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What Facebook’s 2018 Change Means for Authors

What Facebook’s 2018 Change Means for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 16, 2018 | News, Promotion, Social Media

On January 11th, 2018 Facebook announced massive changes to what content people will see. Here is a detailed analysis of the new Facebook changes and what they mean for authors

120 – How to Get to Know Your Readers

120 – How to Get to Know Your Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 16, 2018 | Promotion, Social Media

Knowing your readers allows you to connect with them through your writing and marketing. These 5 tools will help you understand your readers.

116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 20, 2017 | News, Promotion, Social Media

GoodReads giveaways, one of the most cost-effective book promotion tactics, are changing. Here’s everything you need to know about giving away books on GoodReads.

Where to Build Your Platform As an Unpublished Novelist

Where to Build Your Platform As an Unpublished Novelist

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 22, 2017 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion, Social Media

Now is the best time to start building your platform. Learn what to work on and what not to waste your time on.

116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 8, 2016 | Promotion, Social Media

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIntro Paragraph: In case you haven’t noticed, using videos as part of marketing is exploding. USA Today,...
072 – How to Grow Your Email List from 0 to 10,000

072 – How to Grow Your Email List from 0 to 10,000

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 16, 2015 | Email Marketing, Platform, Social Media

If you offer readers something they want for free, they’ll be happy to sign up for your email list. Learn 9 ways to invite them to sign up.

116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

058 – Powerful Marketing Lessons from Taylor Swift

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 17, 2015 | Branding, Promotion, Social Media

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreShow Notes: She is involved in her own marketing. She’s transparent, which builds familiarity and trust...
116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

053 – How to Throw a Facebook Party for Your Book Interview With Nadine Brandes

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 4, 2014 | Promotion, Social Media

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreShow Outline: Here’s the run-down on how I threw the FB Party: What is a Facebook party? How do You...
116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

052 – To Book Trailer, or Not Book Trailer … that is the question

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 28, 2014 | Promotion, Social Media

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreBook trailers are an interesting animal. Some people swear by them and claim they’re an extremely...
89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life

89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life

by Caitlin Muir | Jun 2, 2014 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion, Public Speaking, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Tips

Fresh out of ideas on how to help your writing take off? You’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 89 book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell your book.

116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

025 – 25th Episode Q&A Extravaganza

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 21, 2014 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion, Social Media

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIn this episode we answer questions from listeners like you. If you would like to ask a question for a...
116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

022 – 12 Ways to Get More Facebook Fans

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 31, 2014 | Promotion, Social Media

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIn this episode we are going to talk about Facebook. And more specifically, how to get more Facebook...
5 New Year’s Resolutions Authors Should Make in 2014

5 New Year’s Resolutions Authors Should Make in 2014

by Shaney Lee | Jan 7, 2014 | Blogging, Platform, Productivity, Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Tips

It’s January again, which means time for New Year’s resolutions. It’s easy for resolutions to become bigger-than-life, difficult to keep, and discouraging. While the big dreams are necessary, it’s often the little steps that get us...
30 Christian Literary Agents to Follow on Twitter

30 Christian Literary Agents to Follow on Twitter

by Caitlin Muir | Dec 2, 2013 | Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Tips

We’ve compiled a list of the top Christian literary agents on Twitter. It’s time to get connected.

116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

009 – An Introduction to Twitter for Novelists

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 2, 2013 | Promotion, Social Media

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIf you’re not using Twitter, it might be because you don’t understand it, or you might not know the...
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