writing career advice

How to Design a Book Cover That Annoys Booksellers By Gary Robson

Published on August 11, 2021 book marketing, bookstores, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Good covers sell. Bad covers not only don’t attract customers, but can actively annoy.

Should I publish one very large book or three smaller ones?

Published on August 6, 2021 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

It’s always better to have three products to sell instead of one.

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

Published on August 6, 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!

Establishing a “Personal Connection” with Readers WILL Sell More Books – by Joshua Pantalleresco

Published on July 29, 2021 book signing advice, Networking, promoting your writing, social media, writing career advice

People are waiting to discover your book. You just have to reach out…and reply.

Brutal Honesty, Because You Asked! Why YOUR Book Isn’t Selling – by Angela Hoy

Published on July 29, 2021 amazon, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

“It is not my intent to soft soap you but I have learned that you have a habit of telling the truth as you see it so please tell me…”

What Eyeballs Are Most Attracted to in Online Ads by Nadia Ali

Published on July 22, 2021 author, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

For writers, images help to create the tone of the book, or article, boost an author’s brand, and enable you to sell more.

My One and Only Super Simple Tool for Increasing My Freelance Writing Sales By Avery Springwood

Published on July 22, 2021 article ideas, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

I can’t imagine how I’d do things without this repository of information.

“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.