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Save Yourself $125! You Do NOT Need to Buy Your Own ISBN! Here’s Why…

Published on March 21, 2026 author, author scams, copyrights, legal, writing career advice

Check out the link showing how R.R. Bowker, did NOT like my last article on this topic! 😉

Children Aren’t the Only Ones Being Sexploited by Scammers. It’s Happened to Some Authors, Too! – by Donna Deines

Published on March 20, 2026 author, author scams, legal, social media, writing scams

Some authors have admitted to us that they got “romantically involved” with their new “publisher,” and were later extorted in ways explained in this article.

AMAZON DATA CENTERS GOT BOMBED BY IRAN – Why Authors Should Never Rely on Just One Platform to Sell Their Books – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on March 12, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

My publisher, BookLocker, offers distribution to thousands of physical and online stores.

You’d Better THINK Before Clicking That Link!! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on February 27, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Question from an author: “I recently received an email from Barnes & Noble telling me to update my banking information…”

Why Authors Should Cheer Each Other On (And Mean It) – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on February 27, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, social media, writing career advice

It’s not a contest; it’s cross-pollination. Connection is currency in this business!

EPISODE 36: “Why is Getting My Book Published So Scary?” Don’t Go It Alone!!

Published on February 20, 2026 author, editing, Networking, promoting your writing, write that book, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice, writing tips

Some authors want someone else to handle the administrative tasks so they can start working on their next book.

Introducing the Larry, Moe, and Curly Con Men Who Are Spamming Authors! – by David Lippman

Published on February 19, 2026 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

My uncle, a con man, said this, “Con men make their living off the desperation of the mark.”

EPISODE 35: Prolific Author of 18 Books, Rickey Pittman, Shares His Secrets about Writing AND Book Selling!

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

You’re going to LOVE this episode! And, learn what works FAR better than bookstore signings to sell books!!

7 Markets That Pay Writers To Write About Writing – by Karoki Githure

Published on February 6, 2026 author, Paying Markets for Writers, specialty markets for writing, storytelling, writing career advice

YOU can share the secret sauce to making it as a writer and getting paid!

When Trolls Show Up, You’re Doing Something Right! – by Gary Sturgis, Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, libel, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!! (And, what’s a “troll team” anyway???)