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How to Protect Your Writing From Reputation Theft

How to Protect Your Writing From Reputation Theft

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 1, 2023 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn how to protect your writing from copyright infringement and which legal tools help you deal with AI-generated fraudulent versions of your books.

How Larry Correia Became a Mega-Bestseller by Writing for Overlooked Readers

How Larry Correia Became a Mega-Bestseller by Writing for Overlooked Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 18, 2023 | Branding, Independent Publishing, Publishing, Writing Craft

Find out how to be an authentic author, sell more books, and expand your writing career by finding and writing for a specific group of readers.

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.

How to Run an Independent Publishing Company

How to Run an Independent Publishing Company

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 23, 2023 | Book Design, Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn how running your own independent publishing company compares with publishing with a small house and how you can start your own company.

How to Successfully Market a Children’s Book

How to Successfully Market a Children’s Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 1, 2023 | Promotion, Public Speaking, Strategy

Learn the innovative and old-fashioned ways successful authors market a children’s book to kids, parents, teachers, and librarians.

How a War Between China and Taiwan Would Change Reading, Writing, and Publishing  

How a War Between China and Taiwan Would Change Reading, Writing, and Publishing  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 22, 2023 | Promotion, Publishing

Learn how geopolitics affect supply chain issues for authors and how to continue writing amid political or economic disruptions.

How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel

How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 18, 2023 | Crowdfunding, Promotion

Learn which book launching techniques a debut YA author used to successfully crowdfund and launch her first novel.

How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper

How to Grow your Platform Without Social Media – with Sandy Cooper

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 30, 2022 | Platform, Social Media

Can you leave social media and still grow a platform from which to launch your books? Sandy Cooper has the answer in this interview.

How to Supercharge Ebook Sales

How to Supercharge Ebook Sales

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 5, 2022 | Advertising, Email Marketing, Promotion

If your ebook sales are lagging, these 7 strategies will teach you how to market your ebook effectively with tactics specific to ebooks.

How to Market Your Book in a Recession (Preview)

How to Market Your Book in a Recession (Preview)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 31, 2022 | Promotion

Find out what you’re missing in our patrons-only episodes and learn how to get access to tools, agents, and significant discounts.

How to Crowdfund Your Book

How to Crowdfund Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 3, 2022 | Crowdfunding, Publishing

Learn how to solve your cash flow problem with these tips for crowdfunding your book before it’s published.

How to Diversify Your Income as an Author

How to Diversify Your Income as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 27, 2022 | Audiobook Publishing, Business Advice, Publishing

Few authors make a living on book sales alone. Learn how Joanna Penn generates income from over 120 writing-related sources.

Hybrid Publishing

Hybrid Publishing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 13, 2022 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing

Is working with a hybrid publisher the right decision for you? Learn the pros and cons of hybrid publishing and how to explore your options.

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 Get the Most Out of Scrivener

How to Get the Most Out of Scrivener

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 25, 2022 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

Scrivener is a popular writing software for authors. Learn about some of its best features in our interview with David Lee Martin.

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