One misconception about the writing business is that we’re fighting each other over precious few positions. As a freelancer, I can assure you there is a ton of work out there in a lot of different markets…
“If I get rid of the paperback, people will buy the hardcover one instead and my profits will increase, right?”
It took three years to create the screenplay, but only three weeks to complete the novel.
“Another author published a book in 2015 that has the exactly same title as my book, which was published in 2010.”
If used correctly, Twitter can be one of the best platforms for a writer to gain an audience – and increase book sales!
Author Andy was so excited! His new book was finished and he’d just approved his print galley. It was time to start selling books! His publishing company put his book up for sale on their website and sent him the URL where he could send people who wanted to purchase his book.
Andy didn’t have his own website or blog, but he didn’t think that would be a problem. Unfortunately, it was, on several fronts. And, while Andy and the other authors below are fictitious, the scenarios are based on real complaints we’ve received from authors over the years. In every case, had the author had their own website or blog, he or she would have lost few, if any, sales.
By contacting me today, this author may have avoided a lawsuit, or two, or a few.
A renown writing teacher told me my book would never sell so I proved her wrong!
With lockdowns dashing plans for my book rollout, I had to come up with new marketing strategies. Creativity can overcome adversity in difficult times.
Authors must pay more than $1,000 to be included. It costs even more if the author wants his or her name on the cover…
