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

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 Double Book Profits Through Affiliate Revenue

How to Double Book Profits Through Affiliate Revenue

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

Find out which online retailers have affiliate programs and which help you earn the best commission rate on book sales.

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

059 – Novel Tax Tips for Authors

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Feb 1, 2015 | Business Advice, Publishing

Navigate taxes for writers with insights from a seasoned CPA. Discover deductions and avoid costly mistakes you can avoid when filing taxes.

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

049 – How to Use Crowdfunding to Fund Your Next Book Advance

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Oct 7, 2014 | Business Advice, Crowdfunding, Independent Publishing, Publishing

In this episode we are going to talk about how independent authors can use crowdfunding to promote and pay for their next book. What is crowdfunding? Mary DeMuth’s Story Marci Seither’s Story The Adventures of Pearley Monroe.” Benefits of Crowdfunding: Get money...
075 – How To Become a Career Writer Part 1: Think Like a Business

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”]
043 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 3 – Look Through Your Readers

043 – How to Create A Breakthrough Author Brand Step 3 – Look Through Your Readers

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Aug 26, 2014 | Branding, Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

Learn how to listen in when your readers talk about you, and find out how their words can help refine your author brand.

The Upside and Downside of Free Books

The Upside and Downside of Free Books

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Jul 1, 2014 | Business Advice, Promotion, Publishing

Learn the pros and cons of offering your books for free and how you can incorporate giveaways into your overall marketing strategy.

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

What is a Literary Agent and Do You Still Need One?

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.

How to Start a Mastermind Group

How to Start a Mastermind Group

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | May 19, 2014 | Business Advice, Publishing

An author mastermind group can accelerate your writing and publishing career. Find out how you can start one.

023 – SMART Goals the Key to Marketing Success

023 – SMART Goals the Key to Marketing Success

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Apr 7, 2014 | Business Advice, Publishing, Strategy

Learn how successful authors set SMART goals to foster perseverance and make progress in their writing career.

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