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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.

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!

“A radio talk show host saw my book and wants to interview me. Should I be leery?”

Published on April 18, 2019 promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

“I googled him and he seems legit. They want me to call in, and discuss my books with them. Have you heard of anything like this being of benefit to any of your authors?”

“A publicist called me about ‘republishing’ my book. What’s up with that?!”

Published on March 28, 2019 author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I was called by a “publicist” about republishing my book that they saw on Amazon. (It’s not supposed to be there because my lawyer was supposed to give them a cease and desist order since it was from Tate Publishing…)”

“A marketing company says my book was ‘endorsed’ by movie producers but they want $5K! Is this too good to be true?”

Published on March 21, 2019 copyrights, movie rights scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

Movie deals are rare yet many authors pay thousands to these types of firms.

“Websites are offering my book at RIDICULOUS prices! How can I stop them?”

Published on March 1, 2019 amazon, author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

These scammers use my Amazon ads and illustrations claiming all sorts of things, like having 15 books of varying quality on hand, and raising the cover price from $13 to $45. However, my publisher and I have never sold books to these people…