traditional publishing

A publisher wants $4,000 to market my book to OTHER publishers?!

Published on February 19, 2021 author scams, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

They are simply luring in authors, and then upselling them on worthless services.

Yes, We’re Weird! And, That’s Why We’re Still in Business!!

Published on February 13, 2021 Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I was always a weird (um, naughty) kid. I never aligned myself with social norms. I recognized when something was ridiculous, even if “everyone else” was doing it. I would do things differently, despite the fact that…

Posting “Read-Aloud” of Children’s Books on YouTube – Good Idea or Not?

Published on February 5, 2021 author, copyrights, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

Aside from the copyright infringement implications, I have a moral problem with this as well…

Despite Covid, Print Books Still Outsold Ebooks in 2020

Published on January 22, 2021 author, book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Sales of print books are still higher than sales of ebooks.

BOOK PROFIT PRICING: How To Price Your Books For Maximum Profitability by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on December 10, 2020 author, book marketing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

3 things you MUST know to price your books for maximum profits.

“Do industry insiders regard self-publishing as ‘cheating?'”

Published on December 10, 2020 Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Anytime an author pays to get published, it’s considered vanity publishing. But, many self-published authors earn more than their traditionally-published colleagues.