Published on March 7, 2021
author, author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams
Author Andy was so excited! His new book was finished and he’d just approved his print galley. It was time to start selling books! His publishing company put his book up for sale on their website and sent him the URL where he could send people who wanted to purchase his book.
Andy didn’t have his own website or blog, but he didn’t think that would be a problem. Unfortunately, it was, on several fronts. And, while Andy and the other authors below are fictitious, the scenarios are based on real complaints we’ve received from authors over the years. In every case, had the author had their own website or blog, he or she would have lost few, if any, sales.
Published on March 5, 2021
yourLifeSUCCESS 38 Jericho Turnpike Jericho, NY 11753 https://worldwisedivas.discussion.community CONTACT: DeDora Bayne, B.S.S.W., M.S.Ed Consultant dedorabayne@gmail.com DESCRIPTION OF PUBLICATION: Your Life Success” is an internet based company, a new start-up working out of Long Island. ln a variety of settings “yourLifeSUCCESS” recruits the professional and talented to provide concierge services. Our clients are online retailers, business […]
Published on March 4, 2021
author, copyrights, legal, self-publishing, writing career advice
By contacting me today, this author may have avoided a lawsuit, or two, or a few.
Published on March 4, 2021
Since my broken toe (from November) still throbs on occasion (when it’s about to rain), I volunteered to watch the two grandbabies in the office. To be completely honest, my toe didn’t hurt a all that day. (Sssshhh! Don’t tell!!) I got the BEST job of the day!!!
Published on February 26, 2021
Contests!
A wedding ring? A mysterious map?? A severed finger???
Published on February 26, 2021
When we took a walk the first evening, we heard no traffic noise, no sirens…no nothing! Well, there was a flock of geese flying overhead that made quite a racket. At dusk, the frogs in a nearby pond started up a grand chorus.
Published on February 19, 2021
author scams, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
They are simply luring in authors, and then upselling them on worthless services.
Published on February 19, 2021
Yesterday, we made an offer on a house in far northwest Georgia, in the mountains, and the offer was accepted today. Now, we are drowning in paperwork…
Published on February 13, 2021
Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
I was always a weird (um, naughty) kid. I never aligned myself with social norms. I recognized when something was ridiculous, even if “everyone else” was doing it. I would do things differently, despite the fact that…
Published on February 5, 2021
specialty markets for writing
THIS JOB LISTING MAY NOT BE POSTED ELSEWHERE. Survival Magazine https://survivalmag.net CONTACT: Robert Brannon, Manager – robert@survivalmag.net We’re a small-ish media company with multiple web assets under management in various niches – cybersec, outdoors, audio, legal & more. We’re looking to expand our content production capacity ASAP to hit our growth goals for 2021. Who […]
