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101 Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life

101 Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 9, 2024 | Platform, Promotion, Publishing

We’ve compiled a list of book marketing ideas that will connect you to readers, build your brand, and sell your book. If you feel stuck with your book, this guide has the idea that will get you unstuck. The goal of this guide is to help get your creative juices...
How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 4, 2024 | Writing Craft, Zeitgeist, Zeitgeist 101

Explore the reasons why men may not be reading novels published by big publishers. Find out how this product-market mismatch affects male readership.

How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond

How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond

by Novel Marketing | Aug 7, 2024 | Promotion, Writing Craft

Discover all the benefits of writing short stories and find out how to write a great one that will impact readers and prompt them to buy your books.

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Passwords

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Passwords

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 10, 2024 | Publishing

Avoid four common password mistakes authors make and find out how you can never again forget or lose your passwords.

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.

Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault)

Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 19, 2024 | Productivity, Publishing

10 tips for using your smartphone to increase your productivity and limiting its ability to keep you from writing your book.

Printing the Future: Print-on-Demand with Offset-Quality by Bookvault

Printing the Future: Print-on-Demand with Offset-Quality by Bookvault

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 12, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn how you can print high-quality hardbacks, outsource fulfillment, and sell directly from your author website, without using Amazon.

The Powerful Nonfiction Pitching Recipe That Works for Both Fiction and Nonfiction 

The Powerful Nonfiction Pitching Recipe That Works for Both Fiction and Nonfiction 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 5, 2024 | Promotion, Publishing

Learning the formula for creating a compelling pitch that resonates with readers is key to selling your book. Learn four formats that can work for your nonfiction pitch.

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.

How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads

How to Sell More Books With Amazon Ads

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 10, 2024 | Advertising, Independent Publishing, Promotion

Learn six steps to quickly create your first ad to help you sell more books with Amazon ads, and discover how it can benefit your brand.

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.

Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders

Pros and Cons of Pre-Orders

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 27, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Find out whether you should set up a preorder for your book (some authors shouldn’t), and discover tips to maximize preorder sales.

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.

Book Launch Secrets 

Book Launch Secrets 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 6, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Strategy, Traditional Publishing

Registration for the final cohort of the Book Launch Blueprint course is now open. Check out these book launch secrets and register for the course while you still can.

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.

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