Novel Marketing

By 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. Wheth

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How many episodes does Novel Marketing have?

The podcast currently has 650 episodes available.

Novel Marketing episodes:

November 15, 2016 090 – Q&A Extravaganza #7
Q Cadel Sterling says, “I found a local, self-published author, with a really cool sounding book premise, and I bought his e-book and told him I’d review it. It stinks. Just awful. Painful to read. So, what do I do now? Hide and pretend I never read it, or honestly review it honestly-knowing agents […]

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November 15, 2016 090 – Q&A Extravaganza #7
Q Cadel Sterling says, “I found a local, self-published author, with a really cool sounding book premise, and I bought his e-book and told him I’d review it. It stinks. Just awful. Painful to read. So, what do I do now? Hide and pretend I never read it, or honestly review it honestly-knowing agents […]
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November 15, 2016 090 – Q&A Extravaganza #7

Q Cadel Sterling says, “I found a local, self-published author, with a really cool sounding book premise, and I bought his e-book and told him I’d review it.
It stinks. Just awful. Painful to read. So, what do I do now? Hide and pretend I never read it, or honestly review it honestly-knowing agents and publishers might read my review? Is blasting someone’s half-a-star book going to hurt or help my career? Is it better or worse for the other author to have people pay to read his book that is just so bad?
Q- Can I be on your show?
Our next question comes from Buy my NBA Video Game. His or her question, we’re not kidding is, “Don’t rush me.” Okay, we won’t. Thanks for playing.
Q That let’s us move on to our pal Dave Smale who asks, “I’ve pitched my debut novel to multiple agents, but it’s been crickets. I’ve also written a novella. I’m wondering if I should self publish the novella, give it away free just to get my name & work out there while I try to get an agent? Is that good marketing, or am I thinking like an artist (or “arteest” as Thomas puts it)?” Thanks & keep up the great work!
Q Carol Magai asks, I’m an emerging author. I have almost completed a novel and have written 20+ short stories, but I have not submitted them for publication. I understand it is important to have an author’s platform–a website/blog. My question, if you are as yet unpublished, what kinds of things should you upload to your website–a sample chapter from the book, sample short stories, all your short stories to show your range of style?
Q Nadine Hocken says, “I have many books plotted out for both fiction and non-fiction, but haven’t completed any of them yet because I have questions about platform before I start writing.
First, can authors write both fiction well?

I see my fiction as a doorway to non-fiction beginner christian self-help books. Can that work?

My fiction is speculative romantic fantasy – a.k.a. not very popular in the christian world
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November 08, 2016 089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers
Intro Paragraph: In case you haven’t noticed, using videos as part of marketing is exploding. USA Today, everywhere else as well. So how do we as authors get on this train and use it to engage readers more deeply? Talking Points: 1. Why Video? YouTube-the greatest running backs in the NFL They want to get […]

You can find the blogpost version of this episode HERE.
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November 08, 2016 089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers
Intro Paragraph: In case you haven’t noticed, using videos as part of marketing is exploding. USA Today, everywhere else as well. So how do we as authors get on this train and use it to engage readers more deeply? Talking Points: 1. Why Video? YouTube-the greatest running backs in the NFL They want to get […]
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November 08, 2016 089 – How To Use the Power of Video to Engage More Readers
Intro Paragraph:
In case you haven’t noticed, using videos as part of marketing is exploding. USA Today, everywhere else as well. So how do we as authors get on this train and use it to engage readers more deeply?
Talking Points:
1. Why Video?

YouTube-the greatest running backs in the NFL
They want to get to know you. Pictures can only go so far.
It’s exploding: Periscope, Facebook Live, etc.
It can open up worlds of creativity
It’s now doable. Anyone with a SmartPhone can do it.

2. You Might Already Have the Skill Set

Consulting with authors who have a dramatic background-
Even if you don’t think you have the skills, you might if you’d only try
You have already done it if you’ve ever engaged with readers

3. How to Get Started

Simple. Start practicing
Get a critique partner
All you need is a Smart phone
Get a remote mic http://www.imore.com/how-get-good-audio-while-shooting-video-your-iphone
Mac apps
PC apps
Getting better equipment- iPads, etc.

4. Subject Matter

Themes of your books
Cool trivia from your novel(s)
Questions from readers
Your writing spot
The location of your novels
Behind the scenes/DVD extras
Take your camera to your next conference/book event/etc.

Video Tips

Light
Sound

5. How Long?

Think blog posts … shorter is always better. Two minutes is probably max
When in doubt, cut it out.
Break it up into two videos
Consider Live Interactive Videos

6. Misc

Music or no music?
Graphics? or no graphics?
Links
Setting up a YouTube channel
Must be visually interesting

Sponsor:
My Book Progress Just in time for National Novel Writing Month. This free WordPress plugin lets you track your progress and hit your deadlines on your website.
Power Close: You have been listening to James L Rubart and Thomas Umstattd Jr. on the Novel Marketing podcast, giving you novel ideas on how to promote yourself and your writing, offline, online, and everywhere in-between. Thanks for listening.
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October 17, 2016 13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Book’s Website
Few things scare readers more than bad author website design. Here are 13 proven ways to scare people away from your book website.

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October 14, 2016 088 – Halloween Special: 13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Website
1. Music
2. Focus on Yourself
3. Autoplay Video
4. Terrible Design
5. Book Covers to Nowhere
6. Motion
7. Flash
8. Slow
9. Splash Page
10. Request Private Information
11. Hard to Use
12. 404 Pages
13. Old Information
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October 14, 2016 088 – Halloween Special: 13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Website
1. Music 2. Focus on Yourself 3. Autoplay Video 4. Terrible Design 5. Book Covers to Nowhere 6. Motion 7. Flash 8. Slow 9. Splash Page 10. Request Private Information 11. Hard to Use 12. 404 Pages 13. Old Information
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24min
October 14, 2016 088 – Halloween Special: 13 Ways to Scare Readers Away from Your Website
1. Music
2. Focus on Yourself
3. Autoplay Video
4. Terrible Design
5. Book Covers to Nowhere
6. Motion
7. Flash
8. Slow
9. Splash Page
10. Request Private Information
11. Hard to Use
12. 404 Pages
13. Old Information
...more
24min

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How many episodes does Novel Marketing have?

The podcast currently has 650 episodes available.

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