Published on June 18, 2020
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“There is a problem with Amazon. Three of my readers contacted me to let me know that they tried to upload a book review for me on Amazon and give me a book rating of ***** but Amazon is not letting them do either, despite the fact that they are accredited purchases, and bought the book through Amazon…”
Published on June 18, 2020
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I can’t think of a more creative way to entrap someone for copyright infringement. Well, yes I can but I’m not going to give any mean people reading this any ideas…
Published on June 11, 2020
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Thanks for the warning about “Christian” publishers. Would you please put up a list of questions to ask a publisher, “Christian” or non-Christian? Would you also give authors a range of fair prices for certain publishing services?
Published on June 4, 2020
Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips

Not only can it make life difficult for someone, but authors could also set themselves up for lawsuits.
Published on May 28, 2020
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The more engaged you keep your readers, the more alive your character will seem, and the hungrier they’ll be to keep in touch. So, make sure they get an email from your character every week – a snapshot into your character’s “personal life!” And, of course, when your sequel or next novel is ready, you’ll have a list of anxious readers waiting to buy it!
Published on May 21, 2020
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Never assume that a company using the word Christian in their name or marketing materials is good.
Published on May 14, 2020
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Never, EVER trust a stranger you meet online.
Published on April 30, 2020
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I know how it is being under quarantine. You’re BORED. Bored OUT OF YOUR MIND! You want to write something FUN! What’s more fun (and easier!) than writing about YOURSELF???
Published on April 24, 2020
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Poetry is not a great genre if you’re wanting to earn a living writing books.
Published on April 24, 2020
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According to a recent email we received from Ingram, the largest distributor, the following book genres are selling GREAT!