.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post How the Hollywood Strikes Will Help (& Hurt!) Authors appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jul 12, 2023 • 35min
Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype?
Find out the advantages and limitations of Substack for authors with various platform-building strategies.You can find the blogpost HERE.The post Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype? appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jul 5, 2023 • 35min
How to Make Money as an Author Assistant
If your publishing journey is sapping your bank account, learn how working as an author assistant will help you earn and learn simultaneously.You can find the blogpost for this episode HERE.The post How to Make Money as an Author Assistant appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jun 28, 2023 • 33min
The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release
Avoid author burn out by establishing a sustainable publishing pace for the next 20 years. Learn how and when to plan your publishing tasks.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
Jun 21, 2023 • 22min
The Lifecycle of a Book: How to Extend Your Book’s Life With Effective Marketing
Find out how to market your book in the four stages of its lifecycle and how to extend book sales on older books.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post The Lifecycle of a Book: How to Extend Your Book’s Life With Effective Marketing appeared first on Author Media.https://novelmarketingconference.com/ https://novelmarketingconference.com/Support the show
