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Q – Can You Claim to Have “Channeled” Deceased Celebrities in Your Book?

Published on October 1, 2020 author, legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice

I received an email from a woman who claims to have written a book about her channeled conversations with deceased celebrities. Whether you believe in channeling (a two-way conversation between the living and the dead) or not is irrelevant…

SEEKING YOUR INPUT: Dumbing Down Children’s Books – A Good Idea or Not?

Published on October 1, 2020 author, storytelling, writing career advice

the vocabulary was extremely advanced for a picture book. Now, I don’t have a problem with that but…

Writing the PERFECT Blurb – by Chris Saunders

Published on September 17, 2020 author, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, writing career advice

The blurb is a critical part of selling books! How is YOUR blurb working?

“My publisher says only three copies of my book have sold. I don’t believe them. What can I do?”

Published on September 17, 2020 author, author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Q – Hi Angela, Is it possible for me to find out about how many of my books have been sold? It was published almost a year ago as an ebook and print book on the major sites. Up to now, according to the publisher, only 1 print book and 2 ebooks had been sold. […]

Two Reasons Why Some of Your Readers are NOT Allowed to Post Reviews on Amazon!

Published on September 17, 2020 amazon, author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing

As we all know, positive reviews mean better exposure on Amazon! However, did you know that some people aren’t allowed to leave reviews on Amazon?

Have You Found Your Work in a Publication AFTER It Was Rejected? – by Kerry Martin Millan

Published on August 13, 2020 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

Was your work rejected….or NOT???

“Why do literary agents take so long to respond? Don’t they make money signing new clients??”

Published on August 13, 2020 author, Print on demand, promoting your writing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“Why do literary agents, who supposedly make money when they sign up a client, behave so unprofessionally and arrogantly?”

Find FREE Help for Your Small Business in Your Own Backyard! – by Kimberly Mintz

Published on July 29, 2020 author, diversify your writing income, Networking, writing career advice

Local resources and tons of free advice for YOUR small writing business!

How to Turn Your Customer Testimonials into Marketing Memes! – by Angela Hoy

Published on July 29, 2020 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Potential readers and clients trust REAL customer reviews more than marketing verbiage written by the person or company selling that product or service!

55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling Has Been Published! – Get Your FREE Copy TODAY!!

Published on June 25, 2020 author, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

As promised two weeks ago, my new book, 55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling, has been published! And, current WritersWeekly subscribers get a copy for FREE – just for the asking!