I heard from yet another author today who was woefully disappointed in the money he recently wasted hiring a book marketing/PR firm. Guess how many copies were sold...…
Book Marketing Step 1: Learn what NOT to do before you start promoting your book!…
THIS SATURDAY is the Summer, 2017 24 Hour Short Story Contest!!!…
Thinking of using BookBaby to publish your next book? You probably want to read these stinging complaints from their authors first...…
Simple guidelines that will help you find writing success...if you will only READ them!…
Even if you cannot retrieve your production files, there are still steps you can take to get your book back on the market NOW!…
On the 'Ex-Tate Publishing Authors and Artists' private Facebook group, many have asked if there's a pending class-action lawsuit against the disgraced and defunct publisher. One author said she contacted several law firms and...…
Read the top three winning stories, and sign up for the Summer Contest!…
BookLocker is the only POD publisher on this list to offer a "returning author special." And, they charge less to publish two books than most of the "other guys" charge to publish just one! …
Authors: What's the secret to starting AND finishing a book? …
If a children's book contains this one troubling problem, it is COMPLETELY unacceptable, and should be pulled from the market!…
The publishing industry was rocked (and many authors were ELATED!) last when warrants were issued by Oklahoma Judge Jack McCurdy for the arrests of Richard and Ryan Tate. They've both been charged with nine felony counts of embezzlement, extortion and racketeering each, as well as misdemeanor charges. Who else has sued Tate in the past? HINT! One was for (alleged) property destruction!…
At BookLocker.com, we don't, nor will we ever, upsell authors on incredibly expensive, GARBAGE services, which, in our opinion, is what these types of things are. …
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals and Query Letters. Try not to bust out laughing!…
The Spring, 2017 Short Story Contest will start at 12:00 p.m. (noon) central time THIS SATURDAY, April 22, 2017. Come play with us!…
"Someone told me to not take the job during the interview process. One of them tried to talk me out of working there — boy were they right. Upper management is quitting on bad terms and people are getting fired without any notice..."…
After finding atrocious reviews about Tate Publishing on that site, which gave clear indications from even over a year ago that the company was in trouble, we decided to check out some other publishing service companies, like Author Solutions, which owns AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford, WordClay, Balboa Press, and Palibrio. Their imprints also include Archway Publishing, LifeRich Publishing, WestBow Press, Patridge, Booktango. Turns out authors aren't the only ones complaining about Author Solutions.…
Unfortunately, when a publisher goes out of business, many authors look back, and realize the writing had been on the wall for months, if not years...…
I've gotten excited (probably a bit TOO excited) when I find published errors. If it's a website of a national news organization, I get positively giddy! My heart races, my fingers tingle... …
Unfortunately, many people and organizations have zero interest in acquiring the rights to an author's book after they pass. What can you do to keep your book alive after you're gone?…
For the past six weeks, we’ve spent every spare moment judging the hundreds of entries submitted…
I've been publishing books for 18 years and I'd like to believe that I've seen it all. But, sure enough, every once in awhile, I see a new zinger. And, when I do, we're very happy to investigate...…
Okay, I admit it. This is a weird topic to write about. And, if it had only happened to one or two authors I've known over the years, I wouldn't be sharing it. But, it's happened to a couple dozen writers I've known. And, it's a very sad scenario. We writers are a funny bunch. Raise your hand if you're more emotional than other folks...…
Abuzz Press is a hybrid publisher - a combination of traditional publishing (authors are not charged any up-front fees, and they earn royalties on each sale) and self-publishing (authors are responsible for their own promotion, which now applies to most traditionally published authors as well). …
If you are a Tate victim and if you choose to send Tate your $50 for the production files, DEMAND they give you the files they used to print the cover and interior, and INSIST...…
Rather than man-up, and respond with an intelligent rebuttal, Infinity took the defiant toddler way out...…
Move to BookLocker for as little as $149! And, get your book back on the market in as little as 2 weeks.…
I get very angry when I see people trying to bully others when it appears they have no legal standing on the issue.…
At BookLocker.com, we have more than 2,000 print books on the market, along with a few thousand ebooks. There are two types of books that appear on the BookLocker.com best seller list... …
The Winter, 2017 Short Story Contest will start at 12:00 p.m. (noon) central time THIS SATURDAY,…
Don't let a place name in a Regional magazine, website, or blog dissuade you from taking a better look. You just might find a new, long-term client.…
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular…
If someone purchases a photo from a reputable stock agency, they are NOT permitted to use that photo in any way they choose.…
This week, I’m sharing our 20 “most clicked on” articles for 2016. Some of these were published before 2016 but they remain popular, and one (#11) isn't related to writing at all, but describes a very difficult day for our family. Enjoy!…
While it's too late to sell Christmas articles to magazines, some websites and blogs may still be interested in your seasonal ideas. As you drink a frothy hot chocolate, feel the warmth of the crackling fireplace, and gaze at candles and twinkle lights, grab a small notebook because it's the perfect time of year to create a list of seasonal ideas to pitch to magazines, blogs, websites, and book publishers - all year long!…
This week, we're going to discuss the (incorrect) assumptions many authors have about the "holy grails" of traditional publishing.…
