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SEO for Author Websites: The Only Guide You Need in 2026

SEO for Author Websites: The Only Guide You Need in 2026

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 5, 2026 | Author Websites, Platform

Discover effective author website SEO, AIO, GEO strategies to secure your name on Google and showcase your books effectively.

The Comprehensive Guide to BookFunnel

The Comprehensive Guide to BookFunnel

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 29, 2026 | Platform

Unlock the potential of BookFunnel for authors. Learn how to grow your newsletter subscribers and engage readers effectively.

Why I’m Giving Away a $249 Course This Month

Why I’m Giving Away a $249 Course This Month

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 3, 2026 | Platform

Novel Marketing patron gift for June: get free lifetime access to my course when you become a patron this month.

Announcing the 2027 Novel Marketing Conference

Announcing the 2027 Novel Marketing Conference

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 27, 2026 | Platform

What makes the Novel Marketing Conference different from other conferences? Get details on topics, dates, and availability for the 2027 Novel Marketing Conference.

My Worst Takes & Mistakes Over 500 Episodes

My Worst Takes & Mistakes Over 500 Episodes

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 29, 2026 | Platform

Discover advice for authors that has stood the test of time (and always will) and what advice you can cast off like a crumpled first draft.

How I Fight Off Copyright Trolls Targeting My Blogs

How I Fight Off Copyright Trolls Targeting My Blogs

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 14, 2026 | Blogging, Platform

This article walks through several real-world encounters with copyright trolls targeting my blogs, how their schemes work, and the practical defenses I used to fight them off without paying. It also shows how DMCA registration, good licensing hygiene, AI tools, and...
Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail

Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 11, 2026 | Platform

Discover strategies to create a good reader magnet that will engage readers and boost your newsletter subscriptions.

How to Get a Professional Email Address

How to Get a Professional Email Address

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 16, 2026 | Branding, Platform

Your email address might be the first thing an agent or editor sees. Learn how to make a good first impression with your email address.

Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts

Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 7, 2026 | Platform

12 tips for networking with other authors to create mutually beneficial, long-term relationships.

Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2026

Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2026

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 1, 2026 | Platform, Social Media, Strategy

Social media changes so quickly. Find out which platforms and strategies work for selling books in 2022.

A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack

A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 10, 2025 | Platform

Learn how nonfiction authors are using Substack to reach audiences and convert them into paying subscribers seamlessly.

Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach

Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 17, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

Get the much anticipated tour of Thomas’s office, complete with a run-down of the books on his shelves that best absorb sound.

When to Ignore Your Editor

When to Ignore Your Editor

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 27, 2025 | Platform, Writing Craft

Discover 7 issues authors must beware of when getting editorial suggestions from humans or AI and when to ignore or accept the feedback.

How to Get Started with Author School Visits and Make Your Book Playground Famous

How to Get Started with Author School Visits and Make Your Book Playground Famous

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 6, 2025 | Promotion, Public Speaking

Selling books for kids is a challenge. Discover how you can connect with young readers, positively impact schools, and sell more books.

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 11, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

Discover the keys to adapting a podcast to YouTube. Understand what works best to grow your channel effectively.

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