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Web Hosting for Frugal Authors

Web Hosting for Frugal Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 31, 2024 | Author Websites, Platform

To build an author website, you first need web hosting. Discover which type of web hosting is best for your author website and which to avoid.

Are Pen Names Going Away?

Are Pen Names Going Away?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 26, 2024 | Platform, Publishing

There are several great reasons (and several bad ones) to use an author pen name. Find out which reasons still make sense in the age of AI authors and bots.

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 29, 2024 | Platform, Productivity

Fear of technology keeps many authors from moving forward. Learn how to master technology and have fewer tech headaches.

Speak, Engage, and Inspire: Secrets of Entertaining & Educational Webinars that Sell

Speak, Engage, and Inspire: Secrets of Entertaining & Educational Webinars that Sell

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 1, 2024 | Platform

Hosting a webinar can help you get to know your “Timothy” and grow your email list. Discover 12 tips for hosting a successful author webinar.

2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors  

2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 24, 2024 | Platform

Authors can get overwhelmed by the process of choosing and buying a laptop computer. Find out what you need (or don’t need) and what works best.

AI for Authors – The Good, Bad, and Ugly

AI for Authors – The Good, Bad, and Ugly

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 3, 2024 | Platform, Productivity, Writing Craft

Discover the evolution of writing technologies and find out how AI for authors in 2024 can increase your productivity and improve your skill.

How to use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book

How to use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 13, 2024 | Book Design, Platform

Find out how Reedsy can help indie and traditional authors create beautiful, compelling, and marketable books.

How to Publish on a Budget: Your First Five Years as an Author

How to Publish on a Budget: Your First Five Years as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 28, 2024 | Business Advice, Platform

Becoming a professional author will cost you. Find out how much and when an author should budget for their writing career.

How to Write Emails That Readers Want to Read

How to Write Emails That Readers Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 21, 2024 | Copywriting, Email Marketing, Platform

Discover the three elements that make readers open your emails, which element is least important, and how to write good emails readers want.

How to Build a Tribe Online And Form a Community of Readers

How to Build a Tribe Online And Form a Community of Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 14, 2024 | Branding, Platform, Social Media

Find out how authors can build a community or readers, how that tribe differs from a platform, and how to keep them engaged without giving up all your free time.

How to Write for American Readers – An Author’s Guide to  America’s Regional Cultures

How to Write for American Readers – An Author’s Guide to America’s Regional Cultures

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 13, 2023 | Branding, Platform, Writing Craft, Zeitgeist, Zeitgeist 101

To write for American readers, you must understand which American readers you’re targeting. Learn how American culture differs by region so you can write what resonates.

Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024

Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 6, 2023 | Author Websites, Platform

There are 60,000 WordPress plugins available to you, but most authors only need a handful. Learn which plugins every author website needs in 2024.

How Larry Correia Became a Mega-Bestseller by Writing for Overlooked Readers

How Larry Correia Became a Mega-Bestseller by Writing for Overlooked Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 18, 2023 | Branding, Independent Publishing, Publishing, Writing Craft, Zeitgeist

Find out how to be an authentic author, sell more books, and expand your writing career by finding and writing for a specific group of readers.

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 11, 2023 | Author Websites, Independent Publishing, Promotion

With the explosion of AI and a slew of paperbacks and ebooks for sale online, how can you make your book stand out and earn more per sale? Joanna Penn tells us how.

How to Win Friends and Pitch Your Book

How to Win Friends and Pitch Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 4, 2023 | Conference Tips, Platform, Public Speaking

Discover 6 steps to crafting a short pitch for your book and yourself before you attend your next conference or cocktail party.

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