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Yes, YOU Can Make a Living as a Writer, Here’s How

Yes, YOU Can Make a Living as a Writer, Here’s How

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 8, 2021 | Business Advice, Publishing

There are four different ways authors can earn a living through writing. Find out which one you can leverage to make an income.

How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology)

How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 14, 2021 | Author Websites, Marketing Psychology, Promotion

Learn how three principles of reciprocity will help you show kindness to your readers and sell more books.

How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch

How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 3, 2021 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story.

How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts

How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 14, 2020 | Advertising, Podcasting, Promotion

Podcast advertising is one of the most effective advertising venues for authors with audiobooks. Heather Osgood offers seven steps to great podcast advertising.

How to Market Your Audiobook

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 Make Money From Your Platform

How to Make Money From Your Platform

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 2, 2020 | Business Advice, Platform

You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.

Episode 250: The Story of Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Episode 250: The Story of Thomas Umstattd Jr.

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 19, 2020 | Business Advice, Promotion

Learn how the Novel Marketing evolved and how growth has been sustained for 250 episodes.

Software Guide for Authors

Software Guide for Authors

by Novel Marketing | Aug 10, 2020 | Platform, Productivity

Authors and writers can work smarter, not harder, with these hardware and software tools that will increase your productivity and lead you to success.

How to Start an Author Podcast

How to Start an Author Podcast

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 6, 2020 | Platform, Podcasting

Podcasting is one of the hottest marketing techniques for authors right now and for good reason. In this episode you will learn how to start your own podcast.

How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview

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.

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

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

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

Uncover the power of a podcast tour in reaching new audiences. Learn from veteran author Mary DeMuth about effective podcast strategies.

90% of Top USA Today Bestselling Authors Have a Podcast Presence

90% of Top USA Today Bestselling Authors Have a Podcast Presence

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 27, 2019 | News, Platform, Podcasting, Promotion

Literary Agent Steve Laube recently released a blog post showing that 100% of ECPA Bestselling authors had a podcast presence as either hosts or guests. 60% were both hosts and guests! We were curious to see how many authors on the USA Today Bestseller List had a...
The Best Podcasts For Authors & Writers

The Best Podcasts For Authors & Writers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 7, 2014 | Crowdfunding, Platform, Podcasting, Promotion, Publishing

Want to level up your publishing career? Here are 9 writing podcasts that can help authors like you.

017 – 12 Tips to Help You Nail Your Next Podcast Interview

017 – 12 Tips to Help You Nail Your Next Podcast Interview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 10, 2014 | PR, Promotion

James & Thomas talk about how to ace your next podcast or radio interview.

017 – 12 Tips to Help You Nail Your Next Podcast Interview

016 – How to Prepare for a Podcast Interview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 20, 2014 | PR, Promotion

Show Notes Resolve to be as entertaining and helpful as possible. The more value you offer the more in demand you will be. If you shoot for being helpful you will be both helpful and will sell books. If you shoot for selling books you will be neither help nor sell. If...
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