by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 23, 2022 | Book Design, Publishing
A bad book cover can ruin all your marketing efforts. Learn what makes a good book cover in this interview with a top cover designer.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 29, 2019 | Book Design, Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing
Help your cover designer create the best possible book cover by providing a design brief document. Learn what to include and avoid.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 18, 2017 | Book Design, Independent Publishing, Publishing
Any one of these 11 book cover mistakes could ruin all your other book marketing efforts. Learn how to avoid them.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 11, 2017 | Book Design, Independent Publishing, Publishing
Your book cover is your biggest marketing asset. It can make or break your book. In this episode, we discuss the necessary elements for a successful cover.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 3, 2014 | Author Websites, Book Design, Independent Publishing, Platform, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreTalking Points What is Design by Committee? Something that everyone likes is typically something no one...
by Caitlin Muir | May 1, 2012 | Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Tips
Do you know how to create a professional cover photo for your Facebook Timeline? We’ll show you how.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 1, 2023 | Promotion
Bestselling author and marketing strategist Derek Doepker shares tips to help you get more book reviews before, during, or after your launch.
by Thomas Umstattd | Dec 7, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy
If you want to maximize your holiday book promotion, implement some or all of these 20 strategies to boost your book sales this Christmas.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 9, 2022 | Email Marketing, Independent Publishing, Promotion
BookFunnel offers amazing and useful tools for authors looking to give their readers the fastest, easiest and most enjoyable e-reading experience.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 19, 2022 | Promotion
Learn six ways authors can use book QR codes to connect with readers and promote their books online and offline.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 5, 2022 | Promotion
If your ebook sales are lagging, these 7 strategies will teach you how to market your ebook effectively with tactics specific to ebooks.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 17, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing
Learn how to find and work with a narrator to produce your audiobook.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 3, 2022 | Crowdfunding, Publishing
Learn how to solve your cash flow problem with these tips for crowdfunding your book before it’s published.
by Novel Marketing | Jul 6, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreI love introducing authors to tools that can make their writing lives easier. Some tools help you write...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 22, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreAccording to The NPD Group, ebook sales for traditionally published books went down in the first half of...