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Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins

Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 14, 2026 | Productivity, Publishing

Productivity tips for writers that will help you finish your book and find a sustainable writing pace for your career.

The Five-Year Plan to Become a Professional Author 

The Five-Year Plan to Become a Professional Author 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 31, 2025 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

Discover a five year plan for writing a novel and how it helps aspiring authors build their craft, finish the book, and become a professional author.

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.

The Sci-Fi Zeitgeist Has Shifted: What Authors Need to Know

The Sci-Fi Zeitgeist Has Shifted: What Authors Need to Know

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 26, 2025 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Dive into the essentials of writing a sci-fi novel amidst evolving themes like population collapse and AI advancements.

A Storytelling Revolution: Inside the World of Serialized Fiction

A Storytelling Revolution: Inside the World of Serialized Fiction

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 22, 2025 | Platform

Learn how platforms like Royal Road and Ream Stories are revolutionizing serialized fiction and offering a path to building an audience.

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.

How to Write Stories Readers Will Love by Knowing the Zeitgeist 

How to Write Stories Readers Will Love by Knowing the Zeitgeist 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 30, 2024 | Strategy, Writing Craft

If it takes you two years to write a book, you owe it to yourself to ask the question, “What kinds of books will be popular in two years?” Reader preferences change over time, but sometimes they change rapidly. If you don’t keep up, you can get stuck...
How to Write Enduring Bestsellers with the Two-Act Chiastic Structure

How to Write Enduring Bestsellers with the Two-Act Chiastic Structure

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 16, 2024 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Struggling to write your three-act story? Discover another story structure from ancient history that will satisfy your readers and help you finish your book.

Marketing a Book Series with Kristina Stanley

Marketing a Book Series with Kristina Stanley

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 25, 2024 | Promotion

Writing a series gives you marketing advantages if you do it right. Find out how to structure your series to maximize your marketing efforts.

How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

How to Write Novels Men Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 4, 2024 | Writing Craft

Explore the reasons why men may not be reading novels published by big publishers. Find out how this product-market mismatch affects male readership.

How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond

How to Write Better Short Stories With Steve Diamond

by Novel Marketing | Aug 7, 2024 | Promotion, Writing Craft

Discover all the benefits of writing short stories and find out how to write a great one that will impact readers and prompt them to buy your books.

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.

From Page to Screen: How to Adapt Your Novel Into a Screenplay

From Page to Screen: How to Adapt Your Novel Into a Screenplay

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 16, 2024 | Promotion, Writing Craft

Discover the important differences between writing for the page and the screen and find out how to turn your novel into a screenplay

Chrome Extensions Every Author Needs in 2024

Chrome Extensions Every Author Needs in 2024

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 10, 2024 | Productivity

Find out which Chrome extensions can make you more productive, improve your writing, and give you more time to write in 2024.

How to Write for American Readers – An Author’s Guide to  America’s Regional Cultures

How to Write for American Readers – An Author’s Guide to America’s Regional Cultures

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 13, 2023 | Branding, Platform, Writing Craft

To write for American readers, you must understand which American readers you’re targeting. Learn how American culture differs by region so you can write what resonates.

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