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Marketing a Book Series with Kristina Stanley

Marketing a Book Series with Kristina Stanley

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 25, 2024 | Promotion

Writing a series gives you marketing advantages if you do it right. Find out how to structure your series to maximize your marketing efforts.

Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders

Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 27, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Find out whether you should set up a preorder for your book (some authors shouldn’t), and discover tips to maximize preorder sales.

Book Launch Secrets 

Book Launch Secrets 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 6, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Strategy, Traditional Publishing

Registration for the final cohort of the Book Launch Blueprint course is now open. Check out these book launch secrets and register for the course while you still can.

The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release 

The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 28, 2023 | Productivity, Publishing

Avoid author burn out by establishing a sustainable publishing pace for the next 20 years. Learn how and when to plan your publishing tasks.

How to Extend Your Book’s Life With Effective Marketing

How to Extend Your Book’s Life With Effective Marketing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 21, 2023 | Publishing, Strategy, Writing Craft

Find out how to market your book in the four stages of its lifecycle and how to extend book sales on older books.

The 2023 Book Launch Blueprint

The 2023 Book Launch Blueprint

by Thomas Umstattd | Mar 15, 2023 | News, Promotion

Registration for our annual course is now open. Find out what you’ll learn, what’s been updated, and if it’s the right course for you.

How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel

How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 18, 2023 | Crowdfunding, Promotion

Learn which book launching techniques a debut YA author used to successfully crowdfund and launch her first novel.

Whisper and the World Whispers Back

Whisper and the World Whispers Back

by Thomas Umstattd | Jan 11, 2023 | Author Websites, Platform, Social Media

When readers can’t hear about your book, they can’t read it, even if it’s really good. Learn three reasons your book promotion may fall flat.

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.

10 Reasons to Delay Your Book Launch  

10 Reasons to Delay Your Book Launch  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 5, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy

Find out why you should delay your book launch, how long you should wait, and what to do in the meantime to improve your book’s chances of success.

How to Launch Your Book on a Budget

How to Launch Your Book on a Budget

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 23, 2022 | Business Advice, Promotion, Strategy

Is your book launch budget filled with expenses or investments? Learn how and where to spend your time and money to get the greatest return.

How to Launch Your Book in 2022

How to Launch Your Book in 2022

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 16, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy

Your book deserves a well-planned, effective book launch. Learn how to maximize sales in those all-important first 30 days after release.

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.

How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams

How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 17, 2021 | Promotion, Strategy

Connect with three groups of people who will help you write a book that makes readers want to write raving reviews.

The 2021 Book Launch Blueprint is Here!

The 2021 Book Launch Blueprint is Here!

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 10, 2021 | Promotion, Strategy

Develop a comprehensive strategy to maximize your book sales in the first 30 days after release with the Book Launch Blueprint Course.

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