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Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Thomas has been in the publishing industry for over a decade an author, literary agent, marketing director, podcast host, and CEO of Author Media. He has traveled the world speaking at writing conventions, sharing his special approach on how to build a powerful online platform. Thousands of writers have attended his popular workshops and breakout sessions

Recent Episodes

Write Bestselling Pitches by Avoiding These 10 Copywriting Mistakes

Jun 29, 2022 | Copywriting, Promotion | 1 Comment

There is a misnomer that pitching is just about getting an agent or editor interested in your traditionally published book. The pitch for the agent is just a tryout. The reason agents care about a book’s pitch is because readers care. Whether you write fiction or...

How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator

Jun 22, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing | 1 Comment

In this episode of Novel Marketing, you will learn how to record your own audiobook using Hindenburg Narrator. Do I need an audio version of my book? According to The NPD Group, ebook sales for traditionally published books went down in the first half of 2021....

7 Business Mistakes That Ruin Author Careers

Jun 15, 2022 | Business Advice, Publishing | 0 Comments

There is one moment in the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe where a rhinoceros charges at the White Witch during the climactic battle. Before the rhinoceros can get to the Witch, a little gremlin cuts off the charging rhino at the ankles, causing it to...

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

Jun 8, 2022 | PR, Promotion | 0 Comments

How Do I Promote My Book Using a Media Tour? There are three primary media outlets you can use to promote your book: Paid Media—This is when you buy advertisements on someone else's platform. Amazon, Facebook, Radio ads, etc. Owned media—This where you promote...

How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque

Jun 1, 2022 | Email Marketing, Platform, Promotion | 1 Comment

Are you struggling to get new people to sign up for your email newsletter? It’s one thing to convince your friends and family to sign up, but how do you convince a stranger to give you her email address? Strangers don’t care about you. They don't even know who you....

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

May 25, 2022 | Book Design, Productivity, Publishing, Writing Tips | 0 Comments

When it comes to writing books, one of the most popular book writing applications is a piece of software called Scrivener. Unlike Word, which is designed for everyone, Scrivener is designed for authors. Using Word to write a book is like trying to screw in a screw...