Tag Archive | WritersWeekly.com

How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency

Published on December 20, 2018 author scams, legal, Literary Agents, traditional publishing, writing scams

It feels like we’ve been watching an episode of American Publishing’s Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 01/17/2019 – WIN A FREE PUBLISHING PACKAGE FROM BOOKLOCKER VALUED AT $875!

January 17, 2019 6:14 pm

Keep checking back for more contests! These are FUN!! Be sure to FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK so you’ll be immediately notified when each new contest is posted.

Question for 01/17/2019:

According to Christina R. Green in last week’s issue of WritersWeekly – what is one solid way to make a living as a freelance writer?

Send your answer through the contact form here.

You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe today. It’s free!

NOTE: ONLY ONE WINNER PER HOUSEHOLD PER CALENDAR QUARTER, PLEASE.

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE:
An At-Your-Service Publishing Package from BookLocker.com!

Includes interior design, original cover design, ISBN, barcode, distribution/fulfillment, etc. CLICK HERE to see the package details.

Subscribe to WritersWeekly.com now. It’s free!
Freelance jobs, paying markets for writers, and more every Wednesday!

THE FINE PRINT: Your manuscript must be ready for review and formatting within one week of notification by BookLocker that you have won. Your manuscript must first be approved for publication by BookLocker. (BookLocker.com will not publish books with bad writing or poor editing, nor ones that violate laws, contain libel or invasion of privacy, or that teach people how to perform illegal acts.) If BookLocker can’t publish the winner’s book for any of these reasons, their prize will instead be a free book of their choice from BookLocker.com.

Get Paying Markets for Writers AND A FREE BOOK!

It's FREE!
(We won't sell your address, or spam you.)

After clicking "SUBSCRIBE" above, check your email to confirm your subscription.

Once you click on the link in your email, you'll be taken to a page on our site where you can instantly download your free book.

Yes, it's that easy!

NOTE: If you don't receive our email, please check your spam filters. Please whitelist emails coming from writersweekly@writersweekly.com.

POD Secrets Revealed!

UPDATED – 2019 Self-Publishing Price Comparison!

UPDATED: 01/17/2019 EDITOR’S NOTE: Please also see “SELF-PUBLISHING? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?” SUMMARY (see details about each firm below) BookLocker: Only $875 (D.I.Y. program only …
Read More

SELF-PUBLISHING? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?

UPDATED 10/10/16 EDITOR’S NOTE: Please also see the 2018 Print on Demand Price Comparison HERE. Considering self-publishing? Are you wondering how many books you will need to sell to recoup your investment? …
Read More

POD SECRETS REVEALED: Book Contests for a Publisher’s Authors? Pppfffttt!!! By Angela Hoy

Playing on an author’s vanity is one of the most common marketing ploys used in the publishing services industry. From promises of wealth and fame to ridiculous “your book can …
Read More

POD SECRETS REVEALED: “Free Publishing Guides” Are Used To Harvest Your Email Address, Phone Number, And More!

When I see the words “free publishing guide,” I think somebody is going to send me a free ebook that is an actual, factual, non-biased guide about the publishing industry, …
Read More

RIDICULOUS RED TAPE!! When POD Publishers Charge WAY Too Much to Make Changes, and Take WAY Too Long to Make Them! by Angela Hoy

We often hear from authors who are upset with their current POD Publisher. One in particular is currently moving his AuthorHouse book to BookLocker, which is never a surprise. We …
Read More

POD SECRETS REVEALED! – “100% Royalties?!” Don’t Be Fooled! By Angela Hoy

What are royalties? According to the I.R.S.: “Royalties from copyrights on literary, musical, or artistic works, and similar property, or from patents on inventions, are amounts paid to you for …
Read More

P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: “Free” P.O.D. Services Can Be Very Expensive!

PRICES WERE UPDATED IN THIS ARTICLE ON 7/13/17 NOTE: BookLocker.com offers a D.I.Y. option that costs $78. That includes the cost of the print proof (the first printed, bound copy …
Read More

P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: Ridiculous Contract Clauses!

This week, we’re going to show you why reading contracts is imperative when considering a P.O.D. publisher. Did you know… 1. AUTHORHOUSE OWNS YOUR PRODUCTION FILES…AND SO DOES ALMOST EVERYBODY …
Read More