by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 27, 2026 | Author Update
Amazon price-fixing emails unsealed by California’s AG, a banned-book campaign that backfired into a bestseller, proposed copyright fee hikes, the latest AI model drops from OpenAI and Chinese rivals, new cover design tools from Author Media, and surprising data on where the money and readers actually are. Here’s what it all means for your writing career.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 22, 2025 | Author Update
Thomas: Spotify revolutionizes audiobooks, George R. R. Martin is told to step down and hand his books to somebody else, and are we in an AI bubble? Find out all of this and a lot more in today’s episode of Author Update. I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr. Jonathan:...
by Thomas Umstattd | Dec 7, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy
If you want to maximize your holiday book promotion, implement some or all of these 20 strategies to boost your book sales this Christmas.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 10, 2022 | Marketing Psychology, Promotion
Learn three ways authors can leverage marketing psychology to develop credibility with their readers and become big-name authors.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 11, 2021 | Email Marketing, Platform
Learn how you can grow your author email list with the help of StoryOrigin’s author community and list-building tools.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 4, 2020 | Platform, Strategy
New authors can implement these important baby steps to strengthen their career development right now. Learn to walk before you run.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 19, 2023 | Email Marketing, Promotion
Find out what to write in your first emails to new subscribers so they’re thrilled to read your emails and reluctant to unsubscribe.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 24, 2022 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft
When you use artificial intelligence tools for writing, you can improve your craft and create books faster. Find out which AI tools will benefit you most.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 8, 2022 | PR, Promotion
Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith shares pro tips for getting booked on podcasts, radio, and TV by scheduling your own author media tour.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 10, 2023 | Blogging, Platform, Podcasting
Learn how turning your podcast content into a blog post can benefit you, your readers, and your website, and discover tools to help you get it done.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 1, 2023 | Marketing Psychology, Promotion
Bestselling author and marketing strategist Derek Doepker shares tips to help you get more book reviews before, during, or after your launch.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 22, 2020 | Email Marketing, Platform
Grow your author email list with these 8 powerful tools.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 5, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy
Find out why you should delay your book launch, how long you should wait, and what to do in the meantime to improve your book’s chances of success.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 13, 2020 | Platform, Promotion, Strategy
Learn how to create a plan and timeline to build your platform and successfully launch your book.
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.