The Who, What and Why of the Literary Agent
With the emergence of companies like Createspace and KDP, there has been a surge in self-published authors. Understandably, there is still a core of authors who want to be signed to a publisher. Even some self-published authors are aiming to be signed by major publishing houses. For the most part, people who are in the industry often wonder, how do I get the attention of a major publishing house? How can I handle all of the responsibilities that go along with making sure that
The Need to Know Jewels for Marketing and Promoting Your Book on Social Media
One of the most dynamic ways to learn is from others who have tried and true methods of success. One of the major points of pain for authors (or any business) can be effectively marketing and promoting your work. Hear us when we say this: THERE IS NO SET PLAN THAT WILL EFFECTIVELY WORK FOR EACH BRAND AND PERSON. However, what you can monitor are patterns and statistics that can work in your favor to help alleviate some of the aches and pains of getting your work out to the wo
Unleash Your Publishing Fear: Quick Tips for New and Potential Authors
Deciding whether or not to publish your work can usually be summed up in one word: Fear. The fear of the unknown. The fear of not knowing if readers will like your work. The fear of how to get started. The fear of which direction to go. The fear of doing the wrong things and making the wrong moves. That's why we at Untamed Publishing want to help you unleash your unlimited writing potential and get that fear out of you! What better way to do that than to get advice from a new
Network Determines Your Networth
One very important lesson in a business setting is the way to properly network. Social media has opened up a world of connectivity, but if not used properly it can also bring about disconnect amongst people through inappropriate greetings and interactions. Today, Untamed Publishing has the honor of having guest blogger, Timeless V, two-time published author to write about the importance of Networking and the proper techniques and etiquette to use. If you’re serious about your
