Published on November 19, 2020
author scams, copyrights, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

“They’re quoting me hundreds of dollars to reproduce the text in my book. But, there are countless websites that have already quoted this exact text by that author…”
Published on November 12, 2020
promotional pitfalls

While their main website is back up, they are still experiencing problems, including the inability to put up new ebooks…
Published on November 5, 2020
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

Would YOU buy your child or grandchild an ebook for Christmas, or as a birthday gift?
Published on October 15, 2020
amazon, author, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

One author wrote to me this week saying her book was ready but that she wanted to “hold” the book until December 1st to get more people interested in it. I told her, “That type of product hype only works for iPhones and celebrity authors like Stephen King…”
Published on August 13, 2020
author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

Was your work rejected….or NOT???
Published on August 6, 2020
author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I found an article about the radio host they’re touting. He was convicted of two felony counts of theft. He stole his client’s advertising money…
Published on July 16, 2020
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“I am getting reports from people that they have purchased my book in Ebook format from Amazon already. However the link still shows paperback only…”
Published on June 25, 2020
author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

I noticed you have a page of complaints about specific publishers but do you get involved with finding scam PR sites where you can promote a book?
Published on June 25, 2020
author, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

As promised two weeks ago, my new book, 55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling, has been published! And, current WritersWeekly subscribers get a copy for FREE – just for the asking!
Published on June 18, 2020
book marketing, promotional pitfalls

“I plan to create a Facebook page to promote my novel, provide links where readers can purchase the book, offer updates, and chat with the author (me)…”