self-publishing

Will Your Book Sell? Yes, But Only If… – by TM Jacobs

Published on July 15, 2021 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

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?

Published on July 14, 2021 book marketing, Book Reviews, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“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?

Published on July 1, 2021 author, legal, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“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!

Published on July 1, 2021 author, author scams, book marketing, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

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!

Published on June 24, 2021 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, lulu, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

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?”

Published on June 24, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, Censorship, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

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

Published on June 21, 2021 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

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?

“Should I pay my publisher almost $3,000 to make my book returnable?”

Published on June 18, 2021 author scams, pod complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Being told you have to buy insurance to close a book distribution deal? Sounds fishy because it is.

Why “Free” Publishing Services Can Quickly Go Belly Up, and How They Can Keep Screwing Authors Years Later

Published on June 18, 2021 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Offering something for nothing is a really dumb business model. While working with a “free” company may seem tempting to some authors, these firms typically go belly-up pretty quickly. And, some end up ripping their former authors off for years after the firm’s demise…while holding those authors’ books hostage.

Top 10 Mistakes New Authors Make When Contacting Libraries By Angela Hoy

Published on June 4, 2021 book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Read advice from a librarian about the common mistakes new authors make when approaching libraries.