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Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype?

Substack for Authors: An Exciting Opportunity or Just Hype?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 12, 2023 | Platform, Promotion

Find out the advantages and limitations of Substack for authors with various platform-building strategies.

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.

Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author

Trolls, Haters, and Critics Oh My – How to Handle Negative Feedback as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 14, 2022 | Platform, Social Media

The cold reality of being a writer is that some people will hate you and your writing. What do you do about those people?

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 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.

Facebook Advertising for Authors

Facebook Advertising for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 9, 2022 | Advertising, Promotion

Facebook can be useful for authors if you use it in the right way. Find out how you can use Facebook to help you sell more books.

Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2023

Why Most Authors Don’t Need Social Media in 2023

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 12, 2022 | Promotion, Social Media, Strategy

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

Two Quick Announcements

Two Quick Announcements

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 9, 2021 | News

While you wait for the next episode, check out these two resources for authors.

A New Social Network for Authors

A New Social Network for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 26, 2021 | News, Platform, Productivity, Social Media

Learn how to avoid social media distractions, connect with qualified authors, and write better books with our new social network for authors.

How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year

How Jason Porterfield Grew His Email List from 0 to 6,000 in One Year

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 19, 2021 | Advertising, Email Marketing, Platform, Strategy

Learn which Facebook ads work best for connecting with interested readers, growing your author email list, and ultimately selling books.

A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors

A Short History of Facebook Marketing for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 17, 2021 | Advertising, Platform, Social Media

Facebook is about to change. Authors need to know what’s coming and how to survive the digital upheaval.

Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author

Parler, MeWe, and How to Navigate Social Media Splintering as an Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 2, 2020 | Platform, Social Media, Strategy

Should authors establish a presence on Parler and MeWe? Learn about the new social media platforms, and find out if you can connect with your readers there.

How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A

How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 28, 2020 | Platform

15 answers to your questions about building an author platform.

Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money

Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 6, 2020 | Business Advice, Publishing

Don’t fall for these nine publishing myths that spread like a virus. Keep your publishing career healthy and learn what to do instead of falling for viral myths.

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 14, 2019 | Promotion, Social Media

Bookstagraming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

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