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“Can I re-publish a deceased relative’s book that’s been out of print for decades?”

Published on August 19, 2021 copyrights, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Books that are no longer in print may or may not be available for republishing.

NEVER, EVER Buy THESE Book Promotion Products/Services. PERIOD.

Published on August 12, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Don’t even WORK with a publisher who upsells authors on these kinds of (bleep)…

“Amazon has the wrong author on my book’s page!”

Published on August 12, 2021 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“I’ve already had a couple of people tell me they bought his books instead of mine…”

Brutal Honesty, Because You Asked! Why YOUR Book Isn’t Selling – by Angela Hoy

Published on July 29, 2021 amazon, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

“It is not my intent to soft soap you but I have learned that you have a habit of telling the truth as you see it so please tell me…”

What Eyeballs Are Most Attracted to in Online Ads by Nadia Ali

Published on July 22, 2021 author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

For writers, images help to create the tone of the book, or article, boost an author’s brand, and enable you to sell more.

Will Your Book Sell? Yes, But Only If… – by TM Jacobs

Published on July 15, 2021 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I asked her, “What is Simon & Schuster doing for you?” She then made a zero with her thumb and finger…

Book Reviews – Great for Blurbs…Not So Great for Sales?

Published on July 14, 2021 book marketing, Book Reviews, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“I’m a bit disappointed in (my book sales) because I got a good review from (a book review publication). I had four more good reviews at (book review websites). Two more are due out next week…”

What Does ‘sic’ Mean and When Should You Use It?

Published on July 1, 2021 author, legal, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“My book contains speeches by others that have grammatical errors. What do I do?”

DISRUPTIVE AND DUMB: Do NOT Lie to Your Publisher About ANYTHING!

Published on July 1, 2021 author, author scams, book marketing, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

When you lie to a business associate, a neighbor, family member, or anyone in the adult world, real life consequences can ensue…

“Is my book being trolled on Amazon by someone I know?”

Published on June 24, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, Censorship, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

If an author has any enemies (or suspected enemies), I recommend he or she remove those people from their social media friends’ lists, as well as their email lists long before marketing of a new book begins…