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How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

Learn how to optimize that tiny window to grab your reader within the first 50 pages and convince them to finish your book.

How to Thrive as an Author in Your Twilight Years

Learn how to clarify your writing goals, avoid damaging shortcuts, and write a book in retirement. You’re never too old to start writing.

How to Find Your Timothy

One person’s opinion about your book is more important than anyone else’s. Discover who it is and how to find them before you publish.

How to Always Write Better Than Chat GPT

You have a major advantage over AI writing tools like GPT-4 and ChatGPT. Learn how to discover and leveraging your edge in your genre.

Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author

The cold reality of being a writer is that some people will hate you and your writing. What do you do about those people?

How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper

Can you leave social media and still grow a platform from which to launch your books? Sandy Cooper has the answer in this interview.

Obscure No More Course Overview

Obscure No More is your one-stop shop for learning to build a platform and market your book. Find out how to access these 12 critical lessons.

How to Turn a Podcast into a Bestselling Novel – with Scott Sigler

Learn how podcasting a novel launched Scott Sigler’s books to the NYT bestseller list, and how he’s sustained his podcast for over a decade.

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Writing Craft

How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

Learn how to optimize that tiny window to grab your reader within the first 50 pages and convince them to finish your book.

How to Find Your Timothy

One person’s opinion about your book is more important than anyone else’s. Discover who it is and how to find them before you publish.

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

Find out how authors use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools to create book covers, characters, and plot ideas for their books.

Brandon Sanderson’s Crop Rotation Method for Restful Rapid Writing

If writing seems harder than it used to or you feel burnt out, consider this four-step method of rotation to revive your writing career.

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.

How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant

Learn how this AI tool can help you overcome writer’s block by generating ideas and suggestions to spur your imagination and get you unstuck.

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

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?

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

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Book Design

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

Find out how authors use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools to create book covers, characters, and plot ideas for their books.

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

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

Effective Book Cover Design

A bad book cover can ruin all your marketing efforts. Learn what makes a good book cover in this interview with a top cover designer.

Everything Authors Need to Know About Writing in Atticus

Authors typically use different software tools for everything from plotting to typesetting. But now authors can use one efficient multitool from start to finish.

How to Pick a Strong Book Title

Your book’s title should accomplish four goals with only a few words. Learn how to create a memorable title that is easy to find and recommend.

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

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 Use Metadata to Sell More Books

Joshua Tallent teaches authors how to create quality metadata to increase book sales.

How to Get More Book Reviews with Jim Kukral

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

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Business Advice

Hybrid 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.

7 Business Mistakes That Ruin Author Careers

Having an author business plan can save you time and money. Learn the most common business mistakes authors make and how you can avoid them.

How to Launch Your Book on a Budget

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.

What Every Author Needs to Know About Cyber Security

Every author needs cyber security. Discover which of your vectors are most vulnerable to attack and how you can protect them.

What Every Author Needs to Know About Copyright Law with James Scott Bell

Find out who should register the copyright for a book, why it may be important, and when is the best time to do it.

Yes, YOU Can Make a Living as a Writer, Here’s How

There are four different ways authors can earn a living through writing. Find out which one you can leverage to make an income.

How to Sell Your Book In Person (and make way more money per copy)

Author make the most profit when they sell books in person. Take these five steps to sell more books and increase your revenue.

The Author’s Guide to LLCs

Learn when and why you should form an LLC for your author business. Discover who can help you get it done and how much it will cost.

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Productivity

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

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

How to Write More Productively

If you need a plan and process for writing books, learn the secret to writing multiple books every year in this interview with author Angela Hunt.

7 Things Santa Can Teach Authors About Book Marketing

Seven book marketing lessons from Santa for Authors

How to Write Faster and Better with Chris Fox

Chris Fox shares a method authors can use to increase writing output and improve craft. Implement these habits to write faster and better.

How to Spend LESS Time Marketing Your Book

Learn how to get stellar book sales while spending LESS time on marketing. If book promotion stresses you out, these steps are for you.

A New Social Network for Authors

Learn how to avoid social media distractions, connect with qualified authors, and write better books with our new social network for authors.

How to Prevent Writing Burnout

Follow these four crucial principles to avoid author burnout and maintain a healthy writing career.

How to Find and Work With a Virtual Assistant

Learn how to make more time for writing by hiring an assistant. It may cost less than you think, and it will free you up to focus on your writing.

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Independent Publishing

Indie Publishing

How BookFunnel Can Help you Grow Your Email List

BookFunnel offers amazing and useful tools for authors looking to give their readers the fastest, easiest and most enjoyable e-reading experience.

Hybrid 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.

Innovative Indie Marketing with S.D. Smith

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.

How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign for Your Book with Jonathan Shuerger

Learn how to raise money from future readers, pay for your book before you publish it, and reward your supporters for contributing.

