storytelling

“Do you have any experience with the Illumination Book Awards?”

Published on October 1, 2026 author, Contests!, storytelling, writing career advice

WriterBeware.org has the Illumination Book Awards on their list of “Awards Profiteers.”

EPISODE 57: Deadly Pens: Authors Who Committed MURDER!!!

Published on September 24, 2026 author, backstories, storytelling, WritersWeekly Podcast

Which best-selling author was 15 when she murdered someone? Which author wrote about killing his wife 7 years after he did it? We have these and MORE examples! Don’t miss this one!!!

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!

Why I Never Ask People to Buy My Book – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on September 17, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Build a relationship first. Sales will follow.

Episode 55: BESTSELLERS That Were Self-Published (That YOU Will Recognize)

Published on September 11, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast

You will be AMAZED at which big name titles started out as self-published books!

Beyond the Booksigning: How Themed Bookstore Events Turn Readers into Loyal Fans – by Rachel Carrington

Published on September 3, 2026 author, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, libraries, storytelling, writing career advice

Hand your attendees packets that will help them solve a mystery, experience a prophecy, or save a distant planet! And, hide some clues in the library!