self-publishing

EPISODE 35: Prolific Author of 18 Books, Rickey Pittman, Shares His Secrets about Writing AND Book Selling!

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

You’re going to LOVE this episode! And, learn what works FAR better than bookstore signings to sell books!!

When Trolls Show Up, You’re Doing Something Right! – by Gary Sturgis, Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on February 6, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, libel, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!! (And, what’s a “troll team” anyway???)

NEVER, EVER, EVER PAY USING A BANK TRANSFER…EVER!!! Here why… – by James M. Walsh, Esq. and Angela Hoy

Published on February 1, 2026 author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

This is one of the most important articles we’ve ever published. PLEASE SHARE IT!!

EPISODE 34: When Fake 1-Star “Book Reviews” Are Actually Character Assassinations of Authors

Published on January 30, 2026 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, writing career advice

Have you, too, received a 1-star review that criticizes YOU, but mentions nothing about your book? You’re not alone!

Another New Scam Targeting Authors! “Your book isn’t optimized on Amazon. Let us help…”

Published on January 30, 2026 author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

We are now receiving several reports daily from authors about this one!

What Do These Scam Emails ALL Have in Common?

Published on January 30, 2026 author scams, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Betcha notice what we did!!!

Why I Don’t Lose Sleep Over Amazon Reviews (And Why You Shouldn’t Either) – by Gary Sturgis, Bestselling author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on January 21, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Amazon can’t measure personal connections in its algorithm. And, those connections are what sell books!

HUH?!?! Author Admits Getting Scammed for $8K, But THEN Tries to Convince ME the Scammer is Real???

Published on January 17, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

The bruises on my forehead are from the wall I’ve been banging my head against…

EPISODE 31: A Brave Publishing Scam Victim Shares Her Story After Losing $18K

Published on January 2, 2026 author, author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing scams

Ever wonder how publishing (and other) scammers groom their adult victims? It’s highly effective! Listen to this episode to see how grooming worked, even on a highly-educated and extremely intelligent entrepreneur and author.

6 Different Ways to Promote the Same Book By Dawn Colclasure

Published on January 2, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

Authors are going to LOVE these! Especially #2!!!