Thanks to Joanna Penn of the Creative Penn podcast for having me on as a guest! In this episode, we talk about:  The fundamentals of marketing fiction Content marketing for fiction Utilizing the nonfiction themes beneath your fiction for marketing The hallmarks and history of Christian publishing Why readers choose certain genres Tips for pitching a podcast  You can find the blog version of the interview here. If you don’t yet listen to the Creative Penn podcast, you should check it out. It is one of the best publishing podcasts out there. 

Thanks to <a href="https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/06/12/novel-marketing-and-christian-publishing-with-thomas-umstattd-jr/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joanna Penn of the Creative Penn podcast</a> for having me on as a guest! In this episode, we talk about: <ul> <li>The fundamentals of marketing fiction</li> <li>Content marketing for fiction</li> <li>Utilizing the nonfiction themes beneath your fiction for marketing</li> <li>The hallmarks and history of Christian publishing</li> <li>Why readers choose certain genres</li> <li>Tips for pitching a podcast</li> </ul> You can find the <a href="https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/06/12/novel-marketing-and-christian-publishing-with-thomas-umstattd-jr/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">blog version of the interview here</a>. If you don’t yet listen to the Creative Penn podcast, you should check it out. It is one of the best publishing podcasts out there.

Novel Marketing And Christian Publishing on the Creative Penn Podcast

In this episode of Book Marketing Mania, Kim Steward and I talk about how to create a guestcast and how to market and promote books.  In this episode you will learn: Advice for authors who worry “if I start talking about my book NOW, no one will buy it when it releases LATER”How to maximize the back of your book to build your email list and sell more booksHow podcast hosts can collaborate on one episode to air and market on both shows (see below for example)Using a Guestcast to share your own guest interviews (see Thomas’ linked below)His podcast host directory (with email addresses) for his Patreon members&amp; more!

In <a href="https://bookmarketingmania.com/guestcast-share-podcast-guest-interviews/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this episode of Book Marketing Mania</a>, Kim Steward and I talk about how to create a guestcast and how to market and promote books. In this episode you will learn: <ul><li>Advice for authors who worry “if I start talking about my book NOW, no one will buy it when it releases LATER”</li><li>How to maximize the back of your book to build your email list and sell more books</li><li>How podcast hosts can collaborate on one episode to air and market on both shows (see below for example)</li><li>Using a Guestcast to share your own guest interviews (see Thomas’ linked below)</li><li>His podcast host directory (with email addresses) for his Patreon members</li><li>&amp; more!</li></ul>

Creating a Guestcast to Share Your Interviews with Book Marketing Mania

In this episode of Fantastical Truth, E. Stephen Burnett, Zackary Russell, and I talk with me about how Christian authors can and should navigate secular publishing markets. Specifically, we talk about the myth that long ago, Christians and publishing companies lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when evangelicals got fearful and/or legalistic, so they chose to leave the big publishers and start their own Christian publishers.If you want to find out what really happened, listen to this episode. 

In <a href="https://lorehaven.com/podcast/98-should-christian-creators-abandon-secular-fiction-markets-with-thomas-umstattd-jr/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this episode of Fantastical Truth</a>, <a href="http://www.estephenburnett.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">E. Stephen Burnett</a>, <a href="http://www.zackaryrussell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zackary Russell</a>, and I talk with me about how Christian authors can and should navigate secular publishing markets. Specifically, we talk about the myth that long ago, Christians and publishing companies lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when evangelicals got fearful and/or legalistic, so they chose to leave the big publishers and start their own Christian publishers.If you want to find out what really happened, listen to this episode.

Should Christian Creators Abandon Secular Fiction Markets?

In this episode of Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. discuss why and where authors should start Creating Online Courses. Plus common mistakes writers easily make. Learn the first steps an author should take before creating a course, the common mistakes course creators make, how to attract students to your course, how to help your students benefit the most from your course. LInks: Author Websites CourseBook Launch Blueprint CourseObscure No More Beta Course

In <a href="https://www.blueridgeconference.com/podcast/creating-online-courses/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this episode of Your Best Writing Life</a>, Linda Goldfarb and Thomas Umstattd Jr. discuss why and where authors should start Creating Online Courses. Plus common mistakes writers easily make. Learn the first steps an author should take before creating a course, the common mistakes course creators make, how to attract students to your course, how to help your students benefit the most from your course. LInks: <ul><li><a href="https://training.authormedia.com/p/amazing-author-websites" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Author Websites Course</a></li><li><a href="https://training.authormedia.com/p/launch-your-book-blueprint" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book Launch Blueprint Course</a></li><li><a href="https://training.authormedia.com/p/obscure-nomore?coupon_code=BETA" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Obscure No More Beta Course</a></li></ul>

How to Create an Online Course

David Lee Martin

In this episode of The David Lee Martin Show, David and I talk about how to use podcasts to bless listeners.    

