traditional publishing

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…

The Top 5 Best Selling Book Genres Every Author Should Know – by William Opar

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

If your goal is to profit from selling your future books, you first need to know the most popular book selling genres.

4 Reasons to Hire a Publicist to Promote Your Book(s) by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on September 9, 2022 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Consider the benefits of working with a publicist.

ALERT: Five Star Publishing to Close

Published on September 2, 2022 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Another one bites the dust…

Yes, You CAN Be Sued for Libel, Even If What You Wrote “Is 100% True”

Published on August 25, 2022 author, Censorship, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

They can’t sue me because it’s 100% true. That is a very common misconception among authors and the general public.

7 Book Cover Design Secrets That Will Drive Sales – by William Opar

Published on August 19, 2022 book cover design, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

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!

Why BookLocker is the Best Book Publisher for New Authors – by Rickey Pittman

Published on August 12, 2022 amazon, book marketing, bookstores, diversify your writing income, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

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…

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

Published on August 3, 2022 author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

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…

5 Unique Ways to Maximize your Book Sales This Year – by William Opar

Published on July 21, 2022 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

With so many options available to sell your book today, it can be challenging and overwhelming for an author to stand out from the crowd…