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“Would you please put up a list of questions authors should ask publishers?”

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?

How Can I Tell Which Book Marketing Services are Legit and Which Ones are a Scam?

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?

OOPS! Author Published Other People’s REAL Phone Numbers In His Novel!

Published on June 4, 2020 Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips

Not only can it make life difficult for someone, but authors could also set themselves up for lawsuits.

Use Your Main Character’s “Journal” to Promote Your Ezine and Book! – By Christy Lindsay

Published on May 28, 2020 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

The more engaged you keep your readers, the more alive your character will seem, and the hungrier they’ll be to keep in touch. So, make sure they get an email from your character every week – a snapshot into your character’s “personal life!” And, of course, when your sequel or next novel is ready, you’ll have a list of anxious readers waiting to buy it!

Dog Ear Publishing Is GOING OUT OF BUSINESS

Published on May 28, 2020 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, self-publishing

WritersWeekly has obtained a copy of an email sent out by Dog Ear Publishing dated May 21, 2020…

So-called Christian Publishers Can Be Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing

Published on May 21, 2020 author scams, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Never assume that a company using the word Christian in their name or marketing materials is good.

If a Stranger Offers to Buy Your Book(s) Outright, You’re Probably About to Get Scammed

Published on May 14, 2020 author scams, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Never, EVER trust a stranger you meet online.

How Do You REMEMBER Your Life in Order to Write About It? WITH MEMORY TRIGGERS!

Published on April 30, 2020 author, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

I know how it is being under quarantine. You’re BORED. Bored OUT OF YOUR MIND! You want to write something FUN! What’s more fun (and easier!) than writing about YOURSELF???