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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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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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2025 Bookish Holidays Indie Authors Can Use

Want to turn your book marketing into fun events instead of a chore? Take advantage of the “excuses” offered by the dozens of literary holidays on the calendar!

By Tom Collins December 19, 2024 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Marketing your business
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[TfTi] Brain-Rot then, Brain Rot now: Stop It!

Why is “brain rot” the 2024 word of the year, what causes it, and how can you avoid it?

By Tom Collins December 5, 2024 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning, Reading, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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[TfTi] Ya Think?!? – “Self-Publishing’s Output and Influence Continue to Grow”

The latest figures show how indie authors are growing their audiences and their influence in the publishing world. Learn more.

By Tom Collins November 21, 2024 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Tips from Tom's inbox, Writing
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November is All About Reading, Writing, and Books!

How to celebrate writing, reading, and books in November? Let us count the ways!

By Tom Collins November 15, 2024 Books, Reading, Writing
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[Marginalia] Imperfection as the Strength of a Work

In this re-thinking of an item I wrote several years ago, we’ll examine some reasons you should embrace imperfection in your work.

By Tom Collins October 28, 2024 Business & Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Flawsomism, Marginalia
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[TfTi] Indie Authors: Don’t Forget to File Your BOIR!

Most indie authors with an LLC must file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). The penalties are harsh, and filing is easy.

By Tom Collins October 17, 2024 Business & Entrepreneurship, Copyright & Legal Stuff, Indie Publishing, Tips from Tom's inbox
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10 Ways Writing a Book Builds Business Success

Why should every business person write and publish a book displaying their ideas, experience, and expertise? Here are ten reasons.

By Tom Collins October 3, 2024 Books, Branding, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Marketing your business, Writing
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Indie Authors: Get Ready for KDP’s Identity Verification

KDP says it is “rolling out” a new identity verification process for author and publisher accounts, likely to fight book piracy. What you need to know.

By Tom Collins September 19, 2024 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Indie Publishing
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