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Is Curios the Shopify Killer for Authors?

Is Curios the Shopify Killer for Authors?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 29, 2026 | Promotion

Discover how authors sell direct with Curios and find an alternative to Shopify for better financial margins.

Zeitgeist: Why is the UK Oppressing its Own People?

Zeitgeist: Why is the UK Oppressing its Own People?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 28, 2026 | Zeitgeist

British police have arrested 62,199 people for communications offenses over five years, averaging roughly 34 arrests per day.

Has France Lost Its Romance?

Has France Lost Its Romance?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 27, 2026 | Zeitgeist

The romantic image of Paris that dominated American culture for over a century is collapsing

Kindle Unlimited Is Dead: Long Live Kindle+

Kindle Unlimited Is Dead: Long Live Kindle+

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 27, 2026 | Author Update

Amazon retired Kindle Unlimited, Meta gives ultimatum to business accounts, PHP patch, and another trad publisher closes. And in Zeitgeist news, Britain arrests 62,199 people over social posts!

Zeitgeist: Will Flying Cars Change The Zeitgeist Forever?

Zeitgeist: Will Flying Cars Change The Zeitgeist Forever?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 21, 2026 | Promotion

How flying cars and virtual dress-making are changing the zeitgeist.

Barnes & Noble Foot Traffic Soars and Cars Can Fly Now

Barnes & Noble Foot Traffic Soars and Cars Can Fly Now

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 20, 2026 | Author Update

Smashwords offers preorders, September’s KU pot is $65.9 million, and Substack remits sales tax for you. Plus, a flying car!

The 5 Kinds of Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors

The 5 Kinds of Kickstarter Campaigns for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 14, 2026 | Business Advice, Publishing

Most authors know one kind of Kickstarter campaign: the pre-order campaign. You write the book, build the campaign, and ask people to fund it before it comes out. If you’re tight on funds, getting the money early can be the difference between cutting corners and...
Zeitgeist: Will Public Executions Change the Books Readers Buy?

Zeitgeist: Will Public Executions Change the Books Readers Buy?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 13, 2026 | Zeitgeist

Learn the implications on books and justice as the state plans for public execution, a first in decades.

Audible Audiobook Ads Are Finally Here

Audible Audiobook Ads Are Finally Here

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 13, 2026 | Author Update

Kindle Previewer 4 arrives with a warning, Amazon opens audiobook ads, Spotify expands to 180 markets, and an AI chatbot leads to a user’s arrest.

AI is Lying to You About Your Book

AI is Lying to You About Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 7, 2026 | Publishing, Writing Craft

How reliable is AI feedback on writing? Explore the challenges and misconceptions in using AI for manuscript evaluation.

Zeitgeist: Your Gun Can’t Save You From the Pentagon’s SI Drones

Zeitgeist: Your Gun Can’t Save You From the Pentagon’s SI Drones

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 6, 2026 | News, Zeitgeist

The War Department Is Building a Four-Star Command Around AI and Autonomous Warfare According to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, autonomous warfare is no longer going to be treated as a collection of experimental Pentagon drone and AI programs. The United States is...
Zeitgeist: The Death of Aslan: How Copyright Became Literary Colonialism

Zeitgeist: The Death of Aslan: How Copyright Became Literary Colonialism

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 5, 2026 | Zeitgeist

A female voice for Aslan. Who’s the real villain in this decision?

Is Amazon Ending Permafree Ebooks?

Is Amazon Ending Permafree Ebooks?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 5, 2026 | Author Update

Is Amazon ending permafree? Why Royal Road thrives as others die, new AI models, a $16M Kickstarter, and Meryl Streep as Aslan

How to Relaunch Your Book

How to Relaunch Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 30, 2026 | Promotion

Is your book ready for a comeback? Learn how to relaunch a book effectively and maximize your chances of success with these tips.

Zeitgeist: How to Sell to Adults Who Will Never Grow Up

Zeitgeist: How to Sell to Adults Who Will Never Grow Up

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 28, 2026 | Zeitgeist

Toys R Us is opening 120 stores as adults drive toy sales. Learn how authors can sell collectible editions readers display like trophies.

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