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How to Convince Readers to Read Your Book Next

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 12, 2023 | Promotion

Learn five steps to creating a compelling pitch that will pique the interest of publishers, agents, editors and readers.

How to Find a Good Literary Agent – with Mary DeMuth

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 12, 2022 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing

To be published by a traditional publisher, you must find a good literary agent. Mary DeMuth shares tips on finding and retaining an agent.

How to Market Your Book in a Recession (Preview)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 31, 2022 | Publishing

Find out what you’re missing in our patrons-only episodes and learn how to get access to tools, agents, and significant discounts.

7 Kinds of Indie Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 16, 2021 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Find out which kind of indie author you are and which sales strategies and promotional tools will work best for you.

How to Get Published with a Traditional Publishing House

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 30, 2020 | Business Advice, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

Before you sign a book contract with a traditional publisher, you need to know these seven important steps.

How David Rawlings Broke Into the US Market Despite Living Overseas (Case Study)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 11, 2019 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing

Australian novelist David Rawlings secured an American agent and publisher from 7,500 miles away. In this article, he shares his best tips for new authors.

How to Spot a Publishing Scam

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 17, 2018 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, PR, Promotion, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

In this Novel Marketing Podcast episode, we are going to talk about publishing scams and how to avoid them. Don’t get bamboozled by a charlatan!

083 – How to Get an Agent With Rachelle Gardner

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 1, 2016 | Conference Tips, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

082 – How to Get an Agent

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

039 – How Writers Should Market Themselves to Editors With Karen Ball

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 29, 2014 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing

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

005 – You Are Watched by Editors and Agents – How to Make Them Like What They See

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 4, 2013 | Conference Tips, Publishing