Event Title: 2026 Novel Marketing Conference
Event Date: January 30 – 31, 2026
Location: Austin, Texas, United States
The 2026 Novel Marketing Conference is a unique, author-centered event focused entirely on the business of selling books rather than the craft of writing them. Designed by bestselling author and marketing expert Thomas Umstattd Jr., the conference offers authors a hands-on, interactive experience where attendees learn practical and current strategies to market their books successfully in a rapidly evolving publishing environment.
Unlike many other writing conferences, the Novel Marketing Conference prides itself on an intimate, recording-free setting that encourages active participation, lively discussions, and real-time networking. The lack of recordings ensures that attendees are fully present and engaged, allowing for more dynamic interactions with presenters and peers.
The conference features a series of carefully curated workshops and talks that cover essential marketing topics such as crafting a compelling author brand, optimizing Amazon book pages, building and growing mailing lists with effective reader magnets, podcast guesting, and leveraging AI-powered productivity tools. Each session is led by seasoned industry professionals and authors who have demonstrated success in book marketing.
Networking is a major highlight of the event, offering opportunities to build lasting professional relationships with fellow authors and marketing experts. The conference includes special social events such as the Patrons-Only Ice Cream Social and informal gatherings that foster community and collaboration.
A notable feature is the pre-conference website workshop for “Super Ticket” holders, providing attendees an exclusive deep dive into author website optimization—an increasingly important aspect of author marketing. Throughout the conference, coffee breaks and lunches are organized with themed tables to encourage focused discussions and connections among participants sharing similar interests.
With the shift towards digital marketing and the rise of new platforms, the 2026 Novel Marketing Conference equips authors with the necessary skills to navigate the marketing landscape effectively and maximize their book sales. The schedule also includes a live episode of the popular “Author Update” podcast, giving attendees insights into the latest trends and challenges in the publishing industry.
This conference is ideal for indie authors, traditionally published writers, and anyone looking to boost their marketing strategy and connect with a supportive community in the publishing industry. The location in Austin, known for its vibrant cultural scene and creative energy, adds an inspiring backdrop to the conference experience.
Source: https://www.authormedia.com/announcing-the-2026-novel-marketing-conference/
Category: Author Meetups
Tag: Author Interactions
