Published on June 28, 2018

The caller mentioned a fee of $750, “with only 30% due now, the remaining to be paid in installments up to the end of the conference.” He then started talking up the book fair…
Published on June 28, 2018

It felt like Tanny had the shiggles. She would shudder, and then stop, and shudder again. A weird, silent on and off vibration. And, I knew what that meant!!
Published on June 21, 2018
book marketing, writing scams

A company found my book for sale online and contacted me, offering $300 to review my book, “guaranteed sales,” and submission of my book to contests across the country…
Published on June 21, 2018

When this one hit, the winds blew 40 mph and it rained sideways. We forgot to close the isinglass over the companionway so we had a significant leak pouring into the salon!
Published on June 14, 2018

Our BookLocker.com competitors HATE it when I share this advice with authors. Why? Because it really cuts into their bottom line…
Published on June 14, 2018

Do you think our 9-month-old grandson looks a bit freaked out?
Published on June 14, 2018
book marketing, bookstores, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing

After deducting your time and expense to sell copies to a bookstore, you can be pretty far in the hole.
Published on June 7, 2018
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Published on June 7, 2018
27 new freelance job listings for writers, editors, and other creative folks!
Published on June 7, 2018
writing career advice

Comments from readers about featuring real politicians (and other real folks) in your novel.