LAST CHANCE! THIS SATURDAY!! What will the Winter, 2020 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
You can read ALL of the previous Winter contest topics at...…
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WRITERSWEEKLY’S BEST OF 2019!! Earning $10K/Month Writing Erotica; Self-Publishing Price Comparison, the 24-HOUR Short Story Contest, Paying Markets for Writers by Genre, and So Much More!
This week, I’m sharing our 20 “most clicked on” articles for 2019. Some of these were published before 2019 but they remain popular, and two aren't related to writing at all, but show that posting personal items can attract more people to your publication. Enjoy!…
NOT A SURPRISE! Ebook Sales Continue to Dive! Here’s Why…
We have been predicting for years that ebooks would never take over print books. And, we have been right. But, who IS reading ebooks? The answer may surprise you!!!…
What’s the #1 Hidden Trap Authors Fall Into When Self-Publishing? by Brian P. Whiddon, Managing Editor
In this article, we will discuss authors being held captive by publishers who, through very unethical means, hold authors hostage after they sign up, and pay thousands for that publisher's services...…
YOUR BOOK’S PAGE COUNT AND SIZE: How Big is TOO Big for Readers?
Where chocolate and pizza are concerned, my mantra has always been: Better too much than not enough! However, that's not at all true for books.…
Why Ingram (the Distributor) Won’t Tell Authors and Publishers Who Purchased Their Books
Imagine going to a bookstore, and buying a non-fiction book on how to holistically treat a venereal disease you picked up last week, or a book on...…
BookLocker’s BLACK FRIDAY through CYBER MONDAY SALE. Get Published for only $599!
Save $276 off BookLocker's already low price and be holding your book in your hands in less than a month! …
Amazon is Cutting Back on Buying/Stocking Books! AUTHORS, HERE’S HOW TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS!!
Amazon will stock inflatable party sheep, and a 55-gallon barrel of lube (yes, really), but they're cutting back on stocking books?!?! Some authors and publishers are lamenting the fact that Amazon has abandoned the very market that helped them get their start. DON'T WORRY! HERE'S HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR READERS TO BYPASS AMAZON ALTOGETHER! …
“Hiding” Won’t Protect You From a Libel Lawsuit – Just ask John!
Today, I'm introducing you to John. John is a funny fellow - a good writer with quick wit. And, while he works at an almost-minimum-wage job, he's also very intelligent...about some things. John rented a house next door to Stan, a megalomaniac whose...…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For November, 2019!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column. Get ready to chuckle!…
We Told Them NOT to Write about THIS…So They Wrote About THAT! Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com FALL, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
Children catching falling sugar maple leaves, a cold, dangerous river, a protective mother...and a toothless man with a dripping red shirt... You're going to LOVE the winning stories for the Fall 24-Hour Short Story Contest! DO NOT MISS THE FIRST PLACE WINNER! IT'S AWESOME!!…
SHAME!! Dog Ear Publishing Accused of Not Paying Royalties and Not Responding to Authors….but IS STILL BILLING THEIR AUTHORS’ ANNUAL FEES?!
It's one thing to not be paying your authors' royalties but it's QUITE ANOTHER to have the balls to actually...…
COMPLAINTS about Amazon KDP’s Shipping Delays – Why does it take 3 weeks to get a book from Amazon?!
I belong to a private discussion list comprised of publishers. We all share advice, as well as our frustrations about Amazon, of course. One exchange last week shared the fact that KDP (Amazon's print on demand publishing division) is having shipping delays of as long as three weeks...…
NICE TRY, FELLA! The FUNNIEST Fake Book Proposal We’ve Ever Seen!
Sometimes competitors and others test BookLocker.com to see if we really do screen manuscripts that we're considering for publication. Yes, we absolutely do! We rejected the poetry book written by the dog of an author. That was memorable. There was the...…
From “Professional” Writer to Whiny Internet Troll (or, How to Get an Editor to Shelve Your Work Even After They’ve Paid for It!) – by Brian Whiddon
This month, we encountered someone who easily qualifies for our "World's Worst Queries" articles. Her actions give us great examples of what NOT to do as a freelance writer. …
Wouldn’t You LOVE to Get Paid to Write for WritersWeekly? We’ve added a new column!
We are stirring things up here at WritersWeekly! Whoo hoo!! 1. The Success Story column has…
IS THIS EVEN LEGAL?! Amazon is Giving Their Main “Buy Buttons” to Book Depository, Which AMAZON Owns AND They Are Inflating Those Book Prices!
