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Categories and Keywords Can MAKE or BREAK Book Sales! How do you know if you are using the right ones? By Richard Hoy, Boost a Book

Published on August 8, 2019 amazon, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, richard, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, write that book

Picking the right categories and keywords can give your book a competitive edge. Here is how to it.

What Our Readers Said About: “WHY WON’T YOU PUBLISH MY BOOK FOR FREE?” – A Behind the Scenes Look at a Publisher’s Expenses

Published on June 6, 2019 Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book

When asked why BookLocker’s prices are so low, Angela responded with this and much more: As stated in the article, we keep our belts tight. As most readers know, we live on a boat (it’s a spiritual thing for me – see: https://gotnotanlines.com/), not a mansion (contrary to some of our high-priced competitors and…

AUTHORS: Here’s How to Vet an Editor in 8 Easy Steps – by Timothy Jacobs

Published on May 31, 2019 editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Vetting an editor is basically the same thing as choosing your next car. You need to do your homework.

Well-known Book Publicity Firm Refuses to Provide Book Sales Numbers!

Published on May 24, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I was spammed by a well-known book publicity firm last week so I took that opportunity to ask them a very simple question. All authors who are considering paying a marketing firm upwards of $1,000 or more should ask the same question…

Should You Rewrite Your Entire Book Just Because One So-Called Literary Agent Says You Should?

Published on May 17, 2019 Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I vehemently disagree with the agent that a book won’t sell simply because it’s a memoir.

DEATH OR ILLNESS OF PUBLISHER? Yet Another Reason to Avoid Publishing Your Book with A Very Small or New Company

Published on May 9, 2019 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I was contacted by another author last week who was in a big bind. His published book was no longer available because: 1. His first publisher got sick and closed up shop; and 2. His second publisher died…

25 Ways to Create a Publishing Company That WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS! (And, You Just Might Go to Jail, Too!) by Snarky Angela Hoy

Published on February 20, 2019 author scams, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.