Published on July 16, 2020
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“I am getting reports from people that they have purchased my book in Ebook format from Amazon already. However the link still shows paperback only…”
Published on July 2, 2020
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He has been shopping a new manuscript to traditional publishers, and said some now have verbiage in their guidelines saying that they won’t accept any manuscripts that don’t have any…
Published on June 25, 2020
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As promised two weeks ago, my new book, 55 Dos and Don’ts of Book Selling, has been published! And, current WritersWeekly subscribers get a copy for FREE – just for the asking!
Published on June 18, 2020
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“There is a problem with Amazon. Three of my readers contacted me to let me know that they tried to upload a book review for me on Amazon and give me a book rating of ***** but Amazon is not letting them do either, despite the fact that they are accredited purchases, and bought the book through Amazon…”
Published on June 18, 2020
author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
I can’t think of a more creative way to entrap someone for copyright infringement. Well, yes I can but I’m not going to give any mean people reading this any ideas…
Published on June 4, 2020
Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips
Not only can it make life difficult for someone, but authors could also set themselves up for lawsuits.
Published on May 28, 2020
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The more engaged you keep your readers, the more alive your character will seem, and the hungrier they’ll be to keep in touch. So, make sure they get an email from your character every week – a snapshot into your character’s “personal life!” And, of course, when your sequel or next novel is ready, you’ll have a list of anxious readers waiting to buy it!
Published on May 14, 2020
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Never, EVER trust a stranger you meet online.
Published on April 30, 2020
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I know how it is being under quarantine. You’re BORED. Bored OUT OF YOUR MIND! You want to write something FUN! What’s more fun (and easier!) than writing about YOURSELF???
Published on April 24, 2020
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Poetry is not a great genre if you’re wanting to earn a living writing books.