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A curated collection of over 36 tools designed to help Novel Marketing Patrons write better, publish smarter, and sell more books.
Tools to help you:
- Craft Back Cover Copy
- Improve Your Website
- Get answers to your book promotion questions.
Novel Marketing
The Longest-Running Book Marketing Podcast in the World
Novel Marketing is a weekly show for writers who want to build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about.
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Novel Marketing
The Longest-Running Book Marketing Podcast in the World
Novel Marketing is a weekly show for writers who want to build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about.
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Author Update
Critics rave that technically, it’s a podcast.
Here’s what you can expect from Author Update:
- Publishing News Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the industry.
- Advice That Matters – Learn how to make your book irresistible to readers.
- Live Q&A – Get answers from Thomas Umstattd and Jonathan Shuerger.
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Christian Publishing Show
The Christian Publishing Show is a podcast to help Christian authors change the world. We talk about how to improve in the craft of writing, how to get published, and how to market effectively. Get expert advice from industry insiders.
Get help with:
- Writing – Learn the craft of writing irresistible books.
- Publishing – Learn the publishing process from industry insiders.
- Theology – Learn how to thrive as a Christian Author.
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