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Should You Rewrite Your Entire Book Just Because One So-Called Literary Agent Says You Should?

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.

“Publish America is out of business and I’m now going to self-publish. How can I get Amazon to remove my old books from their site?”

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?”

DEATH OR ILLNESS OF PUBLISHER? Yet Another Reason to Avoid Publishing Your Book with A Very Small or New Company

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…

“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”

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…

Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish

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!

Surprise-Releasing Books Nets Me More Sales Than Pre-Order Books By K.M. Robinson

Published on April 26, 2019 book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted and improves my sales.

How to Revamp Your Old Book Listing for NEW Sales! – by Christie Avery

Published on April 19, 2019 promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!

“A radio talk show host saw my book and wants to interview me. Should I be leery?”

Published on April 18, 2019 promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

“I googled him and he seems legit. They want me to call in, and discuss my books with them. Have you heard of anything like this being of benefit to any of your authors?”

“If I signed a non-disclosure agreement, can I still write about my ex-boss using a pseudonym?”

Published on April 4, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice

“I’m involved in a lawsuit against my previous employer and I’m about to sign a non-disclosure agreement. I want to write a book about the case using a pseudonym. I can do that, right?”

“A publicist called me about ‘republishing’ my book. What’s up with that?!”

Published on March 28, 2019 author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I was called by a “publicist” about republishing my book that they saw on Amazon. (It’s not supposed to be there because my lawyer was supposed to give them a cease and desist order since it was from Tate Publishing…)”