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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, Zeitgeist, Zeitgeist 101

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.

How to Successfully Self Publish Your Book with James Blatch

How to Successfully Self Publish Your Book with James Blatch

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 15, 2023 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn the seven critical steps to successfully self-publishing your book, and find out how to excel at each step of the process.

How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book

How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 16, 2023 | Book Design, Promotion, Public Speaking

Authors dream of having a book club pick their book to read and discuss. Find out how to make your book book-club-friendly.

How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 31, 2023 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how to optimize that tiny window to grab your reader within the first 50 pages and convince them to finish your book.

The Psychological Reasons Readers Read Books

The Psychological Reasons Readers Read Books

by Thomas Umstattd | Mar 29, 2023 | Genre Analysis, Marketing Psychology, Publishing, Writing Craft, Zeitgeist, Zeitgeist 101

You have a major advantage over AI writing tools like GPT-4 and ChatGPT. Learn how to discover and leveraging your edge in your genre.

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 15, 2023 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

Find out how authors use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools to create book covers, characters, and plot ideas for their books.

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 26, 2022 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Craft

Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.

Marketing Lessons from Bestselling Author James Patterson

Marketing Lessons from Bestselling Author James Patterson

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 21, 2022 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how James Patterson got his start as a writer, how he maintains success, and how you can implement his methods in your writing.

How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant

How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 14, 2022 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how this AI tool can help you overcome writer’s block by generating ideas and suggestions to spur your imagination and get you unstuck.

AI Tools for Authors

AI Tools for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 24, 2022 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

When you use artificial intelligence tools for writing, you can improve your craft and create books faster. Find out which AI tools will benefit you most.

Literary Universe Marketing

Literary Universe Marketing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 25, 2019 | Promotion, Strategy, Writing Craft

Learn how connecting your books in a shared literary universe can help boost sales.

Snowflake Method With Randy Ingermanson

Snowflake Method With Randy Ingermanson

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 23, 2018 | Productivity, Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how to use the Snowflake Method to write a novel as well as enhance your storytelling and improve your marketing strategies.

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