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Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024
There are 60,000 WordPress plugins available to you, but most authors only need a handful. Learn which plugins every author website needs in 2024.
How Larry Correia Became a Mega-Bestseller by Writing for Overlooked Readers
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.
How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn
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.
How to Win Friends and Pitch Your Book
Discover 6 steps to crafting a short pitch for your book and yourself before you attend your next conference or cocktail party.
How to Nail a Hostile Media Interview
Don’t shy away from a potentially hostile interview. Instead, follow these tips to give the journalist what you want them to publish.
How to Prepare for Your First Webinar
Grow your email list, get to know your audience, and boost your income potential by learning how to host an author webinar.
How to Successfully Market a Children’s Book
Learn the innovative and old-fashioned ways successful authors market a children’s book to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.
How to Look and Sound Professional on Zoom, Webinars, and Podcasts
Give yourself an edge over most authors by following these tips to look and sound professional on webinars, Zoom calls, and podcasts.
Author Websites
Author Websites
Author Media: The Behind-the-Scenes Story
Peek behind the scenes to find out how Author Media came to serve authors like you and how we’ll serve you in the coming years.
How Author Websites Irritate Readers (and what to do about it)
Have you ever been irritated by a website? Did you know that readers may be having that exact same experience when they visit your website? Ticking off your website visitors is a bad way to get more readers. Here are seven ways author websites annoy visitors and what to do about it.
How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology)
Learn how three principles of reciprocity will help you show kindness to your readers and sell more books.
How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch
Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story.
138 – GDPR for American Authors?
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114 – Five Kinds of Author Homepages
Different kinds of authors need different things from their home pages. Make sure you have the right kind of homepage for your author website.
Where to Build Your Platform As an Unpublished Novelist
Now is the best time to start building your platform. Learn what to work on and what not to waste your time on.
110 – 11 Ways Proven to Draw Readers to Your Novel’s Website
In this podcast episode, we tell you what will thrill your readers on your author website and make them want to come back.
Blogging
Blogging
5 New Year’s Resolutions Authors Should Make in 2014
It's January again, which means time for New Year's resolutions. It's easy for resolutions to become bigger-than-life, difficult to keep, and discouraging. While the big dreams are necessary, it's often the little steps that get us there...or keep us away. So for our...
10 Holiday Season Blog Prompts
'Tis the season to be busy. There are parties to attend, presents to buy and/or make, meals to cook, traditions to celebrate, family to visit, and a million and one other things to do that come with the holiday season. But despite being busy, you don't want to let...
How to Get Your Avatar to Show Up Everywhere
Have you ever noticed how some people’s photo’s appear next to their comments and others do not? We’ll teach you how to make that happen.
It’s Time to Switch Away From Google Reader
Are you reading this in Google Reader? If so, this should be the last post of ours that you read in Google Reader. It’s time to make the switch. Readers, have you made the switch? In case you’ve forgotten, Google Reader shuts down on July 1. That’s in just a few days....
How to Copy from Microsoft Word into WordPress
If you’re trying to copy from MS Word into Wordpress and have a lot of code showing in your post, here’s how to copy and paste without the code.
19 Ways to Boost Traffic to Your Blog [Video]
Ever wonder what the secret to an excellent blog is? Thomas Umstattd shares the 12 secrets of excellent blogs in this video.
9 Tips for Writing Effective Web Copy
What are the nine tips for writing effective web copy we give our clients? Now you can find out.
The Top 10 Posts of 2012
It's been quite a year for Author Media. We've passed over 6,000 fans on...
Branding
Branding
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
Author Taglines With Brandilyn Collins
How to Create an Online Author Press Kit
Find out why authors need a press kit and what to include in yours.
Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
Seven Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website
How to Write to Market With Chris Fox
In this episode, we talk about how to write to market with Chris Fox an incredibly successful indie author of both fiction and nonfiction.
042 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 2: Look at Your Readers
Branding is one of the most confusing topics under the umbrella of marketing. In this episode, we look at the second step of creating a breakthrough author brand.
041 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 1 – Look in the Mirror
Branding is one of the most confusing topics under the umbrella of marketing. In this article, you’ll learn the first step to creating your author brand.
008 – Where to Start Marketing Your First Novel
You’re finished! You’ve typed, The End and you’re thrilled. (So are we....
Why Author Email Addresses Make a Difference
Do you know what makes me cringe?
Getting an email from a professional that isn’t professional. It doesn’t take much to get a professional email address.
Podcasting
Podcasting
New Podcast: Creative Funding Show
We are launching a new podcast! The Creative Funding Show is a podcast where Author Media CEO, Thomas Umstattd interview Authors, YouTubers, and Podcasters who are funding their creativity using platforms like Patreon and Kickstarter. You will also...
The Best Podcasts For Authors & Writers
Want to level up your publishing career? Here are 9 writing podcasts that can help authors like you.
Announcing the Novel Marketing Podcast
Are you a novelist? Do you want to sell more of your books? If yes, we think you’ll love this brand new Podcast. It’s a Podcast on marketing designed specifically for novelists. For novelists who love marketing and even more so for novelists who would love the need...
What is a Podcast?
Podcasts are a great way to promote your book. But what are they and how to they work? This post has simple videos that explain podcasting for authors.
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Public Speaking
Public Speaking
How to Get Your First Speaking Gigs
One of the best ways to sell books is to speak in person at live events. Here are three steps to booking your first speaking gigs.
MySpeakingEvents Now on Kickstarter
At Author Media we work with a lot of professional speakers. Their websites all need an event calendar to help build enthusiasm for upcoming events. The problem is, all the WordPress event calendars either were either way too complicated or did not work.... or both....
89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Fresh out of ideas on how to help your writing take off? You’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 89 book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell your book.
Why Authors Need To Think Local Like George Bailey
In the age of the internet, it’s easy to want to compete globally. Just don’t forget the power of local.
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Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
Bookstagraming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes
How to Pick a Social Network as an Author (Infographic)
How to Pick Which Social Network Is Best For You
How To Split Test Your Book Title Ideas With Facebook Ads
Learn how to use reliable scientific data to help you choose the best title, cover, or blurb for your book.
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books
058 – Powerful Marketing Lessons from Taylor Swift
Show Notes: She is involved in her own marketing. She’s transparent, which...
053 – How to Throw a Facebook Party for Your Book Interview With Nadine Brandes
Show Outline: Here's the run-down on how I threw the FB Party: What is a...
052 – To Book Trailer, or Not Book Trailer … that is the question
Book trailers are an interesting animal. Some people swear by them and claim...
89+ Book Marketing Ideas That Will Change Your Life
Fresh out of ideas on how to help your writing take off? You’re in luck. We’ve compiled a list of 89 book marketing ideas that will change your life, build your brand, and sell your book.
Social Media
Social Media