
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 abou... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 481 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksMarketingBusinessArts | |||

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This podcast has been a godsend as I have been preparing to release my first nonfiction book! Excellent and factual content.
If you are like me and you’ve been searching the Internet for months or years to find a resource that will teach you how to self publish hybrid published indie published, but the advice is always contradictory all over the map and stop searching and start listening to the novel Marketing podcast. Thomas Umstattd Jr. is an incredible resource not to mention just a terrific guy who has advice that cuts through the fluff and gets right to the heart of what will help you sell more books and write be... more
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When I first got into book marketing, I didn’t know where to start. I read books, listened to podcasts, watched videos, and then started experimenting. I was so glad to have these resources in my corner. Novel Marketing and Thomas Umstattd Jr. was one of my top resources then, and he remains one now. Up to date, real, and brimming over with experience, this podcast should definitely be on your short list for book marketing resource essentials. (And I was a guest once!)
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Focusing on the intricacies of book marketing, this podcast caters to writers looking to enhance their publishing success. It offers practical advice through discussions surrounding various publishing strategies, including both self-publishing and traditional routes. Topics commonly addressed include mastering Amazon's algorithms, utilizing social media for marketing, building author platforms, and best practices for leveraging book reviews and email marketing. Listeners benefit from expert insights shared by successful authors and industry professionals, providing them with the tools needed to navigate the competitive landscape of the publishing world effectively. What sets this podcast apart is its engaging and actionable content, aimed a... more
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