traditional publishing

One VERY Easy Way to Know If You’re Talking to a Scammer

Published on May 11, 2023 author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

The only thing these companies are good at is emptying authors’ wallets.

Why Authors and Publishers are THRILLED that Amazon is Closing Book Depository

Published on April 20, 2023 amazon, author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

It made no sense to any of us in the industry why Amazon (through Book Depository) would charge more for books.

“How DARE you refuse to publish my book?!?!”

Published on March 17, 2023 author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Author responses that made my eyeballs roll back in my head…

How to Successfully Hand-Sell Copies of Your Book by Bonnie McCune

Published on March 3, 2023 author, book marketing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

The best advice I got was from a community relations person at a Barnes & Noble was this: BE PREPARED TO HAND SELL.

Book Awards: Worth the Cost?

Published on March 2, 2023 book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

They earn a LOT of money for the organizations, and usually cost a LOT of money for authors.

ChatGPT, AI, and the Future of Writing and Publishing – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on February 10, 2023 article ideas, author, Censorship, copyrights, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

As a writer or author, should YOU be worried? Are your knowledge and skills about to become irrelevant?

“Why are so many books out of stock at Amazon now?”

Published on December 23, 2022 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

This is just another lesson on why authors and publishers should never put all their eggs in one basket…

“How can I get my book up for sale under Amazon Prime?”

Published on December 8, 2022 amazon, author, book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Read this to see what happens when an author stops promoting their book.

Why is Amazon Raising the Prices of So Many PAPERBACK Books by $8 to $10…or More?

Published on October 13, 2022 amazon, book marketing, bookstores, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

After seeing so many complaints, we did some research. This is what we found…

If You Address Me as “Yo Angela,” You Will NOT Receive a Response

Published on October 7, 2022 Censorship, traditional publishing, writing career advice

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…