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Stop Writing Book Series!

Stop Writing Book Series!

Uncover the truth about writing a book series. Learn why it can be a risky endeavor for new authors.

Writing Craft

Writing Craft

How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

Explore the reasons why men may not be reading novels published by big publishers. Find out how this product-market mismatch affects male readership.

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

If you’re losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.

Book Marketing 101: Product

If your book isn’t a good product, marketing gets harder. Find out whose opinion counts and learn to create a good book readers want to buy and read.

Book Design

Book Design

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

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 Hire a Good Editor

How to Hire a Good Editor

Every successful author needs a professional editor. Learn three simple steps for finding a good editor who will improve your book.

AI Tools for Authors

AI Tools for Authors

When you use artificial intelligence tools for writing, you can improve your craft and create books faster. Find out which AI tools will benefit you most.

Business Advice

Business Advice

How to Save Money as an Author

How to Save Money as an Author

There's an old saying that the way to make a small fortune in publishing is to start with a large fortune. While the early days of publishing favored independently wealthy authors, things have changed. Publishing may be cheaper than it once was, but it’s not free....

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.

Productivity

Productivity

When to Quit Writing

When to Quit Writing

Since few writers die at the keyboard, nearly all writers quit at some point, but how do you know when to quit writing? Answer these 5 questions to gain clarity.

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.

Independent Publishing

Indie Publishing 

Book Launch Secrets 

Book Launch Secrets 

Registration for the final cohort of the Book Launch Blueprint course is now open. Check out these book launch secrets and register for the course while you still can.

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

If you’re losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.

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.

Traditional Publishing

Trad Pub

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.

Conference Tips

Conference Tips

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding

New Podcast: Creative Funding Show

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...

128 – Taking Novel Marketing to the Next Level

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...

Audiobook Publishing

Audiobooks

How to Market Your Audiobook

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.

068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money

068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money

Episode 068 – Where to Spend Your Marketing Money (3790) We often discuss what not to spend your money on, and we feature free marketing techniques. In this article, we'll answer a question from Erica Borgerson, author of The Lazy Girl Guide to Healthy...

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