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About Tom Collins

Here at Master Book Builders, I'm known as the "Book Artisan" -- the guy who takes over to help with your book design and publishing steps, after you and Yvonne finish writing, editing, and polishing your book manuscript. As a writer myself, I usually chime in with a suggestion here or there. Since reading your book is inherent in my layout process, I bring that understanding of your message to your cover design, as well. And then I help with many of the tech and "author business" tasks in the publishing and marketing phases, constantly learning as the industry evolves. I try to share some of that learning in my blog posts, too.

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A “Fan-Finder” AI Prompt and a “Recognize & Reward” Mindset

Wondering where to start building your fanbase? Here’s a Fan-Finder AI prompt and tips on a Recognize and Reward approach to building fan relationships.

By Tom Collins May 7, 2025 AI Tools & Tips, Books, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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How Do Images Fit in Your Book?

“Words and pictures belong together.” — Edward Tufte

Those words have inspired my work in book design and here I’ll share some tips for you to make better use of graphics in your writing.

By Tom Collins April 24, 2025 Book Design, Books, Indie Publishing
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[Marginalia] When they come for your libraries . . .

What can the book, Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World, teach us about the fragility of libraries in our current times? And what can you do about it?

By Tom Collins April 9, 2025 Books, Copyright & Legal Stuff, Libraries, Marginalia
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Calendars, Calendars: Tools for Your Marketing Plan

Want to never again feel stumped by that question, “What should I write about today?” Two types of calendars will help.

By Tom Collins March 27, 2025 Uncategorized
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Will Your Investment in an Audiobook Edition of Your Book Be Worth It?

We think the question you address should not be whether, but when and how you’ll get your audiobook done. Learn why.

By Tom Collins March 11, 2025 Audiobooks, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Tools & Technology
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Reading Will Improve Your Writing, But How to Fit It In?

Advice from famous authors, backed up by recent science, tells us that to write well, we must be readers. Reading tips for busy authors.

By Tom Collins February 27, 2025 Books, Creativity, Reading, Writing
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[TfTi] Falling in Love with (and through) Books

Lessons in love (and book marketing) from an email quiz and a selfless gift.

By Tom Collins February 13, 2025 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Marketing your book, Tips from Tom's inbox
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Replanting Our Pages

New for 2025, we’re committed to planting 100 trees per month. Find out how, what the impact could be, and how you might help!

By Tom Collins January 28, 2025 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Giving Back, Indie Publishing
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3 Lessons from Football Star A.J. Brown for Authors and Readers

The lessons go far beyond football, media frenzy, and Amazon algorithms. What indie authors and readers should take away.

By Tom Collins January 16, 2025 Aging Well, Books, Indie Publishing, Reading
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Happy New Year & My Birthday Gifts to You

Today is my birthday. And now I’m seventy-four. Does reading those words make lines from a couple of Beatles songs, When I’m Sixty-four and Birthday, […]

By Tom Collins January 3, 2025 Aging Well, Books, Creativity, Health & Happiness, Learning, Reading
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