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How to Build Your Platform During Your Social Distancing

How to Build Your Platform During Your Social Distancing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 23, 2020 | Platform, Strategy

10 ways to progress as a writer while everything else is on hold.

7 Blogs Every Author Should Follow

7 Blogs Every Author Should Follow

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 20, 2020 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

One of the best way to improve your writing is to learn from the best. Here are seven blogs that not only are good examples of excellent blogging but will also help you hone your craft and sell your books.

How Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Grew Her Email List by 23k Using a Reader Quiz

How Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Grew Her Email List by 23k Using a Reader Quiz

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 20, 2020 | Email Marketing, Platform, Promotion

Learn how Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith used an online quiz to add 23,000 new email addresses to her list in one year without spending money on advertising.

How to Combine 2 Different Websites Without Losing Search Rankings

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 11, 2019 | Author Websites, Platform

Learn about the advantages of combining websites. Simplify your web maintenance and improve your online visibility the right way.

Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn

Public Speaking for the Introverted Writer with Joanna Penn

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 21, 2019 | Conference Tips, PR, Promotion, Public Speaking, Publishing

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

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 14, 2019 | Promotion, Social Media

Bookstagraming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview

How to Get Booked for Guest Podcast Interviews Overview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 7, 2019 | Platform, Podcasting, PR, Promotion

Sell more books with these tips to becoming a sought-after podcast guest.

How to Run a Podcast Tour (With Guest Mary DeMuth)

How to Run a Podcast Tour (With Guest Mary DeMuth)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 30, 2019 | Platform, Podcasting, PR, Promotion

Uncover the power of a podcast tour in reaching new audiences. Learn from veteran author Mary DeMuth about effective podcast strategies.

90% of Top USA Today Bestselling Authors Have a Podcast Presence

90% of Top USA Today Bestselling Authors Have a Podcast Presence

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 27, 2019 | News, Platform, Podcasting, Promotion

Literary Agent Steve Laube recently released a blog post showing that 100% of ECPA Bestselling authors had a podcast presence as either hosts or guests. 60% were both hosts and guests! We were curious to see how many authors on the USA Today Bestseller List had a...
Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

How to Pick a Social Network as an Author (Infographic)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 9, 2019 | Promotion, Social Media

How to Pick Which Social Network Is Best For You

How to Create a Landing Page

How to Create a Landing Page

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 19, 2019 | Author Websites, Email Marketing, Platform

Eight tips and tools for creating effective landing pages that will build your email list and your connection to your readers.

How To Sell A Ton More Books With Public Speaking

How To Sell A Ton More Books With Public Speaking

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 15, 2019 | Platform, Promotion, Public Speaking

Public speaking is a skill authors can learn and improve. Here are six tips for connecting with your readers by becoming a better speaker.

How to Add a Hyperlink in WordPress

How to Add a Hyperlink in WordPress

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 9, 2019 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

There are two ways to add a hyperlink to a Wordpress post. I’ll teach you both.

The 5 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Authors

The 5 Best Free WordPress Plugins for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 22, 2019 | Author Websites, Platform

Make your author website easier for readers to find and more fun to visit by using the 5 best free plugins for WordPress websites.

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 1, 2019 | Branding, Platform

Author Brandilyn Collins gives tips on how to find your perfect author tagline and discusses whether you need one at all.

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