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How a War Between China and Taiwan Would Change Reading, Writing, and Publishing  

How a War Between China and Taiwan Would Change Reading, Writing, and Publishing  

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 22, 2023 | Promotion, Publishing

Learn how geopolitics affect supply chain issues for authors and how to continue writing amid political or economic disruptions.

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

Do novelists need a college writing degree?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 26, 2022 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Tips

Young novelists (and their parents) will learn how to evaluate the usefulness of a college writing degree and examine viable alternatives.

What Every Author Needs to Know About Copyright Law with James Scott Bell

What Every Author Needs to Know About Copyright Law with James Scott Bell

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 3, 2021 | Business Advice, Publishing

Find out who should register the copyright for a book, why it may be important, and when is the best time to do it.

How to Publish Your Book Independently

How to Publish Your Book Independently

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 31, 2021 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

A step-by-step guide to help you publish your book independently.

How to Pick a Strong Book Title

How to Pick a Strong Book Title

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 9, 2020 | Book Design, Publishing, Writing Tips

Your book’s title should accomplish four goals with only a few words. Learn how to create a memorable title that is easy to find and recommend.

How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A

How to Build a Rejection-Proof Platform Q&A

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 28, 2020 | Platform

15 answers to your questions about building an author platform.

How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform

How to Start Building a Rejection Proof Platform

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 21, 2020 | Platform

No matter how you publish, you’ll need a sturdy platform. Learn which techniques successful authors use to build reliable platforms.

Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money

Publishing Myths That Will Waste Your Time and Money

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 6, 2020 | Business Advice, Publishing

Don’t fall for these nine publishing myths that spread like a virus. Keep your publishing career healthy and learn what to do instead of falling for viral myths.

Where to Find Mentorship for Your Publishing Career

Where to Find Mentorship for Your Publishing Career

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 2, 2019 | Independent Publishing, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

Do you ever feel alone in the writing journey? Or perhaps you are not sure what to do next. You don’t need to! In this episode Thomas talks about10 different places to find mentorship and the pros and cons of each.

How One Author Used Her Shelved Manuscript to Get a 3 Book Deal

How One Author Used Her Shelved Manuscript to Get a 3 Book Deal

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 6, 2019 | Publishing, Traditional Publishing

How One Author Used Her Shelved Manuscript to Get a 3 Book Deal

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.

Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website

Six Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 25, 2018 | Author Websites, Branding, Platform

Seven Things Readers are Looking for on Your Website

149 – How To Set up Preorders for Your Indie Book

149 – How To Set up Preorders for Your Indie Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 7, 2018 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing

When should indie authors offer a preorder on Amazon, and when is it a bad idea? An indie author answers and shares how to set up a preorder.

How One Author Used Her Shelved Manuscript to Get a 3 Book Deal

148 – How to Get Libraries to Buy Your Indie Book, with Lacy Williams

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 31, 2018 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Publishing

In this episode, we talk with Lacy Williams about how to get libraries to buy your indie books using services like Overdrive and Draft2Digital. 

How to Spot a Publishing Scam

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!

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