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The Savvy Author’s Guide to Picking an LLM

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Picking an LLM

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 18, 2025 | Productivity, Publishing

Discover which LLMs and AI tools are best for your writing and marketing processes, and how the tools compare to one another.

Amazon Algorithm Secrets That Separate Bestsellers from the Slush Pile

Amazon Algorithm Secrets That Separate Bestsellers from the Slush Pile

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 25, 2025 | Promotion

Explore the Amazon Book Recommendation Algorithm and learn how it impacts your book sales and visibility in the market.

Triple Your Writing Speed with Dictation

Triple Your Writing Speed with Dictation

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 1, 2025 | Productivity, Publishing

For authors, dictation can skyrocket writing speed. Find out which tools and strategies will help you master the skill and write faster.

The Author’s Guide to AI with Joanna Penn

The Author’s Guide to AI with Joanna Penn

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 3, 2025 | Publishing

Discover how authors use AI to gain more time for creative writing and how you can get useful output instead of bland AI slop.

When to Ignore Your Editor

When to Ignore Your Editor

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 27, 2025 | Platform, Writing Craft

Discover 7 issues authors must beware of when getting editorial suggestions from humans or AI and when to ignore or accept the feedback.

What does ChatGPT Actually Know About Your Book?

What does ChatGPT Actually Know About Your Book?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 9, 2025 | Promotion

Do the most popular AI tools know about your book? Do they know enough to recommend it to readers? Discover how to find out if they do.

How to Create Sales Optimized Book Pages for Your Author Website

How to Create Sales Optimized Book Pages for Your Author Website

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 25, 2025 | Promotion

Discover why a website book page is vital for authors and how to design an effective page that captivates and helps readers and AI alike.

AI Optimization for Authors

AI Optimization for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 21, 2025 | Author Websites, Promotion

Transform your approach to book marketing with AI optimization for authors. Find out how AI can help readers discover your book.

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.

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.

Book Promotion in 2025: How AI Gives Authors More Time to Write

Book Promotion in 2025: How AI Gives Authors More Time to Write

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 5, 2025 | Productivity, Promotion

Learn how authors can use AI to generate book marketing ideas, audience descriptions, and images so they can reclaim their time for writing.

Is Traditional Publishing Dying? Surprising Trends Authors Can’t Ignore

Is Traditional Publishing Dying? Surprising Trends Authors Can’t Ignore

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 8, 2025 | News, Publishing

Explore the trends that will shape the industry and how they will impact authors.

Are Pen Names Going Away?

Are Pen Names Going Away?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 26, 2024 | Platform, Publishing

There are several great reasons (and several bad ones) to use an author pen name. Find out which reasons still make sense in the age of AI authors and bots.

AI for Authors – The Good, Bad, and Ugly

AI for Authors – The Good, Bad, and Ugly

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 3, 2024 | Platform, Productivity, Writing Craft

Discover the evolution of writing technologies and find out how AI for authors in 2024 can increase your productivity and improve your skill.

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.

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