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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 use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book
The term "self-publishing" doesn't mean that you sit in a cabin in the woods all by yourself and emerge with a published book as if you'd done it all singlehandedly.
It's rare to find one person who has all the skills required to turn an idea into a physical book. We need cover designers, formatters, web designers, assistants, and more. You might be self-publishing, but you will need some help.
But what if you don't know anyone who can help? Where can you find skilled professionals who can produce the high-quality work your book deserves?
I asked Ricardo Fayet, the cofounder of Reedsy, a curated community of book professionals
In this week's episode, you'll learn
How to search Reedsy to find experienced professionals who specialize in your genreHow Reedsy vets the professionals in their marketplaceHow Reedsy makes money and saves you money at the same timeListen in to discover how Reedsy can help indie and traditional authors create beautiful, compelling, and marketable books, and find all the related links in the blog version.
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Book Launch Secrets
This year marks the end of an era.
The Book Launch Blueprint is entering its seventh and final year. Since we began offering it in 2018, it has been one of our most popular courses.
Launching a book is one strategy that works well for indie and traditional as well as fiction and nonfiction.
But why is a book launch so important?
In this week’s episode, you’ll discover
Who needs a book launch (and who doesn’t)Other methods that work for some authorsWhat a successful book launch does for your book and your careerWhat we'll cover in this year's final Book Launch BlueprintRegistration for the final cohort of the Book Launch Blueprint course is now open.
Registration Closes: Friday, April 12Live Student Orientation: Friday, April 12.Course Begins: Monday, April 15Course Concludes: Friday, May 10Listen in to learn a few book launch secrets and get an overview of the course, or check out the blog version of this episode.
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How to Publish on a Budget
How much money does it cost to become a professional author?
Any profession will cost you when you're just getting started. If you're broke, I recommend listening to my episode titled The Starving Author: How to Market Books Without Money.
Assuming you have some money, you need a spending plan. But how much money do you need to budget for the first five years of your writing career? I asked Kent Sanders, host of The Profitable Writer Podcast and founder of the Profitable Writer Community, a membership group that serves writers and helps them become more profitable.
In this week's episode, you'll learn
How much money to set aside for writing-related expensesWhat writing tools and investments yield the best return for authorsWhich expenses you can avoid early in your career Listen to the podcast or read the blog version, and be sure to ask your questions and leave your comments on AuthorMedia.social.
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How to Write Emails That Readers Want to Read
Email marketing is one of the most powerful tools for connecting with readers and selling books. Obviously, you want a lot of email subscribers, but it doesn't matter how many subscribers you have if they don't open and read your emails.
How do you craft the kind of emails that capture your reader's attention and help you sell more books?
In this week's episode, you'll learn
Three elements that make readers open your emailsWhich element is least importantWhat to write in your email newsletterIf you don't yet have your first 1,000 newsletter subscribers, listen in, and you'll be on your way to 1,000 subscribers. Be sure to check out the blog version for a long list of links related to growing your email list.
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How to Build a Tribe Online And Form a Community of Readers
A few years ago, the popular buzzword in the author world was "tribe." Building a tribe of readers was seen as the key to success. Reader relationships are still important for authors, so why did the term "tribe" go out of fashion?
Having a tribe of readers is still an incredible asset that will help you sell your books and raise your profile amongst readers, but you need to know how and where to build a tribe if you want it to grow.
In this week's episode, you'll learn:
The difference between a platform and a tribeWhy authors need a tribeHow large your tribe needs to beWhere to gather your tribe to ensure a positive experienceIf you've been wondering how to listen to your Timothy or eavesdrop on a conversation between several of your target readers, listen in to find out how and where to build your tribe or check out the blog version of this episode.
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How to Market With No Money
Two authors recently asked me the same question: “What should I do if I have no money for book marketing?"
It’s a question that requires exploration and evaluation. If you have the same question, you may be at a crossroads. You have two options if you want to write but have no money for marketing.
In this week’s episode, we’ll examine the two paths forward from the no-money conundrum. You’ll discover
Whether money spent on writing is an expense or an investmentHow to turn the “expensive option” into the “budget option”How and where to invest your time when you don’t have the funds for publishing If you feel stuck because you want to write but you have no money to fund your writing, listen in and discover your next steps forward, and be sure to check out the blog version with all the links and articles I reference.
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Customer Reviews
Really great, unless you’re Amish!
I love this show, I’m binging it like a fiend! The only downside is that it doesn’t tell me how to market my website to Amish people! ;-)
Informative
Podcasts are packed with helpful information.
Excellent Podcast
Excellent information, extremely helpful. The best part is that it is all free. However, I like the show so much, and have learned so much, that I decided to join their Patreon to support it! The host, Thomas Umstadd, has a good amount off excellent courses online as well. highly recommended!