Published on May 11, 2023
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The only thing these companies are good at is emptying authors’ wallets.
Published on May 11, 2023
amazon, author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

They are pulling the same stunt as another firm we recently wrote about. And, they are both telling authors the same lie.
Published on December 23, 2022
amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

This is just another lesson on why authors and publishers should never put all their eggs in one basket…
Published on December 2, 2022
book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

You’d be surprised how many people ask me to share my email lists with them…for free.
Published on December 1, 2022
author, book marketing, libraries, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

Here is why having your book in a library rarely generates sales.
Published on November 10, 2022
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QUICK UPDATE: I started writing this article last week. My TikTok video is now up to 462,000 views.
Published on November 10, 2022
author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Censorship, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls

Self-published books look just like traditionally published ones. The difference is in the text inside.
Published on October 13, 2022
author scams, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

Best seller lists are meant to portray an honest reflection of what the public in general is buying, not a façade of who is best at cheating the system. If anyone tells you his or her book is an Amazon best seller, you should know this…
Published on September 29, 2022
author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

WATCH OUT FOR BOTTOM FEEDERS!!
Published on September 24, 2022
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Seven simple mistakes authors make when trying to sell books online.