book marketing

Will Your Book Sell? Yes, But Only If… – by TM Jacobs

Published on July 15, 2021 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I asked her, “What is Simon & Schuster doing for you?” She then made a zero with her thumb and finger…

Book Reviews – Great for Blurbs…Not So Great for Sales?

Published on July 14, 2021 book marketing, Book Reviews, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“I’m a bit disappointed in (my book sales) because I got a good review from (a book review publication). I had four more good reviews at (book review websites). Two more are due out next week…”

Social Media May Be Killing Your Writing Income! by TM Jacobs

Published on July 8, 2021 article ideas, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, social media, write that book, writing career advice

What exactly could you do with your writing with an extra 365 hours over the course of a year?

“Should I post my business videos to YouTube or to my own website?”

Published on July 8, 2021 book marketing, Censorship, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls

“Should I my how-to videos on my own website or should I use YouTube. I know YouTube gets a lot more traffic than I ever will…”

DISRUPTIVE AND DUMB: Do NOT Lie to Your Publisher About ANYTHING!

Published on July 1, 2021 author, author scams, book marketing, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

When you lie to a business associate, a neighbor, family member, or anyone in the adult world, real life consequences can ensue…

“Is my book being trolled on Amazon by someone I know?”

Published on June 24, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, Censorship, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

If an author has any enemies (or suspected enemies), I recommend he or she remove those people from their social media friends’ lists, as well as their email lists long before marketing of a new book begins…