Published on December 19, 2019
author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

In this article, we will discuss authors being held captive by publishers who, through very unethical means, hold authors hostage after they sign up, and pay thousands for that publisher’s services…
Published on December 12, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

A successful business looks to see if there’s a demand for what it’s trying to sell…before it starts the selling process.
Published on December 11, 2019
editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Too much than not enough with chocolate and pizza. That’s not at all true for books.
Published on December 6, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

You’ve got many low-cost and no-cost promotional options to choose from. Here’s the good news. Your zero-cost efforts will often out-perform paid marketing! Yes, it’s true!
Published on December 6, 2019
legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Imagine going to a bookstore, and buying a non-fiction book on how to holistically treat a venereal disease you picked up last week, or a book on…
Published on November 20, 2019
book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Help reporters who need sources and promote your book!
Published on November 20, 2019
amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Amazon will stock inflatable party sheep, and a 55-gallon barrel of lube (yes, really), but they’re cutting back on stocking books?!?! Some authors and publishers are lamenting the fact that Amazon has abandoned the very market that helped them get their start. DON’T WORRY! HERE’S HOW TO CONVINCE YOUR READERS TO BYPASS AMAZON ALTOGETHER!
Published on November 20, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

My friend said, “If you write about me, I’ll sue you.” But, I’ve already published the book!
Published on November 13, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Some authors are tempted to write what they want, and to hell with anyone who doesn’t like it.
Published on November 13, 2019
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“Should I cut the price of my book in half? Maybe that will spur some sales. What do you think?”