https://www.thomasumstattd.com/ Thomas Umstattd’s guest interviews on various podcasts. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Thomas Umstattd Jr. false episodic Thomas Umstattd Jr. apple@siliconwire.com podcast https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/~images/2340541769680327.jpeg https://www.thomasumstattd.com/blog/ Austin, TX Austin, TX 18200603-2f7b-5d96-b6a1-6f2025dd3654 4315724 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2026/05/using-youtube-as-an-alternative-to-social-media-writing-off-social/ Tue, 26 May 2026 21:46:14 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=43269 Sandy and Mary K were kind enough to have me back on Writing of Social for an episode asking the question when should Christians be on YouTube as content creators? Summary This episode of Writing Off Social tackles one of the most frequently asked questions from Christian writers who are trying to grow their audience […] full 59:51 43269 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2025/12/crafting-irresistible-book-pages-readers-and-bots-love-with-wish-id-known-then/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:06:16 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=43100 Jami Albright and Sara Rosett had me on the Wish I’d Known Then podcast. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the rapid changes in the publishing world especially regarding Artificial Intelligence you are not alone. In a recent episode of the Wish I’d Known Then podcast, we talked about everything from the importance of physical health to […] full 1:09:43 43100 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2025/10/beyond-seo-how-to-get-ai-to-recommend-your-book-before-the-bestseller/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:16:00 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=43104 Alex Strathdee had me on his podcast Before the Bestseller to talk about AI. Here is an AI summary: In the rapidly evolving landscape of book marketing, authors have long been told to master Search Engine Optimization (SEO). But as we move deeper into the age of artificial intelligence, a new, perhaps more critical, strategy […] full 37:59 43104 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2025/09/ai-tools-for-authors-w-writing-off-social/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:51:28 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=43096 I joined the Writing Off Social Podcast as a guest for Episode 73 AI Tools for Authors. We explored AI tools’ good sides. We covered bad and ugly sides too. I shared how these technologies democratize writing. They are like the typewriter or word processor. They boost productivity. We discussed Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Scrivener, ChatGPT, and […] full 50:05 43096 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2025/06/book-discoverability-in-an-age-of-ai-geo-for-authors-with-joanna-penn/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:13:41 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=43084 Joanna Penn, host of the Creative Penn Podcast had me on to talk about: full 57:54 43084 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2025/05/zeitgeist-discussion-about-king-arthur-conan-the-barbarian-and-solomon-kane-with-ryan-gutierrez/ Fri, 02 May 2025 23:36:18 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=43067 Join author Ryan Gutierrez as he sits down with Thomas Umstattd Jr., for an insightful conversation about storytelling, publishing trends, and literary traditions. In this episode, we explore: Key takeaway: “Having the courage to say ‘I’m not for everyone, but I am for this group of people’ and making something they absolutely love—if you have […] full 1:55:46 43067 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2024/12/an-indie-creators-guide-to-marketing-sci-fi-and-fantasy/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:41:02 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=43022 The Arbiter of Worlds YouTube Channel had me on yesterday to talk about marketing for their new podcast ACKS to Grind. The host, Alexander Macris and I talk for over an hour about marketing Sci-Fi, Fantasy books and boardgames. We explored the similarities between marketing novels and creative projects like board games. We talked about […] full 1:16:43 43022 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2024/06/which-book-promotion-strategies-work-in-2024/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:26:27 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42954 In this episode of Writing of Social Sandy, Mary K. and I talk about what kind of marketing actually works for authors. About Writing off Social Sandy and Mary believe that creativity flourishes when writers are free to choose their own path. They spent years feeling trapped by social media, believing it was the only […] full 42954 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2024/05/the-rise-and-fall-of-social-media-for-writers-partt1/ Tue, 28 May 2024 15:29:00 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42943 In this episode of Writing of Social Sandy, Mary K. and I talk about the history of social media an authors. When and why did it work? And more importantly when in why did it stop working? About Writing off Social Sandy and Mary believe that creativity flourishes when writers are free to choose their […] full 42943 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2024/05/4-ways-to-make-money-as-an-author-2/ Wed, 01 May 2024 15:20:04 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42879 The Profitable Writer Podcast is dedicated to helping authors make more money. In this episode, Kent Sanders and I discuss: full 1:01:36 42879 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2024/01/should-stories-minimize-morality-to-advance-personal-liberation/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:58:50 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42746 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, I talked about how Morality is key to making a book sell across both culture and time. Muddled morality is why newer superhero movies are […] full 1:17:20 42746 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2023/11/search-engine-optimization-for-author-websites/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:21:18 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42717 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 here. There is also a video version you can find here: full 48:24 42717 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2023/10/should-more-christians-write-novels/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:46:29 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42700 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. full 49:38 42700 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2023/06/novel-marketing-and-christian-publishing-on-the-creative-penn-podcast/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:40:24 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42658 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 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 […] full 1:04:36 