traditional publishing

“After hearing recent news about Amazon selling counterfeit books, how can I find out if I’m a victim?”

Published on July 11, 2019 copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Here are some ways to determine if your book has been counterfeited.

UP-SELL AND DOWN-SELL FUNNELS! How I Make More Money Because Of My Checkout Cart – by K.M. Robinson

Published on June 28, 2019 book marketing, diversify your writing income, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

An easy way to ask your readers to buy more books or products from you BEFORE they finish the check-out process!

Q – “My brother was a famous singer in an 80’s rock band. Can I write about that?”

Published on June 13, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

My brother hit the big time in the 80 s as a singer in a band he formed called (removed). I have an urge to write a book about my experiences with the band and touring with them as well…

Q – “Where can I make short videos to promote my books on social media?”

Published on June 6, 2019 book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

We use these types of videos and they are VERY effective. The site we use is really fast (you create the videos yourself – with music!) and you can test them out for free…

AUTHORS: Here’s How to Vet an Editor in 8 Easy Steps – by Timothy Jacobs

Published on May 31, 2019 editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Vetting an editor is basically the same thing as choosing your next car. You need to do your homework.

Well-known Book Publicity Firm Refuses to Provide Book Sales Numbers!

Published on May 24, 2019 book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I was spammed by a well-known book publicity firm last week so I took that opportunity to ask them a very simple question. All authors who are considering paying a marketing firm upwards of $1,000 or more should ask the same question…

“I found a fantastic erotic photo of a model for my book cover…but my publisher won’t let me use it. What can I do?”

Published on May 17, 2019 copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Publishing real models’ faces on some types of books can lead to BIG legal problems!

Should You Rewrite Your Entire Book Just Because One So-Called Literary Agent Says You Should?

Published on May 17, 2019 Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I vehemently disagree with the agent that a book won’t sell simply because it’s a memoir.

DEATH OR ILLNESS OF PUBLISHER? Yet Another Reason to Avoid Publishing Your Book with A Very Small or New Company

Published on May 9, 2019 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I was contacted by another author last week who was in a big bind. His published book was no longer available because: 1. His first publisher got sick and closed up shop; and 2. His second publisher died…

“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”

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

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…