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How To Write a Killer Newsletter To Help You Sell More Books – by Verity Partington

Published on September 16, 2022 author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, storytelling, writing career advice

You might be ignoring one of the most effective book marketing methods there is, the traditional email newsletter.

The Top 5 Best Selling Book Genres Every Author Should Know – by William Opar

Published on September 9, 2022 author, book marketing, bookstores, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

If your goal is to profit from selling your future books, you first need to know the most popular book selling genres.

The Emerging Trend of Short Form Video to Promote Authors and Writers by Kristy-Leigh Avery

Published on September 2, 2022 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, writing career advice

Authors of all sizes are jumping on board with video posts and video advertisements.

AUTHORS: When Signing Books, Creativity is the Key!

Published on August 25, 2022 author, book marketing, book signing advice, bookstores, promoting your writing, self-publishing

Holding signings at special events, and speaking for local organizations, will sell a LOT more books!

Yes, You CAN Be Sued for Libel, Even If What You Wrote “Is 100% True”

Published on August 25, 2022 author, Censorship, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

They can’t sue me because it’s 100% true. That is a very common misconception among authors and the general public.

Xlibris Fooled Around with the Wrong Author! – by Jennifer Lincoln

Published on August 19, 2022 author, author solutions, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, writing career advice, xlibris

I believed every word they said, and gratefully handed over my credit card. Over a year, and over $15,000.00 (yes, the decimal point is in the correct place), I found myself battling with this company…

AUTHORS: Take Some Advice from a Do-It-Yourselfer… Know What You CAN’T Do Yourself – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on August 11, 2022 author, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

I’ve learned to do a lot of things for myself. It’s not just about saving money, although that’s a big bonus. It’s more about the satisfaction I get from being as self-sufficient as I can be. But, that pride must be tempered with a humility that allows me to accept my limitations. There are some things that I simply don’t have enough knowledge or skill to accomplish…

If You Want Your Book Published in Time for Christmas Sales, You Need to Act Now! It’s Easy!! Here’s How!!! – by Angela Hoy

Published on August 3, 2022 author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

The back to school/fall-is-coming advertisements spur authors to want to get their new books on the market ASAP to take advantage of the impending holiday shopping season. I’m currently being reminded that I will be getting little sleep from now until Christmas week…

Consolidating Issues of Your Magazine/Newsletter Into a Print on Demand Book!

Published on August 1, 2022 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Newsletter publishers might want to consider publishing an entire year’s worth of material as a book.

“Help! I’m locked out of my account in my publisher’s system!”

Published on July 29, 2022 amazon, author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

“I cannot access my author’s account or books in (Amazon’s) KDP. My account is locked out. I have had a terrible experience and have been trying to access my books for almost a year now…”