Published on February 13, 2021
Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I was always a weird (um, naughty) kid. I never aligned myself with social norms. I recognized when something was ridiculous, even if “everyone else” was doing it. I would do things differently, despite the fact that…
Published on February 5, 2021
author, copyrights, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

Aside from the copyright infringement implications, I have a moral problem with this as well…
Published on January 29, 2021
author, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

If I had a nickel for all of the authors who have told me they didn’t think readers would mind a few typos.
Published on January 28, 2021
author, copyrights, legal, self-publishing

Can I hire an artist to re-draw the characters I found on the Internet?
Published on January 22, 2021
author, book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Sales of print books are still higher than sales of ebooks.
Published on January 13, 2021
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

An author recently asked his webmaster to complete a publishing contract on his behalf (which was, of course, not legally binding). What the author learned later, however, was quite disturbing…
Published on December 31, 2020
author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, bookstores, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I received an unsolicited phone call from a senior marketing consultant at a company that displays books at book fairs. She said her company was only taking 10 books to a book fair in Europe and they chose mine…
Published on December 17, 2020
promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

Read what the Alliance of Independent Authors has to say about Booksniffer.
Published on December 10, 2020
author, book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

3 things you MUST know to price your books for maximum profits.
Published on December 10, 2020
author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

Zoom meetings are becoming more common as a way to conduct business. Does your “background” say the wrong thing about you and your product/service?