Published on November 25, 2020
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Tried-and-true methods for book promotion and ones of my own invention.
Published on October 23, 2020
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“I’ve written a book that contains lots of stories about people I’ve know. A friend told me to set up an LLC and then can’t get sued. Is this true?”
Published on October 9, 2020
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Finding trends on best sellers lists! And, if you can write a best seller that becomes a classic, you’ll have it made!!
Published on September 3, 2020
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“My book is on Barnes and Noble and Amazon but it cannot be found in a search…”
Published on August 20, 2020
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“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
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“Why do literary agents, who supposedly make money when they sign up a client, behave so unprofessionally and arrogantly?”
Published on August 6, 2020
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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
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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
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Why didn’t I get a higher royalty for that?
Published on July 16, 2020
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I haven’t had to apply for any benefits because, surprisingly enough, I’m making a bit too much money to qualify!