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KDP Royalty Changes & Invasion of the AI Audiobooks

KDP Royalty Changes & Invasion of the AI Audiobooks

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 16, 2025 | Author Update

Introduction (00:01.851) Thomas: KDP royalty changes and invasion of the AI audiobooks. This is Author Update. I’m Thomas Umstatt, Jr. Jonathan: I’m Jonathan Shuerger, and we’re just gonna jump right into it today. Spotify and Patreon Add Buy Buttons...
Niche Marketing: A Coaching Session

Niche Marketing: A Coaching Session

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 30, 2021 | Platform

Writing to a small niche has its advantages. In this coaching session, an author asks how to market to a very small segment of readers.

Kindle Unlimited Is Dead: Long Live Kindle+

Kindle Unlimited Is Dead: Long Live Kindle+

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 27, 2026 | Author Update

Amazon retired Kindle Unlimited, Meta gives ultimatum to business accounts, PHP patch, and another trad publisher closes. And in Zeitgeist news, Britain arrests 62,199 people over social posts!

How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist

How to Connect with Teen Readers: A Coaching Session With a Pre-Published YA Novelist

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 7, 2021 | Platform, Strategy

Learn how authors writing YA books can connect with teen readers.

How to Get More Book Reviews With Joe Walters 

How to Get More Book Reviews With Joe Walters 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 10, 2025 | Promotion

Find out why more book reviews matter, how ratings differ from reviews, and how to get more of both to increase visibility and sales.

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.

How to Boost Sales With Permafree Books

How to Boost Sales With Permafree Books

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 24, 2025 | Promotion, Strategy

Discover how giving a book away might actually boost sales. Learn to use a permafree book to drive sales, grow your list, or book events.

Your Author Toolbox: Part 2

Your Author Toolbox: Part 2

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 4, 2026 | Productivity, Publishing

Discover the best tools for writers to streamline your author business, or turn podcasts into optimized blog content with the powerful Novel Marketing Patron Toolbox suite.

2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors  

2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 24, 2024 | Platform

Authors can get overwhelmed by the process of choosing and buying a laptop computer. Find out what you need (or don’t need) and what works best.

Black Friday Book Promotion Tips for Authors

Black Friday Book Promotion Tips for Authors

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.

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

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.

How to Publish Your Audiobook Through ACX

How to Publish Your Audiobook Through ACX

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 22, 2025 | Audiobook Publishing, Publishing

Get guidance, tips, and recommendations for publishing your audiobook on ACX with the highest quality at the best price.

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

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.

The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release 

The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 28, 2023 | Productivity, Publishing

Avoid author burn out by establishing a sustainable publishing pace for the next 20 years. Learn how and when to plan your publishing tasks.

Facebook Advertising Changes Forever… Again

Facebook Advertising Changes Forever… Again

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 2, 2026 | Author Update

Meta killed the setting that kept ads off Audience Network. Amazon hiked Kindle prices $40 overnight. 63% of religious books may be AI-written.

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