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Diva Debbie Stops By for an Insult -or- NARCISSISTS NEED NOT APPLY!

Published on October 21, 2021 author, book marketing, book signing advice, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

My email was (horrors!) insulting and the dastardly diva sure showed me! She wrote back, saying she was…

“Online/Virtual Book Fair?” Don’t Bother….

Published on October 1, 2021 book marketing, book signing advice, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I was spammed this week by an organization that hosts book fairs. Of course, it’s all online again this year. No in-person meetings. No people walking around viewing books laid out on tables. Nobody shaking hands with literary agents. You know. It’s really…nothing of value to authors AT ALL.

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)…

Establishing a “Personal Connection” with Readers WILL Sell More Books – by Joshua Pantalleresco

Published on July 29, 2021 book signing advice, Networking, promoting your writing, social media, writing career advice

People are waiting to discover your book. You just have to reach out…and reply.

How I used “Plan B” and “Plan Z” to Sell Books During the Lockdown – by Kathryn Haueisen

Published on February 19, 2021 author, book marketing, book signing advice, bookstores, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

With lockdowns dashing plans for my book rollout, I had to come up with new marketing strategies. Creativity can overcome adversity in difficult times.

Do NOT Pay Someone to Showcase Your Book at a “Virtual Book Fair!”

Published on December 31, 2020 author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, bookstores, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I received an unsolicited phone call from a senior marketing consultant at a company that displays books at book fairs. She said her company was only taking 10 books to a book fair in Europe and they chose mine…

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.

55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling Has Been Published! – Get Your FREE Copy TODAY!!

Published on June 25, 2020 author, book marketing, 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

As promised two weeks ago, my new book, 55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling, has been published! And, current WritersWeekly subscribers get a copy for FREE – just for the asking!

How to Do a Public Book Reading That REALLY Gets Your Audience EXCITED!

Published on March 12, 2020 book marketing, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Easy tips for getting your audience excited and engaged so they’ll BUY YOUR BOOK!

It Happened To Me! Reader’s Magnet Called!! – a humorous contribution by Chris Hanly

Published on February 13, 2020 book marketing, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

I can’t believe it! I am sooooo happy. It finally happened to me! After all these months of traveling through earthquakes, snow and ice storms, freezing temperatures, hurricanes, tornadoes, and the occasional sunny-warm days, I finally got to experience it!