Brutal Honesty, Because You Asked! Why YOUR Book Isn’t Selling – by Angela Hoy
“It is not my intent to soft soap you but I have learned that you have a habit of telling the truth as you see it so please tell me…”
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What Eyeballs Are Most Attracted to in Online Ads by Nadia Ali
For writers, images help to create the tone of the book, or article, boost an author’s brand, and enable you to sell more.
“Am I supposed to collect sales tax when selling my books directly to readers in my state AND others?”
Are you collecting sales tax when you sell your books?
Will Your Book Sell? Yes, But Only If… – by TM Jacobs
I asked her, “What is Simon & Schuster doing for you?” She then made a zero with her thumb and finger…
Book Reviews – Great for Blurbs…Not So Great for Sales?
“I’m a bit disappointed in (my book sales) because I got a good review from (a book review publication). I had four more good reviews at (book review websites). Two more are due out next week…”
What Does ‘sic’ Mean and When Should You Use It?
“My book contains speeches by others that have grammatical errors. What do I do?”
DISRUPTIVE AND DUMB: Do NOT Lie to Your Publisher About ANYTHING!
When you lie to a business associate, a neighbor, family member, or anyone in the adult world, real life consequences can ensue…
And, MORE Complaints About Lulu Press!
A small snippet of what’s to follow:
“Do yourself a solid and don’t use Lulu publishing.”
“I’ve spent in the thousands and can’t get ANY help!”
“I would never buy from Lulu.com again.”
“Customer Service is a nightmare.”
“Do not use Lulu publishing.”
“Worst experience ever.”
“Is my book being trolled on Amazon by someone I know?”
If an author has any enemies (or suspected enemies), I recommend he or she remove those people from their social media friends’ lists, as well as their email lists long before marketing of a new book begins…
YOUR PUBLISHER WENT BELLY-UP? Six Ways to Get Your Book Back on the Market ASAP! by Angela Hoy
After you get past the shock and anger of your book sales instantly vanishing into thin air, what can you do to get that book back on the market ASAP?