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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The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing
Novel Marketing
09/27/23 • 35 min
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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How to Pitch Your Novel
Novel Marketing
06/02/21 • 39 min
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.
The post How to Pitch Your Novel appeared first on Author Media.
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10/18/23 • 37 min
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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How to Write 5000 Words an Hour with Chris Fox
Novel Marketing
08/28/18 • 22 min
Writing more books helps you make more money. But most authors write slow! Chris Fox shares 5 steps to faster and better writing.
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
The post How to Write 5000 Words an Hour with Chris Fox appeared first on Author Media.
06/01/22 • 31 min
Learn how to create a reader magnet (or lead magnet), what to do with it, and how to deliver it to grow your email list.
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
The post How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque appeared first on Author Media.
046 – Why You Should Love It When Your Novel Gets Pirated
Novel Marketing
09/16/14 • 12 min
What if we said that getting your work ripped off could significantly boost your sales? In this episode, we explore why getting stolen from should make your day. [atp_links linktype=”sbutn”]
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
The post 046 – Why You Should Love It When Your Novel Gets Pirated appeared first on Author Media.
An Author’s Guide to StoryOrigin
Novel Marketing
08/11/21 • 39 min
Learn how you can grow your author email list with the help of StoryOrigin's author community and list-building tools.
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
The post An Author’s Guide to StoryOrigin appeared first on Author Media.
104 – How to Independently Publish Your Book
Novel Marketing
09/26/17 • 25 min
Here is a step by step overview of how to take your book from idea to reality.
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
The post 104 – How to Independently Publish Your Book appeared first on Author Media.
How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book
Novel Marketing
03/30/22 • 30 min
Goodreads is one of the most effective social networks for authors. Learn how to use Goodreads to connect with readers and sell more books.
You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
The post How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book appeared first on Author Media.
Project Management for Authors
Novel Marketing
12/11/24 • 35 min
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless task of writing, publishing, and marketing your book? From deciding which software to use for writing to figuring out how to keep track of all the characters in your story, the choices can feel paralyzing, and the number of things that need to be done can be very overwhelming.
Besides your writing tasks, you have the business side of things: scheduling meetings, tracking your finances, recording book sales, running ads, and figuring out if your business is actually profitable.
If just thinking about your to-do list is raising your blood pressure, it's time for you to take control and reduce your stress by learning a technique called project management.
In this week's episode, I spoke with Lorna K. Bailey. She's been an executive author's assistant since 2014, and she's helped many top authors grow their sales and increase their focus on writing.
We talked about
· How to organize and prioritize your to-do list
· The benefits and differences between digital and paper calendars
· Tips for effective scheduling that helps you achieve your goals
Listen in or read the blog version to discover how project management techniques can help you tackle the overwhelming task of writing, publishing, and marketing your books.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Novel Marketing have?
Novel Marketing currently has 485 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 30 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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