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“Are you interested in creating a speakers’ bureau for authors?”

Published on August 25, 2023 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

A good idea but…will authors actually make money from this?

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals for August, 2023 – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on August 5, 2023 author, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!!!

WARNING AND PLEASE SHARE! AuthorUnit is Still Trying to Scam Authors!!

Published on July 28, 2023 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Now they’re trying to lure authors away by lying about their publishers’ royalties!

“Should I buy book returns insurance from my publisher?”

Published on July 20, 2023 amazon, author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Here are 4 reasons why you should NOT!

TRICKY BUSINESS? Another Reason to NEVER Let Someone ELSE Register Your Website Domain!

Published on July 20, 2023 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

This author made a big mistake signing this website design firm’s contract.

DON’T FORGET! The Summer, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest is SATURDAY, 7/15/23!

Published on July 7, 2023 author, Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling

As with every Summer contest, you can expect some warm weather, sunshine, a sandy beach, a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action…or maybe none of those things! You’ll soon find out! Ha ha ha!!

OUCH! The BBB Has REVOKED Stratton Press Publishing’s Accreditation AND Given Them an F Rating. Find out why!

Published on June 29, 2023 author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

If you look at their lame responses to complaints on the BBB.org website, you can see that they did NOT follow the BBB’s rules. Not even close…

How to Sell Your Books at Multiple Neighborhood Yard Sales! By Jennifer Lincoln

Published on June 15, 2023 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

You have NO IDEA how many people will jump at the chance to talk to a local author at yard sales…AND to buy that author’s books!

BookNarrators.com is Seeking EXPERIENCED Audiobook Narrators

Published on June 15, 2023 audiobooks, author, diversify your writing income, self-publishing

Narrators should reach out ASAP to secure early inclusion, as listings happen on a first-come, first-served basis. The contract is non-exclusive, of course.

How can BookLocker afford to charge thousands less than other companies?

Published on June 15, 2023 author, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

“Why is your process not $5,000.00 like the other companies that have offered to publish my book?”