storytelling

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!

SOMEBODY is Watching YOU! But WHO??? – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Summer, 2026 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on September 3, 2026 author, Contests!, storytelling, writing tips

A note on a windshield gets dismissed, an unopened package gets discarded, and LOTS of people are getting paranoid!!!

Episode 54: Do YOU Think These Controversial Books Should Have Been Published?

Published on September 3, 2026 author, Censorship, legal, libel, specialty markets for writing, storytelling, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice

When does free speech cross the line? And what about censorship? Where do YOU draw the line? Let us know in the comments!

How to Successfully Create Your Author Brand – by Gary Sturgis, International Bestselling author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on August 7, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

Creating a brand is imperative! It makes you instantly recognizable in a crowded marketplace.

The Book Wasn’t the Product. The Community Was. – by Gary Sturgis

Published on July 3, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, social media, storytelling, writing career advice

Ironically, the less I focused on selling books, the more books I sold!

EPISODE 46: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 2 of 2

Published on June 25, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, editing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

In PART 2, international bestselling BookLocker.com author, Gary Sturgis, shares more of his book marketing secrets!

EPISODE 45: How to Earn Thousands Per Month in Book Royalties – PART 1 of 2

Published on June 19, 2026 amazon, author, backstories, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips

In this episode, international bestselling BookLocker.com author, Gary Sturgis, shares his secrets for book selling success!

Why My Books Get So Many Reviews! – by Gary Sturgis, Internationally Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on June 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

A reminder at the end of your book, in your newsletter, or on social media is often all that’s needed, along with continued engagement with your readers!

No Water, No Power, and Footsteps on the Porch! – Topic, Common Themes, and WINNERS of the WritersWeekly.com Spring, 2026 24-Hour Short Story Contest

Published on June 5, 2026 author, Contests!, Creative Writing, storytelling, writing tips

There wouldn’t be a garden this year. There was no longer any water, and the only source of light now was from candles…