“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 ...
Another Reason Authors Must Own and Control Their Own Websites? CANCEL CULTURE!
Q - Hi Angela, Your book tells authors they must have their own website, and lists a variety of reasons ...
Email From “Major Movie Studio” Didn’t Fool THIS Author!
Q - Dear Angela, Thought you might like to see an email I received yesterday regarding my book. They even ...
NEVER, EVER Buy THESE Book Promotion Products/Services. PERIOD.
Today, I'm going to save you more than $100,000! Seriously!! The combined total of the services below would cost you ...
Social Media May Be Killing Your Writing Income! by TM Jacobs
Social media, love it or hate it, has become ingrained into our livelihood. Unfortunately, while it’s an excellent resource for ...
“Should I post my business videos to YouTube or to my own website?”
THE SUMMER, 2021 24-HOUR SHORT STORY CONTEST IS ONLY 9 DAYS AWAY! SIGN UP TODAY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY! Q ...
“Is my book being trolled on Amazon by someone I know?”
Q - Amazon removed an abusive review that accused me of racism (it was obvious that person didn't even read ...
“Should I pay my publisher almost $3,000 to make my book returnable?”
Q - Dear Ang, My new publisher highlights their services for me to be MARKETING my novel. I have not ...
“Should my website’s URL be my name or my book’s title?”
Q - Angela, What do you recommend for authors when they are creating a marketing website-their name or the name ...
6 Tips From Sales Professionals That Teach Writers How to Sell Themselves – by Lindsay Woolman
I won't attest that I am an expert in sales, but I have gone out and asked my friends in ...
“Should I get rid of the paperback edition of my book since the hardcover makes more money?”
Q - Angela, I'm thinking about getting rid of the paperback version of my book and only offering the hardcover ...
Should You Pay to Appear on a Podcast?
I received the following email last week: Hi Angela, I have recently been told about a website that matches people ...
Are Authors REALLY This Desperate for Eyeballs?!
I received the following email from an author: Ang, I don’t know if you want me wasting your time with ...
Should Writers/Journalists Let Facebook Host Their Websites and Newsletters? No. Here’s Why.
For YEARS, I have been warning authors to NOT let their publishers "host" their websites. The reason being is that, ...
Can You REALLY Trust Your Secretary, Webmaster, or Publishing Consultant to “Sign” Your Publishing Agreement? – by Angela Hoy
Many authors want to write. Just write. They don't want to edit or format their book (nor assist in the ...
Do NOT Pay Someone to Showcase Your Book at a “Virtual Book Fair!”
Q - Angela, I received an unsolicited phone call from a senior marketing consultant at a company that displays books ...
World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For December, 2020!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query ...
Should You Use Booksniffer to Promote Your Book?
I recently received the following email: Hi Angela, Attached is a screen shot of an e-mail I received from "Booksniffer." ...
BOOK PROFIT PRICING: How To Price Your Books For Maximum Profitability by Jennifer Brown Banks
Some time ago, I got an “S.O.S.” from a client in distress. Her email to me stated that she was ...
Staging Your Zoom Background to Sell More Books! – by Ellen Scolnic and Joyce Eisenberg
We're the authors of three books - and we have been presenting our popular book talk to audiences for almost ...
