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How to Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read

How to Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 18, 2021 | Blogging, Platform, Promotion, Strategy

Five tips to help you write useful book reviews that will build credibility and connection with your readers.

How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams

How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 17, 2021 | Promotion, Strategy

Connect with three groups of people who will help you write a book that makes readers want to write raving reviews.

Where Negative Book Reviews Come From And How to Make Them Go Away

Where Negative Book Reviews Come From And How to Make Them Go Away

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 25, 2020 | Book Design, Promotion, Strategy

Not all bad reviews are bad for sales. Learn how to get fewer bad reviews and how to respond to the ones you have.

How to Get More Book Reviews with Jim Kukral

How to Get More Book Reviews with Jim Kukral

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 16, 2020 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing, Strategy, Traditional Publishing

The more reviews you have, the more books you sell. And the more books you sell, the more reviews you get.

Announcing MyBookTable 2.0 – Now With Amazon Reviews and Amazon Bulk Book Importer

Announcing MyBookTable 2.0 – Now With Amazon Reviews and Amazon Bulk Book Importer

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 9, 2015 | News

It is hard to imagine, but MyBookTable is almost two years old. Over that time, we have rolled out update after update, making the plugin easier, more compatible, and more powerful. Our little plugin has come a long way from the version the community funded on...
Announcing MyBookTable 1.2 – Now With Book Reviews & GoodReads Integration

Announcing MyBookTable 1.2 – Now With Book Reviews & GoodReads Integration

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 23, 2013 | News

This new version of MyBookTable comes with book reviews, GoodReads integration, more shortcode options, breadcrumbs, drag and drop book sorting and more!

How to Add GoodReads Book Reviews to MyBookTable

How to Add GoodReads Book Reviews to MyBookTable

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 22, 2013 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion, Social Media

Did you know that MyBookTable now comes with GoodReads integration? You can now show a books GoodRead’s reviews right on your book page. Show off the reviews you already have on GoodReads while leveraging your website traffic to get even more book reviews. Win Win!

Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves?

Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 12, 2022 | Marketing Psychology, Promotion, Strategy, Writing Tips

Learn the 3 reasons some average books are perennial bestsellers while other well-written books aren’t.

Innovative Indie Marketing with S.D. Smith

Innovative Indie Marketing with S.D. Smith

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 29, 2022 | Independent Publishing, Publishing, Strategy

Independent authors need marketing tools and skills to be successful. Learn how one indie author reduced his reliance on gatekeepers and sold books directly to his readers.

10 Reasons to Delay Your Book Launch  

10 Reasons to Delay Your Book Launch  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 5, 2022 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Strategy

Find out why you should delay your book launch, how long you should wait, and what to do in the meantime to improve your book’s chances of success.

How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book

How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 30, 2022 | Promotion, Publishing, Social Media, Writing Tips

Goodreads is one of the most effective social networks for authors. Learn how to use Goodreads to connect with readers and sell more books.

Facebook Advertising for Authors

Facebook Advertising for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 9, 2022 | Advertising, Independent Publishing, Promotion

Facebook can be useful for authors if you use it in the right way. Find out how you can use Facebook to help you sell more books.

How to Launch Your Book on a Budget

How to Launch Your Book on a Budget

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 23, 2022 | Business Advice, Promotion, Strategy

Is your book launch budget filled with expenses or investments? Learn how and where to spend your time and money to get the greatest return.

How to Launch Your Book in 2022

How to Launch Your Book in 2022

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 16, 2022 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Strategy, Traditional Publishing

Your book deserves a well-planned, effective book launch. Learn how to maximize sales in those all-important first 30 days after release.

How to Build an Author Brand with David Loy

How to Build an Author Brand with David Loy

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 9, 2022 | Branding, Promotion, Strategy

Learn how to create an author brand that communicates your message and your reputation in this interview with digital marketing expert David Loy.

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