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The Atlantic Just Declared the Age of Reading Is Over

The Atlantic Just Declared the Age of Reading Is Over

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 21, 2026 | Author Update, Promotion

Post-literate America, the Google Gemini lawsuit, AI audiobooks winning, and indie authors out-earning traditional. Plus: is the debate hurting your creativity?

Project Management for Authors

Project Management for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 11, 2024 | Productivity, Publishing

Discover how project management techniques can help authors tackle the overwhelming task of writing, publishing, and marketing their books.

How to Relaunch Your Book

How to Relaunch Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 30, 2026 | Promotion

Is your book ready for a comeback? Learn how to relaunch a book effectively and maximize your chances of success with these tips.

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

Your Author Toolbox: Time-Saving Tools for Busy Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 14, 2025 | Author Websites, Platform, Productivity, Promotion

Discover this suite of innovative writing tools for authors designed to streamline your writing, marketing, email list, and sales efforts.

2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors

2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 9, 2025 | Platform

Find the ideal laptop for authors and avoid overspending on unnecessary features that do not enhance your writing experience.

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 2, 2025 | Platform, Promotion

Need more subscribers? Explore the Kingsumo book giveaway technique that helped one author gain thousands of new emails.

Book Cover Designer

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 8, 2025

To view this content, you must be a member of Novel Marketing Patreon at $10 or...
Announcing the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference

Announcing the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference

by Novel Marketing | Sep 11, 2024 | Promotion

Learn the details of the 2025 Novel Marketing Conference, how it will differ from last year’s conference, and what makes it unique.

Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Indie Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 19, 2025 | Publishing

Indie or traditional publishing? Hear from one author who experienced both and made a surprising decision.

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.

Zeitgeist: Why AI Writes Better than You: It Reads Aristotle and You Don’t

Zeitgeist: Why AI Writes Better than You: It Reads Aristotle and You Don’t

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 25, 2026 | Promotion

“AI slop” critics take note: parallel structure and antithesis aren’t AI tics, they’re Aristotle’s rhetoric, still shaping language 2,300 years later.

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...
Introducing Author Update

Introducing Author Update

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 16, 2025 | Author Update, News

Learn about our new podcast and YouTube show called Author Update, where you can stay up-to-date on all the latest publishing headlines.

Genius Link: A Guide for Authors

Genius Link: A Guide for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 7, 2025 | Advertising, Platform, Promotion

Explore the benefits of universal book links for authors. Drive sales by linking to your book across multiple platforms worldwide.

Zeitgeist: Cozy Fantasy and LitRPG SURGE as Hottest Niches in 2026

Zeitgeist: Cozy Fantasy and LitRPG SURGE as Hottest Niches in 2026

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 13, 2026 | Genre Analysis, Zeitgeist

A summer 2026 K-lytics report reveals fantasy titles are outselling science fiction by nearly four to one, driven largely by romantasy and the rapidly growing LitRPG subgenre.

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