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Hiding Won’t Protect You From a Libel Lawsuit. Just ask John.

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.

“I’m not promoting my book. Will lowering the price make it start selling?”

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?”

Authors: Translate Your Book for More Money … But Do it Wisely – By Bradley Hall

Published on November 8, 2019 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

There are more Spanish speakers around the globe than English speakers. And, they buy books.

WHAT IS A BOOK BOX SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE?! A Whole New Sales Channel for Authors!! – by Emma Hall

Published on November 8, 2019 book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

An EXTREMELY lucrative way to sell LOTS of books, get free, viral marketing, AND connect with new readers!

“I’m willing to pay someone to promote my book…but who should I hire?”

Published on November 8, 2019 author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

“I’m getting a lot emails from book promotion sites. Are these legitimate sites? Do they really help sell books? Are they worth the money?”

“Should I pay a book review site $1.50 for every copy of my ebook that they give away for free?”

Published on October 30, 2019 author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Why in the world would an author PAY people to read his or her book rather than the other way around?!?! I’m having a hard time trying to think of a worse book review deal for authors!

“Can I include scans of newspaper articles in my book? My book IS educational.”

Published on September 26, 2019 copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“I want to include scans of newspaper articles in my book. Since my book is non-fiction, will the educational exception to copyright law apply?”

Book Marketing Scams!

Published on September 19, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

“I wanted to forward this to you and get your perspective on it. I have received a number of emails from people wanting to “market” my book, but…”

IS THIS EVEN LEGAL?! Amazon is Giving Their Main “Buy Buttons” to Book Depository, Which AMAZON Owns AND They Are Inflating Those Book Prices!

Published on September 19, 2019 amazon, pod complaints, Print on demand, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Have you recently noticed that Amazon has raised the price of your book significantly and have you noticed that the name “Book Depository” appears underneath that price? Most authors see that, and think Amazon gave their main buy button to another company. But…

“How do I let readers know that a portion of my royalties are going to a specific charity?”

Published on September 12, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Not sure how to notify potential readers that their purchase will benefit a specific charity? Angela has ya covered!