BACK ON OUR SOAPBOX! REPEAT AFTER US: “Real Publicists and Literary Agents Do NOT Spam Authors!” by Angela Hoy and Brian Whiddon
We are receiving DAILY emails from authors all over the world. And, almost all of them begin or end with ...
“When should I submit a book for publication before Christmas of this year?”
Q - Angela, My wife is working on a Christmas novel and we would like to know when you think ...
Make Money Selling Your Books at the Local Farmer’s Market! By Kay Flowers
Nearly every Friday morning, spring through fall, I sell herbs and plants at our local farmer’s market. Like many writers, ...
How can I turn my social media or blog posts into a book?
Q - Hi Angela, I have a Facebook account that I use to solicit business for my services. I'd like ...
How I’ve Sold Thousands of Books at Events I Organized – by Gary Sturgis, Author of SURVIVING: Finding Your Way from Grief to Healing
DON'T MISS THIS! EPISODE 11: BookLocker’s Best Selling Author Spills His Book Marketing Secrets! Gary Sturgis is BookLocker's #1 best-selling ...
“How can I make my book look more attractive to Christmas shoppers online?”
Authors often ask me for advice on how to enhance their online marketing during the holiday shopping season. I strongly ...
IMPORTANT: If You Have a Book to Publish, WAIT UNTIL BLACK FRIDAY to Sign Up, and Pay HALF PRICE at BookLocker!
IMPORTANT NOTE: You do NOT need to submit your final manuscript yet. You can sign up now to take advantage ...
“Book Consignment Possibility” is a New Scam Targeting Authors
Q - Good afternoon Angela, Sorry to keep bothering you about these, I trust your word and know you're a ...
Should I Pay The Online Book Club to Review My Book? NO!!!
Q - Angela and company, I believe you frown on paying for book reviews. The Online Book Club is giving ...
6 Imperative Steps for Book-Promoting (and all!) Podcasters By Cliff Burns
My wife and I are grandparents, but live some distance from our kids, which means we must frequently commute for ...
How I Landed $3K in Freelance Jobs After Optimizing My LinkedIn Presence By William Opar
In today's fast-paced and dynamic job market, finding high-paying freelance gigs, or securing lucrative opportunities, can be a challenging endeavor ...
“What are the possible repercussions of giving my book the same title as other books on the market?”
Q - I wrote my book and I really need to keep the same title I chose long ago. I've ...
10 Ways TikTok Can Help Writers Make More Money! By Jada Elder
TikTok captivates millions of attention spans on a daily basis, across time zones and generations. And, if you possess the ...
“Are you interested in creating a speakers’ bureau for authors?”
Q - Any interest in creating “a speakers' bureau with the express goal of sending your authors to college” for ...
COMPLAINTS about Your Online Publicist / YourOnlinePublicist.com / (YOP)
I received the following message this week: Subject: "Your Online Publicist" I have received several phone calls from this company ...
When It Comes To Unsolicited Book Marketing Offers: Buyer Beware! By Alina Adams
Newly published authors are bombarded with advice about how to get their book into the hands of readers: You need ...
“My book was on Amazon last week and now I can’t find it?”
Q - Angela, My book was recently published. Last week, I was able to find it by just typing the ...
TRICKY BUSINESS? Another Reason to NEVER Let Someone ELSE Register Your Website Domain!
Here is a conversation I had with an author recently: AUTHOR: A website design firm designed and managed my website ...
8 Ways Blogging Boosted My Freelance Career By Karen Lange
While writing a client’s blog post recently, it struck me how beneficial my own blog has been for my freelance ...
Yes, BookLocker authors earn royalties when a contest winner chooses their book as a prize!
Q - Angela, I noticed that I received a royalty as the result of a "contest." When you get a ...