In <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-david-lee-martin-show-dail-2057459/episodes/169-christian-creative-life-pi-104396221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this episode of The David Lee Martin Show</a>, David and I talk about how to use podcasts to bless listeners.

Creativity & Podcasting with David Lee Martin

Have you ever found yourself so busy that life just feels out of control?  What if you had to lay down some of your responsibilities to find a bit of sanity again?  Could you do it?  In this episode of God in the Ordinary, Sharon Tedford interviews me about my mental breakdown and recovery. I talk about how I had to change how I spent my time both in work and at home.   God In The Ordinary is a twice-monthly interview podcast filled with encouraging and engaging stories, be inspired to learn how you can make an eternal difference in your community and beyond! Let’s band together on both sides of the Atlantic as we reveal ‘God in the Ordinary’.

Have you ever found yourself so busy that life just feels out of control?  What if you had to lay down some of your responsibilities to find a bit of sanity again?  Could you do it? In <a href="https://61-things.com/24-thomas-umstattd-jnr/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">this episode of God in the Ordinary</a>, Sharon Tedford interviews me about my mental breakdown and recovery. I talk about how I had to change how I spent my time both in work and at home. <a href="https://61-things.com/gito/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">God In The Ordinary</a> is a twice-monthly interview podcast filled with encouraging and engaging stories, be inspired to learn how you can make an eternal difference in your community and beyond! Let’s band together on both sides of the Atlantic as we reveal ‘God in the Ordinary’.

Finding God in the Midst of a Mental Breakdown

In episode 084 of the Wish I’d Known Then . . . For Writers Podcast I talk with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright about mistakes authors make with social media and how to avoid them. We delve into the world of ubiquity and scarcity and discuss how to use scarcity to sell your books. He’s also got some great ideas on how to find and get to know your readers. We wrap up by talking about trends in publishing in general and in the Inspirational market in particular.I had a lot of fun on this podcast and wanted to thank Sara and Jami for inviting me to come on their podcast for authors. 

In <a href="https://wishidknownforwriters.com/84" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">episode 084 of the Wish I’d Known Then . . . For Writers Podcast</a> I talk with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright about mistakes authors make with social media and how to avoid them. We delve into the world of ubiquity and scarcity and discuss how to use scarcity to sell your books. He’s also got some great ideas on how to find and get to know your readers. We wrap up by talking about trends in publishing in general and in the Inspirational market in particular.I had a lot of fun on this podcast and wanted to thank Sara and Jami for inviting me to come on their <a href="https://wishidknownforwriters.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">podcast for authors</a>.

Applying Business Principles to Your Author Life and More

Erin and Karen had me on the Write from the Deep podcast to talk about courage.  Without it, your writing will never touch hearts. You can find a link to the original episode (as well as subscribe links) here.

Erin and Karen had me on the <a href="https://www.writefromthedeep.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Write from the Deep</a> podcast to talk about courage. Without it, your writing will never touch hearts. You can find a link to the original episode (as well as subscribe links) <a href="https://www.writefromthedeep.com/135-courage-thomas-umstattd/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Developing Courage as a Writer

In this episode of Kingdom Writers, Shelley Hitz and I talk about how you can use the power of podcasting to reach more readers and sell more books.  Links You can find the show notes and the video version of this podcast here.You can find my gear guide here.

In this episode of <a href="https://www.trainingauthors.com/grow-your-platform-with-podcasting-by-thomas-umstattd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kingdom Writers</a>, Shelley Hitz and I talk about how you can use the power of podcasting to reach more readers and sell more books. Links <ul><li>You can find the show notes and the video version of this podcast <a href="https://www.trainingauthors.com/grow-your-platform-with-podcasting-by-thomas-umstattd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</li><li>You can find my gear guide <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/gear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</li></ul>

How to Grow Your Platform With Podcasting Kingdom Writers Podcast Interview

I was recently a guest on the Your Best Writing Life podcast. Authors’ platforms – what a platform is and how to build yours. Where should you build your platform? Linda’s guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr. is here to answer our questions. Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. He travels the world speaking at events to help authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Thomas, welcome to your best writing life! Top two ways to weaponize your platform.What’s the most important part of a blog?One big preventable mistake writers make.What skills it takes to write good articles.

