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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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Your Readers are Out There, So Go Meet Them

Yes, your readers are out there. Here are some tips for finding and connecting with them.

By Tom Collins August 12, 2026 Book Clubs, Book Reviews, Business & Entrepreneurship, Marketing your book, Podcasting
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Bored to … Cheers! Your Gateway to Creativity

Why boredom is essential to boosting your creativity and how to tap into it when you need it most.

By Tom Collins July 16, 2026 Creativity, Writing
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Stop, Thief! How to Protect Your Images Online

With the AI tools thieves are using getting better all the time, what can we do to protect our images? Here’s the latest.

By Tom Collins July 2, 2026 AI Tools & Tips, Copyright & Legal Stuff
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Our Two Million Milestone (and How You Can Help)

Our tree planting campaign could replace over two million books! Learn about other benefits and how you can help reach our next milestone.

By Tom Collins June 18, 2026 Books, Giving Back
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Reminder: The Em Dash, Rule of Three, and Other Style Choices Are Older than AI

Have the AI content police come for your reputation? Learn why they’re abusing power and what you can do to maintain your writing integrity and prove your work is yours.

By Tom Collins June 4, 2026 AI Tools & Tips, Writing
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Stop Getting Ready and Get Writing: How Authors Build Confidence While Perfectionism Keeps Others Stuck

Wonder how authors gained the confidence to publish their books? Here are some research-backed tips.

By Tom Collins May 22, 2026 Book Coaching, Flawsomism, Learning, Writing
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The Empathy Economy: Indie Authors’ Secret Weapon That Big Publishers Can’t Buy

Learn what the empathy economy is, see real life examples, and find out how it can apply to your author marketing efforts.

By Tom Collins May 7, 2026 AI Tools & Tips, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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Even a Cave Dweller Knew Nonfiction Works Best with Stories

What can modern nonfiction authors learn from paleolithic cave art creators?

By Tom Collins April 10, 2026 Storytelling, Writing
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New Reasons for Indie Authors to Focus on Amazon and KDP

What indie authors need to know about the KDP vs. IngramSpark debate and Amazon’s “A10” update to its search algorithm

By Tom Collins March 26, 2026 Indie Publishing, Marketing your book
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AI Update: Copyright and Thoughts on the Authors Guild “Human Authored” Certification

Learn why a recent Supreme Court order does not mean AI-produced work can’t be copyrighted and what to make of the Authors Guild’s “Human Authored” certification.

By Tom Collins March 12, 2026 AI Tools & Tips, Copyright & Legal Stuff
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