Author Update
Thomas Umstattd Jr.
Here’s what you can expect from Author Update:Publishing News: Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the industry.Advice That Matters: Learn how to make your book irresistible to readers.Live Q&A: Bring your questions and get answers from Thomas Umstattd and Jonathan Shuerger.
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Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 3min
Did Meta Steal Your Book?
Publishing news and advice from Novel Marketing host Thomas Umstattd Jr. and indie author Jonathan Shuerger. Join live to get *your* questions answered.Links:Novel Marketing Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketingHow to Make Your Author Website Amazing: https://training.authormedia.com/p/amazing-author-websitesFirst Email Challenge: https://training.authormedia.com/p/send-your-first-email-challenge Patron Toolbox: https://www.authormedia.com/patron-toolbox/AI Thomas: https://www.authormedia.com/patron-toolbox/ai-thomas/00:00 – Introduction & Welcome01:53 – Breaking News: Meta’s AI Trained on a Pirate Database06:08 – New AI Writing Tool: Sudowrite’s Muse10:58 – Tech Spotlight: Apple’s New M4 MacBook Air & Laptop Guide Insights14:55 – Announcing the Reader Magnet Brainstormer18:36 – Marketing Insights: ChatGPT, SEO & AI in Publishing35:02 – Culture Corner: Assassin’s Creed and Video Game Controversies45:37 – Publishing Trends: Book Talk and Industry Shifts51:22 – Listener Q&A and Final Thoughts
