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How to Take Charge of Your Author Career

How to Take Charge of Your Author Career

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 16, 2018 | Business Advice, Productivity, Publishing, Writing Craft

Find out what you need to know before you pursue a publishing path and how to be a productive writer once you begin.

How to Boost Book Sales With Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs)

How to Boost Book Sales With Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs)

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Sep 18, 2018 | Promotion, Strategy, Writing Craft

In this episode we are going to talk about the best things you can do with your Advanced Reader Copies of your book …

How to Write 5000 Words an Hour with Chris Fox

How to Write 5000 Words an Hour with Chris Fox

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 28, 2018 | Productivity, Publishing, Writing Craft

Writing more books helps you make more money. But most authors write slow! Chris Fox shares 5 steps to faster and better writing.

How to Write to Market With Chris Fox

How to Write to Market With Chris Fox

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 21, 2018 | Branding, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

In this episode, we talk about how to write to market with Chris Fox an incredibly successful indie author of both fiction and nonfiction.

139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen

139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 30, 2018 | Business Advice, News, Productivity, Promotion, Publishing, Traditional Publishing, Writing Craft

In this episode, talk about ways you can be more effective in your marketing, in your approach to the business of publishing and how to stay motivated when you feel like giving up, with special guest, Chad Allen.

How to Start a Local Writers Group

How to Start a Local Writers Group

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 30, 2018 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Joining a writers group will take your writing to a new level faster. Learn how to start one in your area.

139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen

How to Find and Work with an Editor

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 17, 2018 | Independent Publishing, Publishing, Writing Craft

A great book needs a great editor. Learn how to find and work with an exceptional editor with special guest Karen Ball.

How to Blog Your Book

How to Blog Your Book

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 19, 2018 | Blogging, Platform, Publishing, Writing Craft

Learn how to blog your nonfiction book and what traps and pitfalls to avoid. Here’s what you need to turn your posts into an amazing book.

Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One

Why Mastermind Groups Give Bestselling Authors an Edge and How to Start One

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.

How to Use the Ancient Power of Discipline to Accomplish Your Goals

How to Use the Ancient Power of Discipline to Accomplish Your Goals

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 17, 2017 | Publishing, Writing Craft

Ten tips to help writers you stay disciplined throughout the year so you can meet your writing goals.

139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen

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.

139 – How to Think Like a Business, Stay Motivated, And Write With Joy w/ Chad Allen

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.

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.

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