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How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 2, 2025 | Platform, Promotion

Need more subscribers? Explore the Kingsumo book giveaway technique that helped one author gain thousands of new emails.

Networking for Authors: How to Build Relationships Without Being Awkward

Networking for Authors: How to Build Relationships Without Being Awkward

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 18, 2024 | Platform

Many authors feel stuck. They’re toiling away in obscurity, and none of their promotion efforts seem to go anywhere. Success in publishing is as much about who you know as what you know. And sometimes, the lack of knowing the right people keeps you from finding...
How to Create an Online Course

How to Create an Online Course

by Novel Marketing | Aug 14, 2024 | Platform

Learn how to transform your book into an engaging online course. Discover what types of content work best and how to maximize your course’s success.

Black Friday Book Promotion Tips for Authors

Black Friday Book Promotion Tips for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 8, 2023 | Email Marketing, Independent Publishing, Promotion

Eight tips and three warnings to help you make the most of your Black Friday book promotion and marketing plan.

How to Win Friends and Pitch Your Book

How to Win Friends and Pitch Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 4, 2023 | Conference Tips, Platform, Public Speaking

Discover 6 steps to crafting a short pitch for your book and yourself before you attend your next conference or cocktail party.

The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing 

The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 27, 2023 | Branding, News

Discover our list of the most important episodes we’ve recorded in the past ten years of podcasting about book marketing.

Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you

Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 6, 2023 | Conference Tips

Learn what types of events are available and discover how to pick the best writers conference for your stage in the publishing journey.

How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book

How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 16, 2023 | Book Design, Promotion, Public Speaking

Authors dream of having a book club pick their book to read and discuss. Find out how to make your book book-club-friendly.

How to Hire a Good Editor

How to Hire a Good Editor

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 16, 2022 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

Every successful author needs a professional editor. Learn three simple steps for finding a good editor who will improve your book.

How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong

How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 20, 2022 | Platform, Public Speaking

Tips and advice for securing your first speaking engagement, nailing your presentation, selling books, and getting invited back.

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 Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read

How to Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 18, 2021 | Blogging, Platform, Promotion, Strategy

Five tips to help you write useful book reviews that will build credibility and connection with your readers.

Two Quick Announcements

Two Quick Announcements

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 9, 2021 | News

While you wait for the next episode, check out these two resources for authors.

A New Social Network for Authors

A New Social Network for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 26, 2021 | News, Social Media

Learn how to avoid social media distractions, connect with qualified authors, and write better books with our new social network for authors.

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