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How to Become a Big Name Author (Marketing Psychology: Authority)

How to Become a Big Name Author (Marketing Psychology: Authority)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 10, 2022 | Marketing Psychology, Promotion

Learn three ways authors can leverage marketing psychology to develop credibility with their readers and become big-name authors.

How to Crowdfund Your Book

How to Crowdfund Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 3, 2022 | Crowdfunding, Publishing

Learn how to solve your cash flow problem with these tips for crowdfunding your book before it’s published.

How to Diversify Your Income as an Author

How to Diversify Your Income as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 27, 2022 | Publishing

Few authors make a living on book sales alone. Learn how Joanna Penn generates income from over 120 writing-related sources.

How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong

How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 20, 2022 | Promotion

Tips and advice for securing your first speaking engagement, nailing your presentation, selling books, and getting invited back.

Hybrid Publishing

Hybrid Publishing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 13, 2022 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing

Is working with a hybrid publisher the right decision for you? Learn the pros and cons of hybrid publishing and how to explore your options.

Write Bestselling Pitches by Avoiding These 10 Copywriting Mistakes

Write Bestselling Pitches by Avoiding These 10 Copywriting Mistakes

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 29, 2022 | Copywriting, Promotion

If you want to write bestselling pitches for your book, be sure to avoid these 10 copywriting mistakes!

How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator

How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 22, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreAccording to The NPD Group, ebook sales for traditionally published books went down in the first half of...
7 Business Mistakes That Ruin Author Careers

7 Business Mistakes That Ruin Author Careers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 15, 2022 | Business Advice, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreThere is a moment in the final battle scene of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the...
How to Conduct Your Own Media Tour (without hiring a PR Firm) With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

How to Conduct Your Own Media Tour (without hiring a PR Firm) With Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 8, 2022 | PR, Promotion

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith shares pro tips for getting booked on podcasts, radio, and TV.

How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque

How to Grow Your Email List Using Delicious Reader Magnets with Tammi Labrecque

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 1, 2022 | Email Marketing, Platform, Promotion

Learn how to create a reader magnet (or lead magnet), what to do with it, and how to deliver it to grow your email list.

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 25, 2022 | Book Design, Productivity, Publishing, Writing Tips

Scrivener is a popular writing software for authors. Learn about some of its best features in our interview with David Lee Martin.

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 | 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.

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