by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 7, 2024 | Business Advice, Promotion
You have two options if you don’t have money to market your book. Find out how an “expensive option” can be the “budget option” and where to invest your time when you don’t have the money.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 24, 2024 | Business Advice, Productivity, Publishing
Since few writers die at the keyboard, nearly all writers quit at some point, but how do you know when to quit writing? Answer these 5 questions to gain clarity.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 16, 2024 | Promotion, Writing Craft
Discover the important differences between writing for the page and the screen and find out how to turn your novel into a screenplay
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 10, 2024 | Productivity
Find out which Chrome extensions can make you more productive, improve your writing, and give you more time to write in 2024.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 3, 2024 | News, Publishing, Traditional Publishing
These secrets of the publishing industry offer important points for all authors to consider as they choose a publishing path.
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.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 29, 2023 | Audiobook Publishing, Independent Publishing, Publishing
The booming audiobook market is prompting many authors to consider publishing their own audiobooks. Discover how to get your book on audio and increase your sales.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 22, 2023 | Independent Publishing, Publishing
If you’re losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 15, 2023 | Independent Publishing, Publishing
Learn the seven critical steps to successfully self-publishing your book, and find out how to excel at each step of the process.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 8, 2023 | Email Marketing, Independent Publishing, Promotion
Eight tips and three warnings to help you make the most of your Black Friday book promotion and marketing plan.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 1, 2023 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing
Learn how to protect your writing from copyright infringement and which legal tools help you deal with AI-generated fraudulent versions of your books.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 25, 2023 | Independent Publishing, Marketing 101, Promotion
Learn how book pricing impacts sales and discover 14 strategies for finding the optimum price for your new or backlist books.
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.
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.
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.