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How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer

How to Market Books to Homeschool Families with Tricia Goyer

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 3, 2021 | Promotion, Strategy

Tricia Goyer explains how authors can connect with an enormous market of faithful readers in the homeschool community.

How to Prevent Writing Burnout

How to Prevent Writing Burnout

by Novel Marketing | Dec 21, 2020 | Productivity, Publishing, Strategy, Writing Craft

Follow these four crucial principles to avoid author burnout and maintain a healthy writing career.

How to Find and Work With a Virtual Assistant

How to Find and Work With a Virtual Assistant

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 18, 2020 | Productivity, Promotion, Strategy

Learn how to make more time for writing by hiring an assistant. It may cost less than you think, and it will free you up to focus on your writing.

What Indie Authors Need to Know About Kindle Unlimited with Lacy Williams

What Indie Authors Need to Know About Kindle Unlimited with Lacy Williams

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 2, 2020 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Kindle Unlimited (Affiliate Link), also called KU, is the “Netflix of ebooks.” It costs readers $9.99 per month to get unlimited access to over one million ebooks. So, is it a good idea for your book to be in Kindle Unlimited?

How Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Grew Her Email List by 23k Using a Reader Quiz

How Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Grew Her Email List by 23k Using a Reader Quiz

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 20, 2020 | Email Marketing, Platform, Promotion

Learn how Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith used an online quiz to add 23,000 new email addresses to her list in one year without spending money on advertising.

Plagiarism, Copyright and Is Piracy Really a Problem for Authors?

Plagiarism, Copyright and Is Piracy Really a Problem for Authors?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 8, 2019 | Independent Publishing, Promotion, Strategy

Plagiarism, Copyright and Is Piracy Really a Problem for Authors? Find out what you can do if your book is pirated.

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 Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 8, 2019 | Email Marketing, Platform, Promotion, Social Media

How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

117 – How to Plan a Successful New Year with Tracy Higley

117 – How to Plan a Successful New Year with Tracy Higley

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Dec 27, 2017 | News, Productivity, Promotion, Publishing

A strategic plan is crucial for your success as an author. Learn how to assess your resources and find motivation to achieve your writing dream.

How to Pick Your Genre

How to Pick Your Genre

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 15, 2016 | Branding, Promotion

If you’re trying to pick a genre or considering writing in several, this episode will help you determine which path is best for you.

How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

078 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 4: How to Make Money With Your Knowledge & Celebrity

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 1, 2016 | Branding, Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

Explore ways for authors to monetize their expertise. Discover creative methods to boost your earnings in the writing industry.

How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

075 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 1: Think Like a Business

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing

Maximize your efficiency and your profits by thinking of yourself as a business and delegating necessary tasks.

How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

048 – The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Sign Books

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 30, 2014 | Promotion

Book signings are likely the most personal connection you’ll have with a reader. Because of that, it’s an important opportunity that could either leave the reader with a memorable experience, or could alienate a new friend. In this episode, we discuss the right way to...
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

047 – How to Pick the Perfect Genre to Write In

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 23, 2014 | Branding, Publishing, Writing Craft

Many writers love to write in multiple genres, is that a good idea? Should they narrow it down? If so, how should a writer pick the one with the best chance of selling? We answer these questions and more in this week’s...
How to Maintain Your Platform In-Between Books

046 – Why You Should Love It When Your Novel Gets Pirated

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 16, 2014 | Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

What if we said that getting your work ripped off could significantly boost your sales? In this episode, we explore why getting stolen from should make your day. [atp_links linktype=”sbutn”]
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