Another Reason Authors Must Own and Control Their Own Websites? CANCEL CULTURE!
Q - Hi Angela, Your book tells authors they must have their own website, and lists a variety of reasons ...
Six Creative Ways for Writers to Make More Money – by Mohamed Saad
THE FALL, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST IS THIS WEEKEND! Our fall contest is the most popular one each year ...
How to Build Your Author Brand Through Online Events – by Emma Hall
THE FALL, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST WILL BE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021! Our fall contest is the most ...
Book-Tok for Book Promotion; Bishop Quits After Falling in Love with Satanic Writer; and MORE – In The News – 09/09/2021
THE FALL, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST WILL BE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2021! Our fall contest is the most ...
Angela Shares a Brutally Honest Review of an Author’s Book Description on Amazon
Q - Angela, I get less than $50 per year for royalties. I know my book is selling because people ...
If You’re Buying Books for Christmas Gifts This Year, You Should Start Shopping NOW. Here’s Why…
In every home (and boat!) I've lived in, I've always had a hiding place for Christmas presents. In November of ...
Email From “Major Movie Studio” Didn’t Fool THIS Author!
Q - Dear Angela, Thought you might like to see an email I received yesterday regarding my book. They even ...
NEVER, EVER Buy THESE Book Promotion Products/Services. PERIOD.
Today, I'm going to save you more than $100,000! Seriously!! The combined total of the services below would cost you ...
How to Design a Book Cover That Annoys Booksellers – by Gary Robson
As both an author and the owner of a (very) independent bookstore, I have a different perspective on book covers ...
Should I publish one very large book or three smaller ones?
I'm not certain how you feel about dispensing free advice, but I need an experienced opinion. I am finishing up ...
Brutal Honesty, Because You Asked! Why YOUR Book Isn’t Selling – by Angela Hoy
I always love it when authors ask me to be honest with them. In most cases, if someone has the ...
What Eyeballs Are Most Attracted to in Online Ads by Nadia Ali
When scrolling through pages of web content, there is only one thing that really draws our attention...and that’s pictures – ...
Will Your Book Sell? Yes, But Only If… – by TM Jacobs
DON'T FORGET! START-TIME FOR THE SUMMER, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST IS THIS SATURDAY! SIGN UP TODAY IF YOU WANT TO ...
Book Reviews – Great for Blurbs…Not So Great for Sales?
Q. I'm a bit disappointed in (my book sales) because I got a good review from (a book review publication) ...
Social Media May Be Killing Your Writing Income! by TM Jacobs
Social media, love it or hate it, has become ingrained into our livelihood. Unfortunately, while it’s an excellent resource for ...
“Should I post my business videos to YouTube or to my own website?”
THE SUMMER, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST IS ONLY 9 DAYS AWAY! SIGN UP TODAY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY! Q ...
DISRUPTIVE AND DUMB: Do NOT Lie to Your Publisher About ANYTHING!
THE SUMMER, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST IS ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY! SIGN UP NOW IF YOU WANT TO PLAY! ...
Amazon Blames Social Media?; KEEP Bezos in Space!; School Board Plays Copyright Card to Hide Curriculum from Parents; and MORE – In The News – 06/24/2021
* Amazonannigans We're only a $315 Billion Monopoly. We Can't Control Fake Reviews!! Amazon Passes the Buck: Blames Social Media ...
“Is my book being trolled on Amazon by someone I know?”
Q - Amazon removed an abusive review that accused me of racism (it was obvious that person didn't even read ...
Promoting Your Book to Schools! – by C. Hope Clark
When most writers think of school book sales, they envision elementary students clustered around a book fair in the library ...
