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Episode 57: Deadly Pens: Authors Who Committed MURDER!!!

Published on September 24, 2026 author, backstories, storytelling, WritersWeekly Podcast

Which best-selling author was 15 when she murdered someone? Which author wrote about killing his wife 7 years after he did it? We have these and MORE examples! Don’t miss this one!!!

“Can these companies really get my book into indie bookstores?”

Published on September 24, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

Another author gets saved from “the bookstore sales scam!”

Give Your Readers the Behind-the-Scenes Extras They Never Knew They Wanted – by Rachel Carrington

Published on September 24, 2026 author, book marketing, book signing advice, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing

With “behind the scenes” extras, your readers have much more to come back for!

Why I Never Ask People to Buy My Book – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on September 17, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Build a relationship first. Sales will follow.

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals for September, 2026!

Published on September 17, 2026 author, humor, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

Don’t miss this batch, either! The last one is AWESOME!!!

Digital Dementia & Intellectual Atrophy: What AI is Doing to Children AND Adults – by Ric Forbes

Published on September 11, 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI), author, writing career advice

Ask yourself this: Is this how you want your children to be?

How to Organically Grow Your Social Media Following – by Gary Sturgis, International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on September 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Your audience will tell you what they need if you stop talking long enough to hear them.

Episode 55: BESTSELLERS That Were Self-Published (That YOU Will Recognize)

Published on September 11, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast

You will be AMAZED at which big name titles started out as self-published books!

The HUGE Risks of Signing on With a Startup Publisher! By Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on September 11, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Publishing your book is not something you want to gamble on!

Beyond the Booksigning: How Themed Bookstore Events Turn Readers into Loyal Fans – by Rachel Carrington

Published on September 3, 2026 author, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, libraries, storytelling, writing career advice

Hand your attendees packets that will help them solve a mystery, experience a prophecy, or save a distant planet! And, hide some clues in the library!