I was recently a guest on the <a href="https://www.blueridgeconference.com/podcast/platform-building-for-writers/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Best Writing Life</a> podcast. Authors’ platforms – what a platform is and how to build yours. Where should you build your platform? Linda’s guest, Thomas Umstattd Jr. is here to answer our questions. Thomas is the founder of Author Media and the host of the Novel Marketing Podcast. He travels the world speaking at events to help authors build their platforms, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Thomas, welcome to your best writing life! <ul><li>Top two ways to weaponize your platform.</li><li>What’s the most important part of a blog?</li><li>One big preventable mistake writers make.</li><li>What skills it takes to write good articles.</li></ul>

Platform Building for Writers

Thomas Umstattd’s guest interviews on various podcasts.

Thomas Umstattd Jr. Guestcast

Thomas Umstattd

We talk about publishing, crowdfunding, and more. You can listen to part 1 and part 2 on the All Things Indie website. 

We talk about publishing, crowdfunding, and more. You can listen to <a href="http://atipodcast.com/ep-44-interview-with-thomas-umstattd-part-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">part 1</a> and <a href="http://atipodcast.com/ep-45-interview-with-thomas-umstattd-part-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">part 2</a> on the <a href="http://www.atipodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Things Indie</a> website.

All Things Indie Interview With Thomas Umstattd Jr. (Part 2)

All Things Indie Interview With Thomas Umstattd Jr. (Part 1)

In this episode, Jamie Jenson and I talk about crowdfunding for creative projects. You can find out more about her podcast here. Some Takeaways Include:  How many ways you can use crowdfunding for your projects Understanding the difference between failure and intentionally failing How to find the type of customer that defends you The best products and services to crowdfund    Highlights:  (00:00) Welcome to the Creatives Making Money podcast (01:14) Introducing Thomas Umstattd, CEO of Author Media (03:49) Jamie reminisces about her favorite teenage game (06:42) What is the biggest question people have around crowdfunding (10:04) Why Thomas loves crowdfunding so much (15:58) The downside of giving away equity (18:46) Thomas’s plugin to help set up a bookstore on your site (23:47) What was the most expensive mistake for Thomas (26:32) What projects fit crowdfunding the best (30:01) The pricing and perks breakdown for crowdfunding (34:30) Thomas shares a story about perks that didn’t cost much (38:11) How to find your brand advocates (41:26) Where to find Thomas Umstattd

In this episode, <a href="http://thejamiejensen.com/thomasumstattd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamie Jenson and I talk about crowdfunding for creative projects</a>. You can find out more about her podcast <a href="http://thejamiejensen.com/creativesmakingmoney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <h2>Some Takeaways Include:</h2> <ul> <li>How many ways you can use crowdfunding for your projects</li> <li>Understanding the difference between failure and intentionally failing</li> <li>How to find the type of customer that defends you</li> <li>The best products and services to crowdfund</li> </ul> <h2>Highlights:</h2> <ul> <li>(00:00) Welcome to the Creatives Making Money podcast</li> <li>(01:14) Introducing Thomas Umstattd, CEO of Author Media</li> <li>(03:49) Jamie reminisces about her favorite teenage game</li> <li>(06:42) What is the biggest question people have around crowdfunding</li> <li>(10:04) Why Thomas loves crowdfunding so much</li> <li>(15:58) The downside of giving away equity</li> <li>(18:46) Thomas’s plugin to help set up a bookstore on your site</li> <li>(23:47) What was the most expensive mistake for Thomas</li> <li>(26:32) What projects fit crowdfunding the best</li> <li>(30:01) The pricing and perks breakdown for crowdfunding</li> <li>(34:30) Thomas shares a story about perks that didn’t cost much</li> <li>(38:11) How to find your brand advocates</li> <li>(41:26) Where to find Thomas Umstattd</li></ul>

