Published on September 3, 2020
Contests!, storytelling, writing tips

She’s on her way back to the car with popcorn, candy, and a soda when all the lights go out at the drive-in. Then, the screen lights back up with… YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE WINNING STORIES!!
Published on September 3, 2020

Last week, I told you that I bought Jack the loudest toy on Earth! What was it? Heh…
Published on August 27, 2020
author scams, book marketing, writing career advice, writing scams

First, please know that, if a so-called “publicist” is soliciting business via telemarketing methods, THEY SUCK at what they do…
Published on August 27, 2020
author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, xlibris

Holy Moly! There are some FURIOUS authors posting complaints online about AuthorHouse and their parent company, Author Solutions!
Published on August 27, 2020

I felt guilty for being relieved about that because so many other people lost homes, businesses, and, far worse, loved ones…
Published on August 21, 2020
According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, which three publishing companies have different names, but the exact same address? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe today. It’s free! NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE. THIS WEEK’S […]
Published on August 20, 2020
Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

I knew that, by becoming a self-employed writer, I could control my disability.
Published on August 20, 2020
legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“I would want 20-30 copies for personal use and distribution but I do not want to make it available for sale to the general public. I use real examples from my career and real names…”
Published on August 20, 2020
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

We compete directly with Outskirts Press. When we reject a manuscript, we never refer those authors to Outskirts Press.
Published on August 20, 2020

The local news is shoving doom and gloom down our throats because of Tropical Depression 13, which is expected to turn into Hurricane Laura. At this moment, St. Petersburg is right in the middle of the cone…