Published on December 6, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![10 Ways to Sell More Books When Your Marketing Budget is Zero – by Angela Booth 10 Ways to Sell More Books When Your Marketing Budget is Zero – by Angela Booth](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/increase_1575652536-e1575652547899.png)
You’ve got many low-cost and no-cost promotional options to choose from. Here’s the good news. Your zero-cost efforts will often out-perform paid marketing! Yes, it’s true!
Published on December 6, 2019
amazon, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice
![Amazon CANCELLED an Order for my Print on Demand Book! How Can They Do This?! Amazon CANCELLED an Order for my Print on Demand Book! How Can They Do This?!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cancelled-message.jpg)
I ordered a copy of my own print on demand book from Amazon. I was then shocked to receive an email. They cancelled my order!
Published on December 6, 2019
legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![Why Ingram (the Distributor) Won’t Tell Authors and Publishers Who Purchased Their Books Why Ingram (the Distributor) Won’t Tell Authors and Publishers Who Purchased Their Books](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/privacy_1575649492-e1575649539182.jpg)
Imagine going to a bookstore, and buying a non-fiction book on how to holistically treat a venereal disease you picked up last week, or a book on…
Published on November 29, 2019
author, Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice
![When Mean Family Members Make Fun of Your New Book When Mean Family Members Make Fun of Your New Book](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/criticism_1575051001-e1575051023409.png)
“I just published a new book and (this is embarrassing) I haven’t told anyone in my family about it. I’m too nervous! What if my siblings make fun of me? Yes, they are those types of people…”
Published on November 20, 2019
book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![Help Your Book Sales by Helping Reporters! – by Jarie Bolander Help Your Book Sales by Helping Reporters! – by Jarie Bolander](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/illustration-of-woman-on-phone-with-globe.jpg)
Help reporters who need sources and promote your book!
Published on November 20, 2019
amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![Amazon is Cutting Back on Buying/Stocking Books! AUTHORS, HERE’S HOW TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS!! Amazon is Cutting Back on Buying/Stocking Books! AUTHORS, HERE’S HOW TO SAVE YOUR BUSINESS!!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/warehouse_1574302432-e1574302452851.jpg)
Amazon will stock inflatable party sheep, and a 55-gallon barrel of lube (yes, really), but they’re cutting back on stocking books?!?! Some authors and publishers are lamenting the fact that Amazon has abandoned the very market that helped them get their start. DON’T WORRY! HERE’S HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR READERS TO BYPASS AMAZON ALTOGETHER!
Published on November 20, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![“My friend threatened to sue me for quoting her (but not naming her) in a short story. What can I do?” “My friend threatened to sue me for quoting her (but not naming her) in a short story. What can I do?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/bully_1574287940-e1574287961469.jpg)
My friend said, “If you write about me, I’ll sue you.” But, I’ve already published the book!
Published on November 13, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice
![Hiding Won’t Protect You From a Libel Lawsuit. Just ask John. Hiding Won’t Protect You From a Libel Lawsuit. Just ask John.](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/person-hiding.jpg)
Some authors are tempted to write what they want, and to hell with anyone who doesn’t like it.
Published on November 13, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![“I’m not promoting my book. Will lowering the price make it start selling?” “I’m not promoting my book. Will lowering the price make it start selling?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/disappointed_1573584556-e1573584579400.png)
“Should I cut the price of my book in half? Maybe that will spur some sales. What do you think?”
Published on November 8, 2019
book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![Authors: Translate Your Book for More Money … But Do it Wisely – By Bradley Hall Authors: Translate Your Book for More Money … But Do it Wisely – By Bradley Hall](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sign-in-spanish.jpg)
There are more Spanish speakers around the globe than English speakers. And, they buy books.