Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?” “When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hiding_1556306393-e1556306411794.jpg)
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/burning-book.jpg)
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Published on April 26, 2019
book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice
![Surprise-Releasing Books Nets Me More Sales Than Pre-Order Books By K.M. Robinson Surprise-Releasing Books Nets Me More Sales Than Pre-Order Books By K.M. Robinson](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/surprised-little-girl.jpg)
Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted and improves my sales.
Published on April 19, 2019
promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing
![How to Revamp Your Old Book Listing for NEW Sales! – by Christie Avery How to Revamp Your Old Book Listing for NEW Sales! – by Christie Avery](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wax_car_1555682544-e1555682576827.jpg)
Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!
Published on February 20, 2019
author scams, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
![25 Ways to Create a Publishing Company That WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS! (And, You Just Might Go to Jail, Too!) by Snarky Angela Hoy 25 Ways to Create a Publishing Company That WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS! (And, You Just Might Go to Jail, Too!) by Snarky Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/bankrupt_1550706735.jpg)
Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.
Published on January 24, 2019
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![WSJ Claims Amazon’s “Publishing Business” is NEW…But It’s Over a Decade Old and They Are STILL Having Problems! WSJ Claims Amazon’s “Publishing Business” is NEW…But It’s Over a Decade Old and They Are STILL Having Problems!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wrong_1548346558-e1548346589342.jpg)
Amazon’s Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ…
Published on December 20, 2018
author scams, legal, Literary Agents, traditional publishing, writing scams
![How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/criminal_1545099193.jpg)
It feels like we’ve been watching an episode of American Publishing’s Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!
Published on November 29, 2018
author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![Do YOU Offer a Unique Service for Authors? May We Promote It?? Do YOU Offer a Unique Service for Authors? May We Promote It??](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/professional_1543526475-e1543531357773.jpg)
There are countless editors, cover designers, website creators, and others offering their services to authors online. But, there are other unique services available to authors that may very well benefit them, their book, and their profits in the long-run! Are YOU one of these individuals? Or, are you seeking these types of services?
Published on August 9, 2018
book marketing, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book
![How to Publish a Book to Boost Your Fundraising Efforts How to Publish a Book to Boost Your Fundraising Efforts](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/group-of-volunteers.jpg)
Instead of collecting money thru donation jars for your charity, consider publishing and selling a book.
Published on October 12, 2017
amazon, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![“Did I make a mistake only publishing my book in electronic format? ZERO COPIES SOLD!” “Did I make a mistake only publishing my book in electronic format? ZERO COPIES SOLD!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/disappointed_1507821103-e1536672750822.jpg)
I put up my book on Amazon’s Kindle last year for almost a year but not a single copy was sold. Did I do something wrong?