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Should authors send free books to school superintendents for future bulk sales?

Published on September 16, 2022 book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, write that book

Be sure to include a letter with each package. Creating a personal connection will sell far more copies.

The Top 5 Best Selling Book Genres Every Author Should Know – by William Opar

Published on September 9, 2022 author, book marketing, bookstores, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

If your goal is to profit from selling your future books, you first need to know the most popular book selling genres.

4 Reasons to Hire a Publicist to Promote Your Book(s) by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on September 9, 2022 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Consider the benefits of working with a publicist.

ALERT: Five Star Publishing to Close

Published on September 2, 2022 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Another one bites the dust…

AUTHORS: When Signing Books, Creativity is the Key!

Published on August 25, 2022 author, book marketing, book signing advice, bookstores, promoting your writing, self-publishing

Holding signings at special events, and speaking for local organizations, will sell a LOT more books!

Yes, You CAN Be Sued for Libel, Even If What You Wrote “Is 100% True”

Published on August 25, 2022 author, Censorship, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

They can’t sue me because it’s 100% true. That is a very common misconception among authors and the general public.

7 Book Cover Design Secrets That Will Drive Sales – by William Opar

Published on August 19, 2022 book cover design, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Even though your potential audience members can’t see inside the pages of your book, they will definitely judge its quality based on the cover!

“Hey, why don’t you copy that other company that screwed me over? After all, their services were FREE!”

Published on August 19, 2022 amazon, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

This guy! Sheesh… Some authors NEVER LEARN!!!

Why BookLocker is the Best Book Publisher for New Authors – by Rickey Pittman

Published on August 12, 2022 amazon, book marketing, bookstores, diversify your writing income, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Too many new authors have been robbed by vanity presses who have charged naïve authors thousands of dollars. BookLocker’s fees are so low that some authors are skeptical. However, you should not be…

AUTHORS: Take Some Advice from a Do-It-Yourselfer… Know What You CAN’T Do Yourself – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on August 11, 2022 author, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

I’ve learned to do a lot of things for myself. It’s not just about saving money, although that’s a big bonus. It’s more about the satisfaction I get from being as self-sufficient as I can be. But, that pride must be tempered with a humility that allows me to accept my limitations. There are some things that I simply don’t have enough knowledge or skill to accomplish…