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Book Genres That Are Selling GREAT Right Now

Published on April 24, 2020 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

According to a recent email we received from Ingram, the largest distributor, the following book genres are selling GREAT!

My editor added several long, confusing words to my manuscript and I do NOT like it!

Published on April 16, 2020 editing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

All authors hiring an editor should have a detailed contract detailing what’s expected.

Don’t Re-publish. Re-purpose! by Ian Chandler

Published on April 16, 2020 article ideas, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

Here is a strategy that can help you expand your portfolio, give you more credibility, and even land you some paying jobs.

How to Do a Public Book Reading That REALLY Gets Your Audience EXCITED!

Published on March 12, 2020 book marketing, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Easy tips for getting your audience excited and engaged so they’ll BUY YOUR BOOK!

“Can I publish a book of my favorite poems? I didn’t write them…” H*LL, NO, YOU CAN’T!

Published on March 5, 2020 copyrights, legal, self-publishing, writing career advice

I would like to create a book of my favorite poems. Do I need to have express permission?

“My multi-tasking mind is STOPPING me from finishing my book!”

Published on February 27, 2020 Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

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 […]

It Happened To Me! Reader’s Magnet Called!! – a humorous contribution by Chris Hanly

Published on February 13, 2020 book marketing, book signing advice, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

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!

Why Aren’t My Social Media Posts Selling Books?

Published on February 13, 2020 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

“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?”

4 Ways to Get the Best BANG for Your Book Marketing Buck!!- By Ilham Alam

Published on February 7, 2020 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing

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!

ARE YOU A VICTIM? Top 10 Ways Publishers are Fleecing Authors

Published on February 6, 2020 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing

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!