Last week, the blog version of an episode of Christian Publishing Show went viral, or at least it sparked a lot of discussion. Mostly here and here. In that episode, […]

Search Engine Optimization for Author Websites

Nov 8th, 2023 48m 24s

Mark Dawson & James Blatch recently had me on the Self Publishing Show to discuss author websites, marketing data, Christian publishing, advertising, AI, and more. You can find the episode […]

Should More Christians Write Novels?

Oct 5th, 2023 49m 38s

In this episode of Cary and Cooper Have Words, we talk about the process of writing a novel, how to do it, and what pitfalls to look out for.

Novel Marketing And Christian Publishing on the Creative Penn Podcast

Jun 12th, 2023 1h 4m

Thanks to Joanna Penn of the Creative Penn podcast for having me on as a guest! In this episode, we talk about: You can find the blog version of the […]

Creating a Guestcast to Share Your Interviews with Book Marketing Mania

Feb 28th, 2022 45m 18s

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 […]

Should Christian Creators Abandon Secular Fiction Markets?

Feb 21st, 2022 1h 37m

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 […]

How to Create an Online Course

Feb 11th, 2022 58m 13s

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 […]

Creativity & Podcasting with David Lee Martin

Nov 11th, 2021 33m 34s

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

Finding God in the Midst of a Mental Breakdown

Sep 7th, 2021 35m 25s

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 […]

Applying Business Principles to Your Author Life and More

Aug 25th, 2021 1h 3m

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 […]

Developing Courage as a Writer

Feb 10th, 2021 26m 54s

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 […]

How to Grow Your Platform With Podcasting Kingdom Writers Podcast Interview

Nov 17th, 2020 56m 21s

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 […]

Platform Building for Writers

Nov 13th, 2020 37m 16s

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? […]

Buzz on Book Biz

Oct 7th, 2020 23m 43s

In this episode of Buzz on Book Biz. host Richelle Wiseman talks with me about platform building, book promotion, and the pros and cons of indie vs traditional publishing.

Book Marketing on the 20 Minutes of Influence

Jul 28th, 2020 38m 26s

The 20 Minutes of Influence podcast explores the secrets to getting others to market and sell on your behalf. You can find my interview with Greg Jamison here.

How to Become a Great Writer

Apr 23rd, 2020 47m 2s

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 […]

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

Nov 7th, 2019 21m 48s

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

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

Oct 31st, 2019 24m 11s

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

Good Friday Testimony About Forgiveness

May 8th, 2019 5m 38s

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 […]

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

Feb 22nd, 2019 27m 24s

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 on Creatives Making Money Podcast

Feb 7th, 2019

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 betwe

Interview: The Power of Audience Crowd Funding

Dec 18th, 2018 37m 23s

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

How to Motivate & Manage Millennial Employees

Dec 6th, 2018 25m 17s

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? H

Halfway There Podcast: Thomas Umstattd Jr. and Untwisting the Gospel

Nov 13th, 2018 50m 20s

In this episode of the Halfway There podcast, I talk about Crowdfunding and Courtship with Eric Nevins.

The Pastor Writer Podcast: How to Go Viral

Sep 24th, 2018 48m 17s

In this episode of the Pastor Writer Podcast, Chase Replogle and I discuss how writers should think about marketing and how they can get started even before they’re published.