12 Ways to Avoid Getting Sued When Writing Your Memoirs – by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com and BookLocker.com
A book you'll be publishing for the masses is NOT the place to settle a score, even if you think you're doing it anonymously...…
Angela’s Desk
If You Can’t Get Writing Work Right Now, You Have Only Yourself to Blame
In our 20+ year history, we have never seen so many freelance opportunities ripe for the picking. If you're having a hard time finding writing work, here's what you're doing wrong...…
Publishing Other People’s Non-fiction Stories Can Get You Sued!
Unfortunately, she can't publish the book as-is because it comes with a great deal of legal liability. Here was my response to her...…
RANT! You Better Darned Well THINK Before You DEMAND I Work for YOU for FREE!
A Karen gets a smackdown after demanding I CALL her IMMEDIATELY to give her free advice. …
2021 BEST OF WRITERSWEEKLY! Our most-read articles of the year!!
This week, I’m sharing our 30 “most clicked on” articles for 2021. Some of these were published before 2021 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!…
COMPLAINTS About Stratton Press and Their Pathetic Sales Tactics
IS SHE SERIOUS?! "I'm actually excited to work with you and it hurts me so much. Your decision made me sad right now"…
When An Author Dies, The Vultures Will Rise!
She didn't yet know who to leave her intellectual property to but that she knew who NOT to leave it to. …
Why Your Publisher Doesn’t Care if YOU Get Sued
It's pretty pathetic when a company is happy to take hundreds or thousands of dollars from you, knowing all the while that YOU might get sued some day for something you included in your book...…
Why You Should NOT Hire Just Any Old Tahm, Dikk, or Herry to Edit Your Book
While hiring someone on the cheap might be tempting, don't do it.…
BookLocker’s Half-Price Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Publishing Package Sale IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!
Our full-service book publishing packages will only be $437.50!!…
Author Wants to Keep a “Low Profile” Because HE STOLE IMAGES!
You're gonna be sickened by this one! Here's a snippet from an email I received last week... …
If You’re Not Going to Promote Your Book, Why Did You Even WRITE It?
I am always stunned when authors flat refuse to promote their books. When I first hear this from an author (and, I do hear it a lot) I'm not sure if it's ego, laziness, or apathy...…
Need Your Book Published By Christmas? You Only Have ONE Option Now…
There are only 51 days until Christmas. That's 36 business days. Most full-service print on demand/publishing services firms take around 4-6 months to get a book to market. Some offer rush services but NONE of them offers a 2-week publishing program...except BookLocker...…
Don’t You DARE Trick or Treat THERE! – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Fall, 2021 24-Hour Short Story Contest
Flying leaves and candy wrappers, an aging mansion, a magician, and a very worried town! Do NOT miss the top three winning stories!!…
Diva Debbie Stops By for an Insult -or- NARCISSISTS NEED NOT APPLY!
My email was (horrors!) insulting and the dastardly diva sure showed me! She wrote back, saying she was...…
SON OF SAM LAWS: Is Nike Jordan Chairman Larry Miller Using Story of Murder He Committed to Sell His New Book?
A few years ago, a felon contacted us. He wanted to publish a book about how…
How to Sell Books on Consignment to Bookstores and Other Retailers
Here's how to offer a consignment deal to bookstores.…
MORE Complaints about Balboa Press!
It's been four years since we've checked up on Balboa Press. We decided to revisit them after we yet received another complaint about Balboa Press from an author just this week. Things are definitely NOT looking any better!…
“Online/Virtual Book Fair?” Don’t Bother….
I was spammed this week by an organization that hosts book fairs. Of course, it's all online again this year. No in-person meetings. No people walking around viewing books laid out on tables. Nobody shaking hands with literary agents. You know. It's really...nothing of value to authors AT ALL.…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For September, 2021!
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! …
Do NOT Hire a Designer BEFORE Choosing a Book Publisher!
Don't pay professionals to format your manuscripts before choosing a publisher. Here's why.…
LAST CHANCE! START-TIME IS TOMORROW!! What Will the Fall, 2021 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
Are the leaves changing yet in your neighborhood? They are here! And, what better way to entertain yourself than by entertaining US with a fantastic story on this cozy weekend?! Will it be there be pumpkins, hay bales, and beautiful falling leaves? How about some crisp apples at an orchard? A cold wind, or an early snow perhaps? Maybe something dark and creepy awaiting unwary trick or treaters! Or...maybe not! …
Noisy neighbors force a camping family to… Topic, Common Themes, and Winners of the WritersWeekly.com Summer, 2021 24-Hour Short Story Contest!
The campers next to them were noisy, rude, and downright obnoxious. She winced each time more profanity echoed through the woods. The next morning, they packed up their belongings to head to another campground. But, when they were about to pull out... …
If You’re Buying Books for Christmas Gifts This Year, You Should Start Shopping NOW. Here’s Why…
At BookLocker, we use the largest print on demand printer in the world. They sent out an email last week warning us about an industry-wide problem...…
Top 10 Most EMBARRASSING Mistakes Made by Self-Published Authors, and How to Avoid Them – by Angela Hoy
Check your own manuscript for these blunders before allowing it to go to print! …
When One Co-Author Tries to “Fire” the Other
Her co-author wants to exclude her entirely.…
Woman, Raised by Wolves as a Child, Sues Publisher as an Adult…and Then All Hell Breaks Loose!
Frustrated, and with my eyes at the crossing pint, I grabbed my tablet, and turned on Netflix. On occasion, I enjoy listening to documentaries and movies when I'm doing boring tasks. And, I found one humdinger of a documentary!!…
NEVER, EVER Buy THESE Book Promotion Products/Services. PERIOD.
Don't even WORK with a publisher who upsells authors on these kinds of (bleep)...…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For August, 2021!
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! …
Brutal Honesty, Because You Asked! Why YOUR Book Isn’t Selling – by Angela Hoy
"It is not my intent to soft soap you but I have learned that you have a habit of telling the truth as you see it so please tell me..."…
LAST CHANCE! THIS SATURDAY!! What Will the Summer, 2021 24-Hour Short Story Contest Topic Be?!?!
Will the setting be a sunny beach, a cool lake, or perhaps a fun summer camp? Or, none of the above? How about some fireflies, melted ice cream, or a summer romance? Or...maybe not! Perhaps some suspense, some humor, some mystery, or something else? You’ll soon find out!…
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For July, 2021!
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! …
DISRUPTIVE AND DUMB: Do NOT Lie to Your Publisher About ANYTHING!
When you lie to a business associate, a neighbor, family member, or anyone in the adult world, real life consequences can ensue...…
Large Overseas Book Order? Don’t Get Excited…
Sometimes excitement about an order can cloud common sense.…
And, MORE Complaints About Lulu Press!
A small snippet of what’s to follow: "Do yourself a solid and don't use Lulu publishing." "I've spent in the thousands and can't get ANY help!" "I would never buy from Lulu.com again." "Customer Service is a nightmare." "Do not use Lulu publishing." "Worst experience ever."…
YOUR PUBLISHER WENT BELLY-UP? Six Ways to Get Your Book Back on the Market ASAP! by Angela Hoy
After you get past the shock and anger of your book sales instantly vanishing into thin air, what can you do to get that book back on the market ASAP?…