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…
	
	
		
		
						
			
				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!
	
	
		
		
						
			
				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…