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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 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.

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.

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

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

019 – The #1 Killer of Good Book Covers & Websites: Design By Committee

by Thomas Umstattd Jr. | Mar 3, 2014 | Author Websites, Book Design, Independent Publishing, Platform, Publishing

Talking Points What is Design by Committee? Something that everyone likes is typically something no one loves. Compromise leads to bad design. A camel is a horse designed by a committee. Think of a recipe. If you try to accommodate everyone’s preference you end...
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