Author Websites Archives

Tools To Make Publishing Easier

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 26, 2021 | Platform, Productivity

We are in the process of replacing the dirt and rocks in our backyard with grass for the children to play in. At first, things went well using the shovel but then when we got to the final rocks, the shovel just did not work well. Then we tried a rake, and boom!...

How to Create an Author Press Kit with Susan Neal

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 10, 2021 | Author Websites, PR, Promotion

If you want to secure media interviews about your book, learn why you need an author press kit, what you should include, and where to place it on your website.

Is Your Author “About Me” Page Boring Your Readers To Death?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 20, 2021 | Author Websites, Copywriting

Most author About Me pages are as fascinating as Mr. Rogers’ sweater choices. Here’s how to craft a killer About page.

How Author Websites Irritate Readers (and what to do about it)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 4, 2021 | Author Websites, Platform

Have you ever been irritated by a website? Did you know that readers may be having that exact same experience when they visit your website? Ticking off your website visitors is a bad way to get more readers. Here are seven ways author websites annoy visitors and what to do about it.

How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Book Using Reciprocity (Marketing Psychology)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 14, 2021 | Author Websites, Marketing Psychology, Promotion

Learn how three principles of reciprocity will help you show kindness to your readers and sell more books.

How to Improve Your Author Website with Carla Hoch

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 3, 2021 | Author Websites, Blogging, Platform

Learn how to create an author website your readers want to visit. Carla Hoch shares her success story.

A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 17, 2021 | Advertising, Platform, Social Media

Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.

10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 10, 2021 | Branding, Platform, Strategy

Authors with weak brands get ignored by publishers and readers alike. Learn how to avoid the 10 most common author branding mistakes.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Author Websites

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 20, 2021 | Author Websites, Platform, Strategy

Learn how to improve your website’s SEO so readers can easily find you and buy your books.

The 5 Baby-Step Platform Building Process

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.

How to Survive Cancel Culture as a Writer

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 3, 2020 | Author Websites, Platform

Learn three strategies that will protect your writing career from cancel culture.

How to Build an Author Website in a Day

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 29, 2020 | Author Websites, Platform

You don’t need to hire a company to build you a website, you can do it yourself and it is easier than you think. You can learn how to build your very own professional author website.