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“I think my book is good enough now to sell. My publisher says it’s not. What are my options?”

Published on July 29, 2020 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Each time I send it back to my publisher, they find more problems, and send it back to me again. I don’t want to read it anymore!

How to Turn Your Customer Testimonials into Marketing Memes! – by Angela Hoy

Published on July 29, 2020 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Potential readers and clients trust REAL customer reviews more than marketing verbiage written by the person or company selling that product or service!

I Ran Over My Guitar. Yes, I Really Did…

Published on July 29, 2020

I then walked back to the truck, got in, turned the key, put it in drive and….BUH BUMP!

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 07/23/2020

Published on July 23, 2020

Congratulations to Pinar Tarhan for being the first to answer “Harvey Randall, Esq.” Per last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, which writer explained why we should use Zoom to promote our books and writing services? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe […]

“My book is for sale for $400 online! Why didn’t I get paid more for that?”

Published on July 23, 2020 amazon, copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Why didn’t I get a higher royalty for that?

MORE COMPLAINTS about Lulu.com! WHAT the HECK is going on over there?!

Published on July 23, 2020 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, lulu, Print on demand, self-publishing

Holy moly! Lulu’s authors are ANGRY!!!

An Author’s Occupational Hazard: Being Sued for Libel or Defamation by Harvey Randall, Esq.

Published on July 23, 2020 harvey randall, legal, libel, write that book, writing career advice

If the court finds that the offending statement constitutes opinion, it is not actionable.

A Pork Butt is NOT from the Butt of a Pig?!

Published on July 23, 2020

We have had heavy rains, thunder, and tons of lightning from that tropical storm that is barreling toward Texas. I’ve unplugged my laptop several times in the past three days…

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 07/16/2020

Published on July 16, 2020

Per last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, name one paying market for product, book, or movie reviewers. 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 PRIZE: A free […]

Self-publishing with Booklocker.com Literally Saved My Bacon During COVID-19 – by Tom Douglas

Published on July 16, 2020 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I haven’t had to apply for any benefits because, surprisingly enough, I’m making a bit too much money to qualify!