by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 24, 2017 | Business Advice , Independent Publishing , Publishing , Traditional Publishing , Writing Craft
The right author mastermind group will accelerate your education, craft, and career. Find out how to start and run an effective mastermind group.
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.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 1, 2016 | Conference Tips , Publishing , Traditional Publishing
Find out what literary agents are looking for in new authors and how you can increase your chances of signing with an agent.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 16, 2016 | Business Advice , Conference Tips , Publishing , Traditional Publishing
Why do you want an agent? Capital Credibility Contacts and Contracts Do you need one? When you do When you don’t What a good agent can do for you How agenting has changed over the past 10 years Career counsel Contacts Projects you’d never hear about without them What...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 9, 2014 | Promotion , Publishing , Traditional Publishing
Some say bookstores are only interested in promoting the best-selling authors. While that’s not true, getting their focus will take some tricks and techniques. In this episode, we cover five keys to getting the attention of physical,...
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 29, 2014 | Publishing , Traditional Publishing
In this episode, we talk with agent and former editor Karen Ball.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 24, 2014 | Publishing , Traditional Publishing
Angela Hunt shares her publishing journey.
by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jun 9, 2014 | Business Advice , Conference Tips , Publishing , Traditional Publishing
Learn why you might need a literary agent and what they can offer to authors navigating the publishing industry.
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.”