book marketing

Episode 55: BESTSELLERS That Were Self-Published (That YOU Will Recognize)

Published on September 11, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast

You will be AMAZED at which big name titles started out as self-published books!

The HUGE Risks of Signing on With a Startup Publisher! By Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on September 11, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Publishing your book is not something you want to gamble on!

Beyond the Booksigning: How Themed Bookstore Events Turn Readers into Loyal Fans – by Rachel Carrington

Published on September 3, 2026 author, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, libraries, storytelling, writing career advice

Hand your attendees packets that will help them solve a mystery, experience a prophecy, or save a distant planet! And, hide some clues in the library!

SCAM ALERT! “Best Seller Book Writing / bestsellerbookwriting.com promised to get my book into Barnes and Noble!”

Published on August 27, 2026 author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, writing scams

That is NOT how the industry works, folks!!!

Don’t Rush the Blurb By Richard Hoy

Published on August 27, 2026 author, book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls

Brian D. Meeks, author of Mastering Amazon Descriptions, doubled his sales rates simply by rewriting his book descriptions.

What’s a Flagship Book? And How Can You Use It to Sell Your Other Books? – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on August 27, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

What often drives long-term success is having one strong flagship book that introduces readers to the rest of your work!

How I Chose the Right Publishing Partner – by Chris Emery, Author of The White House Usher

Published on August 20, 2026 author, backstories, book marketing, bookstores, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I didn’t want a publisher. I wanted a partner!

“Boston Trashy Romance Readers” Wanted Author to Pay $100 for “Snacks” for an ONLINE EVENT!

Published on August 19, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

REAL book clubs never charge authors fees!!!

Skip Being Everywhere Online, And Just Be Somewhere Instead – by Richard Hoy

Published on August 11, 2026 book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, social media

Having an online presence is important. But if you spread yourself out too thin trying to be seen everywhere, you may not successfully build the following you want.

How to Successfully Create Your Author Brand – by Gary Sturgis, International Bestselling author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on August 7, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

Creating a brand is imperative! It makes you instantly recognizable in a crowded marketplace.