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World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For August, 2019!

Published on August 8, 2019 worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice, writing tips

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column. Get ready to chuckle!

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 08/02/19

Published on August 1, 2019

According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, what is one HUGE red flag to watch out for when choosing a publisher? 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. […]

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Published on August 1, 2019

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How I Got Amazon to Remove a Negative Review About My Book! – by Geri Spieler

Published on August 1, 2019 amazon, Book Reviews, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Writing any book is a huge commitment. I say it takes fire in the belly to tackle the task, get it to fruition, and then to actually get it online for the world to read….and criticize. That is the tough part. You put your heart and soul into creating this manuscript. It can take years […]

Anchor Crash!!!

Published on August 1, 2019

For about half an hour, Tanny was beaten up pretty good. It felt like it had when we had the mast out. Then, Max yelled, “We’re hitting something!”

What is a Publishing Ponzi Scheme? And, How Can YOU Avoid Becoming a Victim?

Published on August 1, 2019 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Every month, Publisher Pete is receiving a big, fat payment from his distributor for sales of his authors’ books. Now, remember, like Bernie Madoff, Publisher Pete is DESPERATE! He swears he’ll pay it all back later. But, for now, rather than sending his authors their royalties, he…

Publisher owe you money? Here’s how to REALLY get their attention!!

Published on August 1, 2019 copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Includes a complaint template letter that will make them sweat!

Using Facebook to Sell Books…but NOT in the way you think! by Richard Hoy, BoostABook.com

Published on July 26, 2019 book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, richard, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

You might be surprised to learn that my #1 recommend method of book promotion is Facebook advertising. But, not the way you think…

My Cover Designer Refuses To Use A Photo I Provided

Published on July 26, 2019 copyrights, legal, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

You can’t use any photo you want, for any reason, just because you paid for it.

WHAT ARE THEY REALLY HIDING? One HUGE Red Flag to Watch Out For When Choosing a Publisher!

Published on July 26, 2019 author scams, book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Some firms claim to “pay half” of the author’s publishing fees…but are they really doing that? Three thousand dollars is MORE than enough to pay to publish a book. So, this firm’s claim that they would also be paying an additional $3,000 out of their pocket was a bunch of you-know-what.