300,000 Copies Sold! By Kim Rose

Published on January 9, 2002

It used to be that the label “self-published author” was loser-speak for “I couldn’t get published…

How to Get Booked on Oprah By Susan Harrow Media Coach & Marketing Expert

Published on January 2, 2002

Most authors believe that getting on Oprah will make them a Millionaire and their book a…

The 5-A-Day Query Plan By Christina Spence-Maharajh

Published on December 26, 2001

Maybe I’m paranoid, or maybe it’s good old common sense. Regardless of the reasoning, the other…

Thirteen Low or No-Cost Techniques to Pick Up Paying Assignments ASAP By Beth Ann Erickson

Published on December 19, 2001

I receive dozens of e-mails each week asking, “OK. I love writing. But how do I…

To Market, To Market… by Kimberly Ripley

Published on December 12, 2001

This article may be freely reprinted/redistributed as long as the entire article and bio are included.…

BREAKING INTO THE ANTIQUE/COLLECTIBLES MARKET by Scott E. Green

Published on December 5, 2001

For freelance writers the antique and collectibles segment of the publishing industry represents an opportunity to…

My Memories Are Selling! (And Yours Will, Too!) By Shellie Rushing Tomlinson

Published on November 28, 2001

Only a fraction of unknown authors will be published this year. And memoirs–forget it! Unless they…

The Four Most Powerful Ways Authors Can Attract More Readers (and Buyers) Faster by Bob Baker

Published on November 14, 2001

Attracting new fans. Admit it, that’s what having a book published is all about — getting…

MARKETING SCIENCE FICTION POETRY by Scott E. Green

Published on November 7, 2001

Sometimes poets have to go far and wide to find paying markets for their work. An…

Unscrupulous Publishers Feed on Unsuspecting Writers by Jonna M. Spilbor, Esq.

Published on October 31, 2001

My hat is off, and my heart goes out to Marianne Mancusi. A victory is a…

SUING IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT…AND WINNING! by Marianne Mancusi

Published on October 24, 2001

The swirling leaves blanket my windshield like rain, swept up in a random dance by the…

Opportunities for the Researcher/ Writer by Bruce Gold

Published on October 17, 2001

As a professional researcher and writer, I’ve been fascinated by the interplay of ideas and viewpoints…

HOW TO MARKET YOUR GHOSTWRITING AND WRITING SERVICES by Claudia Suzanne

Published on October 10, 2001

The previous article I wrote for WritersWeekly.com, The Good Life of Ghostwriting, brought a wave of…

THE GOOD LIFE OF GHOSTWRITING by Claudia Suzanne

Published on October 3, 2001

One of the primary reasons I first became a book ghost rather than a freelancer writer…

Marketing Electronic and POD Books – What Works, What Doesn’t By Cathi Stevenson

Published on September 26, 2001

A few weeks ago I was in a heated email discussion about promo items and the…

The Six Secrets of Publishing Success by Bob Baker

Published on September 19, 2001

When it comes to having a successful writing career, being in the right place at the…

Grants, Fellowships, & Residencies: What Do They Mean to You? By Megan Potter

Published on September 5, 2001

I read an ad today that I thought was offering me money to spend time alone…

ONLINE PR – THEORY AND PRACTICE, PART FOUR by Richard Hoy

Published on August 29, 2001

Well, after a few weeks of delay, I’m finally able to bring you the last in…

In the Right Place at the Right Time by Bob Baker

Published on August 22, 2001

I’ve been fortunate. I’ve had two books published by different publishers and never once had to…

I Lost My Head By Megan Potter

Published on August 15, 2001

No, no there’s my head. Never mind, I found it. I was wrong, I didn’t lose…

ONLINE PR – THEORY AND PRACTICE, PART THREE by Richard Hoy

Published on August 8, 2001

Last week we dove into the world of linking campaigns. If you recall, I wrote there…

Online PR – Theory and Practice, Part Two by Richard Hoy

Published on August 1, 2001

Last week I talked about the two principles that comprise my general philosophy of online PR,…

Online PR – Theory and Practice, Part One by Richard Hoy

Published on July 25, 2001

This week I’d like to kick off a two-part series on online PR. In this first…

INTERVIEW WITH LYNN THOMAS, AUTHOR OF THE CURRENT #2 BEST SELLING EBOOK ONLINE by Richard Hoy

Published on July 18, 2001

What does it take to be a best selling e-author? I know you’ll learn a lot…

DISTRIBUTING SELF-PUBLISHED BOOKS by Richard Hoy

Published on July 11, 2001

This week I’d like to discuss the trials and tribulations of distributing self-published books. There is…

SELLING BOOKS BY EMAIL By Richard Hoy

Published on June 20, 2001

Okay…so if you’ve been reading my columns so far, you understand how to define your market,…

Selling Your Print On Demand Book To Bookstores by Angela Hoy

Published on May 2, 2001

During the past month, I've received dozens of emails from concerned authors who have heard rumors that bookstores won't sell their print on demand (POD) books. While this may be true in some cases, it's certainly not the standard. And, these rumors shouldn't discourage you at all from self-publishing your book through affordable print on demand publishing. …