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092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist

092 – The Guaranteed Way to Become A Bestselling Novelist

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jan 18, 2017 | Business Advice, Publishing, Traditional Publishing

There are no shortcuts to becoming a bestselling author, but there is a road map. Discover the route to publication that will keep you on track.

How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills

How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 15, 2016 | Business Advice, Publishing, Writing Craft

Discover various ways to make money by writing beyond just publishing books. Learn to monetize your writing skills effectively.

How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills

076 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 2: Make Maximum Money on Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 1, 2016 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Dismantle the myth of the starving artist and discover how to maximize profit on book sales with practical strategies.

How To Set Realistic Writing Goals For 2016

How To Set Realistic Writing Goals For 2016

by Caitlin Muir | Dec 31, 2015 | Blogging, Platform, Productivity, Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

Want to write a book in 2016? Great! But it will never happen unless you are realistic. Here’s how to set realistic writing goals for 2016.

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.

066 – Can Writing Contests Be A Powerful Marketing Tool?

066 – Can Writing Contests Be A Powerful Marketing Tool?

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 16, 2015 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

Writing contests can be a great marketing tool or a waste of time. Learn how to find a legitimate contest and whether it’s right for you.

How the WordPress Philosophy Can Help You Write a Masterpiece

How the WordPress Philosophy Can Help You Write a Masterpiece

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 16, 2015 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Understanding how and why WordPress took over the Internet could be the secret to turning your next book into a masterpiece.

056 – How to Become More Confident

056 – How to Become More Confident

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 25, 2014 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Rejection and failure can crush your confidence. Learn six ways to rebuild and grow your confidence as an author.

Authors: Piracy is Not Your Enemy

Authors: Piracy is Not Your Enemy

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Nov 17, 2014 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Many authors are terrified that someone will steal their work. They don’t realize their true enemy is obscurity not piracy.

How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills

How to Pick the Perfect Genre to Write In

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

Many writers love to write in multiple genres, is that a good idea? Should they narrow it down? If so, how Many writers love writing in multiple genres, but that can confuse readers and hurt your marketing, especially early in your career. So how do you narrow it...
Writing for Your Website – How To Craft Pages That Readers Actually Want to Read

Writing for Your Website – How To Craft Pages That Readers Actually Want to Read

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 2, 2014 | Author Websites, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

Is your website copy boring readers? You only have seven seconds to capture attention so make sure your web copy works.

How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills

040 – 40th Episode Q&A Extravaganza

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 5, 2014 | Promotion

Answering your questions about name change, NaNoWriMo, genre, and connecting with established authors.

How To Become a Career Writer Part 3: Make Maximum Money with Your Writing Skills

038 – How to Find an Inspiration Oasis in a Creativity Desert With Allen Arnold

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 22, 2014 | Publishing, Writing Craft

In this episode, we talk with Allen Arnold  about the deserts a writer can get stuck in, and how to get out.
The Little Known Secret to Writing a Bestselling Nonfiction Book

The Little Known Secret to Writing a Bestselling Nonfiction Book

by Chad Allen | Oct 28, 2013 | Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

How do you make it onto a bestsellers list? In this post I discuss the key elements to writing a bestseller, including a little known secret that can have a significant effect on book sales.

Your Book is Your Business

Your Book is Your Business

by Caitlin Muir | Jun 13, 2013 | Author Websites, Platform, Promotion, Publishing, Writing Craft

If you are a writer, you need to start thinking about your book like it’s your business.

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