Published on October 7, 2022
Censorship, traditional publishing, writing career advice

That’s not all, however. A couple of weeks ago, a writer pitched an article for WritersWeekly, calling publishers and editors bigoted if they reject an article or a book manuscript that has poor grammar and incorrect spelling…
Published on August 25, 2022
author, Censorship, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

They can’t sue me because it’s 100% true. That is a very common misconception among authors and the general public.
Published on July 14, 2022
author, book marketing, Censorship, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, social media

Imagine Christopher’s surprise when he tried to run an ad on Facebook for his books, and received the following response…
Published on July 2, 2022
Censorship, diversify your writing income

Our words are being strangled to death – by fear. Publishers fear causing offense. publishers fear backlash. So, their overall narrative and message essentially becomes woke and safe…
Published on May 20, 2022
author, book marketing, Censorship, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons.
Published on April 22, 2022
Censorship

Lately, we’ve seen more and more emails from people who feel it necessary to pour their derision and demands upon us for, of all things…
Published on April 15, 2022
Censorship, diversify your writing income, legal, writing career advice, writing scams

“The editors wrote back, specifically asking about my sexual orientation. I replied that journalism is only about accuracy, presenting facts in an understandable manner, and leaving readers with lasting memories about the presentation….”
Published on April 1, 2022
Censorship, Print on demand, self-publishing

Shouldn’t anybody who’s willing to pay your fees be permitted to publish their book on your platform?
Published on April 1, 2022
Censorship

If you think most people support cancel culture, you are wrong.
Published on March 24, 2022
author, book marketing, Censorship, legal, libel, Networking, writing career advice

Take it a step further. What if people start cancelling authors and publishers after they were triggered by something in a book? Think that’s impossible? Take it further still. What if authors and publishers start getting sued for not publishing trigger warnings, or the right trigger warnings? Think that won’t happen? Look around you!