Published on June 25, 2020
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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!
Published on May 21, 2020
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If you want to go bankrupt from legal fees then, by all means, write about celebrities, and try to profit from their names.
Published on May 17, 2020
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Becoming a published author was an unusual journey for me. At the beginning of September 2018, my parents’ dog, Toby, died. I was his primary caregiver and he died alone with me in my room. I grieved his loss for only three weeks. The dog in my life before him, Farley, was a different story. […]
Published on May 14, 2020
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African Authors Struggling; “Altered Images” in Research Papers; Social Media Wearing Away the 1st Amendment; Simon and Schuster CEO dies.
Published on April 30, 2020
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I know how it is being under quarantine. You’re BORED. Bored OUT OF YOUR MIND! You want to write something FUN! What’s more fun (and easier!) than writing about YOURSELF???
Published on April 24, 2020
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Poetry is not a great genre if you’re wanting to earn a living writing books.
Published on April 24, 2020
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According to a recent email we received from Ingram, the largest distributor, the following book genres are selling GREAT!
Published on January 23, 2020
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Use this one simple trick when republishing your book to avoid confusing Amazon shoppers.
Published on November 29, 2019
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“I just published a new book and (this is embarrassing) I haven’t told anyone in my family about it. I’m too nervous! What if my siblings make fun of me? Yes, they are those types of people…”
Published on October 30, 2019
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Children catching falling sugar maple leaves, a cold, dangerous river, a protective mother…and a toothless man with a dripping red shirt… You’re going to LOVE the winning stories for the Fall 24-Hour Short Story Contest! DO NOT MISS THE FIRST PLACE WINNER! IT’S AWESOME!!