Published on December 2, 2022
copyrights, legal, libel, traditional publishing
![Literary Agents Threaten to Blacklist Harper Collins – In The News – 12/02/2022 Literary Agents Threaten to Blacklist Harper Collins – In The News – 12/02/2022](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fighter-jet-g11590207f_640-e1669942548827.jpg)
MORE: CNN accused of violating copyrights on 120 songs!; Outstanding charity is providing books for refugee children in Ukraine!; NYC Book publishing and book selling jobs plummeted 56% in 10 years; Copyright dogfight over Top Gun: Maverick; Amber Heard wants another chance against Johnny for defamation; and Student in Nigeria allegedly beaten and tortured over tweets about first lady.
Published on October 13, 2022
amazon, book marketing, bookstores, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![Why is Amazon Raising the Prices of So Many PAPERBACK Books by $8 to $10…or More? Why is Amazon Raising the Prices of So Many PAPERBACK Books by $8 to $10…or More?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/headache_1665684245-e1665684295657.jpg)
After seeing so many complaints, we did some research. This is what we found…
Published on October 7, 2022
Censorship, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![If You Address Me as “Yo Angela,” You Will NOT Receive a Response If You Address Me as “Yo Angela,” You Will NOT Receive a Response](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/dumb_1665173828-e1665173859281.jpg)
That’s not all, however. A couple of weeks ago, a writer pitched an article for WritersWeekly, calling publishers and editors bigoted if they reject an article or a book manuscript that has poor grammar and incorrect spelling…
Published on September 9, 2022
author, book marketing, bookstores, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![The Top 5 Best Selling Book Genres Every Author Should Know – by William Opar The Top 5 Best Selling Book Genres Every Author Should Know – by William Opar](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/books.jpg)
If your goal is to profit from selling your future books, you first need to know the most popular book selling genres.
Published on September 9, 2022
book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![4 Reasons to Hire a Publicist to Promote Your Book(s) by Jennifer Brown Banks 4 Reasons to Hire a Publicist to Promote Your Book(s) by Jennifer Brown Banks](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/typewriter-with-page.jpg)
Consider the benefits of working with a publicist.
Published on September 2, 2022
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![ALERT: Five Star Publishing to Close ALERT: Five Star Publishing to Close](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dinosaur-bones.jpg)
Another one bites the dust…
Published on August 25, 2022
author, Censorship, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![Yes, You CAN Be Sued for Libel, Even If What You Wrote “Is 100% True” Yes, You CAN Be Sued for Libel, Even If What You Wrote “Is 100% True”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/gavel-on-keyboard.jpg)
They can’t sue me because it’s 100% true. That is a very common misconception among authors and the general public.
Published on August 19, 2022
book cover design, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![7 Book Cover Design Secrets That Will Drive Sales – by William Opar 7 Book Cover Design Secrets That Will Drive Sales – by William Opar](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/multiple-book-covers.jpg)
Even though your potential audience members can’t see inside the pages of your book, they will definitely judge its quality based on the cover!
Published on August 12, 2022
amazon, book marketing, bookstores, diversify your writing income, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![Why BookLocker is the Best Book Publisher for New Authors – by Rickey Pittman Why BookLocker is the Best Book Publisher for New Authors – by Rickey Pittman](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/books-in-bookshelves.jpg)
Too many new authors have been robbed by vanity presses who have charged naïve authors thousands of dollars. BookLocker’s fees are so low that some authors are skeptical. However, you should not be…
Published on August 3, 2022
author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![If You Want Your Book Published in Time for Christmas Sales, You Need to Act Now! It’s Easy!! Here’s How!!! – by Angela Hoy If You Want Your Book Published in Time for Christmas Sales, You Need to Act Now! It’s Easy!! Here’s How!!! – by Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/santa_1470837582-e1659545842474.jpg)
The back to school/fall-is-coming advertisements spur authors to want to get their new books on the market ASAP to take advantage of the impending holiday shopping season. I’m currently being reminded that I will be getting little sleep from now until Christmas week…