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Blood, Guts, and Byline Glory: Cashing In on Exploitation Markets – by Tom R. Arterburn, author of Chronicler of Chaos: The Stories That Ate Me Alive

Published on October 2, 2025 article ideas, author, Journalism, storytelling, writing career advice

Can YOU take the heat??? I bet you CAN!

DON’T BE FOOLED! How AI Helps Scammers Write “False Praise” about Your Book!

Published on October 2, 2025 author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

They sound so convincing and the praise is awesome! But, THEY NEVER READ YOUR BOOK!!!

If You Want Your Book Published in Time for Christmas Sales, You Need to Act NOW! It’s Easy!! And, Save $125!!! – by Angela Hoy

Published on September 23, 2025 author, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Most of our competitors take 4-6 MONTHS to get a book to market!

Episode 22: Amazon KDP Continues to Terminate Innocent Authors’ Accounts, and KEEP THEIR UNPAID ROYALTIES!

Published on September 13, 2025 amazon, author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing

Did you know that Amazon can instantly shut down your account and they don’t even have to tell you why!!!

“Why is Amazon Running Ads for Adult Products Under My Book?”

Published on August 29, 2025 amazon, author, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

If you want a chuckle, READ THIS ONE! 😉

EXTREME WARNINGS about Times Book Publishing / TimesBookPublishing.com, World Publishing and Co, AND Ink Shelf Studios / InkShelfStudios.com

Published on August 29, 2025 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

This story is heartbreaking!!!

Episode 20: INTERVIEW with Dr. Ralph “Doc” La Guardia, author of THE DOOMSDAY BOOK OF MEDICINE!

Published on August 27, 2025 author, backstories, New Releases, storytelling, WritersWeekly Podcast

If you couldn’t get to a doctor, How would you deal with a broken limb, or a serious laceration, or a snakebite? What if you get sick? Dr. La Guardia offers options for these, and SO many more! And, HE’S FUNNY! 🙂

How I Avoided Being Scammed by a Fake “Publisher” Running Ads on Facebook By Jason Meadors

Published on August 27, 2025 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, social media, writing scams

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.

EPISODE 19: Traditional vs. Hybrid vs. Self-Publishing – WHAT TO EXPECT!

Published on August 21, 2025 author, author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Advances? Royalty rates? Bookstore placement? Book signings? Things have REALLY changed in the past few years!

How Hiring a Professional Photographer Can Increase Book Sales By Gary Sturgis, Author of the Amazon Bestseller, SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 DAYS A YEAR

Published on August 21, 2025 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, writing career advice

A professional photographer knows how to capture not only your book but also photos of you as the author in the best possible light.