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How to Publish a Novel in 2025

How to Publish a Novel in 2025

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 4, 2025 | Publishing

Learn how to successfully publish a novel with my six-step roadmap. Avoid common mistakes and start at the right place for strong sales.

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.

How to Generate Passive Income with Affiliate Marketing

How to Generate Passive Income with Affiliate Marketing

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.

Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance

Author Website Review: Christian Historical Romance

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 12, 2025 | Author Websites, Platform

Explore strengths and weaknesses in website design and functionality for several bestselling historical Christian romance authors.

Contact Page Dos & Don’ts for Authors

Contact Page Dos & Don’ts for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 20, 2024 | Platform

Learn how to create a successful author contact page and form that helps readers and influencers find you and makes spammers leave you alone.

Web Hosting for Frugal Authors

Web Hosting for Frugal Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 31, 2024 | Author Websites, Platform

To build an author website, you first need web hosting. Discover which type of web hosting is best for your author website and which to avoid.

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Passwords

The Savvy Author’s Guide to Passwords

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 10, 2024 | Publishing

Avoid four common password mistakes authors make and find out how you can never again forget or lose your passwords.

How Connor Boyack Sold Millions of Books Directly to Readers Without Using Amazon

How Connor Boyack Sold Millions of Books Directly to Readers Without Using Amazon

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 3, 2024 | Promotion

Learn a reproducible strategy for getting to know your readers, selling to them directly, and avoiding Amazon’s ecosystem.

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.

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 29, 2024 | Platform, Productivity

Fear of technology keeps many authors from moving forward. Learn how to master technology and have fewer tech headaches.

Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024

Seven Plugins Every Author Website Needs in 2024

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 6, 2023 | Author Websites, Platform

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.

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 22, 2023 | Independent Publishing, Publishing, Writing Craft

If you’re losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.

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.

The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing 

The Most Important Lessons from 10 Years of Novel Marketing 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 27, 2023 | Branding, News

Discover our list of the most important episodes we’ve recorded in the past ten years of podcasting about book marketing.

How to Get Good Website Stats

How to Get Good Website Stats

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 17, 2023 | Author Websites, Platform

Two important tools will help you see your website’s stats clearly. Find out which tools you need and what they tell you.

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