self-publishing

My Cover Designer Refuses To Use A Photo I Provided

Published on July 26, 2019 copyrights, legal, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

You can’t use any photo you want, for any reason, just because you paid for it.

WHAT ARE THEY REALLY HIDING? One HUGE Red Flag to Watch Out For When Choosing a Publisher!

Published on July 26, 2019 author scams, book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Some firms claim to “pay half” of the author’s publishing fees…but are they really doing that? Three thousand dollars is MORE than enough to pay to publish a book. So, this firm’s claim that they would also be paying an additional $3,000 out of their pocket was a bunch of you-know-what.

SUCK IT UP, BUTTERCUP! How to Handle Bad Book Reviews

Published on July 18, 2019 amazon, Networking, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

A ding dong at Amazon told an author publishers can remove reviews.

“After hearing recent news about Amazon selling counterfeit books, how can I find out if I’m a victim?”

Published on July 11, 2019 copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Here are some ways to determine if your book has been counterfeited.

UP-SELL AND DOWN-SELL FUNNELS! How I Make More Money Because Of My Checkout Cart – by K.M. Robinson

Published on June 28, 2019 book marketing, diversify your writing income, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

An easy way to ask your readers to buy more books or products from you BEFORE they finish the check-out process!

LOOK WHAT I DO WHEN NOBODY’S LOOKING! Sneaking Around Behind Authors’ Backs to Make THEM Look GREAT!

Published on June 28, 2019 author, editing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Sometimes, you just gotta help stubborn people without them knowing.

“My publisher wants me to attend a Hollywood pitch festival but I have to pay them for it. Have you heard of this?”

Published on June 21, 2019 promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

I was contacted recently by an author who did attend one of these. He was initially impressed and excited because “so many” publishers had authors in attendance. But what he didn’t know was…

Q – “My brother was a famous singer in an 80’s rock band. Can I write about that?”

Published on June 13, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

My brother hit the big time in the 80 s as a singer in a band he formed called (removed). I have an urge to write a book about my experiences with the band and touring with them as well…

Attending Events Related to Your Book’s Topic Can Lead to BIG Promotion Opportunities and Future Sales By K.M. Robinson

Published on June 6, 2019 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, self-publishing, Sell That Book!, writing career advice

Finding a niche event helped me advance my writing career!

What Our Readers Said About: “WHY WON’T YOU PUBLISH MY BOOK FOR FREE?” – A Behind the Scenes Look at a Publisher’s Expenses

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…