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Why Having a “10,000-words-a-day” Writing Goal Was Too Much… By Christina Queen

Published on March 25, 2022 article ideas, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

So, why is a 10,000-word day goal so hard?

ON MY SOAPBOX AGAIN! – Trigger Warnings ON BOOKS?!?!

Published on March 24, 2022 author, book marketing, Censorship, legal, libel, Networking, writing career advice

Take it a step further. What if people start cancelling authors and publishers after they were triggered by something in a book? Think that’s impossible? Take it further still. What if authors and publishers start getting sued for not publishing trigger warnings, or the right trigger warnings? Think that won’t happen? Look around you!

5 Scams That Prey on Desperate Freelance Writers By Louisa Eunice

Published on March 11, 2022 writing career advice, writing scams

Getting scammed is a painful experience. Here are 5 writing scams that prey on desperate freelancers.

Did Your Lawyer Say, “You Can’t Be Sued?” BEWARE! – by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com and BookLocker.com

Published on March 7, 2022 author, copyrights, legal, libel, writing career advice

“My lawyer says I can’t be sued because everything in my book is true.”
I’m always shocked when I hear this…

5 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Winning Writing Competitions – by Amanda Steel

Published on March 4, 2022 Contests!, storytelling, writing career advice

If you want a better chance at winning one of the highly coveted cash prizes at a writing competition, read this!

Complaints about SPS / Self Publishing School / Chandler Bolt

Published on March 4, 2022 author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

An author contacted me about Self Publishing School, a.k.a. SPS. Oh yeah, I’d heard of them…

5 SEO Trends To Stop Worrying About – by Emily Thompson

Published on February 25, 2022 article ideas, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, SEO, writing career advice, writing tips

Stay current with SEO and charge higher rates because of your expertise!

Getting Work from Foreign Clients During Slow U.S. Holiday Periods By Mike Michelsen

Published on February 25, 2022 diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, query letters, writing career advice

I use my calendar as an important tool in work scheduling.

AN OPEN LETTER TO AMAZON: Please stop putting garbage books on the market!

Published on February 25, 2022 amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, KDP, KDP Print, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Dear Amazon,
It’s been awhile since we last spoke. Remember when we sued you for anti-trust violations? Wasn’t it fun meeting face-to-face in that courtroom? And then…

Disgruntled Client? Here’s How to Save the Relationship – by Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on February 18, 2022 complaints, writing career advice

Before we get into how to turn these negative situations around, for informational purposes, let’s examine the 3 basic types of disgruntled clients you are likely to encounter in your business…