promotional pitfalls

Should I Forego My Own Website And Use Only Facebook For Promotion? No!

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)…”

How Can I Tell Which Book Marketing Services are Legit and Which Ones are a Scam?

Published on June 4, 2020 author scams, complaints, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

There are so many links online that claim they will help you market your indie published book (specifically Christian books). How can I know which ones are legitimate and which ones are, or border on, a scam?

Troubled Publisher’s Virus Excuse for “Being Closed” is BOGUS

Published on April 9, 2020 book marketing, pod complaints, promotional pitfalls

I’ve been trying to keep WritersWeekly a virus-news-free zone (since we’re all being inundated with it elsewhere) but this must be shared…

How to Establish RESPECTFUL Limits with Clients (and preserve your sanity) by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on March 13, 2020 ghostwriting, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

Do you accept late payments, rigid deadlines, disrespect, and poor treatment to remain in the good graces of your clients? STOP! Stop is RIGHT NOW!!

Why Aren’t My Social Media Posts Selling Books?

Published on February 13, 2020 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

“My social media posts just aren’t working. I keep posting the same ad over and over again and my book is NOT selling. What am I doing wrong?”

“I think my book would make a great movie. How can I pitch it to Netflix?”

Published on February 6, 2020 book marketing, promotional pitfalls

“I’ve been reading that Netflix is the way to go with getting a movie published now. My book could even be a series. It’s action-packed and would look great on the screen. Should I mail them a copy of my book with a pitch letter?”

What’s the #1 Hidden Trap Authors Fall Into When Self-Publishing? by Brian P. Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on December 19, 2019 author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

In this article, we will discuss authors being held captive by publishers who, through very unethical means, hold authors hostage after they sign up, and pay thousands for that publisher’s services…

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.

“I’m willing to pay someone to promote my book…but who should I hire?”

Published on November 8, 2019 author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

“I’m getting a lot emails from book promotion sites. Are these legitimate sites? Do they really help sell books? Are they worth the money?”

“Should I pay a book review site $1.50 for every copy of my ebook that they give away for free?”

Published on October 30, 2019 author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Why in the world would an author PAY people to read his or her book rather than the other way around?!?! I’m having a hard time trying to think of a worse book review deal for authors!