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Printing the Future: Print-on-Demand with Offset-Quality by Bookvault

Printing the Future: Print-on-Demand with Offset-Quality by Bookvault

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 12, 2024 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn how you can print high-quality hardbacks, outsource fulfillment, and sell directly from your author website, without using Amazon.

Publishing Industry Secrets Revealed at the Penguin Random House Trial

Publishing Industry Secrets Revealed at the Penguin Random House Trial

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 3, 2024 | News, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

These secrets of the publishing industry offer important points for all authors to consider as they choose a publishing path.

How to Protect Your Writing From Reputation Theft

How to Protect Your Writing From Reputation Theft

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 1, 2023 | Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn how to protect your writing from copyright infringement and which legal tools help you deal with AI-generated fraudulent versions of your books.

How to Run an Independent Publishing Company

How to Run an Independent Publishing Company

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 23, 2023 | Book Design, Business Advice, Independent Publishing, Publishing

Learn how running your own independent publishing company compares with publishing with a small house and how you can start your own company.

The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release 

The Tortoise Release Method: Why Slow and Steady Beats Rapid Release 

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 28, 2023 | Productivity, Publishing

Avoid author burn out by establishing a sustainable publishing pace for the next 20 years. Learn how and when to plan your publishing tasks.

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 Craft

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 Craft

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

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

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