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Zeitgeist: Trad Publishers Sell Fewer Books Than Indie Authors

Uncover the real conversation as writers compare indie and traditional publishing. What defines success in writing?

The 5 Tiers of Audiobooks: Which One Should You Publish?

Finding out how to make an audiobook can be easier than you think. Learn affordable ways to bring your book to life.

Zeitgeist: How Shifting Public Attitudes on the U.S. Military Are Reshaping Storytelling

Two U.S. military veterans discuss how attitudes toward service members have changed since the Gulf War, the rise of military “zero-defect culture,” the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal and COVID-era policies on morale and recruitment, and how these shifts are influencing a new generation of military fiction.

Zeitgeist: Cozy Fantasy and LitRPG SURGE as Hottest Niches in 2026

A summer 2026 K-lytics report reveals fantasy titles are outselling science fiction by nearly four to one, driven largely by romantasy and the rapidly growing LitRPG subgenre.

Zeitgeist: Happy Birthday, America. History Says You Should Be Dead

According to The Fate of Empires, a 1976 essay by British General Sir John...

Why Amazon is Terminating Innocent Authors

Find out what to do if your Amazon account is suspended. Learn the steps to recover your account and get back to publishing.

Zeitgeist: The UK Rape Gang Inquiry Report Is Out

A break down of the UK rape gang inquiry report: its staggering scope, why British citizens are afraid to speak, and what authors can do about it.

Author’s PR Playbook: How to Get Media Coverage Without a Publicist

Discover why being a podcast guest is more effective than hiring a publicist. Learn how to generate publicity and sales on a budget.

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My Worst Takes & Mistakes Over 500 Episodes

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrM68ayZhSk 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...

Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail

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

How to Get a Professional Email Address

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.

A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack

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

Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach

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

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

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

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Publishing

Why Amazon is Terminating Innocent Authors

Find out what to do if your Amazon account is suspended. Learn the steps to recover your account and get back to publishing.

How to Level Up Your Writing With Chris Fox

If you feel like an imposter author, discover tips on the editing process, word order rules, and why Grammarly may be quietly ruining your prose.

The Four Loves That Drive Fiction

Discover the four types of love in fiction that make readers fall in love with your book. Learn how storge, philia, eros, and agape drive stories from cozy mysteries to epic fantasy.