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Episode 59: Authors Who Wrote Bestselling Books WHILE IN PRISON!

LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | iHeart | YouTube | More Episodes! ·       Who is the best-known author of ...

8 Horrible (and Sometimes Embarrassing) Mistakes Authors Make When Querying Literary Agents – by David Atkinson

Once upon a time, a literary agent would arrive at their office on a Monday morning and discover a soggy ...

Need Your Book Published Before Christmas? You Need to Act NOW! Here’s Why…

WritersWeekly subscribers get a $100 discount off of BookLocker's publishing packages (At Your Service, Professional Author Package, and The Works)! ...

“Can these companies really get my book into indie bookstores?”

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Give Your Readers the Behind-the-Scenes Extras They Never Knew They Wanted – by Rachel Carrington

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You are NOT Going to Believe What I Collected in JUST 3 DAYS!!!

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Why I Never Ask People to Buy My Book – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Gary Sturgis is BookLocker's current best selling author, earning thousands per month in royalties. Learn how he does it! EPISODE ...

How to Organically Grow Your Social Media Following – by Gary Sturgis, International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Gary Sturgis is BookLocker's current best selling author, earning thousands per month in royalties. Learn how he does it! EPISODE ...
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Episode 55: BESTSELLERS That Were Self-Published (That YOU Will Recognize)

LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | iHeart | YouTube | More Episodes! Which famous author sold 32 million copies, but is ...

The HUGE Risks of Signing on With a Startup Publisher! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Angela received an email from a new author (first book) who came across a questionable "publisher" on Facebook. She sent ...

Beyond the Booksigning: How Themed Bookstore Events Turn Readers into Loyal Fans – by Rachel Carrington

As authors, it’s easy to stick to a traditional bookstore signing that includes a brief reading and some questions and ...

SCAM ALERT! “Best Seller Book Writing / bestsellerbookwriting.com promised to get my book into Barnes and Noble!”

Q -  Dear Angela, I just published a YA realistic fiction. It was released just over two weeks ago. I ...
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Don’t Rush the Blurb By Richard Hoy

Let’s step into the shoes of Suzie K. Book Buyer for a moment. Suzie’s done the search on Amazon. She ...

What’s a Flagship Book? And How Can You Use It to Sell Your Other Books? – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Standing in today for Angela and Brian is BookLocker's #1 bestselling author, Gary Sturgis! Thanks, Gary!  Many authors believe they ...

How I Chose the Right Publishing Partner – by Chris Emery, Author of The White House Usher

Why Choosing the Right Publisher Matters As I near the finish line of writing The Secret Life of Jacqueline, I ...

“Boston Trashy Romance Readers” Wanted Author to Pay $100 for “Snacks” for an ONLINE EVENT!

I received the following email from an author: Please warn your writers to watch out for "book clubs" who, out ...

Skip Being Everywhere Online, And Just Be Somewhere Instead – by Richard Hoy

Conventional wisdom says that authors need a website, a blog, and an email list, plus a presence on social media ...

How to Successfully Create Your Author Brand – by Gary Sturgis, International Bestselling author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

A lot of authors think their brand begins and ends with a logo, a website, or a book cover design ...
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EPISODE 52 (PART 1): Four Industry Professionals Discuss Scams, Author Egos (!!), and AI

LISTEN: Apple | Spotify | iHeart | YouTube | More Episodes! This week, we have two guests onboard, and the ...

“Can a publisher guarantee book reviews?”

Q -  Do you have a service that ensures inclusion in Library Journal, Kirkus, etc? Thanks for any info. E.S ...