book marketing

Should I Forego My Own Website And Use Only Facebook For Promotion? No!

Published on June 18, 2020 book marketing, promotional pitfalls

“I plan to create a Facebook page to promote my novel, provide links where readers can purchase the book, offer updates, and chat with the author (me)…”

“Would you please put up a list of questions authors should ask publishers?”

Published on June 11, 2020 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Thanks for the warning about “Christian” publishers. Would you please put up a list of questions to ask a publisher, “Christian” or non-Christian? Would you also give authors a range of fair prices for certain publishing services?

Use Your Main Character’s “Journal” to Promote Your Ezine and Book! – By Christy Lindsay

Published on May 28, 2020 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

The more engaged you keep your readers, the more alive your character will seem, and the hungrier they’ll be to keep in touch. So, make sure they get an email from your character every week – a snapshot into your character’s “personal life!” And, of course, when your sequel or next novel is ready, you’ll have a list of anxious readers waiting to buy it!

Which Screenwriting Genres Sell…and Which Ones Don’t? – by Mark Heidelberger

Published on May 14, 2020 book marketing, diversify your writing income, storytelling, writing career advice

Ever consider writing a movie script? A 20 year veteran TV producer gives us the scoop on what sells!!

5 Secrets for Getting QUALITY Clients on LinkedIn…with Minimal Time and Effort – by Haneef Davenport

Published on May 7, 2020 book marketing, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing tips

Spend considerably less time marketing by using these five excellent tips for attracting clients on LinkedIn!

“My poetry books aren’t selling. What should I be writing instead?”

Published on April 24, 2020 author, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips

Poetry is not a great genre if you’re wanting to earn a living writing books.

Book Genres That Are Selling GREAT Right Now

Published on April 24, 2020 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

According to a recent email we received from Ingram, the largest distributor, the following book genres are selling GREAT!

Troubled Publisher’s Virus Excuse for “Being Closed” is BOGUS

Published on April 9, 2020 book marketing, pod complaints, promotional pitfalls

I’ve been trying to keep WritersWeekly a virus-news-free zone (since we’re all being inundated with it elsewhere) but this must be shared…

Where are these book marketing companies finding my phone number?!

Published on April 2, 2020 author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, traditional publishing, writing scams

Did my publisher sell my information to these companies?

How to Get More Writing Jobs (or Sell More Books) With Podcasts – by Ian Chandler

Published on March 20, 2020 book marketing, promoting your writing, writing career advice

What if there was a way you could expand your network, advertise your services, and increase your social proof (informational social influence) all at the same time?