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How to Create Sales Optimized Book Pages for Your Author Website

Discover why a website book page is vital for authors and how to design an effective page that captivates and helps readers and AI alike.

TikTok, Iran, and AI: What Authors Need to Know Now

Welcome to the Summer Solstice edition of Author Update, where co-hosts Thomas Umstattd, Jr. and Jonathan Shuerger unpack the headlines that matter to authors—from global conflicts to algorithm updates. In this jam-packed episode, they dig into the TikTok ban, the war...

Amazon, AI, and Author Strategy Shifts: What You Need to Know Now

Welcome to this week’s Author Update, where we break down what’s happening in the world of publishing, AI, and tech—so you can write better, market smarter, and keep ahead of the curve. In this episode, we covered sweeping changes at Amazon, unexpected shifts in how...

Are We in an AI Bubble? Plus Audiobook Strategy, Vellum Upgrades & Loving Your Readers

The tech world was shaken recently when British AI firm Builder.ai filed for bankruptcy—after it was revealed their “AI” was really 700 Indian engineers behind the curtain. It’s the Mechanical Turk all over again. In 1770, a man named Wolfgang von Kempelen built what...

Is Your Traditional Publisher Going Bankrupt? 8 Warning Signs to Look Out For

Understand the signs and implications of a publisher going bankrupt and what authors can do if their traditional publisher closes.

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

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

How to Publish a Novel in 2025

Learn how to successfully publish a novel with my six-step roadmap. Avoid common mistakes and start at the right place for strong sales.

Author Update: Is This the END of Google (for Authors)???

Major Shifts in Search and SEO for Authors Google's Market Share Slips Below...

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Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

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

AI Optimization for Authors

Transform your approach to book marketing with AI optimization for authors. Find out how AI can help readers discover your book.

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

Discover this suite of innovative writing tools for authors designed to streamline your writing, marketing, email list, and sales efforts.

Genius Link: A Guide for Authors

Explore the benefits of universal book links for authors. Drive sales by linking to your book across multiple platforms worldwide.

2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors

Find the ideal laptop for authors and avoid overspending on unnecessary features that do not enhance your writing experience.

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

Need more subscribers? Explore the Kingsumo book giveaway technique that helped one author gain thousands of new emails.

Escaping the Procrastination Prison: A Guide for Tired Authors

Ten practical steps to help authors overcome procrastination, reclaim focus, and start writing and promoting books with confidence.

Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance

Explore strengths and weaknesses in website design and functionality for several bestselling historical Christian romance authors.

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Publishing

Is Your Traditional Publisher Going Bankrupt? 8 Warning Signs to Look Out For

Understand the signs and implications of a publisher going bankrupt and what authors can do if their traditional publisher closes.

How to Publish a Novel in 2025

Learn how to successfully publish a novel with my six-step roadmap. Avoid common mistakes and start at the right place for strong sales.

An Introduction to Author Ecosystems with Russell Nohelty

Explore the concept of author ecosystems and discover marketing strategies tailored to your unique approach and audience.

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

Discover this suite of innovative writing tools for authors designed to streamline your writing, marketing, email list, and sales efforts.

Book Promotion in 2025: How AI Gives Authors More Time to Write

Learn how authors can use AI to generate book marketing ideas, audience descriptions, and images so they can reclaim their time for writing.

The Sci-Fi Zeitgeist Has Shifted: What Authors Need to Know

Dive into the essentials of writing a sci-fi novel amidst evolving themes like population collapse and AI advancements.

Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Indie or traditional publishing? Hear from one author who experienced both and made a surprising decision.

Stop Writing Book Series!

Uncover the truth about writing a book series. Learn why it can be a risky endeavor for new authors.

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Promotion

How to Create Sales Optimized Book Pages for Your Author Website

Discover why a website book page is vital for authors and how to design an effective page that captivates and helps readers and AI alike.

Author Update: Is This the END of Google (for Authors)???

Major Shifts in Search and SEO for Authors Google's Market Share Slips Below 90% For the first time since 2015, Google's search market share has fallen below 90%, marking a potentially historic shift in how people find information online. This decline signals what...