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How to Find Your Timothy  

How to Find Your Timothy  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 26, 2023 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

One person’s opinion about your book is more important than anyone else’s. Discover who it is and how to find them before you publish.

How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book

How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 30, 2022 | Promotion, Social Media

Goodreads is one of the most effective social networks for authors. Learn how to use Goodreads to connect with readers and sell more books.

How to Find Your Readers

How to Find Your Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 7, 2021 | Platform, Writing Craft

Follow these five steps to find out what your readers like and want in a book. Their preferences might surprise you and lead you to success.

Niche Marketing: A Coaching Session

Niche Marketing: A Coaching Session

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 30, 2021 | Platform

Writing to a small niche has its advantages. In this coaching session, an author asks how to market to a very small segment of readers.

Book Marketing 101: Author Advertising

Book Marketing 101: Author Advertising

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 26, 2018 | Advertising, Marketing 101, Promotion

Learn four advertising fundamentals that apply when buying ads on Facebook, Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere you buy advertising.

126  – How to Make Word of Mouth Work for You

126 – How to Make Word of Mouth Work for You

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 27, 2018 | Advertising, Promotion

In this episode, we talk about how you can make Word of Mouth work for you. Spoiler Alert: some people are more important to spreading your idea than others. Find out who those people are and how to reach them.

How to Get to Know Your Readers

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.

126  – How to Make Word of Mouth Work for You

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.

126  – How to Make Word of Mouth Work for You

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...
How to Add GoodReads Book Reviews to MyBookTable

How to Add GoodReads Book Reviews to MyBookTable

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 22, 2013 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion, Social Media

Did you know that MyBookTable now comes with GoodReads integration? You can now show a books GoodRead’s reviews right on your book page. Show off the reviews you already have on GoodReads while leveraging your website traffic to get even more book reviews. Win Win!

Join Us On GoodReads

Join Us On GoodReads

by Caitlin Muir | Jan 26, 2012 | Promotion, Social Media

Goodreads is for readers. Join us on our challenge to read more good books this year.

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