42658 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2022/02/creating-a-guestcast-to-share-your-interviews-with-book-marketing-mania/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:22:00 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42239 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 books How podcast hosts can collaborate on one episode to air […] full 45:18 42239 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2022/02/should-christian-creators-abandon-secular-fiction-markets/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:19:00 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42217 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 […] full 1:37:15 42217 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2022/02/how-to-create-an-online-course/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:33:05 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42215 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 […] full 58:13 42215 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2021/11/creativity-podcasting-with-david-lee-martin/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:14:22 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=42072 In this episode of The David Lee Martin Show, David and I talk about how to use podcasts to bless listeners. full 33:34 42072 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2021/09/finding-god-in-the-midst-of-a-mental-breakdown/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:55:37 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=38627 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 […] full 35:25 38627 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2021/08/applying-business-principles-to-your-author-life-and-more/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:13:42 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=37764 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 […] full 1:03:44 37764 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2021/02/developing-courage-as-a-writer-on-thomas-umstattd-on-write-from-the-deep/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:09:07 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=25307 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. full 26:54 25307 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2020/11/how-to-grow-your-platform-with-podcasting-kingdom-writers-podcast-interview/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:47:17 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=19898 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. full 56:21 19898 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2020/11/platform-building-for-writers/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=19447 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 […] full 37:16 19447 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2020/10/buzz-on-book-biz/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 18:07:38 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=17263 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. full 23:43 17263 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2020/07/book-marketing-on-the-20-minutes-of-influence/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:26:41 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=12553 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. full 38:26 12553 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2020/04/how-to-become-a-great-writer/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:07:27 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=6652 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. […] full 47:02 6652 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2019/11/all-things-indie-interview-with-thomas-umstattd-jr-part-2/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:12:56 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2962 We talk about publishing, crowdfunding, and more. You can listen to part 1 and part 2 on the All Things Indie website. full 21:48 2962 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2019/10/all-things-indie-interview-with-thomas-umstattd-jr-part-1/ Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:11:52 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2961 We talk about publishing, crowdfunding, and more. You can listen to part 1 and part 2 on the All Things Indie website. full 24:11 2961 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2019/05/good-friday-testimony-about-forgiveness/ Wed, 08 May 2019 17:52:05 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2877 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. full 5:38 2877 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2019/02/how-to-make-money-with-your-podcast-thomas-umstattd-on-nice-guys-on-business/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:23:17 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2824 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 full 27:24 2824 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2019/02/thomas-umstattd-on-creatives-making-money-podcast/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 22:20:20 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2815 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 […] full 2815 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/12/interview-the-power-of-audience-crowd-funding/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:42:47 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2789 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 […] full 37:23 2789 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/12/how-to-motivate-manage-millennial-employees/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 20:23:15 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2769 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? full 25:17 2769 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/11/halfway-there-podcast-thomas-umstattd-jr-and-untwisting-the-gospel/ Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:12:00 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2757 In this episode of the Halfway There podcast, I talk about Crowdfunding and Courtship with Eric Nevins. full 50:20 2757 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/09/the-pastor-writer-podcast-how-to-go-viral/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:04:40 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2681 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. full 48:17 2681 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/09/introducing-thomas-umstattd-guest-interviews-podcast/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 23:31:39 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2664 As you may know, I do a lot of guest interviews on radio shows and podcasts around the web.  