Book Reviews

You are NOT Going to Believe What I Collected in JUST 3 DAYS!!!

Published on September 24, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, editing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

If you enjoy our World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals column, you’re going to LOVE this! 😉

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 a game, and definitely not something you want to gamble hundreds to thousand of dollars on!

“Can a publisher guarantee book reviews?”

Published on July 31, 2026 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

Never pay for reviews and do NOT hire “services” that guarantee book reviews!

Episode 47: The WritersWeekly Weird & Fun Book & Author Trivia Game

Published on July 3, 2026 author, Book Reviews, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, write that book, WritersWeekly Podcast

You’ll laugh yourself silly as Brian and Clayton try to answer Trivia Questions!

EPISODE 46: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 2 of 2

Published on June 25, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, editing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

In PART 2, international bestselling BookLocker.com author, Gary Sturgis, shares more of his book marketing secrets!

My Top 10 Book Marketing Secrets – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of Surviving Grief – 365 Days a Year

Published on June 24, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Book marketing isn’t about convincing people to buy your book. It’s much more than that!

EPISODE 45: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 1 of 2

Published on June 19, 2026 amazon, author, backstories, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips

In this episode, international bestselling BookLocker.com author, Gary Sturgis, shares his secrets for book selling success!

Is a 1-Star Review on Amazon a Death Knell for a Book?

Published on June 19, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

How to tip the scales after a 1-star book review!

THE TO-DO LIST We Promised in Podcast Episode 44: How to Get Free Book Reviews from Popular Reviewers Who Have THOUSANDS of Followers!

Published on June 18, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

YOU asked for it, so here it is! 🙂

EPISODE 44: How to Get Free Book Reviews from Popular Reviewers Who Have THOUSANDS of Followers!

Published on June 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

Getting good book reviews from well-known reviewers can mean significantly more BOOK SALES! And, the entire process is FREE! Nothing we recommend in this episode costs any money at all.