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“My publisher is delaying publishing my book, insisting I pay even more money to them for marketing services. What can I do?”

Published on August 8, 2019 author scams, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Is this publisher committing extortion???

Using Facebook to Sell Books…but NOT in the way you think! by Richard Hoy, BoostABook.com

Published on July 26, 2019 book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, richard, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

You might be surprised to learn that my #1 recommend method of book promotion is Facebook advertising. But, not the way you think…

From “Free Samples” to Demanding 24/7 Availability – 5 New-Client Red Flags to That Say “GET OUT NOW!”- by Charlotte Grainger

Published on June 28, 2019 diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing scams

From demanding “free” work as a sample, to insisting the job will “only take a day,” to requiring you to respond 24/7, and, more, learn when it’s time to walk away from that potential client.

Q – “Where can I make short videos to promote my books on social media?”

Published on June 6, 2019 book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

We use these types of videos and they are VERY effective. The site we use is really fast (you create the videos yourself – with music!) and you can test them out for free…

How I Beat the Blogging Odds and Built a More Successful Business – By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on May 3, 2019 diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing tips

I have earned thousands of dollars over the years through my award-winning blog and it has made a big difference in my bottom line.You can, too, with a little innovation, information, and inspiration.

Five Things NOT To Do In Your Email Query – by T.M. Jacobs

Published on April 25, 2019 promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing tips

There are some things you want to avoid if you don’t want an editor reaching for the DELETE button right away. Here’s how to ensure editors READ your queries.

How to Revamp Your Old Book Listing for NEW Sales! – by Christie Avery

Published on April 19, 2019 promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!

Having Too Many Irons in the Fire Can Be a GOOD Thing By Dennis L. Peterson

Published on April 11, 2019 diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

4 benefits to working on multiple projects at once!

How I Became an SEO Expert and You Can, Too! – By Hailey Hudson

Published on April 4, 2019 promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing tips

These days, SEO is almost a prerequisite for many writing jobs. You have a MUCH better chance of getting hired if you’re proficient in SEO best practices. In a nutshell…

How to Stay Motivated with Your Writing, and Stay in the Black By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on March 21, 2019 promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing tips

4 success strategies for greater writing longevity, regardless of your level and genre.