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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.

How to Worldbuild Your Book into a Bestseller

How to Worldbuild Your Book into a Bestseller

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 13, 2024 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Discover the power of story worldbuilding to captivate readers and boost book sales. Create immersive settings that leave a lasting impact.

From Book Blurb to Bestseller: How to Craft Compelling Amazon Pages With Dave Chesson

From Book Blurb to Bestseller: How to Craft Compelling Amazon Pages With Dave Chesson

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 9, 2023 | Book Design, Copywriting, Promotion

Learn how a free tool can help improve your book description, increase your sales, and improve the effectiveness of your Amazon sales page.

How to Get More Book Reviews With Derek Doepker

How to Get More Book Reviews With Derek Doepker

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.

Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author

Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 14, 2022 | Platform, Social Media

The cold reality of being a writer is that some people will hate you and your writing. What do you do about those people?

How to Promote Your Book Using AuthorsXP.com with Amy Vansant

How to Promote Your Book Using AuthorsXP.com with Amy Vansant

by Novel Marketing | Jul 6, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy

I love introducing authors to tools that can make their writing lives easier. Some tools help you write better, publish more easily, grow your email list, and increase your readership. Different tools work for different authors, so I’m not dogmatic about which...
How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book

How to Use Goodreads to Promote Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 30, 2022 | Promotion, Social Media

Goodreads is one of the most effective social networks for authors. Learn how to use Goodreads to connect with readers and sell more books.

How to Launch Your Book in 2022

How to Launch Your Book in 2022

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 16, 2022 | Promotion, Strategy

Your book deserves a well-planned, effective book launch. Learn how to maximize sales in those all-important first 30 days after release.

How to Build an Author Brand with David Loy

How to Build an Author Brand with David Loy

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 9, 2022 | Branding, Promotion, Strategy

Learn how to create an author brand that communicates your message and your reputation in this interview with digital marketing expert David Loy.

What Every Author Needs to Know About Copyright Law with James Scott Bell

What Every Author Needs to Know About Copyright Law with James Scott Bell

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 3, 2021 | Business Advice, Publishing

Find out who should register the copyright for a book, why it may be important, and when is the best time to do it.

How to Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read

How to Write Book Reviews Readers Will Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 18, 2021 | Blogging, Platform, Promotion, Strategy

Five tips to help you write useful book reviews that will build credibility and connection with your readers.

How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams

How to Get More 5-Star Reviews With Beta Readers, Editors, and Launch Teams

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 17, 2021 | Promotion, Strategy

Connect with three groups of people who will help you write a book that makes readers want to write raving reviews.

How to Promote Literary Fiction With Jane Friedman

How to Promote Literary Fiction With Jane Friedman

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 13, 2021 | Advertising, Promotion, Strategy

Marketing literary fiction is different than marketing genre fiction. Standard marketing practices don’t always work. In this article you’ll learn what does.

Where Negative Book Reviews Come From And How to Make Them Go Away

Where Negative Book Reviews Come From And How to Make Them Go Away

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 25, 2020 | Book Design, Promotion, Strategy

Not all bad reviews are bad for sales. Learn how to get fewer bad reviews and how to respond to the ones you have.

How to Get More Book Reviews with Jim Kukral

How to Get More Book Reviews with Jim Kukral

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 16, 2020 | Book Design, Publishing

The more reviews you have, the more books you sell. And the more books you sell, the more reviews you get.

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