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How to Get Published with a Traditional Publishing House

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 to Quiet Your Inner Editor (so you can write faster)

How to Quiet Your Inner Editor (so you can write faster)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 30, 2020 | Publishing, Strategy, Writing Craft

James L. Rubart shares ten tips to quiet your inner editor.

How to Get A Publishing Board To Buy Your Book

How to Get A Publishing Board To Buy Your Book

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.

How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business

How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 8, 2019 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Discover valuable tips on how to work with an editor and build a thriving author-editor relationship for better writing.

How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business

How to Find and Work with an Editor

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 17, 2018 | Independent Publishing, Publishing, Writing Craft

A great book needs a great editor. Learn how to find and work with an exceptional editor with special guest Karen Ball.

071 – How To Find a Good Editor

071 – How To Find a Good Editor

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 4, 2015 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

The importance of good editing can’t be overstated. Find out what kind of editor you need and where to find one.

How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business

Six Proven Methods for Creating Maximum Impact at Writing Conferences

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 6, 2015 | Conference Tips, Publishing

Many independent authors might think they don’t need to attend a conference, but if you’re looking to secure a traditional publishing deal, access bookstores, or make industry connections, conferences are one of the best places to meet editors, agents, and other...
How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business

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

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

In this episode, we talk with agent and former editor Karen Ball.
How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business

030 – Selling An Editor So She Can Sell to Pub Board With Allen Arnold

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 26, 2014 | Conference Tips, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

This week we are talking with Allen Arnold about how to overcome that mysterious barrier to publication called “pub board.”
How to Work with Editors: Insights from One of the Best in the Business

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

Find out how to make a good impression with editors and agents and learn how to connect at writers conferences.

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