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Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts

Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 7, 2026 | Platform

12 tips for networking with other authors to create mutually beneficial, long-term relationships.

A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack

A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 10, 2025 | Platform

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

Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach

Thomas’s Office Tour & 4th Wall Breach

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 17, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

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

When to Ignore Your Editor

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 27, 2025 | Platform, Writing Craft

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

How to Get Started with Author School Visits and Make Your Book Playground Famous

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 6, 2025 | Promotion, Public Speaking

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

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 11, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

Discover the keys to adapting a podcast to YouTube. Understand what works best to grow your channel effectively.

AI Optimization for Authors

AI Optimization for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 21, 2025 | Author Websites, Promotion

Transform your approach to book marketing with AI optimization for authors. Find out how AI can help readers discover your book.

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 14, 2025 | Author Websites, Platform, Productivity, Promotion

Discover this suite of innovative writing tools for authors designed to streamline your writing, marketing, email list, and sales efforts.

Genius Link: A Guide for Authors

Genius Link: A Guide for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 7, 2025 | Advertising, Platform, Promotion

Explore the benefits of universal book links for authors. Drive sales by linking to your book across multiple platforms worldwide.

2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors

2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 9, 2025 | Platform

Find the ideal laptop for authors and avoid overspending on unnecessary features that do not enhance your writing experience.

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 2, 2025 | Platform, Promotion

Need more subscribers? Explore the Kingsumo book giveaway technique that helped one author gain thousands of new emails.

Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance

Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 12, 2025 | Author Websites, Platform

Explore strengths and weaknesses in website design and functionality for several bestselling historical Christian romance authors.

Read This Before Your Next Podcast Guest Interview

Read This Before Your Next Podcast Guest Interview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 29, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting, PR

Learn how to sound like a pro during your podcast interview. Get tips on achieving good podcast sound without breaking the bank.

A Storytelling Revolution: Inside the World of Serialized Fiction

A Storytelling Revolution: Inside the World of Serialized Fiction

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 22, 2025 | Platform

Learn how platforms like Royal Road and Ream Stories are revolutionizing serialized fiction and offering a path to building an audience.

Networking for Authors: How to Build Relationships Without Being Awkward

Networking for Authors: How to Build Relationships Without Being Awkward

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 18, 2024 | Platform

Many authors feel stuck. They’re toiling away in obscurity, and none of their promotion efforts seem to go anywhere. Success in publishing is as much about who you know as what you know. And sometimes, the lack of knowing the right people keeps you from finding...
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