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!
Published on March 4, 2022
article ideas, diversify your writing income, Networking, Paying Markets for Writers

“I was wondering if there were any websites that you would recommend to her. It would be a shame to see her creative fire snuffed out before it could…”
Published on January 27, 2022
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Have you considered these 5 ways to attract more readers…AND MORE BOOK SALES?
Published on January 21, 2022
book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, social media

Have you started your journey with video marketing yet?
Published on January 13, 2022
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In our 20+ year history, we have never seen so many freelance opportunities ripe for the picking. If you’re having a hard time finding writing work, here’s what you’re doing wrong…
Published on December 31, 2021
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This article is your primer to developing an income stream from a variety of unique author events!
Published on December 11, 2021
author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing

Guesting on a podcast can be daunting for writers who are introverts. Here are some author-friendly podcasts.
Published on November 11, 2021
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I am always stunned when authors flat refuse to promote their books. When I first hear this from an author (and, I do hear it a lot) I’m not sure if it’s ego, laziness, or apathy…
Published on November 4, 2021
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There are only 51 days until Christmas. That’s 36 business days. Most full-service print on demand/publishing services firms take around 4-6 months to get a book to market. Some offer rush services but NONE of them offers a 2-week publishing program…except BookLocker…
Published on October 29, 2021
copyrights, legal, Networking, self-publishing

The publisher may be planning to do something more with your illustrations than you would want.