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115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | 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.

101 – Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One

101 – Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 24, 2017 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Tips

The right author mastermind group will accelerate your education, craft, and career. Find out how to start and run an effective mastermind group.

092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist

092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 18, 2017 | Business Advice, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

There are no shortcuts to becoming a bestselling author, but there is a road map. Discover the route to publication that will keep you on track.

084 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 4 – Look in Your Reader’s Mirror

084 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 4 – Look in Your Reader’s Mirror

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 22, 2016 | Branding, Business Advice, Promotion

Most authors never reach the fourth level of building a brand. Find out what makes fourth-tier branding possible for authors.

115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

082 – How to Get an Agent

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 16, 2016 | Business Advice, Conference Tips, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreWhy do you want an agent? Capital Credibility Contacts and Contracts Do you need one? When you do When...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

078 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 4: How to Make Money With Your Knowledge & Celebrity

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 1, 2016 | Branding, Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreYour Celebrity Fabio Story Publisher Avon Books estimated his image increased sales by as much as 33%...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

077 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing, Writing Tips

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | More  75 #1 Think Like a Business 76 #2 Make Money on the Book 77 #3 Make Maximum Money with Your...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

075 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 1: Think Like a Business

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreThink Like a Business: Delegate  Determine what your time is worth. Only do what only you can do. Read...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

073 – How to Double Book Profits Through Affiliate Revenue

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreTalking Points: How Affiliate Programs Work Percentage of Gross sales 2%-8% Cut of the cart Pay monthly...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

059 – Novel Tax Tips for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 1, 2015 | Business Advice, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIn this episode we are going to talk about how to stay out of jail … when it comes to your taxes …...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

049 – How to Use Crowdfunding to Fund Your Next Book Advance

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 7, 2014 | Business Advice, Crowdfunding, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIn this episode we are going to talk about how independent authors can use crowdfunding to promote and...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

046 – Why You Should Love It When Your Novel Gets Pirated

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 16, 2014 | Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreWhat if we said that getting your work ripped off could significantly boost your sales? In this episode,...
043 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 3 – Look Through Your Readers

043 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 3 – Look Through Your Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 26, 2014 | Branding, Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

Learn how to listen in when your readers talk about you, and find out how their words can help refine your author brand.

115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

035 – The Upside and Downside of Free Books

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 1, 2014 | Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIs free a dirty word? Should you give your book away? In this episode, we talk about these questions and...
115 –  Why Traditional Authors should NEVER pay for marketing

032 – What is a Literary Agent Do You Still Need One

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 9, 2014 | Business Advice, Conference Tips, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreNot all authors need an agent. In this episode we talk with Steve Laube about what kind of authors need...
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