Self-publishing May Be the Last Bastion of Free Speech
He has been shopping a new manuscript to traditional publishers, and said some now have verbiage in their guidelines saying that they won't accept any manuscripts that don't have any...…
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55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling Has Been Published! – Get Your FREE Copy TODAY!!
As promised two weeks ago, my new book, 55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling, has been published! And, current WritersWeekly subscribers get a copy for FREE - just for the asking!…
Copyright Infringement ENTRAPMENT? Yes, it happens!
I can't think of a more creative way to entrap someone for copyright infringement. Well, yes I can but I'm not going to give any mean people reading this any ideas...…
55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling – Do You Want a FREE Copy of My New Book? Sure You Do!!
In two weeks, my new book will launch and I am offering a free copy to all of YOU! To add your name to the list...…
OOPS! Author Published Other People’s REAL Phone Numbers In His Novel!
My first thought was that the author included his own phone numbers as a creative way to get readers to contact him directly. I Googled the numbers. I was wrong. They are real phone numbers belonging to a state office in Pennsylvania, an Automax dealership, a woman the author does not know...…
Dog Ear Publishing Is GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
WritersWeekly has obtained a copy of an email sent out by Dog Ear Publishing dated May 21, 2020...…
We Told Them NOT to Write about THIS…So They Wrote About THAT! Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com SPRING, 2020 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
Bluebonnets adorn the table at a dinner with the neighbors...but are they REALLY flowers???…
So-called “Christian” Publishers Can Be Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Some publishers, with FAR from Christian values, are trying to capitalize on the saintly assumption many people make about those firms...…
If a Stranger Offers to Buy Your Book(s) Outright, You’re Probably About to Get Scammed
I was recently contacted by an author who told a very disturbing story. He has several books on the market and sales had slowed down. He decided he didn't want to keep promoting them, and was looking to sell all rights to the manuscripts. And, that's when...…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For May, 2020!
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!!…
How Do You REMEMBER Your Life in Order to Write About It? WITH MEMORY TRIGGERS!
I know how it is being under quarantine. You're BORED. Bored OUT OF YOUR MIND! You want to write something FUN! What's more fun (and easier!) than writing about YOURSELF???…
Book Genres That Are Selling GREAT Right Now
According to a recent email we received from Ingram, the largest distributor, the following book genres are selling GREAT! …
Affordable Book Trailers for Authors and Service Trailers for Writers!
Did you know that video advertising is the #1 way to attract eyeballs online? Many people pan over text-only social media posts. Graphics are more attractive and, thus, gain more attention. However, videos, especially ones that have a great hook in the very beginning, convince viewers to KEEP WATCHING...…
Troubled Publisher’s Virus Excuse for “Being Closed” is BOGUS
I’ve been trying to keep WritersWeekly a virus-news-free zone (since we’re all being inundated with it elsewhere) but this must be shared...…
LAST CHANCE! THIS SATURDAY!! What will the Spring, 2020 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
Are you ready for a happy-go-lucky Springtime topic? Or, will it be a something intriguing and suspenseful? Or, will it be something else entirely? You''ll soon find out! Grab a fresh cup of coffee, put on your comfy shorts, open the window, turn on your laptop, crack your knuckles, and get those creative juices flowing!…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For March, 2020!
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 Told Them NOT to Write about THIS…So They Wrote About THAT! Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com WINTER, 2020 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
This torturous task wasn't for the fairer sex but what choice did she have? On that particular day, as clouds and a north wind rolled in from the mountains, she noticed two little boys at the edge of the lake, shouting and pointing...…
AUTHORS, I NEED YOUR INPUT: Are YOU Afraid to Write in Front of Other People?
Are you afraid of someone reading over your shoulder while you're slowly forming just the right noun, adjective, adverb, punctuation, etc. in an attempt to entertain or inform your future readers? Did you know there's a word for that?!…
Yes, We’re Weird! And, That’s Why We’re Still in Business!!
I was always a weird (um, naughty) kid. I never aligned myself with social norms. I recognized when something was ridiculous, even if "everyone else" was doing it. I would do things differently, despite the fact that...…
ARE YOU A VICTIM? Top 10 Ways Publishers are Fleecing Authors
Unfortunately, there are so many bad actors in the publishing industry now that many authors don't know where to turn. Today, I'm sharing a list of what I feel are the absolute worst ways many of them are fleecing authors. AVOID BUYING THESE SERVICES!…
MORE AMAZON KDP COMPLAINTS! Poor print quality, incorrect sales reporting, dismissive customer service reps, and more!
Thinking about publishing your book through Amazon KDP? You might want to think again after reading the NUMEROUS quality, customer service, royalty reporting, and other complaints we found!…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For January, 2020!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another hilarious installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals!!!…
How to Turn Your Blog or Facebook Posts Into a Book!
Today, we're discussing a super-easy way to turn your blog, Facebook, website, or other posts into a book!…
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...…
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...…
