About Tom

I help people become fruitful authors.

Perhaps you’ve written a book, your first or even your tenth, and you’re not sure how to strategize with all the changes that are happening at breakneck speed across the ever-evolving Internet reading community.

It is likely that you have a multitude of questions that have obscured your path – stalling your writing and/or readership building plan.

  • Should I indie-publish?
  • Who is my real reader?
  • How do I effectively develop my unique brand?
  • What strategy should I use in order to maximize social media engagements?
  • What is the most cost-effective readership building strategy I can use to increase my reading community?
  • How long is the average product life cycle of any book?
  • How do I build and nurture reader relationships online?
  • How do I develop a support team to help me accomplish my goal?
  • Do I have to be a marketing professional as well as a writer?

Tom Blubaugh has faced each of these questions and many more. Through strategic relationships with experts, patience, perseverance, and action, Tom has discovered and now applies and shares these all-essential literary skills and competencies.

Each valuable client brings on a vast array of challenges.

Our Approch

  • Solve problems-No matter the size of a problem, it can, at the very least slow down your progress and at the very worst derail your plan. Mistaking the source of a problem can create even more problems. At TomBlubaugh.net, we are professional problems solvers. We will identify the problem, find the source and develop a solution strategy.
  • Satisfy needs—At TomBlubaugh.net, we listen before we talk. We take the time to hear you. We don’t do anything until we identify and understand your needs. Only then do we develop the strategy to satisfy your needs and follow it through to completion.
  • Meet goals—At TomBlubaugh.net, we identify your vision. We look through your eyes. We don’t make a move until we see what you see. Then we draw the map that will take you there.

On A Personal Note

Tom Blubaugh

Founder

Tom Blubaugh was raised in a small town in southeast Kansas. He began writing poetry at age fourteen, but has written nonfiction most of his adult life. He self-published his first book, Behind the Scenes of the Bus Ministry, in 1974, and wrote articles for denominational and business magazines from 1975 through 1995. He co-wrote The Great Adventure for Barbour Publishing Co. in 2009. Bound by Faith Publishers published his first novel, Night of the Cossack, in April, 2011 at age of 69. Tom has been a public speaker for over forty years, and is currently a Readership Building Coach working one-on-one with authors and writers in all aspects of the publishing arena, social media, and readership building. Tom has been a self-employed entrepreneur since 1973, and is married to Barbara; they have six children and fourteen grandchildren.

Trusted by Many Happy Clients

Tim B Piatchek, LUTCF | Springfield, MO

Tom has been incredibly helpful guiding me in the publishing process. He is patient in sharing his many years of experience, his method and the mindset it takes to be successfully published. He has developed strategies and ideas that enhance my writing without impairing my ability to write my way. Trying to publish with no assistance is like steering a ship with no rudder and no map. Tom is the rudder and map that will assist you in reaching your goals and destinations safely and successfully. We never plan to fail so a plan is needed to avoid failing. Having a wise, experienced strategist will help you reach your dreams and goals today.

Whitney McKendree | Moore Recovery in the Bible | Old Saybrook, CT

I am rejoicing because of Tom Blubaugh! Over my time In consultancy with him, I have been transformed from “a flashlight” into “a laser beam.” My purpose is much more focused than it was when we embarked into our time together — and I was fairly well-focused when we embarked together (or so I thought).

Tom has really sharpened my pencil, so to speak. I have clarity now that my audience is MUCH more specific than I had previously thought. Where I had been seeking to connect with Christians — and also people in Twelve-Step recovery — I now seek to connect with Christian women in recovery whose Highest Power is Christ.

Tom’s incisive questioning and excellent feedback helped me get off the fence and OWN that I am an unabashed, on fire follower of Christ. This help led me to develop a website so born-again women in recovery could find each other as they seek to discern God’s will and how it applies in real life.

Rusty Nokes | The Fusion Of Spiritual And Physical Fitness | San Antonio, TX

I discovered Tom after finishing my first book and landing on the stage of “Now what?!”” As a long time visionary, writer and first time author I can boldly say that Tom Blubaugh has been and continues to be a tremendous blessing.

The publishing process is challenging, but what comes easy isn’t worth having most of the time. With honesty and encouragement, Tom made the process clear and direct with assignments and guidance through the entire journey. After achieving my goal with the help of Tom’s expert and savy advice I discovered there are always new mountain tops to climb.

Tom will always keep you moving and reaching to be your best. I found that his extensive experience combined with his availability, approachability, professional network, and objective perspective made me better than I ever could have been otherwise. If you like being pushed to be your best by someone who allows you to talk and share “your” heart and vision then Tom Blubaugh is your man hands down in my opinion.

As a boot camp fitness trainer and author I say that as someone who pushes my clients and readers to be their best because I want what’s best for them as much as I do for myself–so does Tom.

Courtney E. Brown | Social Studies Teacher | Ash Grove R-IV High School

To Whom it may concern,
I had the pleasure of meeting Tom Blubaugh at a Veterans of Vietnam of America meeting this winter. I asked him to be a guest speaker for my high school Military History class and share his experiences in the Vietnam War. Tom was one of seven presenters this semester and he was by far the most eloquent, well prepared and profound. Mr. Blubaugh came into my class with a special mission. I could tell he was prepared to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of my students.

Approximately fifty years senior to my youngest student, Tom bridged generations within moments, discussing his life at their age in an entertaining and lesson-learning way. As he spoke directly to my students he connected with them while linking them to me through our student-to-teacher relationship. It was as though Tom and I had planned this message. This concept, to convince my students of my intentions to lead them to success and their need to follow my direction because I could be a positive agent of change in their lives. It was a message I would have loved to share, but it was something special coming from a third party. Tom made that possible for my us. I was astounded by his ability to connect the entire room through his unique message about life, dedication, mistakes made and personal growth through courage.

I have every intention of working with Tom Blubaugh in the future. His knowledge and charisma make for a professional presentation that can reach all audiences. Tom is a multifaceted man who cares deeply for those he chooses to work with. If you choose to be among them you will not be disappointed. I will happily discuss his public speaking abilities further if need be.

Y I Lee | Nuneaton | Warwickshire. UK

These days, the Internet is awash with professionals, offering to assist authors with all aspects of book promotion.

I am so grateful to have met Tom Blubaugh. Not only is he a literary strategist, he is also a successful author; skilled in all areas of publishing, promotion and the complications involved with traversing the World Wide Web!
I live in the UK. Nevertheless, Tom’s expertise and computer skill means distance is no barrier. I have been working with him for some time now, and my confidence has soared. He is incredibly informative and inspiring.

It was a good day, when I met Tom Blubaugh, and I can thoroughly recommend him.

Margaret Welwood

I had a picture book for children that was doing well in direct (in person) sales, but I needed a lot of help with online sales and social media. That’s where Tom came in. He took care to determine what my goals were, and then led me forward in clear, actionable steps. Now I have a sales site, and a viable and growing author platform online. Thanks, Tom, for all your well thought out, knowledgeable and experience-based support and guidance over the past several months. It is so much appreciated.