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.
Published on September 2, 2021
book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

At BookLocker, we use the largest print on demand printer in the world. They sent out an email last week warning us about an industry-wide problem…
Published on September 2, 2021
diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, writing career advice

Big companies realize that you have to do more to attract the money that is out there. Writers have to do the same thing.
Published on August 26, 2021
article ideas, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, Networking, Paying Markets for Writers, writing career advice

Make money by selling interviews to collectors publications. I have done this 3,500 times.