by Thomas Umstattd | Jun 5, 2018 | Business Advice, Publishing
In this episode, we share an episode of the Creative Funding Show where Thomas talks with Joanna Penn about the multiple ways you can make money from your writing career that you might have never considered.
by caleb | May 30, 2018 | Business Advice, News, Productivity, Promotion, Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Tips
In this episode, talk about ways you can be more effective in your marketing, in your approach to the business of publishing and how to stay motivated when you feel like giving up, with special guest, Chad Allen.
by Author Media | Jan 31, 2018 | Business Advice, Publishing
In this episode, we talk with an author-friendly CPA about the impact of the new 2018 tax plan on authors. This is the biggest change to the tax code since the 1980s. Come April 15 you will be glad you listened to this episode!
by Thomas Umstattd | Dec 13, 2017 | Business Advice, Publishing, Traditional Publishing
Publishers pressure novelists to build a platform. Many authors see spending money on book marketing as part of the job. Here’s why that’s a mistake.
by Thomas Umstattd | Jul 24, 2017 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreWhat a MM group is. Wikipedia: “A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring concept used to help members solve their problems with...
by Thomas Umstattd | Jan 18, 2017 | Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing, Traditional Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreSign up for the 5-Year Plan to Become a Bestselling Author Show Notes: (James) In this episode, we are going to talk about something...
by Author Media | Jul 16, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing, Traditional Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreWhy do you want an agent? Capital Credibility Contacts and Contracts Do you need one? When you do When you don’t What a good agent can...
by Author Media | Apr 1, 2016 | Branding, Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreYour Celebrity Fabio Story Publisher Avon Books estimated his image increased sales by as much as 33% when he appeared on the cover...
by Author Media | Mar 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | More 75 #1 Think Like a Business 76 #2 Make Money on the Book 77 #3 Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills Use Your Writing...
by Author Media | Feb 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreThink Like a Business: Delegate Determine what your time is worth. Only do what only you can do. Read The Four Hour Workweek Build a...
by Author Media | Jan 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreTalking Points: How Affiliate Programs Work Percentage of Gross sales 2%-8% Cut of the cart Pay monthly Tracking Amazon’s Affiliate...
by Thomas Umstattd | Feb 25, 2015 | Business Advice, Publishing
As CEO of Author Media, I’ve coached authors on marketing for over five years. During that time, some of the most common questions have been related to taxes, LLCs, and all the business-related elements of being an author. Many authors tend to ignore the...
by Thomas Umstattd | Feb 1, 2015 | Business Advice, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreIn this episode we are going to talk about how to stay out of jail … when it comes to your taxes … I am excited to introduce...
by Thomas Umstattd | Oct 7, 2014 | Business Advice, Crowdfunding, Independent Publishing, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreIn this episode we are going to talk about how independent authors can use crowdfunding to promote and pay for their next book. What...
by Author Media | Sep 16, 2014 | Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | MoreWhat if we said that getting your work ripped off could significantly boost your sales? In this episode, we explore why getting stolen...
