Published on July 23, 2020
amazon, copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
Q – I found a copy of my book is for sale online for $400! Why didn’t I get a higher royalty for that? It’s not fair that someone would get that much money for my book but I don’t get part of it! My publisher hasn’t responded to my emails. Do you know how […]
Published on July 23, 2020
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, lulu, Print on demand, self-publishing
Holy moly! Lulu’s authors are ANGRY!!!
Published on July 16, 2020
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
I haven’t had to apply for any benefits because, surprisingly enough, I’m making a bit too much money to qualify!
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…”
Published on July 2, 2020
editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book
He has been shopping a new manuscript to traditional publishers, and said some now have verbiage in their guidelines saying that they won’t accept any manuscripts that don’t have any…
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!
Published on June 18, 2020
amazon, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
“There is a problem with Amazon. Three of my readers contacted me to let me know that they tried to upload a book review for me on Amazon and give me a book rating of ***** but Amazon is not letting them do either, despite the fact that they are accredited purchases, and bought the book through Amazon…”
Published on June 18, 2020
author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
I can’t think of a more creative way to entrap someone for copyright infringement. Well, yes I can but I’m not going to give any mean people reading this any ideas…
Published on June 11, 2020
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice
Thanks for the warning about “Christian” publishers. Would you please put up a list of questions to ask a publisher, “Christian” or non-Christian? Would you also give authors a range of fair prices for certain publishing services?
Published on June 4, 2020
author scams, complaints, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice
There are so many links online that claim they will help you market your indie published book (specifically Christian books). How can I know which ones are legitimate and which ones are, or border on, a scam?