by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 30, 2020 | Business Advice, Publishing, Traditional Publishing
Before you sign with a traditional publisher, you need to know these seven important steps.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 30, 2020 | Publishing, Strategy, Writing Tips
James L. Rubart shares ten tips to quiet your inner editor.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 29, 2019 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing
If you want to be traditionally published, you need to know these 6 decision-makers and which part of your proposal matters to each.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 8, 2019 | Publishing, Writing Tips
How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business
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. | Dec 4, 2015 | Independent Publishing, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreTalking Points: Kinds of editors: Developmental editor (Successful authors) The macro edit Line edit editors Beta reader...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 29, 2014 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreIn this episode, we talk with agent and former editor Karen...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 26, 2014 | Conference Tips, Publishing, Traditional Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreThis week we are talking with Allen Arnold about how to overcome that mysterious barrier to publication called “pub...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 4, 2013 | Conference Tips, Publishing
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Stitcher | Podcast Index | TuneIn | RSS | MoreYes, Big Brother exists in the publishing world. More than you know. Editors and agents have their eye on you. We explain...