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INSULTING! “Can you send me a free critique of my short story/article/poem/book manuscript?”

Published on September 17, 2021 author, Book Reviews, editing, Networking, writing career advice

I get a bit miffed that so many people assume that I will drop everything to critique their work for free.

Woman, Raised by Wolves as a Child, Sues Publisher as an Adult…and Then All Hell Breaks Loose!

Published on August 19, 2021 Book Reviews, legal, storytelling

Frustrated, and with my eyes at the crossing pint, I grabbed my tablet, and turned on Netflix. On occasion, I enjoy listening to documentaries and movies when I’m doing boring tasks. And, I found one humdinger of a documentary!!

NEVER, EVER Buy THESE Book Promotion Products/Services. PERIOD.

Published on August 12, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Don’t even WORK with a publisher who upsells authors on these kinds of (bleep)…

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…”

“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…

How I Sold a Million Books By Darlene Franklin

Published on November 25, 2020 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips

Tried-and-true methods for book promotion and ones of my own invention.

My Previously Rejected Essay was Accepted by Writer’s Digest Magazine! By Kate Meadows

Published on October 29, 2020 article ideas, author, Book Reviews, diversify your writing income, Networking, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

The only way to guarantee a “No” is to not try at all.

Two Reasons Why Some of Your Readers are NOT Allowed to Post Reviews on Amazon!

Published on September 17, 2020 amazon, author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing

As we all know, positive reviews mean better exposure on Amazon! However, did you know that some people aren’t allowed to leave reviews on Amazon?

How to Turn Your Customer Testimonials into Marketing Memes! – by Angela Hoy

Published on July 29, 2020 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Potential readers and clients trust REAL customer reviews more than marketing verbiage written by the person or company selling that product or service!

“Amazon Won’t Publish My Readers’ Reviews!”

Published on June 18, 2020 amazon, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“There is a problem with Amazon. Three of my readers contacted me to let me know that they tried to upload a book review for me on Amazon and give me a book rating of ***** but Amazon is not letting them do either, despite the fact that they are accredited purchases, and bought the book through Amazon…”