So now, I am going to bring them all together in one place. If you would like to subscribe to get future episodes you can find subscribe links here:   full 47 2664 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/06/write-from-the-deep-how-to-handle-haters/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 02:01:23 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2658 Write from the Deep (June 2018) Haters. They’re out there, lurking. Waiting to attack. All it takes is for you to write something that they dislike, and they strike with vicious words designed to tear you, your work, your reputation—even God—apart. Guest Thomas Umstattd Jr. knows haters all too well. Hard not to when tens of […] full 33:52 2658 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/05/how-i-built-it-how-to-monetize-a-wordpress-plugin/ Sun, 20 May 2018 02:01:24 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2657 How I Built It (May 2018) Thomas Umstattd is a plugin and agency owner who’s has great success in crowdfunding his products. His take is a fantastically interesting one and he offers lots of great advice – so much that we even have a bonus over on Patreon. This is definitely one of my favorite conversations […] full 44:42 2657 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/05/scarlet-virgins-podcast-dating-courtship-and-the-power-of-jesus/ Sun, 20 May 2018 01:27:07 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2656 Scarlet Virgins Podcast (May 2018) In this episode, Rebecca Lemke interviews Thomas Umstattd Jr., author of Courtship in Crisis. They discuss a variety of topics pertaining to courtship including the varying definitions it has, trying to find relationships after having been immersed in the courtship model, the differences between generations and how they view relationships and […] full 1:04:43 2656 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/04/the-fire-show-how-communication-technology-has-changed-over-the-last-50-years/ Fri, 20 Apr 2018 02:03:39 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2648 The Fire Show (April 2018) Talked about courtship and how communication technology has changed over the last 50 years. full 42:01 2648 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2018/03/cool-things-entrepreneurs-do-how-to-transition-from-solopreneur-to-entrepreneur/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 01:27:53 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2647 Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do  (March 2018) Thom Singer and I talk about how to transition from solopreneur to entrepreneur. full 25:50 2647 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2017/08/thomas-umstattd-joshua-harris-talk-kissed-dating-goodbye/ Wed, 02 Aug 2017 17:07:52 +0000 http://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2172 I recently started hosting the afternoon drive radio show on Austin’s 1120AM The Bridge. One of my earliest guests was Joshua Harris, author of the book I Kissed Dating Goodbye. As you probably know, I’ve had a few things to say about his book over the years. This was the first time we spoke over the phone, […] full 26:44 2172 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2017/02/thomas-umstattd-on-the-restory-show/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 02:27:04 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2645 Restory Show (February 2017) Mary DeMuth and I talk about my journey of writing Courtship in Crisis and Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed. full 48:23 2645 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2017/02/proposify-bizchat-how-to-become-an-agile-marketing-agency/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 02:25:33 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2646 Proposify Podcast (February 2017) We talked about Agile Project Management and how to take a marketing agency agile. I talk a fair amount about my work with Fahrenheit. full 2646 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2015/09/homeschooling-in-real-life-is-courtship-better-than-dating/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 01:13:47 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2643 Homeschooling in Real Life (September 2015) We talk about my book Courtship in Crisis. full 44:04 2643 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2015/09/discussing-courtship-in-crisis-on-the-covenant-eyes-podcast/ Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:36:09 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2642 Covenant Eyes (September 2015) In this interview, we talk about my book Courtship in Crisis. full 1:28:21 2642 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2015/01/thomas-umstattd-talking-about-courtship-on-irate-tireless-minority/ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 02:13:41 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2641 Irate, Tireless Minority (January 2015) We talk about my blog post Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed. full 30:48 2641 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2014/10/join-up-dots-how-to-handle-success-and-failure/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 00:34:00 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2640 Join Up Dots (October 2014) We talked about how to handle success and failure, Benjamin Franklin, and also the words of Deathbed Thomas! full 1:00:49 2640 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2014/09/002-homeschooling-irl-is-courtship-fundamentally-flawed/ Sat, 20 Sep 2014 00:28:32 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2639 Homeschooling in Real Life (September 2014) We talk about my blog post Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed. full 40:42 2639 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2014/06/001-thomas-umstattd-on-doubt-the-doubts/ Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:02:59 +0000 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=2637 Doubt the Doubts (June 2014) In this interview, we talk through the process of how to make an authentic connection with customers using one simple, but powerful approach. full 42:08 2637 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2011/03/mysterious-woman/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:52:52 +0000 http://www.thomasumstattd.com/?p=1471 Thomas' sermon about the most mysterious woman in the old testament. We don't even know her name but she wrote one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Find out who she is by reading this post. full 1:01:56 1471 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/03/ecuador-day-8-friday-march-21/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:49:05 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=186 Today was good Friday, a national holiday which means that all businesses are closed. We visited El Centro de Mundo or the Center of the World. At first I thought that the name was just clever marketing, but on the way we learned that this spot is the center of the metric system. The metric […] full 22 186 https://www.thomasumstattd.com/2008/03/the-ladder-of-abstraction/ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:48:37 +0000 http://www.CompuChristian.com/?p=130 If you are a writer or a speaker this will help you understand how words work and how to make you message stick. This talk comes from the books Presentation Zen by Garr Reynold and Language in Thought and Action by S. I. Hayakawa. Here is a recording and slides for the Ladder of Abstraction […] full 34:48 130