ChatGPT used to be the go-to AI for authors, but it&apos;s no longer the best choice for every task. New models like Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok are outperforming it in specific areas, from creative writing to research to automation.In<a href='https://www.authormedia.com/why-some-authors-are-ditching-chatgpt-entirely/'> this week’s episode</a>, you’ll hear from The Nerdy Novelist, Jason Hamilton. We discuss which AI tools work best for your writing, your budget, and your genre.You’ll learn<ul><li>Which tools can help expedite your research</li><li>Which AI models help you write the best dialogue</li><li>How open-source models can spur fresh fiction ideas and structures</li></ul>To stay up to date on which models can help you with various parts of your writing and marketing (and which can’t), listen in or read the blog version to feel confident experimenting with new platforms.<ul><li><a href='https://www.authormedia.com/what-does-chatgpt-actually-know-about-your-book/'>What does ChatGPT Actually Know About Your Book?</a></li><li><a href='https://www.authormedia.com/does-chatgpt-recommend-your-book/'>AI Optimization for Authors</a></li><li><a href='https://www.authormedia.com/book-promotion-in-2025-how-ai-gives-authors-more-time-to-write/'>Book Promotion in 2025: How AI Gives Authors More Time to Write</a></li><li><a href='https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-iran-strikes-affect-the-author-world/'>TikTok, Iran, and AI: What Authors Need to Know Now</a></li><li><a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-ai-with-joanna-penn/'>The Author’s Guide to AI with Joanna Penn</a></li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;ChatGPT used to be the go-to AI for authors, but it&amp;apos;s no longer the best choice for every task. New models like Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok are outperforming it in specific areas, from creative writing to research to automation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/why-some-authors-are-ditching-chatgpt-entirely/'&gt; this week’s episode&lt;/a&gt;, you’ll hear from The Nerdy Novelist, Jason Hamilton. We discuss which AI tools work best for your writing, your budget, and your genre.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Which tools can help expedite your research&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Which AI models help you write the best dialogue&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How open-source models can spur fresh fiction ideas and structures&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;To stay up to date on which models can help you with various parts of your writing and marketing (and which can’t), listen in or read the blog version to feel confident experimenting with new platforms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/what-does-chatgpt-actually-know-about-your-book/'&gt;What does ChatGPT Actually Know About Your Book?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/does-chatgpt-recommend-your-book/'&gt;AI Optimization for Authors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/book-promotion-in-2025-how-ai-gives-authors-more-time-to-write/'&gt;Book Promotion in 2025: How AI Gives Authors More Time to Write&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/how-the-iran-strikes-affect-the-author-world/'&gt;TikTok, Iran, and AI: What Authors Need to Know Now&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-authors-guide-to-ai-with-joanna-penn/'&gt;The Author’s Guide to AI with Joanna Penn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

ChatGPT used to be the go-to AI for authors, but it's no longer the best choice for every task. New models like Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok are outperforming it in specific areas, from creative writing to research to automation. In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from The Nerdy Novelist, Jason Hamilton. We discuss which AI tools work best for your writing, your budget, and your genre. You’ll learn Which tools can help expedite your researchWhich AI models help you write the best dia...

