traditional publishing

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…

Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish

Published on April 26, 2019 copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!

Surprise-Releasing Books Nets Me More Sales Than Pre-Order Books By K.M. Robinson

Published on April 26, 2019 book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Surprising my fans and followers with unannounced book releases keeps them riveted and improves my sales.

How to Revamp Your Old Book Listing for NEW Sales! – by Christie Avery

Published on April 19, 2019 promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

Book sales in a slump? Here are some ideas to drum up NEW interest in your old book!

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

Published on February 20, 2019 author scams, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.

WSJ Claims Amazon’s “Publishing Business” is NEW…But It’s Over a Decade Old and They Are STILL Having Problems!

Published on January 24, 2019 amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Amazon’s Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ…

How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency

Published on December 20, 2018 author scams, legal, Literary Agents, traditional publishing, writing scams

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!

Do YOU Offer a Unique Service for Authors? May We Promote It??

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

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?

How to Publish a Book to Boost Your Fundraising Efforts

Published on August 9, 2018 book marketing, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

Instead of collecting money thru donation jars for your charity, consider publishing and selling a book.