Published on October 22, 2015
Question for 10/22/2015: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com, what’s an example of a scam a new author might encounter after their book hits the market? Send your answer through the contact form here. THIS WEEK’S WINNER IS HARRY HUSTED! He was the first to submit the correct answer. Please check back right here […]
Published on October 21, 2015
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Published on October 21, 2015
The WritersWeekly Trivia Contest! This week’s question will be posted right here when the issue goes live. Be the first to correctly answer the question and you’ll win this week’s prize! THIS WEEK’S PRIZE: A free book of your choosing from BookLocker.com! TRIVIA QUESTION: We will be posting another trivia question soon, so stay tuned! […]
Published on October 15, 2015
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Published on October 15, 2015
writing tips

One day, I was sitting at my desk, in front of a blank computer screen, trying to convince a creative thought to leap from my vacant mind, to my willing fingers, and onto the page. After much strain and effort, nothing was happening. The only thing I could do was walk away, which I what did.
Published on October 15, 2015
deadbeat publications

I was writing for a publication and they stole my articles and kept them. I have an invoice that I sent over and over again but no response. He was paying me and we had a verbal and written contract. What rights do I have and what should I do? Thanks for any help appreciated.
Published on October 15, 2015
writing tips

Six months after our initial conversation, I finally got a “complimentary” copy of the book in my hands, and couldn’t wait to curl up with it and a good cup of herbal tea. When I opened the book and started to skim through it, my heart sank. Though the stories were interesting, diverse and truly moving, what captured my attention was not the quality of the essays, but the shabby presentation.
Published on October 15, 2015

Allan Lynch’s suggestion regarding contracts is absolutely correct. A paper trail showing those elements is all that’s needed to enforce a contract. All writers ought to take the time to memorize those elements, or at least keep a permanent copy of his post on your computer. That’s what you do in law school…or the school […]
Published on October 15, 2015
author scams

Scammers and spammers don’t need to pay for your contact info. They can very easily find you online, with just a few clicks, and often within just a minute or two.
Published on October 8, 2015
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