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1 PERSON PRETENDING TO BE 4 PEOPLE: How Multi-Tiered Publishing Scams Work

Published on June 5, 2026 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

After losing $1,720.00, author William J. Davis wants other authors to learn from his experience!

No Water, No Power, and Footsteps on the Porch! – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Spring, 2026 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on June 5, 2026 author, Contests!, Creative Writing, storytelling, writing tips

There wouldn’t be a garden this year. There was no longer any water, and the only source of light now was from candles…

I FOUND THE DEAD BODY IN THE BASEMENT!!!

Published on June 5, 2026 storytelling

What WAS the dead body that two men couldn’t find, but I did???

10 Paying Disability Markets For Writers – by Karoki Githure

Published on June 5, 2026 diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, writing career advice

If you’re a writer with a disability, or if you work with people with disabilities, these paying markets are for you.

Fancy Fonts Don’t Sell Books. Stories Do. By Richard Hoy

Published on June 4, 2026 author, Print on demand, richard, self-publishing, writing career advice

Don’t waste time creating fancy formatting now that will likely not match the printer’s specs!

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 05/29/2026

Published on May 29, 2026

According to this week’s podcast episode, what’s the one special “stupid human trick” Angela can do that might have gotten her on the David Letterman show years ago? ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post your answer in the comments section below. THIS WEEK’S PRIZE: A free EBOOK of […]