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How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 31, 2023 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how to optimize that tiny window to grab your reader within the first 50 pages and convince them to finish your book.

How to Find Your Timothy  

How to Find Your Timothy  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 26, 2023 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

One person’s opinion about your book is more important than anyone else’s. Discover who it is and how to find them before you publish.

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 15, 2023 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

Find out how authors use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools to create book covers, characters, and plot ideas for their books.

Brandon Sanderson’s Crop Rotation Method for Restful Rapid Writing

Brandon Sanderson’s Crop Rotation Method for Restful Rapid Writing

by Thomas Umstattd | Jan 25, 2023 | Publishing, Writing Craft

If writing seems harder than it used to or you feel burnt out, consider this four-step method of rotation to revive your writing career.

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 26, 2022 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Craft

Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.

How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant

How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 14, 2022 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how this AI tool can help you overcome writer’s block by generating ideas and suggestions to spur your imagination and get you unstuck.

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 25, 2022 | Book Design, Productivity, Publishing, Writing Craft

Scrivener is a popular writing software for authors. Learn about some of its best features in our interview with David Lee Martin.

Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves?

Why do good books fail to sell while poorly written books fly off the shelves?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 12, 2022 | Marketing Psychology, Promotion, Strategy, Writing Craft

Learn the 3 reasons some average books are perennial bestsellers while other well-written books aren’t.

Everything Authors Need to Know About Writing in Atticus

Everything Authors Need to Know About Writing in Atticus

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 26, 2022 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

Authors typically use different software tools for everything from plotting to typesetting. But now authors can use one efficient multitool from start to finish.

How to Write More Productively

How to Write More Productively

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 19, 2022 | Productivity, Publishing, Writing Craft

If you need a plan and process for writing books, learn the secret to writing multiple books every year in this interview with author Angela Hunt.

How to Write Short Stories with James Scott Bell

How to Write Short Stories with James Scott Bell

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 5, 2022 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn to write short stories that readers crave. One of the best authors in the world, bestselling author James Scott Bell, teaches us how.

How to Write Faster and Better with Chris Fox

How to Write Faster and Better with Chris Fox

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 12, 2021 | Productivity, Publishing, Writing Craft

Chris Fox shares a method authors can use to increase writing output and improve craft. Implement these habits to write faster and better.

Everything Authors Need to Know About K-Lytics

Everything Authors Need to Know About K-Lytics

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 25, 2021 | Publishing, Strategy, Writing Craft

Find out how k-lytics can help you discover what readers are currently buying so you can increase your chances of success.

How to Find Your Readers

How to Find Your Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 7, 2021 | Platform, Writing Craft

Follow these five steps to find out what your readers like and want in a book. Their preferences might surprise you and lead you to success.

How to Prevent Writing Burnout

How to Prevent Writing Burnout

by Novel Marketing | Dec 21, 2020 | Productivity, Publishing, Strategy, Writing Craft

Follow these four crucial principles to avoid author burnout and maintain a healthy writing career.

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