How Jack Ellem Went from Unpublished to Bestselling Indie Author

Find out how Jack Ellem became a bestselling indie author in two foreign countries while living in Australia and learn how his strategies can work for you.

7 Kinds of Indie Authors

Find out which kind of indie author you are and which sales strategies and promotional tools will work best for you.

How to Publish Your Book Independently

A step-by-step guide to help you publish your book independently.

10 Decisions Every Indie Author Needs to Make

Expert advice for the 10 critical decisions of indie publishing.

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Traditional Publishing

Trad Pub

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.

How to Find a Good Literary Agent – with Mary DeMuth

To be published by a traditional publisher, you must find a good literary agent. Mary DeMuth shares tips on finding and retaining an agent.

How to Get Published with a Traditional Publishing House

Before you sign a book contract with a traditional publisher, you need to know these seven important steps.

Marketing 101: How Readers Make Buying Decisions at Physical Bookstores

The better you understand your reader’s customer journey, the more books you can sell.

Where to Find Mentorship for Your Publishing Career

Do you ever feel alone in the writing journey? Or perhaps you are not sure what to do next. You don’t need to! In this episode Thomas talks about10 different places to find mentorship and the pros and cons of each.

How One Author Used Her Shelved Manuscript to Get a 3 Book Deal

How to Get A Publishing Board To Buy Your Book

If you want to be traditionally published, you need to know these 6 decision-makers and which part of your proposal matters to each.

How David Rawlings Broke Into the US Market Despite Living Overseas (Case Study)

Australian novelist David Rawlings secured an American agent and publisher from 7,500 miles away. In this article, he shares his best tips for new authors.

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Conference Tips

How to Pitch Your Novel

Learn how and when to craft a compelling pitch that make agents, readers, and publishers curious about your novel.

How to Work With Fellow Authors To Sell More Books

You are not in this alone! Authors who work together sell more books than lone ranger writers.

Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn gives introverted writers tips and courage for overcoming fear of public speaking.

How to Craft a Compelling Elevator Pitch for Your Book

Learn how to talk about your book in a concise, compelling way that will interest publishing professionals and make readers want to buy.

How to Sell More Books using Bookmarks and Business Cards

Learn how to make the best use of two important printed marketing tools.

083 – How to Get an Agent With Rachelle Gardner

Last episode we talked about getting an agent from Thomas’ and my perspective,...

082 – How to Get an Agent

Why do you want an agent? Capital Credibility Contacts and Contracts Do you...

063 – Six Proven Methods for Creating Maximum Impact at Writing Conferences

Intro Paragraph: Unless you have a multi-book contract (and we’re talking 4+...

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Crowdfunding

How to Crowdfund Your Book

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

Kickstarter Tips and Tricks With Chris Fox

Learn how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign with Chris Fox.

New Podcast: Creative Funding Show

We are launching a new podcast! The Creative Funding Show is a podcast where Author Media CEO, Thomas Umstattd interview Authors, YouTubers, and Podcasters who are funding their creativity using platforms like Patreon and Kickstarter. You will also learn about making...

128 – Taking Novel Marketing to the Next Level

Show Outline Introduction: Episode 1 was on Oct 7, 2013 A lot has happened over the last four and a half years. Jim has won half a dozen book awards Thomas spent time as the marketing director for a publishing company. We went a couple of years only posting every...

119 Working with Beta Readers, Crowdfunding, and More with Curt Iles

In this episode, we’re not going to be talking theory, but real-world examples of an author using the principles we talk about on Novel Marketing.

049 – How to Use Crowdfunding to Fund Your Next Book Advance

In this episode we are going to talk about how independent authors can use...

The Ultimate Crowdfunding Course for Authors Is Here

We've spent quite a bit of time at Author Media talking about crowdfunding--...

7 Kickstarter Mistakes We Made on MyBookTable

Kickstarter is changing the way that self-published authors are raising money for their books. Here are some hard lessons we learned on our first project.

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Audiobook Publishing

Audiobooks

How to Find the Perfect Narrator for Your Audiobook – with James L. Rubart

Learn how to find and work with a narrator to produce your audiobook.

How to Record Your Own Audiobook Using Hindenburg Narrator

According to The NPD Group, ebook sales for traditionally published books went down in the first half of 2021. Meanwhile, the most recent data for audiobooks states that sales are up by 12%. Do I need an audio version of my book? The data is clear. You need to have...

How to Market Your Audiobook

These seven strategies will help you form a close connection with your audience, create a high-quality audio experience, and sell more audiobooks.

096 – How to Turn Your Book Into An Audiobook

Put it in your Contract If you are traditionally published, make sure the audiobook is written in. Publishers only pay for audiobook production for books they believe. Record Yourself/You become the voice talent … Advantages to doing it yourself- You know how your...