Writing Archives

How to Write Short Stories with James Scott Bell

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 5, 2022 | Publishing, Writing Tips

Learn to write short stories that readers crave. One of the best authors in the world, bestselling author James Scott Bell, teaches us how.

How to Write Faster and Better with Chris Fox

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 12, 2021 | Productivity, Publishing, Writing Tips

Chris Fox shares a method authors can use to increase writing output and improve craft. Implement these habits to write faster and better.

How Jack Ellem Went from Unpublished to Bestselling Indie Author

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 29, 2021 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Strategy

Find out how Jack Ellem became a bestselling indie author in two foreign countries while living in Australia and learn how his strategies can work for you.

Everything Authors Need to Know About K-Lytics

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 25, 2021 | Publishing, Strategy, Writing Tips

Find out how k-lytics can help you discover what readers are currently buying so you can increase your chances of success.

How to Pitch Your Novel

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 2, 2021 | Conference Tips, Publishing, Writing Tips

Learn how and when to craft a compelling pitch that make agents, readers, and publishers curious about your novel.

10 Classic Branding Blunders Authors Make (and how to avoid them)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 10, 2021 | Branding, Platform, Strategy

Authors with weak brands get ignored by publishers and readers alike. Learn how to avoid the 10 most common author branding mistakes.

How to Prevent Writing Burnout

by Novel Marketing | Dec 21, 2020 | Productivity, Publishing, Strategy, Writing Tips

Follow these four crucial principles to avoid author burnout and maintain a healthy writing career.

How to Quiet Your Inner Editor (so you can write faster)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 30, 2020 | Publishing, Strategy, Writing Tips

James L. Rubart shares ten tips to quiet your inner editor.

7 Blogs Every Author Should Follow

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 20, 2020 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Tips

One of the best way to improve your writing is to learn from the best. Here are seven blogs that not only are good examples of excellent blogging but will also help you hone your craft and sell your books.