by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | 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 Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 16, 2018 | Publishing, Writing Tips
Learn to write short stories that readers crave. One of the best authors in the world, bestselling author James Scott Bell, teaches us how.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 30, 2018 | Publishing, Writing Tips
Joining a writers group will take your writing to a new level faster. But what do you do if there are no groups near you? You start one! It is easier than you think and we are here to help you along the way.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 17, 2018 | Independent Publishing, Publishing, Writing Tips
Good marketing helps a bad book fail faster. To succeed, you need a great book and for that, you need a great editor. In this episode, learn how to find and work with an exceptional editor with special guest Karen Ball.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 19, 2018 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Tips
You can blog your book ahead of time. You just need to do it the right way. Learn how to blog your book and what traps and pitfalls to avoid. Blogging can help you create a best seller. Here is everything you need to turn your blog posts into an amazing book.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 15, 2017 | Advertising, Book Design, Promotion, Publishing, Writing Tips
Your book’s front cover may get someone’s attention, but your book’s back cover copy gets their money. That copy can make or break your book promotion. Learn how to write amazing copy.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 24, 2017 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreWhat a MM group is. Wikipedia: “A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentoring concept used to help members solve their...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 17, 2017 | Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIn this episode we are going to talk about discipline … we’re already through first quarter and are rapidly moving toward...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 28, 2016 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIntro Paragraph: So don’t worry. This post isn’t going to be about the insanity we all just went through....
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: 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 Writing Skills Use Your...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 1, 2016 | Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreTips for Making the Most on Your Book: Publish Prolifically. (Each book boosts sales for your other books) BUT DON’T...
by Caitlin Muir | Dec 31, 2015 | Blogging, Platform, Productivity, Promotion, Publishing, Writing Tips
Want to write a book in 2016? Great! But it will never happen unless you are realistic. Here’s how to set realistic writing goals for 2016.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 16, 2015 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreSome people say contests are a tremendous marketing tool, some say they’re a waste of time … we’re going to explore...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 16, 2015 | Publishing, Writing Tips
Understanding how and why WordPress took over the Internet could be the secret to turning your next book into a masterpiece.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 25, 2014 | Publishing, Writing Tips
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | More Today we’re going to talk about how to market yourself to yourself. Yo dog I heard you like marketing. But in all...
