Nine Tips from an Old Writer – by Doreen Rosevold
I am 72 years old and have been a columnist and a freelance writer for over…
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How I Avoided Being Scammed by a Fake “Publisher” Running Ads on Facebook – by Jason Meadors
AI tools can create a webpage with fake authors and titles, produce a proposal with a muffled ring of authenticity, and even render a phone speaker’s voice in almost unaccented American English. Almost.…
How Hiring a Professional Photographer Can Increase Book Sales – by Gary Sturgis, Author of the Amazon Bestseller, SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 DAYS A YEAR
A professional photographer knows how to capture not only your book but also photos of you as the author in the best possible light.…
I Was Falsely Accused of Using AI By Michael W. Michelsen, Jr.
After losing a potential writing job, look what happened when I put my email to Angela into an "AI Detector!"…
I Now Charge for Zoom Calls, and Still Land Great Clients! By Skylar M.
Don't give away your valuable time! I charge $80 for 30 minutes!…
LIES USED BY SCAMMERS TO ENSNARE AUTHORS: “Guaranteed NYT Best Seller!” and “100% Money Back Guarantee!” By James M. Walsh, Esq.
100% guarantees by foreign publishers are **100% SCAMS!**…
Your Journal Might Be the Therapy You Need…and the Side Hustle You Didn’t Expect! By Sophia Latamaniskha
What if you took those daily scribbles and packaged them into something that sells?…
How I Barter My Freelance Clips For Free Real-World Experiences By Alice Amayu
Free hotel stays, free tickets to events, and so much more!…
WARNING about International Impact Book Awards / InternationalImpactBookAwards.com – by Larry Bergeron
After previously getting scammed, I KNEW BETTER when I received their email!…
I Made $500 from a Client I Fired: How to Negotiate a Kill Fee Gracefully By Amaryllis Yerah
I didn't think my client and I would bump heads so soon...…
Reel in Book Buyers! How a Hook Can Boost Sales for Your Self-Published Book By Gary Sturgis
Why having a hook is essential, and how it can significantly boost sales for your self-published book.…
Amazon KDP: Killer of Dreams Publishing By Ivani Greppi, RN
BookLocker got my book back on Amazon after Amazon KDP terminated my account AND kept my unpaid royalties! …
Earn Big Bucks Writing Marketing Copy for Tech Firms! By Jonathan Barnes
I now charge $1.50/word and up for corporate writing of any kind. Here's how I did it!…
Building a New Career from Your Book By Gary Sturgis
Publishing a book can open doors to various income opportunities.…
WHEN WILL IT STOP?! Meta (the owner of Facebook and Instagram) Now Accused of Profiting from Human Trafficking! – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Meta profits from scammers and human traffickers running ads on their site and NOW they want to charge HONEST users $14.99/month to be "verified!"…
Fraudulent “Recovery Firms” and “Law Firms” Are Scamming Previously Scammed Authors By James M. Walsh, Esq.
Con artists are now posing as recovery firms - promising to recoup swindled funds.…
AI: How to Help Students Avoid the New Plagiarism By Rickey Pittman
The creativity-destructive AI malady has not only affected students but many writers as well.…
Author Sells 60K Copies in 1 Week AND Testifies Before the U.S. Senate – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
What's next for Meta (owner of Facebook and others) after an exposé leads to 60K copies sold in the first week + the author testifying before the U.S. Senate. …
Have YOUR Books Been Used to Train AI? – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Internal communications obtained in discovery clearly indicated that Meta employees were acutely aware that harvesting data from LibGen to “educate” its generative AI software posed substantial legal risks...…
Why Making Your Website Accessible Can Increase Your Profits! – by Maxwell Ivey, The Blind Blogger
Implement accessibility on your website, social media accounts, and email newsletters to make more money from your writing!…
Why Some Authors Forget Their Common Sense in the Drive to Get Published – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
How to avoid making book inebriation-induced mistakes on your publishing journey...…
If You Have A Story Inside You, LET IT OUT! By Gary Sturgis, Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year
If you have a story inside you, the best thing to do is let it out.…
Do NOT Complain to People Who Have Honestly Exposed Your Illegal Activities Online – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Had they just skulked away, and not tried to intimidate me (a victim) and Angela (a journalist), there would only be...…
FACEBOOK’S FRAUD FIASCO: How Facebook is Profiting From Scam Publishers Targeting YOU on Its Platform – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (the owner of Facebook) is NOT immune from Federal criminal prosecution...…
The Secret to a Writer’s Success? Improvisation! By Adam Cole
When you’re making something up, your success will be increased by limiting your possibilities. …
I Earn More Than $5000/Month Writing Webinar Templates By Stowe Ronald
Organizing a webinar is a complex process that requires the expertise of a writer.…
A Freelance Writer’s Retrospective By Wendy Hobday Haugh
Concise, decade-by-decade advice from a writer who's been there!…
COMPLAINTS about Ingram Spark / IngramSpark.com – by James M. Walsh, Esq.
Trust Pilot has more one-star reviews than I have time to count...…
How Your Social Media Activity Can Destroy Your Business By Maxwell Ivey, The Blind Blogger
EVERYTHING you post online can affect your reputation...and your sales. …
Yes, a Public Figure CAN be Defamed, and Can Then Sue YOU By James M. Walsh, Esq.
Think you can write/say anything you want about a public figure? THINK AGAIN!…
What You Need To Know About the Self-Employed Tax For Freelance Writers By Brandt Oliver, CPA
Don't get blindsided by a massive tax bill at the end of the year!…
4 Ways That “It’s a Wonderful Life” Teaches Writers about Storytelling By Laura Yeager
Details, contract, characters, and alternative endings!…
Get Paid to Write About Art! By Monika Renee
When done right, this niche offers lucrative freelance gigs.…