promotional pitfalls

Yet Another “Publisher” is Telling Authors This Specific, Bald-faced Lie

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.

“Why are so many books out of stock at Amazon now?”

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…

Can You Share Your Email List With Me?

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.

Marketing to Libraries – A Waste of Time?

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.

How I Got a Quarter of a Million Views on My TikTok Video – in Just 3 Days!

Published on November 10, 2022 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, social media

QUICK UPDATE: I started writing this article last week. My TikTok video is now up to 462,000 views.

Can Anyone Really Tell the Difference Between Self-Published and Traditionally Published Books Now?

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.

The Old Amazon Best Seller Scam is Still Happening! Don’t Be Sucked In!!

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.

“Have you heard of this publishing company that called me? Are they any good?”

Published on September 29, 2022 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

WATCH OUT FOR BOTTOM FEEDERS!!

7 Simple Mistakes That Will Stagnate Your Book Sales (And How to Avoid Them)‍ By William Opar

Published on September 24, 2022 author, book marketing, editing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

Seven simple mistakes authors make when trying to sell books online.

How To Write a Killer Newsletter To Help You Sell More Books – by Verity Partington

Published on September 16, 2022 author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, storytelling, writing career advice

You might be ignoring one of the most effective book marketing methods there is, the traditional email newsletter.