Published on February 13, 2021
Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
I was always a weird (um, naughty) kid. I never aligned myself with social norms. I recognized when something was ridiculous, even if “everyone else” was doing it. I would do things differently, despite the fact that…
Published on January 29, 2021
author, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips
If I had a nickel for all of the authors who have told me they didn’t think readers would mind a few typos.
Published on December 10, 2020
Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
Anytime an author pays to get published, it’s considered vanity publishing. But, many self-published authors earn more than their traditionally-published colleagues.
Published on December 4, 2020
BookLocker, Print on demand, self-publishing
Like everything else BookLocker has done so far, my book page is flawless! Thanks so much for providing this amazing service.
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.
Published on October 23, 2020
author, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
“I’ve written a book that contains lots of stories about people I’ve know. A friend told me to set up an LLC and then can’t get sued. Is this true?”
Published on October 23, 2020
author, bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice
We were recently contacted by an author who wants to move his book from BookBaby to BookLocker. He says it takes them too long to print and ship a book. We took a look at their current “terms of service” and this is what we found…
Published on October 15, 2020
amazon, author, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice
One author wrote to me this week saying her book was ready but that she wanted to “hold” the book until December 1st to get more people interested in it. I told her, “That type of product hype only works for iPhones and celebrity authors like Stephen King…”
Published on October 9, 2020
amazon, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
Finding trends on best sellers lists! And, if you can write a best seller that becomes a classic, you’ll have it made!!
Published on September 17, 2020
author, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, writing career advice
The blurb is a critical part of selling books! How is YOUR blurb working?