Published on October 1, 2021
amazon, author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

If you let any other person or company host your website, they have the power to “cancel” you if they don’t like something in your book, something you wrote online, or even some of your social media posts. You may think you’re safe from this garbage right now but you never know which way the politically correct tide is going to move in the future…
Published on September 23, 2021
Networking, writing career advice

Given the proper forum, an earnest person can transform into a master, philosopher, or superior being of their choosing. Because of this unintentional metamorphosis, much-needed virtues such as modesty and humility are often in short supply online…
Published on September 23, 2021
writing career advice, writing tips

“I’ve read your writer’s guidelines and I’d love to send you some article ideas. However, I don’t know if you have an age limit…”
Published on September 23, 2021
worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals. We’ve been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you!
Published on September 22, 2021
author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Don’t pay professionals to format your manuscripts before choosing a publisher. Here’s why.
Published on September 20, 2021
Paying Markets for Writers, writing career advice

Let’s face it…we all have a few nuts rooted in our family tree.
Published on September 17, 2021
article ideas, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, writing career advice

The good news is that more employers are hiring telecommuting employees, and there are now more freelance opportunities than there ever were before. But, you need to be on the ball about getting those assignments!
Published on September 17, 2021
author, Book Reviews, editing, Networking, writing career advice

I get a bit miffed that so many people assume that I will drop everything to critique their work for free.
Published on September 9, 2021
writing career advice

Many kids are attending school virtually right now. And, there is no shortage of parents complaining about their kids spending more time in front of a computer screen than they ever did in class, and, sadly, lots of stories about frustration and tears. I’m here to tell you that it does NOT need to be that way!
Published on September 9, 2021
author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

I recommend pulling your book from the market.