How to generate passive income with affiliate marketing
Are you leaving money on the table every time you share a link to your book?In this week’s episode, we talk with Jesse Lakes, co-founder of Geniuslink, to explore how universal book links and affiliate marketing can help you reach more readers and earn extra income.You’ll learn:Why Amazon.com links could be costing you salesThe tools that make it easy to start earning today (and keep you compliant!)How to future-proof your book linksYou’ve already done the work to write the book and make it available online. Now, make your book links work harder for you.Listen in or check out the blog version (with all the links) to find your roadmap to universal book links.Support the show
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How to PROFITABLY Advertise a Solo Book on Amazon
Without advertising, most books only sell to the author’s friends, family, and neighbors. People across the country or across town may never hear about your book. Amazon ads can help you reach beyond your social bubble.Many authors think they need a series to make ads work, but that’s not true. You can run profitable ads even if you only have one book published.In the latest episode of Novel Marketing, you’ll hear from author and Amazon advertiser Scott LaPierre. We discuss proven strategies to reach readers beyond your network and turn clicks into sales.You’ll learnWhich type of ads are most efficient for a stand-alone bookHow you can work smarter, not harder when setting up your adsHow much you should spend on ads to get good data about whether they’re working for youListen in or read the blog version to get actionable tips and start advertising to unlock the power of Amazon’s search engine to boost your book’s visibility and sales.Support the show
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Announcing Author Update
Publishing is changing faster than ever before. New AI tools are dropping every time you turn around, and the way authors write, publish, and sell books is being rewritten in real-time.On Novel Marketing has been committed to sharing evergreen marketing principles that do not change, which is why it's become such a trusted resource for authors.However, this strategy has left many authors on their own to sort out weekly publishing news. The result is that they find a lot of sensationalistic hearsay that spreads on author Facebook groups.So, I asked myself, "How do I connect my audience with reliable publishing news while maintaining the evergreen nature of the podcast?"With a brand-new show called Author Update!Author Update is where we break down the latest news in publishing, from Amazon feature rollouts to global events that could affect book printing. We go beyond the headlines to talk about what it means for you as an author.This week on Novel Marketing, we're sharing an episode of Author Update so you can get a taste of what the new show is like.We'll coverAmazon AI-Powered SearchTariffs on BooksThe New "Read Sample" Option on AmazonThe EconomyChina's American Book BanHow to Sound SmartAnd much more!Blog & Audio VersionListen in or read the blog version of this episode to go beyond the headlines and find out what these changes mean for you as an author.P.S. Author Update now airs live on YouTube Fridays at 4 PM Central and is available on all major podcast apps.Support the show
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2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors
Too many writers waste hundreds or thousands of dollars on laptop features they’ll never use. Worse yet, some struggle along with outdated, unreliable machines that sabotage their creativity and productivity.Here’s what tech companies don’t want you to know: That pricey laptop with all the bells and whistles? Most of those features are totally useless for authors.This week’s episode is my 2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors. You’ll discover:• Why the processor everyone obsesses over barely matters for writers • Why most professional authors choose Apple • What to avoid when shopping for your next laptop • Links to my laptop recommendations for every budgetAs a tech nerd who’s been building computers since age 12 and helping thousands of authors over the last 15 years, I’ll cut through the hype and show you what really matters.Listen in or read the blog version and finally get a laptop that works for you, not against you.Support the show
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Email List Alchemy: How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways
Description & TimesBuilding an email list made up of more than friends and family can feel impossible, especially before you've launched your first book. Eventually, you have to attract strangers. But how?How do you convince strangers to join your email list?We've been using a surprisingly effective method for years, yet I have never dedicated an entire podcast to it.In this week's episode, you'll hear from author Kelly Jo Wilson, who grew her email list to over 7,000 subscribers using a surprising tool (hint: it's not ads).You'll learn:How to turn giveaways into a powerful email growth engine using KingSumoHow to attract your ideal readers (not just freebie hunters)How to collaborate with other authors to multiply your reach and your resultsNo matter what genre you write, Kelly's strategy is very reproducible. Listen in or read the blog version for ideas on how to grow your network, serve your readers, and grow your audience.Support the show
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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