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Give Your Readers the Behind-the-Scenes Extras They Never Knew They Wanted – by Rachel Carrington

Published on September 24, 2026 author, book marketing, book signing advice, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing

With “behind the scenes” extras, your readers have much more to come back for!

SCAMMERS AND SARCASM! I Made a Promise…and Ended Up SEETHING with Unexpressed Mockery! – by Marsh Rose, Our Favorite FUNNY Psychotherapist!

Published on September 24, 2026 author scams, Publishing Scams, social media, storytelling, writing scams

The temptation to be sarcastic was grueling… Sweat coated my brow!

You are NOT Going to Believe What I Collected in JUST 3 DAYS!!!

Published on September 24, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, editing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

If you enjoy our World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals column, you’re going to LOVE this! 😉

How to Organically Grow Your Social Media Following – by Gary Sturgis, International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on September 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Your audience will tell you what they need if you stop talking long enough to hear them.

Yes, Scammers DO Frequently Scam Each Other! By Donna Deines

Published on September 3, 2026 author scams, legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

In the dark underworld of internet scammers, even THEY aren’t safe from each other!

Episode 53: The Psychology of Scam Victims with Psychotherapist Marsh Rose – DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!!

Published on August 27, 2026 author scams, ghostwriting, legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, social media, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice, writing scams

In this episode, our favorite (and hilarious!) psychotherapist, Marsh Rose, teaches us what makes scam victims tick, and how the situation can become toxic, lethal, and out of control!

What’s a Flagship Book? And How Can You Use It to Sell Your Other Books? – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on August 27, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

What often drives long-term success is having one strong flagship book that introduces readers to the rest of your work!

A Scammer Wants Us DEAD! AGAIN!! We Posted the Entire Email! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on August 27, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Networking, Publishing Scams, social media, writing scams

This as a sure sign that scammers are losing a LOT of money from our advocacy work! And, we’re not stopping!!!

IMPERSONATION ALERT: No, Harper Collins is NOT Offering to Publish Your Book if You Spend $5K on Copies!

Published on August 19, 2026 author scams, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

You would not BELIEVE how many authors are falling for this scam!

Skip Being Everywhere Online, And Just Be Somewhere Instead – by Richard Hoy

Published on August 11, 2026 book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, social media

Having an online presence is important. But if you spread yourself out too thin trying to be seen everywhere, you may not successfully build the following you want.