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How to Get Good Website Stats

How to Get Good Website Stats

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 17, 2023 | Platform

Two important tools will help you see your website’s stats clearly. Find out which tools you need and what they tell you.

How to Prepare for Your First Webinar  

How to Prepare for Your First Webinar  

by Thomas Umstattd | Mar 22, 2023 | Platform

Grow your email list, get to know your audience, and boost your income potential by learning how to host an author webinar.

Whisper and the World Whispers Back

Whisper and the World Whispers Back

by Thomas Umstattd | Jan 11, 2023 | Promotion

When readers can’t hear about your book, they can’t read it, even if it’s really good. Learn three reasons your book promotion may fall flat.

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.

Obscure No More Course Overview

Obscure No More Course Overview

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 2, 2022 | Platform

Obscure No More is your one-stop shop for learning to build a platform and market your book. Find out how to access these 12 critical lessons.

How to Find a Good Literary Agent – with Mary DeMuth

How to Find a Good Literary Agent – with Mary DeMuth

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 12, 2022 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing

To be published by a traditional publisher, you must find a good literary agent. Mary DeMuth shares tips on finding and retaining an agent.

How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong

How to Get Better at Public Speaking with Jane Jenkins Herlong

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 20, 2022 | Promotion

Tips and advice for securing your first speaking engagement, nailing your presentation, selling books, and getting invited back.

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

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreI love introducing authors to tools that can make their writing lives easier. Some tools help you write...
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.

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

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.

Author Media: The Behind-the-Scenes Story

Author Media: The Behind-the-Scenes Story

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 6, 2021 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion

Peek behind the scenes to find out how Author Media came to serve authors like you and how we’ll serve you in the coming years.

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.

An Author’s Guide to StoryOrigin

An Author’s Guide to StoryOrigin

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 11, 2021 | Email Marketing, Platform

Learn how you can grow your author email list with the help of StoryOrigin’s author community and list-building tools.

The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing

The 10 Commandments of Book Marketing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 22, 2021 | Promotion, Strategy

If you want to succeed in publishing, heed these book marketing commandments.

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