Podcast Tour Archives

How to Look and Sound Professional on Webinars, Podcasts, and Video Calls

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 8, 2023 | Podcasting, Promotion, Public Speaking

Give yourself an edge over most authors by following these tips to look and sound professional on webinars, Zoom calls, and podcasts.

How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel

by Novel Marketing | Jan 18, 2023 | Promotion

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

How to Turn a Podcast into a Bestselling Novel – with Scott Sigler

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 28, 2022 | Platform, Podcasting

Learn how podcasting a novel launched Scott Sigler’s books to the NYT bestseller list, and how he’s sustained his podcast for over a decade.

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

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 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 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.

The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 4, 2020 | Platform, Strategy

New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.

How to Market Your Audiobook

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 9, 2020 | Audiobook Publishing, Promotion

These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.

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.

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

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

How to Run a Podcast Tour

How to Create a Written Book Launch Plan

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 28, 2019 | Promotion, Strategy

One critical element of a successful book launch is your written book launch plan. Find out what your plan should include and when to schedule your tasks.

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.