Published on June 6, 2019
Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book
When asked why BookLocker’s prices are so low, Angela responded with this and much more: As stated in the article, we keep our belts tight. As most readers know, we live on a boat (it’s a spiritual thing for me – see: https://gotnotanlines.com/), not a mansion (contrary to some of our high-priced competitors and…
Published on June 6, 2019
book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing
We use these types of videos and they are VERY effective. The site we use is really fast (you create the videos yourself – with music!) and you can test them out for free…
Published on May 31, 2019
editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
Vetting an editor is basically the same thing as choosing your next car. You need to do your homework.
Published on May 24, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing
I was spammed by a well-known book publicity firm last week so I took that opportunity to ask them a very simple question. All authors who are considering paying a marketing firm upwards of $1,000 or more should ask the same question…
Published on May 17, 2019
copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
Publishing real models’ faces on some types of books can lead to BIG legal problems!
Published on May 17, 2019
Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
I vehemently disagree with the agent that a book won’t sell simply because it’s a memoir.
Published on May 9, 2019
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing
“I have two books published by Publish America and they are out of business. I plan to self-publish the new books. Who at Amazon can I contact to have the original books removed?”
Published on May 9, 2019
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
I was contacted by another author last week who was in a big bind. His published book was no longer available because: 1. His first publisher got sick and closed up shop; and 2. His second publisher died…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!