Have you recently noticed that Amazon has raised the price of your book significantly and have you noticed that the name "Book Depository" appears underneath that price? Most authors see that, and think Amazon gave their main buy button to another company. But...…
“My book is on Amazon so it MUST be selling, right?” NOPE! Here’s why…
Just because a book is on Amazon does NOT mean it will sell. Here's why...…
LAST CHANCE! THIS SATURDAY!! What will the Fall, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
Why mow the lawn, or run boring weekend errands, when you can HAVE FUN WRITING WITH US?! Click here to read the topics from the last eight fall contests! Grab a fresh cup of coffee, put on your comfy sweats, turn on your laptop, crack your knuckles, and get those creative juices flowing! We can't wait to see where YOUR imagination takes us!!…
Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com SUMMER, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
A wife sitting next to her husband by the water, sun spots in her eyes, sees a sexy silhouette approaching, and says, "Not again..." No, he's NOT cheating on her (because we advised participants to NOT write about the first thing that popped into their minds). Read the top three winning stories! They're awesome!! …
Dog Ear Publishing Complaints and an Update
We've been alerting authors about Dog Ear Publishing since May. The excuses posted by the owner of Dog Ear Publishing on the BBB website were, in our opinion, downright absurd...…
Want Your Book Published BEFORE the Holiday Shopping Season? HURRY! Some people have ALREADY STARTED buying their gifts!
As we all know, books are a very popular holiday gift idea! Don't you want as many people as possible to unwrap YOUR book on the morning of December 25th? What do you need to do TODAY to make that happen? …
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For August, 2019!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column. Get ready to chuckle!…
What is a Publishing Ponzi Scheme? And, How Can YOU Avoid Becoming a Victim?
Every month, Publisher Pete is receiving a big, fat payment from his distributor for sales of his authors' books. Now, remember, like Bernie Madoff, Publisher Pete is DESPERATE! He swears he'll pay it all back later. But, for now, rather than sending his authors their royalties, he...…
WHAT ARE THEY REALLY HIDING? One HUGE Red Flag to Watch Out For When Choosing a Publisher!
Some firms claim to "pay half" of the author's publishing fees...but are they really doing that? Three thousand dollars is MORE than enough to pay to publish a book. So, this firm's claim that they would also be paying an additional $3,000 out of their pocket was a bunch of you-know-what.…
SUCK IT UP, BUTTERCUP! How to Handle Bad Book Reviews (Hint: Do NOT Ask Amazon to remove them!)
An author contacted me this week about a bad review posted on Amazon about her book. She wanted advice on how to get it removed. Some ding dong at Amazon told her that...…
LAST CHANCE! THIS SATURDAY!! What will the Summer, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
Click here to read the topics from the last eight summer contests! It's HOT! It's HUMID! Get out of the heat! Grab a fresh cup of (iced) coffee, put on your comfy shorts, crank up the ceiling fan, turn on your laptop, crack your knuckles, and get those creative juices flowing!…
From Abusive Swimming Lessons for Children to a Dog’s Collapsed Trachea? Why it’s important to personalize your business writing on occasion!
How to attract readers who wouldn't have found you on Google otherwise!…
LOOK WHAT I DO WHEN NOBODY’S LOOKING! Sneaking Around Behind Authors’ Backs to Make THEM Look GREAT!
Sometimes, you just gotta help stubborn people without them knowing...…
COMPLAINTS about Dreamspinner Press
Read what the author's friend had already found...and what we found. …
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For June, 2019!
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.…
Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com SPRING, 2019 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
A violent storm, a blast of cold air, and a furious attempt at escape... Where would YOUR imagination take this topic? …
“WHY WON’T YOU PUBLISH MY BOOK FOR FREE?” – A Behind the Scenes Look at a Publisher’s Expenses
We are often asked why we can't offer our publishing services for free. After all, the publisher gets some money each time a book sells, right? …
Well-known Book Publicity Firm Refuses to Provide Book Sales Numbers!
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...…
COMPLAINTS about Dog Ear Publishing – WOW…
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!…
GOOD ADVICE OR NOT? Should You Rewrite Your Entire Book Just Because One So-Called Literary Agent Says You Should?
Should this author invest months or years doing what the agent suggests...when he/she hasn't even contacted any traditional publishers yet? Is he/she actually trying to sell expensive services to the author? You won't believe the things this agent suggested...…
