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“Do people actually buy children’s picture ebooks?”

Published on November 5, 2020 promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

Would YOU buy your child or grandchild an ebook for Christmas, or as a birthday gift?

ATTN: NEW AUTHORS – “Pre-sales” Only Work for iPhones and Stephen King

Published on October 15, 2020 amazon, author, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

One author wrote to me this week saying her book was ready but that she wanted to “hold” the book until December 1st to get more people interested in it. I told her, “That type of product hype only works for iPhones and celebrity authors like Stephen King…”

Have You Found Your Work in a Publication AFTER It Was Rejected? – by Kerry Martin Millan

Published on August 13, 2020 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

Was your work rejected….or NOT???

Publisher is selling interviews with a radio host previously convicted for two counts of felony theft

Published on August 6, 2020 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I found an article about the radio host they’re touting. He was convicted of two felony counts of theft. He stole his client’s advertising money…

“My family members claimed they bought my ebook but it’s not even for sale yet. How can this be happening?”

Published on July 16, 2020 promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“I am getting reports from people that they have purchased my book in Ebook format from Amazon already. However the link still shows paperback only…”

“Do you keep a list of scam PR sites?”

Published on June 25, 2020 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

I noticed you have a page of complaints about specific publishers but do you get involved with finding scam PR sites where you can promote a book?

55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling Has Been Published! – Get Your FREE Copy TODAY!!

Published on June 25, 2020 author, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

As promised two weeks ago, my new book, 55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling, has been published! And, current WritersWeekly subscribers get a copy for FREE – just for the asking!

promotional pitfalls

“Do people actually buy children’s picture ebooks?”

ATTN: NEW AUTHORS – “Pre-sales” Only Work for iPhones and Stephen King

Have You Found Your Work in a Publication AFTER It Was Rejected? – by Kerry Martin Millan

Publisher is selling interviews with a radio host previously convicted for two counts of felony theft

“My family members claimed they bought my ebook but it’s not even for sale yet. How can this be happening?”

“Do you keep a list of scam PR sites?”

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

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

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