Why Some Authors Are Ditching ChatGPT Entirely

I am not a big fan of Substack for novelists. Most novelists are better off using the free version of Kit and WordPress. However, Substack is a completely different story for nonfiction authors.If you’re a nonfiction author who wants to grow your platform without juggling five different tech tools, this week’s Novel Marketing episode is for you.In <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/'>this week’s episode</a>, I talk with screenwriter and Substack superuser James Cary about how nonfiction authors can use Substack to attract readers, deepen engagement, and earn recurring income.You’ll learn<ul><li>When Substack is (and isn’t) a good fit for authors </li><li>How to get your first 100+ subscribers  </li><li>When and whether to monetize your Substack</li></ul>If you’ve been wondering whether you should start a Substack or what to do with the one you already have, <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/'>listen in</a> or read the <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/'>blog version</a> to get help on your decision and guidance on your plan.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;I am not a big fan of Substack for novelists. Most novelists are better off using the free version of Kit and WordPress. However, Substack is a completely different story for nonfiction authors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re a nonfiction author who wants to grow your platform without juggling five different tech tools, this week’s Novel Marketing episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/'&gt;this week’s episode&lt;/a&gt;, I talk with screenwriter and Substack superuser James Cary about how nonfiction authors can use Substack to attract readers, deepen engagement, and earn recurring income.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;When Substack is (and isn’t) a good fit for authors&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to get your first 100+ subscribers &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;When and whether to monetize your Substack&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been wondering whether you should start a Substack or what to do with the one you already have, &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/'&gt;listen in&lt;/a&gt; or read the &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/a-nonfiction-authors-guide-to-substack/'&gt;blog version&lt;/a&gt; to get help on your decision and guidance on your plan.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I am not a big fan of Substack for novelists. Most novelists are better off using the free version of Kit and WordPress. However, Substack is a completely different story for nonfiction authors. If you’re a nonfiction author who wants to grow your platform without juggling five different tech tools, this week’s Novel Marketing episode is for you. In this week’s episode, I talk with screenwriter and Substack superuser James Cary about how nonfiction authors can use Substack to attract readers,...

A Nonfiction Author’s Guide to Substack 

Hardcover books are back. Beautiful, premium, collector-quality editions are gaining momentum with readers who want books that look and feel special. But how do you know if you should create a premium hardcover edition of your book?In <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/'>this week’s episode</a>, you’ll hear from author Paul Millerd, who created a luxury edition of his bestselling book. We dig into the strategy, psychology, risks, and rewards behind premium hardbacks and whether they make financial sense.You’ll learn:<ul><li>How to know if your book is a good candidate for a premium edition</li><li>What it costs to produce a premium hardcover (and what you can charge for it)</li><li>How different readers view different price points</li></ul>If you’ve ever wondered whether a premium edition could elevate your brand, thrill your readers, or create a new revenue stream, <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/'>listen in</a> or read the <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/'>blog version</a> to find out.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hardcover books are back. Beautiful, premium, collector-quality editions are gaining momentum with readers who want books that look and feel special. But how do you know if you should create a premium hardcover edition of your book?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/'&gt;this week’s episode&lt;/a&gt;, you’ll hear from author Paul Millerd, who created a luxury edition of his bestselling book. We dig into the strategy, psychology, risks, and rewards behind premium hardbacks and whether they make financial sense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to know if your book is a good candidate for a premium edition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it costs to produce a premium hardcover (and what you can charge for it)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How different readers view different price points&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered whether a premium edition could elevate your brand, thrill your readers, or create a new revenue stream, &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/'&gt;listen in&lt;/a&gt; or read the &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/should-you-create-a-premium-hardcover-edition-of-your-book/'&gt;blog version&lt;/a&gt; to find out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hardcover books are back. Beautiful, premium, collector-quality editions are gaining momentum with readers who want books that look and feel special. But how do you know if you should create a premium hardcover edition of your book? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from author Paul Millerd, who created a luxury edition of his bestselling book. We dig into the strategy, psychology, risks, and rewards behind premium hardbacks and whether they make financial sense. You’ll learn: How to know i...

Should You Create a Premium Hardcover Edition of Your Book? 

Authors talk about “the algorithm” the way the little aliens in Toy Story talk about “the claw.” Does the algorithm randomly choose your book, or is someone else controlling the claw?In<a href='https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-the-amazon-a11-algorithms/'> this week’s episode</a>, you’ll discover what we know about how Amazon decides which books to show, and how to get your book in front of the readers most likely to love it.In this episode, you’ll learn:<ul><li>How Amazon “decides” which book recommendations to give shoppers</li><li>Which readers you should persuade to click Amazon’s “buy now” button, and which you should sell to yourself</li><li>How Amazon’s algorithm is changing and tips to help you adapt your strategy</li></ul>If your book is on Amazon, this episode is not optional listening. Poor optimization can quietly poison the recommendation engine against you.<a href='https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-the-amazon-a11-algorithms/'> Listen in</a> or read the<a href='https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-the-amazon-a11-algorithms/'> blog version</a> to keep your book in front of your Timothy.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Authors talk about &lt;em&gt;“the algorithm”&lt;/em&gt; the way the little aliens in &lt;em&gt;Toy Story&lt;/em&gt; talk about &lt;em&gt;“the claw.” Does the algorithm randomly choose your book, or is someone else controlling the claw?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-the-amazon-a11-algorithms/'&gt; this week’s episode&lt;/a&gt;, you’ll discover what we know about how Amazon decides which books to show, and how to get your book in front of the readers most likely to love it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Amazon “decides” which book recommendations to give shoppers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Which readers you should persuade to click Amazon’s “buy now” button, and which you should sell to yourself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Amazon’s algorithm is changing and tips to help you adapt your strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your book is on Amazon, this episode is not optional listening. Poor optimization can quietly poison the recommendation engine against you.&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-the-amazon-a11-algorithms/'&gt; Listen in&lt;/a&gt; or read the&lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/an-authors-guide-to-the-amazon-a11-algorithms/'&gt; blog version&lt;/a&gt; to keep your book in front of your Timothy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Authors talk about “the algorithm” the way the little aliens in Toy Story talk about “the claw.” Does the algorithm randomly choose your book, or is someone else controlling the claw? In this week’s episode, you’ll discover what we know about how Amazon decides which books to show, and how to get your book in front of the readers most likely to love it. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Amazon “decides” which book recommendations to give shoppersWhich readers you should persuade to click Ama...

Amazon Algorithm Secrets That Separate Bestsellers from the Slush Pile  

Lately, I’ve been getting swamped with emails from authors asking about Shopify. Many are losing money and wondering what went wrong and how to fix it.Here’s the truth most authors don’t want to hear: Shopify is usually a bad deal for most authors.In <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/'>this week’s episode</a>, you’ll learn ✅ Why Shopify sounds so good but often backfires ✅ The math behind why most authors lose money by using it ✅ Better alternatives that save time, stress, and moneyShopify is lauded as an attractive option for authors, but for most, it becomes a drain for your time and money. Before you decide on an ecommerce platform, <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/'>listen in</a> or read the <a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/'>blog version</a> and find out what actually works better for authors.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Lately, I’ve been getting swamped with emails from authors asking about Shopify. Many are losing money and wondering what went wrong and how to fix it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here’s the truth most authors don’t want to hear: &lt;b&gt;Shopify is usually a bad deal for most authors.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/'&gt;this week’s episode&lt;/a&gt;, you’ll learn&lt;br/&gt;✅ Why Shopify sounds so good but often backfires&lt;br/&gt;✅ The math behind why most authors lose money by using it&lt;br/&gt;✅ Better alternatives that save time, stress, and money&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shopify is lauded as an attractive option for authors, but for most, it becomes a drain for your time and money. Before you decide on an ecommerce platform, &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/'&gt;listen in&lt;/a&gt; or read the &lt;a href='https://www.authormedia.com/the-shopify-trap-why-authors-keep-losing-money/'&gt;blog version&lt;/a&gt; and find out what &lt;em&gt;actually&lt;/em&gt; works better for authors.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketing"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Lately, I’ve been getting swamped with emails from authors asking about Shopify. Many are losing money and wondering what went wrong and how to fix it. Here’s the truth most authors don’t want to hear: Shopify is usually a bad deal for most authors. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn ✅ Why Shopify sounds so good but often backfires ✅ The math behind why most authors lose money by using it ✅ Better alternatives that save time, stress, and money Shopify is lauded as an attractive option ...

The Shopify Trap: Why Authors Keep Losing Money

The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.

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