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Estate Planning for Authors: How to Protect Your Books (and Your Family) After You Die

Estate Planning for Authors: How to Protect Your Books (and Your Family) After You Die

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 8, 2026 | Publishing

Learn how author estate planning can ensure your writings are preserved and managed by the right people after you are gone.

Why Amazon is Terminating Innocent Authors

Why Amazon is Terminating Innocent Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 1, 2026 | Publishing

Find out what to do if your Amazon account is suspended. Learn the steps to recover your account and get back to publishing.

How to Level Up Your Writing With Chris Fox

How to Level Up Your Writing With Chris Fox

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 17, 2026 | Publishing, Writing Craft

If you feel like an imposter author, discover tips on the editing process, word order rules, and why Grammarly may be quietly ruining your prose.

The Four Loves That Drive Fiction

The Four Loves That Drive Fiction

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 14, 2026 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Discover the four types of love in fiction that make readers fall in love with your book. Learn how storge, philia, eros, and agape drive stories from cozy mysteries to epic fantasy.

The Cultural Zeitgeist Shift That’s Making Indie Authors Rich

The Cultural Zeitgeist Shift That’s Making Indie Authors Rich

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 8, 2026 | Culture & Politics, Publishing, Writing Craft, Zeitgeist, Zeitgeist 101

Discover the cultural shift in zeitgeist that reflects the changing preferences of American readers.

Your Author Toolbox: Part 2

Your Author Toolbox: Part 2

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 4, 2026 | Productivity, Publishing

Discover the best tools for writers to streamline your author business, or turn podcasts into optimized blog content with the powerful Novel Marketing Patron Toolbox suite.

How to Become a Professional Writer With Joanna Penn

How to Become a Professional Writer With Joanna Penn

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 25, 2026 | Business Advice, Publishing

Learn the mindset and approach to create a sustainable professional author business that appeals to readers and builds your career.

Why Your Book Isn’t Selling: Metadata with Dave Chesson

Why Your Book Isn’t Selling: Metadata with Dave Chesson

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 18, 2026 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Discover how metadata for books can significantly improve your book sales and visibility in online stores like Amazon.

How to Format a Book With Vellum

How to Format a Book With Vellum

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 11, 2026 | Book Design, Publishing

Learn how Vellum can save you money, time, and headache when formatting your next book or reader magnet.

Author Taxes – A 2026 Guide to Avoiding Jail & Overpaying

Author Taxes – A 2026 Guide to Avoiding Jail & Overpaying

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 21, 2026 | Business Advice, Publishing

Taxes for authors don’t have to trigger panic. Discover rules for bookkeeping and taxes and what common mistakes to avoid.

Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins

Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 14, 2026 | Productivity, Publishing

Productivity tips for writers that will help you finish your book and find a sustainable writing pace for your career.

The Five-Year Plan to Become a Professional Author 

The Five-Year Plan to Become a Professional Author 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 31, 2025 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

Discover a five year plan for writing a novel and how it helps aspiring authors build their craft, finish the book, and become a professional author.

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Picking an LLM

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Picking an LLM

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 18, 2025 | Productivity, Publishing

Discover which LLMs and AI tools are best for your writing and marketing processes, and how the tools compare to one another.

2025 Desktop Printer Guide for Authors

2025 Desktop Printer Guide for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 29, 2025 | Business Advice, Publishing

Learn what kind of home printer an author needs and which one will get you the best bang for your buck.

How to Publish Your Audiobook Through ACX

How to Publish Your Audiobook Through ACX

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 22, 2025 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing

Get guidance, tips, and recommendations for publishing your audiobook on ACX with the highest quality at the best price.

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