Published on February 27, 2020
Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice
![“My multi-tasking mind is STOPPING me from finishing my book!” “My multi-tasking mind is STOPPING me from finishing my book!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/painful_1582643891-e1582643941382.jpg)
Q – Hi Angela, Each time I start trying to write, ideas and thoughts start to fly around in my head. So, then I start taking separate notes because those ideas don’t fit in the part of the book I’m writing, or aren’t part of writing my book at all. Now, I find I have […]
Published on February 13, 2020
book marketing, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice
![It Happened To Me! Reader’s Magnet Called!! – a humorous contribution by Chris Hanly It Happened To Me! Reader’s Magnet Called!! – a humorous contribution by Chris Hanly](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/silhouette-of-people-jumping-for-joy.jpg)
I can’t believe it! I am sooooo happy. It finally happened to me! After all these months of traveling through earthquakes, snow and ice storms, freezing temperatures, hurricanes, tornadoes, and the occasional sunny-warm days, I finally got to experience it!
Published on February 13, 2020
book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing
![Why Aren’t My Social Media Posts Selling Books? Why Aren’t My Social Media Posts Selling Books?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/question_1581613445-e1581613463537.jpg)
“My social media posts just aren’t working. I keep posting the same ad over and over again and my book is NOT selling. What am I doing wrong?”
Published on February 7, 2020
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing
![4 Ways to Get the Best BANG for Your Book Marketing Buck!!- By Ilham Alam 4 Ways to Get the Best BANG for Your Book Marketing Buck!!- By Ilham Alam](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/marketing_1581094917-e1581094934785.jpg)
The 4 key book marketing methods that I discuss below are all derived from knowledge that I gained from years of research, and trying a variety of book marketing methods. And, best of all, these are all no-cost to low-cost marketing strategies that you, an indie author, can begin using right now!
Published on February 6, 2020
author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing
![ARE YOU A VICTIM? Top 10 Ways Publishers are Fleecing Authors ARE YOU A VICTIM? Top 10 Ways Publishers are Fleecing Authors](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SCAM_1581016708-e1581016730649.jpg)
Unfortunately, there are so many bad actors in the publishing industry now that many authors don’t know where to turn. Today, I’m sharing a list of what I feel are the absolute worst ways many of them are fleecing authors. AVOID BUYING THESE SERVICES!
Published on January 31, 2020
self-publishing
![AUTHORS, REPEAT AFTER ME: “I will NOT give any publisher ownership of my production files!” AUTHORS, REPEAT AFTER ME: “I will NOT give any publisher ownership of my production files!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/greed_1485906227-e1485906239619.jpg)
SELF-PUBLISHING 101: “Never, EVER pay someone hundreds to thousands of dollars to publish your book while ALSO giving them the rights to the files YOU paid them to create!” Which publisher does NOT take rights from authors?
Published on January 30, 2020
amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing
![MORE AMAZON KDP COMPLAINTS! Poor print quality, incorrect sales reporting, dismissive customer service reps, and more! MORE AMAZON KDP COMPLAINTS! Poor print quality, incorrect sales reporting, dismissive customer service reps, and more!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ANGRY_1580413902-e1580413919895.jpg)
Thinking about publishing your book through Amazon KDP? You might want to think again after reading the NUMEROUS quality, customer service, royalty reporting, and other complaints we found!
Published on January 23, 2020
diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips
![3 Ways to Earn Passive Income from Your Writing! – by Louisa Miya 3 Ways to Earn Passive Income from Your Writing! – by Louisa Miya](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/money_1579812777-e1579812818313.jpg)
These passive income streams may need work in the beginning stages but they can pay off in the long run. Passive income is the true definition of “making money while you sleep.”
Published on January 23, 2020
amazon, author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book
![I Just Republished My Book But My Old Version Is Still For Sale I Just Republished My Book But My Old Version Is Still For Sale](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/books-for-sale.jpg)
Use this one simple trick when republishing your book to avoid confusing Amazon shoppers.
Published on January 16, 2020
diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, write that book, writing career advice
![How to Turn Your Blog or Facebook Posts Into a Book! How to Turn Your Blog or Facebook Posts Into a Book!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/wordpress-blog-post-form.jpg)
Here’s super-easy way to turn your posts into a book.