Published on November 20, 2019
amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Amazon will stock inflatable party sheep, and a 55-gallon barrel of lube (yes, really), but they’re cutting back on stocking books?!?! Some authors and publishers are lamenting the fact that Amazon has abandoned the very market that helped them get their start. DON’T WORRY! HERE’S HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR READERS TO BYPASS AMAZON ALTOGETHER!
Published on November 20, 2019
backstories

I was born in South Carolina, and spent my early years on a farm. My parents separated when I was nine years-old and, a few years later, I moved to New York with my mother and brother. Determined to finish college so I could begin teaching, I earned my BA & MA and my career […]
Published on November 20, 2019
backstories

I began writing this manuscript in 2010, and put it aside for a later date. Writing was something I did as a hobby to alleviate stress from working in the social service field…
Published on November 20, 2019

I have food poisoning for the second time in three weeks. I’m starting to think local restaurants are trying to kill me…
Published on November 20, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

My friend said, “If you write about me, I’ll sue you.” But, I’ve already published the book!
Published on November 14, 2019
Contests!
According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, what did Emma Hall refer to as a whole new sales channel for books? 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. […]
Published on November 13, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Some authors are tempted to write what they want, and to hell with anyone who doesn’t like it.
Published on November 13, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“Should I cut the price of my book in half? Maybe that will spur some sales. What do you think?”
Published on November 13, 2019

On that Thanksgiving Day in Florida, eight years ago, it was probably in the 60’s outside and we Mainers were LOVING it! Our southern family members, however, were NOT. As the day progressed, after they bundled up in sweaters, and wiped their running noses…
Published on November 8, 2019
Congratulations to Alicia Kelso for being the first to correctly answer that Luke J. Philips won the Fall, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest Trivia Question for 11/08/2019: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly – What is the name of the 1st Place Winner of the Fall, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest? Send your answer […]