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“Nobody Has Bought My Brand New Book…Yet There Are Already Used Copies For Sale Online?”

Published on June 3, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I haven’t been paid a dime, but there are used copies of my book on Amazon. Well no, those aren’t really used copies.

“Can I publish a book of baseball cards?”

Published on April 14, 2021 copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing

“I’m helping a friend assemble a baseball book and he wants to include photos of Topps Baseball cards…”

Promote Your OWN Website, Not Your Publisher’s

Published on March 7, 2021 author, author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Author Andy was so excited! His new book was finished and he’d just approved his print galley. It was time to start selling books! His publishing company put his book up for sale on their website and sent him the URL where he could send people who wanted to purchase his book.
Andy didn’t have his own website or blog, but he didn’t think that would be a problem. Unfortunately, it was, on several fronts. And, while Andy and the other authors below are fictitious, the scenarios are based on real complaints we’ve received from authors over the years. In every case, had the author had their own website or blog, he or she would have lost few, if any, sales.

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.

Yes, We’re Weird! And, That’s Why We’re Still in Business!!

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…

Assuming Your Readers are Stupid is Just Plain…STUPID!

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.

“Do industry insiders regard self-publishing as ‘cheating?'”

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.