Social Media Archives

060 – Q&A Extravaganza & Big Announcement

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 1, 2015 | Promotion

Find out how authors use social media differently, whether you should make an audiobook and how to review others’ books.

A Viral Recipe for Your Blog

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 27, 2014 | Blogging, Platform

“You don’t need to write a book to change the world with your ideas. A good blog post can reach more people in one month than the typical book reaches in a lifetime.” This my common refrain when I speak at writers conferences.

I had the chance to prove my theory this month. A post on my personal blog about courtship went viral to and sparked a nationwide discussion.

022 – 12 Ways to Get More Facebook Fans

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 31, 2014 | Promotion, Social Media

In this episode we are going to talk about Facebook. And more specifically, how to get more Facebook fans. Why Facebook is still important: Still the biggest social network (after email) Publishers pay attention to Facebook, particularly your PTAT score. 12 Ways to...

30 Christian Literary Agents to Follow on Twitter

by Caitlin Muir | Dec 2, 2013 | Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Craft

We’ve compiled a list of the top Christian literary agents on Twitter. It’s time to get connected.

How to Market Your Book on Pinterest

by Adrienne Erin | Nov 25, 2013 | Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Craft

Pinterest gives you the opportunity of a large following that will quickly and easily. Learn how to use Pinterest to boost your platform.

003 – Autopilot Marketing for NaNoWriMo

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 21, 2013 | Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Craft

In this show we talk about how to put your marketing on autopilot so you can focus on finishing your book. What? You want to put your marketing on autopilot for an entire month? Why? So you can write? Well, I suppose if that’s the reason we’ll give you six ways you...

Do authors still need a website?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 14, 2013 | Author Websites, Platform

Discover the advantages and disadvantages of having a website as an unpublished author. Find out whether you, as an author, need a website.

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!

How to Create a Facebook Page in 3 Easy Steps

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 8, 2013 | Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Craft

Pages, or Fan Pages as some people call them, are one of the best ways to promote your book or cause on Facebook. They are much more flexible than groups and won’t dilute your profile with people you don’t know.

Here is how to create a page of your own.