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A New Social Network for Authors

A New Social Network for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 26, 2021 | News, Social Media

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

How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year

How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 19, 2021 | Advertising, Email Marketing, Platform, Strategy

Learn which Facebook ads work best for connecting with interested readers, growing your author email list, and ultimately selling books.

How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology)

How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 14, 2021 | Author Websites, Marketing Psychology, Promotion

Learn how three principles of reciprocity will help you show kindness to your readers and sell more books.

How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist

How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 7, 2021 | Platform, Strategy

Learn how authors writing YA books can connect with teen readers.

How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch

How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 3, 2021 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story.

A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors

A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 17, 2021 | Advertising, Platform, Social Media

Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.

10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them)

10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 10, 2021 | Branding, Platform, Strategy

Authors with weak brands get ignored by publishers and readers alike. Learn how to avoid the 10 most common author branding mistakes.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Author Websites

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Author Websites

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 20, 2021 | Author Websites, Platform, Strategy

Learn how to improve your website’s SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books.

Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author

Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 2, 2020 | Platform, Social Media, Strategy

Should authors establish a presence on Parler and MeWe? Learn about the new social media platforms, and find out if you can connect with your readers there.

How to Develop an Author Tagline

How to Develop an Author Tagline

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 11, 2020 | Branding, Platform, Strategy

You can develop a focused author tagline and build your brand by answering these questions about yourself and your message.

The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process

The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 4, 2020 | Platform, Strategy

New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.

How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A

How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 28, 2020 | Platform

15 answers to your questions about building an author platform.

How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform

How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 21, 2020 | Platform

No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.

How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts

How to Advertise Your Book on Podcasts

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 14, 2020 | Advertising, Podcasting, Promotion

Podcast advertising is one of the most effective advertising venues for authors with audiobooks. Heather Osgood offers seven steps to great podcast advertising.

How to Make Money From Your Platform

How to Make Money From Your Platform

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 2, 2020 | Business Advice, Platform

You can earn money with your platform before your book releases. Dave Jackson shows us how.

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