Novel Marketing
Thomas Umstattd Jr.
The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.
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How to Pitch Your Novel
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Learn how and when to craft a compelling pitch that make agents, readers, and publishers curious about your novel.
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
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Learn how and when to craft a compelling pitch that make agents, readers, and publishers curious about your novel.
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
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06/02/21 • 40 min
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The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing
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Novel Marketing turns 10 years old on September 30th, 2024! In this episode, Thomas Umstattd Jr. and James L. Rubart share highlights and lessons learned from 10 years of Novel Marketing.
You can find the blog post version of this episode, along with links to everything we talk about here.
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Novel Marketing turns 10 years old on September 30th, 2024! In this episode, Thomas Umstattd Jr. and James L. Rubart share highlights and lessons learned from 10 years of Novel Marketing.
You can find the blog post version of this episode, along with links to everything we talk about here.
Sign up for the Send Your First Email Challenge at FirstEmailChallenge.com
09/27/23 • 37 min
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New York City is home to the Big Five publishers and the newspaper that publishes the New York Times bestseller list. Publishing culture is concentrated in New York City.
But since most of the gatekeepers, publishers, and agents live in New York City, many authors ask, "Don't I need to comply with New York values in order to succeed in publishing?"
In this week's episode, we'll hear from Larry Correia, who ran into that conundrum and has modeled a solution for everyone asking that same question. He's now a New York Times bestselling author of more than 25 novels, 50 short works, and two collections.
Larry tells us
- How and why he started writing for a niche audience.
- How he handled feedback from traditional publishers
- Whose feedback helped him thrill his readers most
- How authenticity and passion have fueled his creativity and career
Listen in this week to find out how to be an authentic author, sell more books, and expand your writing career by finding and writing for a specific group of readers. Read the blog version here.
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New York City is home to the Big Five publishers and the newspaper that publishes the New York Times bestseller list. Publishing culture is concentrated in New York City.
But since most of the gatekeepers, publishers, and agents live in New York City, many authors ask, "Don't I need to comply with New York values in order to succeed in publishing?"
In this week's episode, we'll hear from Larry Correia, who ran into that conundrum and has modeled a solution for everyone asking that same question. He's now a New York Times bestselling author of more than 25 novels, 50 short works, and two collections.
Larry tells us
- How and why he started writing for a niche audience.
- How he handled feedback from traditional publishers
- Whose feedback helped him thrill his readers most
- How authenticity and passion have fueled his creativity and career
Listen in this week to find out how to be an authentic author, sell more books, and expand your writing career by finding and writing for a specific group of readers. Read the blog version here.
Sign up for the Send Your First Email Challenge at FirstEmailChallenge.com
10/18/23 • 39 min
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012 – An Introduction to GoodReads Marketing for Authors
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In this podcast episode we talk with Randy Ingermanson about how to use GoodReads to promote your book and connect with readers. Show Notes: Top Marketing Books for Authors (Thomas’ Votes) Tope Marketing Books for Authors GoodReads List AdvancedFictionWriting.com
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In this podcast episode we talk with Randy Ingermanson about how to use GoodReads to promote your book and connect with readers. Show Notes: Top Marketing Books for Authors (Thomas’ Votes) Tope Marketing Books for Authors GoodReads List AdvancedFictionWriting.com
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12/23/13 • 17 min
008 – Where to Start Marketing Your First Novel
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You’re finished! You’ve typed, The End and you’re thrilled. (So are we. Congrats.) But now comes the marketing. So where exactly do you start? (Whether you have a contract or not.) We tell you exactly the places to begin, and trust us, it’s nearly painless. Show Notes: Strengths Finder AuthorMedia.com
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You’re finished! You’ve typed, The End and you’re thrilled. (So are we. Congrats.) But now comes the marketing. So where exactly do you start? (Whether you have a contract or not.) We tell you exactly the places to begin, and trust us, it’s nearly painless. Show Notes: Strengths Finder AuthorMedia.com
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11/25/13 • 15 min
Yes, Big Brother exists in the publishing world. More than you know. Editors and agents have their eye on you. We explain where and how you’re being watched, and the specific ways you can look fantastic on “camera”. Links mentioned in this episode: AdvancedFictionWriting.com AuthorMedia.com
The post 005 – You Are Watched by Editors and Agents – How to Make Them Like What They See appeared first on Author Media.
Yes, Big Brother exists in the publishing world. More than you know. Editors and agents have their eye on you. We explain where and how you’re being watched, and the specific ways you can look fantastic on “camera”. Links mentioned in this episode: AdvancedFictionWriting.com AuthorMedia.com
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11/04/13 • 13 min
009 – An Introduction to Twitter for Novelists
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If you’re not using Twitter, it might be because you don’t understand it, or you might not know the secrets to using it correctly. Join us as we talk about what to do, what not to do, and how Twitter can help you sell more books, as well as sell yourself. Helpful Links: Twitter.com […]
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If you’re not using Twitter, it might be because you don’t understand it, or you might not know the secrets to using it correctly. Join us as we talk about what to do, what not to do, and how Twitter can help you sell more books, as well as sell yourself. Helpful Links: Twitter.com […]
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12/02/13 • 14 min
001 – Marketing 101: What is Marketing?
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Want to know what marketing really is? If you’re a marketing wiz, no need to listen, but if you’re not, this is the perfect place to start. We explain exactly what marketing is and why it’s critical you understand it, whether you’re pre-published, or 30 novels into your career.
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Want to know what marketing really is? If you’re a marketing wiz, no need to listen, but if you’re not, this is the perfect place to start. We explain exactly what marketing is and why it’s critical you understand it, whether you’re pre-published, or 30 novels into your career.
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10/07/13 • 7 min
04/15/13 • 17 min
002 – Do authors still need a website?
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Do you have a website? If you do, is it a waste of your time and money? Some high profile people in the publishing world say yes, big waste. And for those of you who don’t have one, they’re saying, “If you build it, they won’t come.” What do we think? Yeah, you gotta listen […]
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Do you have a website? If you do, is it a waste of your time and money? Some high profile people in the publishing world say yes, big waste. And for those of you who don’t have one, they’re saying, “If you build it, they won’t come.” What do we think? Yeah, you gotta listen […]
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10/14/13 • 11 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Novel Marketing have?
Novel Marketing currently has 480 episodes available.
What topics does Novel Marketing cover?
The podcast is about Publishing, Marketing, Podcasts, Books, Arts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Novel Marketing?
The episode title 'How to Pitch Your Novel' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Novel Marketing?
The average episode length on Novel Marketing is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Novel Marketing released?
Episodes of Novel Marketing are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Novel Marketing?
The first episode of Novel Marketing was released on Sep 17, 2009.
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