writing career advice

“Am I supposed to collect sales tax when selling my books directly to readers in my state AND others?”

Published on July 22, 2021 author, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Are you collecting sales tax when you sell your books?

Will Your Book Sell? Yes, But Only If… – by TM Jacobs

Published on July 15, 2021 author, book marketing, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I asked her, “What is Simon & Schuster doing for you?” She then made a zero with her thumb and finger…

From 7-Year-Old Short Story Writer to Published Author – by Donna Deines

Published on July 15, 2021 author, backstories, Networking, writing career advice

One day, as I was surfing the Internet, I ran into WritersWeekly.com and, subsequently, BookLocker.

Book Reviews – Great for Blurbs…Not So Great for Sales?

Published on July 14, 2021 book marketing, Book Reviews, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“I’m a bit disappointed in (my book sales) because I got a good review from (a book review publication). I had four more good reviews at (book review websites). Two more are due out next week…”

Social Media May Be Killing Your Writing Income! by TM Jacobs

Published on July 8, 2021 article ideas, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, social media, write that book, writing career advice

What exactly could you do with your writing with an extra 365 hours over the course of a year?

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For July, 2021!

Published on July 8, 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!