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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

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

How to Pick a Social Network as an Author (Infographic)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 9, 2019 | Promotion, Social Media

How to Pick Which Social Network Is Best For You

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

How to Use Facebook To Promote Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 10, 2018 | Advertising, Promotion, Social Media

Tips for authors on how to use Facebook for marketing your book and which tactics no longer work at all.

Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Marketing

Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Marketing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 4, 2018 | Advertising, Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing, Social Media

Why Facebook is Overrated for Book Marketing

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

How to Host a Facebook Live For Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 4, 2018 | Promotion, Social Media

In this episode, we talk about how to host a live video on Facebook to promote your next book launch. It is easy to look and sound amazing on Facebook Live!

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

123 – What the New Facebook Changes Mean for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 6, 2018 | News, Promotion, Social Media

The 2018 changes to Facebook are changing what works and what doesn’t work for authors and books. Listen to this episode to learn how to make Facebook work for your writing.

What Facebook’s 2018 Change Means for Authors

What Facebook’s 2018 Change Means for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 16, 2018 | News, Promotion, Social Media

On January 11th, 2018 Facebook announced massive changes to what content people will see. Here is a detailed analysis of the new Facebook changes and what they mean for authors

How to Get to Know Your Readers

How to Get to Know Your Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 16, 2018 | Promotion, Social Media

Knowing your readers allows you to connect with them through your writing and marketing. These 5 tools will help you understand your readers.

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

116 Important Changes GoodReads Giveaways

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 20, 2017 | News, Promotion, Social Media

GoodReads giveaways, one of the most cost-effective book promotion tactics, are changing. Here’s everything you need to know about giving away books on GoodReads.

Where to Build Your Platform As an Unpublished Novelist

Where to Build Your Platform As an Unpublished Novelist

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 22, 2017 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion, Social Media

Now is the best time to start building your platform. Learn what to work on and what not to waste your time on.

Bookstagramming on Instagram With Nadine Brandes

080 – Q & A Extravaganza

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 1, 2016 | Platform

Answering questions about beta readers, Wikipedia, blogs, and PR.

How to Grow Your Email List from 0 to 10,000

How to Grow Your Email List from 0 to 10,000

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 16, 2015 | Email Marketing, Platform, Social Media

If you offer readers something they want for free, they’ll be happy to sign up for your email list. Learn 9 ways to invite them to sign up.

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