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Why I’m Giving Away a $249 Course This Month

Why I’m Giving Away a $249 Course This Month

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 3, 2026 | Platform

Novel Marketing patron gift for June: get free lifetime access to my course when you become a patron this month.

My Worst Takes & Mistakes Over 500 Episodes

My Worst Takes & Mistakes Over 500 Episodes

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 29, 2026 | Platform

Discover advice for authors that has stood the test of time (and always will) and what advice you can cast off like a crumpled first draft.

Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach

Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 17, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

Get the much anticipated tour of Thomas’s office, complete with a run-down of the books on his shelves that best absorb sound.

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 11, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

Discover the keys to adapting a podcast to YouTube. Understand what works best to grow your channel effectively.

Read This Before Your Next Podcast Guest Interview

Read This Before Your Next Podcast Guest Interview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 29, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting, PR

Learn how to sound like a pro during your podcast interview. Get tips on achieving good podcast sound without breaking the bank.

How to Use Research to Market Your Novel

How to Use Research to Market Your Novel

by Novel Marketing | Aug 21, 2024 | Platform, Promotion

Wondering what to include in your newsletter, blog, or podcast? Find out how to repurpose your research and thrill your readers.

How to Publish Your Book as an Audiobook With Scott Sigler 

How to Publish Your Book as an Audiobook With Scott Sigler 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 29, 2023 | Audiobook Publishing, Independent Publishing, Publishing

The booming audiobook market is prompting many authors to consider publishing their own audiobooks. Discover how to get your book on audio and increase your sales.

How the Hollywood Strikes Will Help (& Hurt!) Authors 

How the Hollywood Strikes Will Help (& Hurt!) Authors 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 19, 2023 | News

Find out how the actors and screenwriters strikes will affect authors and provide some unprecedented opportunities.

Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype?

Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 12, 2023 | Blogging, Email Marketing, Platform

Find out the advantages and limitations of Substack for authors with various platform-building strategies.

How to Turn a Podcast Episode into a Blog Post

How to Turn a Podcast Episode into a Blog Post

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 10, 2023 | Blogging, Platform, Podcasting

Learn how turning your podcast content into a blog post can benefit you, your readers, and your website, and discover tools to help you get it done.

How to Nail a Hostile Media Interview  

How to Nail a Hostile Media Interview  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 5, 2023 | PR, Promotion

Don’t shy away from a potentially hostile interview. Instead, follow these tips to give the journalist what you want them to publish.

How to Look and Sound Professional on Zoom, Webinars, and Podcasts

How to Look and Sound Professional on Zoom, Webinars, and Podcasts

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 Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper

How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 30, 2022 | Platform, Social Media

Can you leave social media and still grow a platform from which to launch your books? Sandy Cooper has the answer in this interview.

Obscure No More Course Overview

Obscure No More Course Overview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 2, 2022 | Platform

Obscure No More is your one-stop shop for learning to build a platform and market your book. Find out how to access these 12 critical lessons.

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

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.

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