Thomas Umstattd on Creatives Making Money Podcast

In this episode of Sales Unscripted, Jim Padilla and Thomas Umstattd discuss:  The power of a well-articulated mission. How a crowdfunding campaign works and how it can be a benefit to you. The power of the right focused audience. Advertising on podcasts.  Key Takeaways:  Test your assumptions before you go all in with all of your resources. Don’t dismiss those who are willing to spend something on you, even if it’s not for your top monetized product. You can learn a lot from reading. You don’t need a million followers – a more focused audience can be more valuable than a broad audience in getting new clients.  “The top consultants in the world, who are very expensive to talk to and get coaching from, almost all of them have books. For $20 you can get their very best ideas.” — Thomas Umstattd

In <a href="https://salesunscripted.com/047-thomas-umstattd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this episode of Sales Unscripted</a>, Jim Padilla and Thomas Umstattd discuss: <ul> <li>The power of a well-articulated mission.</li> <li>How a crowdfunding campaign works and how it can be a benefit to you.</li> <li>The power of the right focused audience.</li> <li>Advertising on podcasts.</li> </ul> Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>Test your assumptions before you go all in with all of your resources.</li> <li>Don’t dismiss those who are willing to spend something on you, even if it’s not for your top monetized product.</li> <li>You can learn a lot from reading.</li> <li>You don’t need a million followers – a more focused audience can be more valuable than a broad audience in getting new clients.</li> </ul> “The top consultants in the world, who are very expensive to talk to and get coaching from, almost all of them have books. For $20 you can get their very best ideas.” — Thomas Umstattd

Interview: The Power of Audience Crowd Funding

In this episode of Chad Cargill’s ACT Test Prep Podcast, Chad and I talk about how to get published and how to write a great book. You can find the original post here.  Chad Cargill took the ACT test 18 times in high school raising his score 13 points and scoring in the 99.5 percentile. He is the nation’s leading ACT test prep workshop presenter having taught over 200,000 students over the last 28 years. He travels the midwest each school day teaching students, faculty, and parents how to beat the ACT. His website is chadcargill.com.

In this episode of <a href="https://podcast.chadcargill.com/11" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chad Cargill’s ACT Test Prep Podcast</a>, Chad and I talk about how to get published and how to write a great book. You can find the original post <a href="https://podcast.chadcargill.com/11" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Chad Cargill took the ACT test 18 times in high school raising his score 13 points and scoring in the 99.5 percentile. He is the nation’s leading ACT test prep workshop presenter having taught over 200,000 students over the last 28 years. He travels the midwest each school day teaching students, faculty, and parents how to beat the ACT. His website is <a href="http://chadcargill.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">chadcargill.com</a>.

How to Become a Great Writer

On Good Friday my church, Hope Chapel has a special service where people share testimonies reflecting on one of the last words of Jesus. This year, I shared a testimony reflecting on the phrase “Father forgive them, the don’t know what they are doing.” This is the recording of that testimony.

On Good Friday my church, <a href="http://www.hope.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope Chapel</a> has a special service where people share testimonies reflecting on one of the last words of Jesus. This year, I shared a testimony reflecting on the phrase “Father forgive them, the don’t know what they are doing.” This is the recording of that testimony.

Good Friday Testimony About Forgiveness

In this episode of the Nice Guys on Business Podcast,  Doug Sandler and I talk about podcasting and specifically, how to make money with podcasting using platforms like Patreon. 854 Thomas Umstattd: Growing Famous and Rich

In <a href="http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/854-thomas-umstattd-growing-famous-rich/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this episode</a> of the <a href="http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nice Guys on Business Podcast</a>,  Doug Sandler and I talk about podcasting and specifically, how to make money with podcasting using platforms like Patreon. <blockquote><a href="http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/854-thomas-umstattd-growing-famous-rich/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">854 Thomas Umstattd: Growing Famous and Rich</a></blockquote>

How to Make Money With Your Podcast – Thomas Umstattd on Nice Guys on Business

In this guest interview on the Millenial 2 CEO Podcast, I talk about how to manage and motivate millennial workers. We also talk about crowdfunding and Kickstarter. Questions We Discuss:  How to test the market for your product on Kickstarter? How to hire and motivate millennials? How to manage millennial?

In <a href="http://millennium2ceo.libsyn.com/website/episode-42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this guest interview</a> on the<a href="http://millennium2ceo.libsyn.com/website/episode-42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Millenial 2 CEO Podcast</a>, I talk about how to manage and motivate millennial workers. We also talk about crowdfunding and Kickstarter. Questions We Discuss: <ol> <li>How to test the market for your product on Kickstarter?</li> <li>How to hire and motivate millennials?</li> <li>How to manage millennial?</li></ol>

How to Motivate & Manage Millennial Employees

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