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Read This Before Your Next Podcast Guest Interview

Read This Before Your Next Podcast Guest Interview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 29, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting, PR

Learn how to sound like a pro during your podcast interview. Get tips on achieving good podcast sound without breaking the bank.

How to Nail a Hostile Media Interview  

How to Nail a Hostile Media Interview  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 5, 2023 | PR, Promotion

Don’t shy away from a potentially hostile interview. Instead, follow these tips to give the journalist what you want them to publish.

How to Conduct Your Own Media Tour (without hiring a PR Firm) With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

How to Conduct Your Own Media Tour (without hiring a PR Firm) With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 8, 2022 | PR, Promotion

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith shares pro tips for getting booked on podcasts, radio, and TV by scheduling your own author media tour.

How to Create an Author Press Kit with Susan Neal

How to Create an Author Press Kit with Susan Neal

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 10, 2021 | Author Websites, PR, Promotion

If you want to secure media interviews about your book, learn why you need an author press kit, what you should include, and where to place it on your website.

How to Grow Your Podcast Audience – with David Hooper

How to Grow Your Podcast Audience – with David Hooper

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 27, 2021 | Podcasting, PR, Promotion

Learn how to increase your podcast’s impact by connecting with other podcasters, authors, and audiences who are interested in your book.

How to Get Endorsements for Your Book

How to Get Endorsements for Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 15, 2021 | PR, Promotion, Strategy

The right endorsement for your book can make a huge impact on sales. Follow these five steps to get effective endorsements.

How to Create Press Releases

How to Create Press Releases

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 5, 2021 | PR, Promotion, Strategy

Eight strategies to help you create a compelling news release.

Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn

Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 21, 2019 | Conference Tips, PR, Promotion, Public Speaking, Publishing

Joanna Penn gives introverted writers tips and courage for overcoming fear of public speaking.

How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview

How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 7, 2019 | Platform, Podcasting, PR, Promotion

Sell more books with these tips to becoming a sought-after podcast guest.

How to Run a Podcast Tour (With Guest Mary DeMuth)

How to Run a Podcast Tour (With Guest Mary DeMuth)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 30, 2019 | Platform, Podcasting, PR, Promotion

Uncover the power of a podcast tour in reaching new audiences. Learn from veteran author Mary DeMuth about effective podcast strategies.

How You Can Create Massive PR for Yourself, Even If You’re A Complete Novice

How You Can Create Massive PR for Yourself, Even If You’re A Complete Novice

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 5, 2019 | PR, Promotion

Unlock the secrets of author PR and publicity. Learn effective strategies that even novices can implement without breaking the bank.

How to Sound Great As a Podcast Guest

How to Sound Great As a Podcast Guest

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 12, 2018 | Platform, Podcasting, PR, Promotion

Are you scheduled to come on a podcast as a guest? If you want to be invited back, or appear on any other podcast interviews for that matter, you need to have good audio. Many authors make the mistake of using their laptop’s microphone and speakers. This will...
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit

How to Create an Online Author Press Kit

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 2, 2018 | Branding, Business Advice, PR, Promotion, Publishing

Find out why authors need a press kit and what to include in yours.

How to Spot a Publishing Scam

How to Spot a Publishing Scam

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 17, 2018 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, PR, Promotion, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

In this Novel Marketing Podcast episode, we are going to talk about publishing scams and how to avoid them. Don’t get bamboozled by a charlatan!

017 – 12 Tips to Help You Nail Your Next Podcast Interview

017 – 12 Tips to Help You Nail Your Next Podcast Interview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 10, 2014 | PR, Promotion

James & Thomas talk about how to ace your next podcast or radio interview.

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