self-publishing

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

Read what I actually said to this person…and what I WANTED to say to this person!

“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!

AUTHORS, REPEAT AFTER ME: “I will NOT give any publisher ownership of my production files!”

Published on January 31, 2020 self-publishing

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?