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“Should I get rid of the paperback edition of my book since the hardcover makes more money?”

Published on April 23, 2021 author, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

“If I get rid of the paperback, people will buy the hardcover one instead and my profits will increase, right?”

Should You Pay to Appear on a Podcast?

Published on April 23, 2021 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, storytelling, writing career advice

I was very interested in one podcast series but the narrator’s voice had a twangy tone that reminded me of a screechingly bad note on my guitar…

Are Authors REALLY This Desperate for Eyeballs?!

Published on April 7, 2021 author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

Sadly, some authors will fall for this type of scam.

Should Writers/Journalists Let Facebook Host Their Websites and Newsletters? No. Here’s Why.

Published on March 18, 2021 book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, writing career advice

You can bet that the minute you post something that Facebook (or any of your readers for that matter) doesn’t like, you’re going to…

Can You REALLY Trust Your Secretary, Webmaster, or Publishing Consultant to “Sign” Your Publishing Agreement? – by Angela Hoy

Published on January 13, 2021 promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

An author recently asked his webmaster to complete a publishing contract on his behalf (which was, of course, not legally binding). What the author learned later, however, was quite disturbing…

Do NOT Pay Someone to Showcase Your Book at a “Virtual Book Fair!”

Published on December 31, 2020 author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, bookstores, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I received an unsolicited phone call from a senior marketing consultant at a company that displays books at book fairs. She said her company was only taking 10 books to a book fair in Europe and they chose mine…

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For December, 2020!

Published on December 23, 2020 promotional pitfalls, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals.