promotional pitfalls

Why My Books Get So Many Reviews! – by Gary Sturgis, Internationally Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on June 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

A reminder at the end of your book, in your newsletter, or on social media is often all that’s needed, along with continued engagement with your readers!

EPISODE 43: 16 Possible Reasons Why Amazon KDP Permanently Closed Your Account (But they won’t tell YOU why you were banned!!)

Published on June 5, 2026 amazon, book marketing, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice

Approximately 90% of banned Amazon KDP accounts never get reinstated!

1 PERSON PRETENDING TO BE 4 PEOPLE: How Multi-Tiered Publishing Scams Work

Published on June 5, 2026 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

After losing $1,720.00, author William J. Davis wants other authors to learn from his experience!

The Importance of Finding YOUR Author Community Online – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on May 28, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

Are you a lonely author? I have a cure for that, and your sales might just increase as well!

Want More Readers? Start With Researching YOUR COMPETITION! By Richard Hoy

Published on May 28, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, richard, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

To have reasonable sales goals, you need to know your market.

EXTREME WARNING ABOUT Beacon Chapter Circle / Calla Rowan

Published on May 22, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

A fake name, a fake picture, a fake “financial assistant,” illegal impersonation, and SO MUCH MORE!

AUTHOR ALERT! The Traditional Book Publishing Industry is DYING FAST! – by Angela Hoy

Published on May 22, 2026 amazon, author, author scams, book marketing, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, editing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“19% of books published by the Big Five houses sell a dozen copies or fewer!!!”

Dear Authors: Please Stop Posting Your Book on My Social Media Pages Without Asking First – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on May 21, 2026 author, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

In most cases, Parasite Marketing actually harms the parasite’s reputation.

Authors! Crummy Covers Crush Clicks!! By Richard Hoy

Published on May 14, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, richard, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

What is the FIRST thing potential book buyers see when your book pops up in search results? You guessed it!

How Pre-Release Book Publicity Can Actually HURT your Book Sales!

Published on May 13, 2026 author, book marketing, editing, Networking, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, write that book

What is “Banner Blindness,” and why should you avoid it at ALL COSTS?