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NOT A SURPRISE! Ebook Sales Continue to Dive! Here’s Why…

Published on December 27, 2019 amazon, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

We have been predicting for years that ebooks would never take over print books. And, we have been right. But, who IS reading ebooks? The answer may surprise you!!!

I have my production files. Can BookLocker get my book back on the market?

Published on December 19, 2019 author scams, complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing scams

Can BookLocker help me get my book back on the market? Yes!

Do Market Research BEFORE Marketing!! By Amy Keeley

Published on December 12, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

A successful business looks to see if there’s a demand for what it’s trying to sell…before it starts the selling process.

YOUR BOOK’S PAGE COUNT AND SIZE: How Big is TOO Big for Readers?

Published on December 11, 2019 editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Too much than not enough with chocolate and pizza. That’s not at all true for books.

10 Ways to Sell More Books When Your Marketing Budget is Zero – by Angela Booth

Published on December 6, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

You’ve got many low-cost and no-cost promotional options to choose from. Here’s the good news. Your zero-cost efforts will often out-perform paid marketing! Yes, it’s true!

Amazon CANCELLED an Order for my Print on Demand Book! How Can They Do This?!

Published on December 6, 2019 amazon, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice

I ordered a copy of my own print on demand book from Amazon. I was then shocked to receive an email. They cancelled my order!

Why Ingram (the Distributor) Won’t Tell Authors and Publishers Who Purchased Their Books

Published on December 6, 2019 legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Imagine going to a bookstore, and buying a non-fiction book on how to holistically treat a venereal disease you picked up last week, or a book on…

When Mean Family Members Make Fun of Your New Book

Published on November 29, 2019 author, Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice

“I just published a new book and (this is embarrassing) I haven’t told anyone in my family about it. I’m too nervous! What if my siblings make fun of me? Yes, they are those types of people…”

Amazon is Cutting Back on Buying/Stocking Books! AUTHORS, HERE’S HOW TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS!!

Published on November 20, 2019 amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Amazon will stock inflatable party sheep, and a 55-gallon barrel of lube (yes, really), but they’re cutting back on stocking books?!?! Some authors and publishers are lamenting the fact that Amazon has abandoned the very market that helped them get their start. DON’T WORRY! HERE’S HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR READERS TO BYPASS AMAZON ALTOGETHER!

“I’m not promoting my book. Will lowering the price make it start selling?”

Published on November 13, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“Should I cut the price of my book in half? Maybe that will spur some sales. What do you think?”