Published on August 20, 2020
legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“I would want 20-30 copies for personal use and distribution but I do not want to make it available for sale to the general public. I use real examples from my career and real names…”
Published on August 13, 2020
author, Print on demand, promoting your writing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“Why do literary agents, who supposedly make money when they sign up a client, behave so unprofessionally and arrogantly?”
Published on August 6, 2020
author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I found an article about the radio host they’re touting. He was convicted of two felony counts of theft. He stole his client’s advertising money…
Published on July 29, 2020
author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Potential readers and clients trust REAL customer reviews more than marketing verbiage written by the person or company selling that product or service!
Published on July 23, 2020
amazon, copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Why didn’t I get a higher royalty for that?
Published on July 16, 2020
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I haven’t had to apply for any benefits because, surprisingly enough, I’m making a bit too much money to qualify!
Published on July 16, 2020
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“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
editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

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
amazon, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“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…”