I was spammed by a well-known book publicity firm last week so I took that opportunity to ask them a very simple question. All authors who are considering paying a marketing firm upwards of $1,000 or more should ask the same question...…
From unanswered emails and phone calls, to non-payment of royalties, to the inability to even order copies, the allegations against Dog Ear Publishing are mounting. Yet, their website is still operating, and soliciting new authors!…
I vehemently disagree with the agent that a book won't sell simply because it's a memoir.…
I was contacted by another author last week who was in a big bind. His published book was no longer available because: 1. His first publisher got sick and closed up shop; and 2. His second publisher died...…
Don't be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!…
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. Pull up a chair and prepare for some belly laughs!…
Has your yucky, brown snow melted? Are beautiful flowers budding in your yard? Can you believe Easter is FINALLY almost here??? But...all may not be as bright and sunny as it seems! You'll find out what we mean when you see the contest topic in your in-box (and on the WritersWeekly website) this Saturday! Grab a fresh cup of coffee, open a window to enjoy the fresh spring air, turn on your laptop, crack your knuckles, and get those creative juices flowing! WE CAN'T *WAIT* TO SEE WHERE YOUR IMAGINATION TAKES US!…
From Chatty Charles to Indecisive Ian, which clients are you justified in charging more for your services? …
A writer asks, "Can I get sued for writing scathing articles on televangelists?"…
One major problem with ebooks is the difficulty in giving them away as gifts. Books have long been a beloved gift, both for the gift giver and the recipient. Amazon is the #1 seller of ebooks (of course). If an author (or anyone) "gifts" an ebook to someone (a friend or relative, or even a book reviewer), that person can use that "gift' to purchase whatever they want on Amazon...…
These emails were exchanged after the author told the publisher there would be a delay in her signing up...…
A boy shivering wanders through a snowy forest after his father told him to take care of his mother and sister. Will he make it back home with food from the traps? Where did our Winter, 2019 contest participants take us??? You won't want to miss the top three winners!…
Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail. …
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 really CAN learn from others' mistakes!…
Is your publisher feeding you one or more of these ridiculous, unbelievable excuses?…
Don't fall for the false praise and promises.…
Amazon's Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ...…
I found the following complaints posted to a variety of websites about Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books...…
You do NOT want to miss it! Participants RAVE about how much fun this contest is!…
The first big Author Solutions lawsuit was denied class-action status so the plaintiffs must sue on their own. But, the second lawsuit, which also seeks class-action status, is still winding its way through the legal system. …
Believe it or not, I get pitches from writers using these angles almost every day. And, these pitches don’t sell writing any better than they sell cars...…
We are receiving increasing numbers of complaints from authors about Amazon rejecting legitimate reviews for their books...…
It feels like we've been watching an episode of American Publishing's Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!…
Amazon may still be selling your book directly, and it may very well be in stock at Amazon, listed at the correct price, AND eligible for Prime (free) Shipping! But, where do you find that listing?! We'll show you!…
There are countless editors, cover designers, website creators, and others offering their services to authors online. But, there are other unique services available to authors that may very well benefit them, their book, and their profits in the long-run! Are YOU one of these individuals? Or, are you seeking these types of services? …
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular…
I hated to be snarky (actually, I didn't hate it that much) but I had to tell her that...…
Our 2018 Top 25 Articles!…
For the past six weeks, we’ve spent every spare moment judging the hundreds of entries submitted for WritersWeekly's most recent 24-Hour Short Story Contest. In case you’re not familiar with our quarterly contest, this is how it works...…
DO NOT pay your publisher for cover design, editing, illustrating, or anything that THEY will own later!…
I may sound harsh in this article but I receive SO MANY emails from authors who have left their common sense at the door, and are about to step knee-deep in a big pile of you-know-what.…
You do NOT want to miss these gems!!! ;)…
BookLocker.com has been in the business for 20 years, and has published more than 10,000 titles in that time. We've seen many competitors rise and fall but we're still going strong. We are a lean organization. We keep our costs down while only working with a limited number of authors each year. This enables me (one of the two owners) to work with every single author one-on-one. We break even on setup fees, and earn our profits on book sales so we and each author have a vested interest in the success of their book.…
Since 2016, there's been a noticeable uptick in readers criticizing us for posting items that they feel are politically biased. The crazy thing is that we've been accused of being both left-wing, liberal Democrats and bible-thumping, right-wing Republicans...…
I have to admit. When I first heard about this business model, my B.S. antenna went up. So, I did some further research, and here is what I found...…
Snapped cornstalks, a fortune teller’s wagon, fiery red braids flying through a cold autumn wind, colorful leaves racing across worn shoes, a hideous, bald doll, a pumpkin contest at the county fair, a fiery cast iron pot, a painting that sucks the living into its canvas, and so much more! See all 18 years of our Fall contest topics!…
