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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…”