writing career advice

I ordered copies of my own books from Amazon but my publisher never paid me for those sales.

Published on February 17, 2022 amazon, author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I bought copies of my book through Amazon. I don’t see those sales in my publisher’s reports.

“Will you publish my (bleep) book that makes you want to (bleep)?”

Published on February 10, 2022 query letters, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

I have never been so offended by an email from a writer. EVER!

The Long Road to Overcoming Autism, and Becoming a Writer – by Paul Jordan

Published on February 5, 2022 backstories, writing career advice

I became a writer, but it wasn’t easy. Being diagnosed as autistic (Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1), I frequently took words and expressions literally….

My publisher is out of business but Amazon is still selling the ebook, and sending THEM the money!

Published on February 4, 2022 Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, writing career advice

My publisher appears to have gone out of business, but my book is still selling on Amazon.

Is a Friend or Colleague Sabotaging Your Writing Career? – by Chris Saunders

Published on January 27, 2022 article ideas, editing, ghostwriting, writing career advice, writing tips

Don’t listen to the would-be know-it-all’s who facilitate failure. If you want to be a real writer, you must start acting like a professional NOW.

Reach More People, and Earn More Money, from Your EXISTING Books By Amanda Steel

Published on January 27, 2022 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Have you considered these 5 ways to attract more readers…AND MORE BOOK SALES?

Should You Update Your Old Book, Or Write a New One?

Published on January 27, 2022 book marketing, editing, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, write that book, writing career advice

Without consistent promotion, updating a book will be a complete waste of time.

“Can I use the name of a real building / mall / hospital / etc. in my novel?”

Published on January 27, 2022 author, book marketing, legal, storytelling, writing career advice

Should I make up a fictitious hospital name for use in my novel? Yes. Read why.

The Biggest Marketing Mistake New Authors Make!

Published on January 25, 2022 book marketing, promoting your writing, writing career advice

What if you had a book that provided step-by-step instructions on not only what to do, but when to do it, from Day 1 through Day 90 and beyond? And, what if that book also included a schedule of day-by-day promotional tasks for ongoing sales?

Three Homemade Productivity Tools for Authors That I’ll Give You For Free By Chris Norbury

Published on January 21, 2022 author, book signing advice, bookstores, editing, writing career advice

Here are a three free tools that help me be a better writer and marketer.