Published on February 13, 2021
Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![Yes, We’re Weird! And, That’s Why We’re Still in Business!! Yes, We’re Weird! And, That’s Why We’re Still in Business!!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/daddybandmoon-1-e1656365979102.jpeg)
I was always a weird (um, naughty) kid. I never aligned myself with social norms. I recognized when something was ridiculous, even if “everyone else” was doing it. I would do things differently, despite the fact that…
Published on February 5, 2021
author, copyrights, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing
![Posting “Read-Aloud” of Children’s Books on YouTube – Good Idea or Not? Posting “Read-Aloud” of Children’s Books on YouTube – Good Idea or Not?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/read_childrens_1612548750-e1612548814777.jpg)
Aside from the copyright infringement implications, I have a moral problem with this as well…
Published on January 29, 2021
author, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips
![Assuming Your Readers are Stupid is Just Plain…STUPID! Assuming Your Readers are Stupid is Just Plain…STUPID!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/stupid-spelled-out-in-scrabble-tiles.jpg)
If I had a nickel for all of the authors who have told me they didn’t think readers would mind a few typos.
Published on January 28, 2021
author, copyrights, legal, self-publishing
![“I created characters for my book from images I found online. Was that copyright infringement?” “I created characters for my book from images I found online. Was that copyright infringement?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/copyright_1611890726-e1611890810425.png)
“I realized later that maybe I was not supposed to do that. I tried for find the original artists to ask permission but…”
Published on January 22, 2021
author, book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![Despite Covid, Print Books Still Outsold Ebooks in 2020 Despite Covid, Print Books Still Outsold Ebooks in 2020](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bookstore_1611338943-e1611338982845.jpg)
Sales of print books are still higher than sales of ebooks.
Published on January 13, 2021
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams
![Can You REALLY Trust Your Secretary, Webmaster, or Publishing Consultant to “Sign” Your Publishing Agreement? – by Angela Hoy Can You REALLY Trust Your Secretary, Webmaster, or Publishing Consultant to “Sign” Your Publishing Agreement? – by Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/vicious_1544729623-e1544729779675.jpg)
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…
Published on December 31, 2020
author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, bookstores, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams
![Do NOT Pay Someone to Showcase Your Book at a “Virtual Book Fair!” Do NOT Pay Someone to Showcase Your Book at a “Virtual Book Fair!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/burning_money_1609453597-e1609453632398.jpg)
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…
Published on December 17, 2020
promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing
![Should You Use Booksniffer to Promote Your Book? Should You Use Booksniffer to Promote Your Book?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/smell_1607956886-e1608305874808.png)
Read what the Alliance of Independent Authors has to say about Booksniffer.
Published on December 10, 2020
author, book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![BOOK PROFIT PRICING: How To Price Your Books For Maximum Profitability by Jennifer Brown Banks BOOK PROFIT PRICING: How To Price Your Books For Maximum Profitability by Jennifer Brown Banks](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/stack-of-coins.jpg)
3 things you MUST know to price your books for maximum profits.
Published on December 10, 2020
author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice
![Staging Your Zoom Background to Sell More Books! – by Ellen Scolnic and Joyce Eisenberg Staging Your Zoom Background to Sell More Books! – by Ellen Scolnic and Joyce Eisenberg](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/clutter_1607613422-e1607613489903.jpg)
Zoom meetings are becoming more common as a way to conduct business. Does your “background” say the wrong thing about you and your product/service?