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Do 45% of Authors *Already* Use AI?! | Author Update

Do 45% of Authors *Already* Use AI?! | Author Update

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 23, 2025 | Author Update

Thomas: Welcome to Author Update. I’m Thomas Umstead, Jr. And sometimes on this show, we don’t talk about AI even a little bit. And today is not one of those days. What’s our first story, Jonathan? Jonathan: And I’m Jonathan Scherger. This is...
Announcing the 2026 Novel Marketing Conference

Announcing the 2026 Novel Marketing Conference

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 13, 2025 | Conference Tips

Find out what makes the 2026 Novel Marketing Conference unique and find out how you can join us.

How Connor Boyack Sold Millions of Books Directly to Readers Without Using Amazon

How Connor Boyack Sold Millions of Books Directly to Readers Without Using Amazon

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 3, 2024 | Promotion

Learn a reproducible strategy for getting to know your readers, selling to them directly, and avoiding Amazon’s ecosystem.

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

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

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.

Tariffs Up & NaNoWiMo Closing Down | Author Update

Tariffs Up & NaNoWiMo Closing Down | Author Update

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 4, 2025 | Author Update

Discover how rising tariffs and NaNoWriMo’s closure impact authors in this Author Media update. Get insights and strategies to navigate these challenges and thrive as a writer. Thomas: Welcome to Author Update! I’m Thomas Umstattd Jr. and today we are NOT...
Book Launch Secrets 

Book Launch Secrets 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 6, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Strategy, Traditional Publishing

Registration for the final cohort of the Book Launch Blueprint course is now open. Check out these book launch secrets and register for the course while you still can.

Author Update: Judge Approves Anthropic $3K Author Payments, NaNoWriMo Replacement, & Scam Warning

Author Update: Judge Approves Anthropic $3K Author Payments, NaNoWriMo Replacement, & Scam Warning

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 26, 2025 | Author Update

Thomas: Welcome to Author Update. We have a massive episode packed with breaking news that could put real money in your pocket, especially if you have older books. We will also expose a dangerous book club and review scam that you may have already encountered....
How to Get More Book Reviews With Derek Doepker

How to Get More Book Reviews With Derek Doepker

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 1, 2023 | Marketing Psychology, Promotion

Bestselling author and marketing strategist Derek Doepker shares tips to help you get more book reviews before, during, or after your launch.

How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel

How to Build Hype for a Debut Novel

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 18, 2023 | Crowdfunding, Promotion

Learn which book launching techniques a debut YA author used to successfully crowdfund and launch her first novel.

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.

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 11, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

Discover the keys to adapting a podcast to YouTube. Understand what works best to grow your channel effectively.

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

How to Sell Books Directly to Readers with Joanna Penn

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 11, 2023 | Author Websites, Independent Publishing, Promotion

With the explosion of AI and a slew of paperbacks and ebooks for sale online, how can you make your book stand out and earn more per sale? Joanna Penn tells us how.

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

How to Grow Your Email List Fast With Giveaways

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 2, 2025 | Platform, Promotion

Need more subscribers? Explore the Kingsumo book giveaway technique that helped one author gain thousands of new emails.

Marketing 101: Place 

Marketing 101: Place 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 20, 2024 | Marketing 101, Promotion, Strategy

Selling your book in the right place is important for maximizing sales. Consider these three case studies and learn 12 online places and 24 offline places where you can sell your book.

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