

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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Jul 22, 2014 • 19min
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.Support the show

Jul 16, 2014 • 14min
7 Differences Between Published & Unpublished Authors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you can emulate them.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 7 Differences Between Published & Unpublished Authors appeared first on Author Media.Support the show

Jul 1, 2014 • 18min
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.Support the show

Jun 24, 2014 • 16min
Angela Hunt’s Journey from Unpublished to Over 1 Million Book Sales
Angela Hunt shares her publishing journey.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post Angela Hunt’s Journey from Unpublished to Over 1 Million Book Sales appeared first on Author Media.Support the show

Jun 10, 2014 • 21min
032 – What is a Literary Agent Do You Still Need One
Not all authors need an agent. In this episode we talk with Steve Laube about what kind of authors need an agent and what kind of authors can go agentless.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 032 – What is a Literary Agent Do You Still Need One appeared first on Author Media.Support the show

Jun 2, 2014 • 12min
031 – What Should Novelists Blog About?
Many novelists have a hard time with blogging. So they end up ignoring this powerful tool. In this episode, Jim and Thomas talk about what to blog about and what topics to avoid.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 031 – What Should Novelists Blog About? appeared first on Author Media.Support the show

May 26, 2014 • 20min
030 – Selling An Editor So She Can Sell to Pub Board With Allen Arnold
This week we are talking with Allen Arnold about how to overcome that mysterious barrier to publication called “pub board.”You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 030 – Selling An Editor So She Can Sell to Pub Board With Allen Arnold appeared first on Author Media.Support the show

May 21, 2014 • 1min
Special Announcement: Spirit Bridge by James L. Rubart
Spirit Bridge by our very own James L. Rubart has just launched. Check it out at Amazon or at a book store near you.You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post Special Announcement: Spirit Bridge by James L. Rubart appeared first on Author Media.Support the show

May 19, 2014 • 26min
029 – How to Start a Mastermind Group
An author mastermind group can accelerate your writing and publishing career. Find out how you can start one. You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 029 – How to Start a Mastermind Group appeared first on Author Media.Support the show

May 12, 2014 • 15min
028 – Book Rollouts Vs Book Launches With James Scott Bell
A popular marketing strategy is to put together a huge launch even focused around the launch date of the book. You are not a fan of the big fan of that strategy. Why not? Walk us through the marketing techniques you used for your last book. Tell us about your experiences with book […]You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.The post 028 – Book Rollouts Vs Book Launches With James Scott Bell appeared first on Author Media.Support the show


