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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.

2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors

2025 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 9, 2025 | Platform

Find the ideal laptop for authors and avoid overspending on unnecessary features that do not enhance your writing experience.

Escaping the Procrastination Prison: A Guide for Tired Authors

Escaping the Procrastination Prison: A Guide for Tired Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 26, 2025 | Platform, Promotion

Ten practical steps to help authors overcome procrastination, reclaim focus, and start writing and promoting books with confidence.

Project Management for Authors

Project Management for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 11, 2024 | Productivity, Publishing

Discover how project management techniques can help authors tackle the overwhelming task of writing, publishing, and marketing their books.

How to Avoid Book-Marketing Overwhelm

How to Avoid Book-Marketing Overwhelm

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 17, 2024 | Promotion

If book marketing feels overwhelming, you may be facing these 10 stressors. Learn how to deal with each one and reduce your marketing stress.

Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault)

Why Your Book is Still Unfinished (Hint: It’s Your Phone’s Fault)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 19, 2024 | Productivity, Publishing

10 tips for using your smartphone to increase your productivity and limiting its ability to keep you from writing your book.

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

From Tech Timid to Tech Savvy: How to Master Any Technology 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 29, 2024 | Platform, Productivity

Fear of technology keeps many authors from moving forward. Learn how to master technology and have fewer tech headaches.

2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors  

2024 Laptop Buying Guide for Authors  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 24, 2024 | Platform

Authors can get overwhelmed by the process of choosing and buying a laptop computer. Find out what you need (or don’t need) and what works best.

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.

How to use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book

How to use Reedsy to Independently Publish Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 13, 2024 | Book Design, Platform, Writing Craft

Find out how Reedsy can help indie and traditional authors create beautiful, compelling, and marketable books.

When to Quit Writing

When to Quit Writing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 24, 2024 | Business Advice, Productivity, Publishing

Since few writers die at the keyboard, nearly all writers quit at some point, but how do you know when to quit writing? Answer these 5 questions to gain clarity.

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.

Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2025

Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2025

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 1, 2024 | Platform, Social Media, Strategy

Social media changes so quickly. Find out which platforms and strategies work for selling books in 2022.

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

Time-Saving Tools for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 22, 2023 | Independent Publishing, Publishing, Writing Craft

If you’re losing time or simply want to fine-tune your writing systems, check out these time-saving tools for authors.

Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you

Workshops, Retreats, and Pitches: How to pick the best writers conference for you

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 6, 2023 | Conference Tips

Learn what types of events are available and discover how to pick the best writers conference for your stage in the publishing journey.

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