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“Amazon has the wrong author on my book’s page!”

Published on August 12, 2021 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“I’ve already had a couple of people tell me they bought his books instead of mine…”

How to Design a Book Cover That Annoys Booksellers – by Gary Robson

Published on August 11, 2021 book marketing, bookstores, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Good covers sell. Bad covers not only don’t attract customers, but can actively annoy.

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 08/07/21

Published on August 7, 2021

Congratulations to Caitlin Loggins for being the first to correctly answer: 1. The book itself and 2. the author’s marketing savvy and efforts. According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, a book’s sales potential depends on two things. What are they? ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post the […]

Should I publish one very large book or three smaller ones?

Published on August 6, 2021 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

It’s always better to have three products to sell instead of one.

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For August, 2021!

Published on August 6, 2021 worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals. We’ve been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you!

A VERY Intelligent Wasp Sends Me to Urgent Care

Published on August 6, 2021

As I continued to scrape my fingernails deeply and repeatedly across my entire foot, I responded, “Sure! A shot. A serrated knife. Whatever you can grab is fine. But please do it really fast because I AM GOING INSANE!” She gave me a funny look, and…

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 07/29/21

Published on July 29, 2021

Congratulations to DONNA DEINES for being the first to correctly answer: SEND IN YOUR MANUSCRIPT NOW! According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly, if you want your book published by Christmas, what do you need to do? ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post the answer in the comments […]

Freelance Writing, Blogging, Editing, and Photography Jobs for 07/29/21

Published on July 29, 2021

NEED WRITERS, BLOGGERS, EDITORS, AUTHORS, OR OTHER CREATIVE FOLKS?? We’ll post your ad on WritersWeekly FOR FREE. Please complete THIS FORM. Freelance Analytics Editor McClatchy Freelance News Writer CardsChat.com Freelance Content Editor/Proofreader – Pays $35/hour Neon Ambition Freelance Local Reporter/Editor – Pennsylvania Patch Media Freelance Contributing Editor JCK Magazine Freelance Gardening Content Writer Confidential Gardening […]