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How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book

How to Get Book Clubs to Pick YOUR Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 16, 2023 | Book Design, Promotion, Public Speaking

Authors dream of having a book club pick their book to read and discuss. Find out how to make your book book-club-friendly.

How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

How to Hook Readers in the First 50 Pages

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 31, 2023 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how to optimize that tiny window to grab your reader within the first 50 pages and convince them to finish your book.

The Psychological Reasons Readers Read Books

The Psychological Reasons Readers Read Books

by Thomas Umstattd | Mar 29, 2023 | Marketing Psychology, Publishing, Writing Craft

You have a major advantage over AI writing tools like GPT-4 and ChatGPT. Learn how to discover and leveraging your edge in your genre.

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

AI Book Covers & ChatGPT

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 15, 2023 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

Find out how authors use ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other AI tools to create book covers, characters, and plot ideas for their books.

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 26, 2022 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Craft

Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.

Marketing Lessons from Bestselling Author James Patterson

Marketing Lessons from Bestselling Author James Patterson

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 21, 2022 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how James Patterson got his start as a writer, how he maintains success, and how you can implement his methods in your writing.

How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant

How to Work with an AI Writing Assistant

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 14, 2022 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how this AI tool can help you overcome writer’s block by generating ideas and suggestions to spur your imagination and get you unstuck.

AI Tools for Authors

AI Tools for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 24, 2022 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Craft

When you use artificial intelligence tools for writing, you can improve your craft and create books faster. Find out which AI tools will benefit you most.

Literary Universe Marketing

Literary Universe Marketing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 25, 2019 | Promotion, Strategy, Writing Craft

Learn how connecting your books in a shared literary universe can help boost sales.

Snowflake Method With Randy Ingermanson

Snowflake Method With Randy Ingermanson

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 23, 2018 | Productivity, Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how to use the Snowflake Method to write a novel as well as enhance your storytelling and improve your marketing strategies.

056 – How to Become More Confident

056 – How to Become More Confident

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 25, 2014 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Rejection and failure can crush your confidence. Learn six ways to rebuild and grow your confidence as an author.

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