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“What are the possible repercussions of giving my book the same title as other books on the market?”

Published on August 31, 2023 author, book marketing, copyrights, legal, Trademarks, writing career advice

“I learned today that there are books, articles, and even an old movie with the same title as my book…”

10 Ways TikTok Can Help Writers Make More Money! By Jada Elder

Published on August 25, 2023 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, social media, storytelling, writing career advice

If you possess the gift of words and storytelling, why not harness it to generate income using TikTok?

“Are you interested in creating a speakers’ bureau for authors?”

Published on August 25, 2023 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

A good idea but…will authors actually make money from this?

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals for August, 2023 – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on August 5, 2023 author, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!!!

WARNING AND PLEASE SHARE! AuthorUnit is Still Trying to Scam Authors!!

Published on July 28, 2023 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Now they’re trying to lure authors away by lying about their publishers’ royalties!

Why are Copies of Prince Harry’s Book Showing up in Hotels? – In The News – 07/21/2023

Published on July 21, 2023 author, Censorship, Defamation, legal, libel, traditional publishing

MORE: Penguin Random House layoffs; Traditionally published authors claiming mental health issues???; Social media posts about councilman lead to defamation lawsuits; CNN sued for $37M; Google’s news writing AI isn’t doing a great job!; and Journalist in Rwanda dead, accusations of botched police investigation.

“Should I buy book returns insurance from my publisher?”

Published on July 20, 2023 amazon, author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Here are 4 reasons why you should NOT!

TRICKY BUSINESS? Another Reason to NEVER Let Someone ELSE Register Your Website Domain!

Published on July 20, 2023 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

This author made a big mistake signing this website design firm’s contract.

How an Unknown Author’s Book Quickly Hit #1 on Amazon – In The News – 07/07/2023

Published on July 7, 2023 amazon, author, Defamation, legal, libel

MORE: Selling “banned” books is entirely different from handing adult-content books to children in schools; Russian journalist savagely beaten; Do NOT share sensitive information with AI bots!; Federal judge censors government officials; Target refuses to sell a book…and then backtracks; Woman who reported rape can be sued for defamation; and Anti-Zionist Rabbi sued for defamation

DON’T FORGET! The Summer, 2023 24-Hour Short Story Contest is SATURDAY, 7/15/23!

Published on July 7, 2023 author, Contests!, diversify your writing income, storytelling

As with every Summer contest, you can expect some warm weather, sunshine, a sandy beach, a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action…or maybe none of those things! You’ll soon find out! Ha ha ha!!