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Submittable – Good for Writers…or Not?

Published on November 19, 2020 promotional pitfalls, writing career advice

Is Submittable a good deal for writers? We don’t think so. Here why…

Is That Movie/TV Show Substantially Similar to Your Book…or Not? by Harvey Randall, Esq.

Published on November 19, 2020 copyrights, harvey randall, legal, writing career advice

The absence of substantial similarity proved fatal to Author’s copyright violation claims.

The Pros and Cons of Online Editing Software by Gregory Austin

Published on November 12, 2020 author, editing, writing career advice, writing tips

Writers using editing software must be savvier than the technology.

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For November, 2020!

Published on November 12, 2020 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!

“Do people actually buy children’s picture ebooks?”

Published on November 5, 2020 promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

Would YOU buy your child or grandchild an ebook for Christmas, or as a birthday gift?

My Previously Rejected Essay was Accepted by Writer’s Digest Magazine! – by Kate Meadows

Published on October 29, 2020 article ideas, author, Book Reviews, diversify your writing income, Networking, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

The only way to guarantee a “No” is to not try at all.

“Can an LLC protect me from getting sued?”

Published on October 23, 2020 author, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

“I’ve written a book that contains lots of stories about people I’ve know. A friend told me to set up an LLC and then can’t get sued. Is this true?”

9 Reasons NOT to Use BookBaby to Publish Your Book

Published on October 23, 2020 author, bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

We were recently contacted by an author who wants to move his book from BookBaby to BookLocker. He says it takes them too long to print and ship a book. We took a look at their current “terms of service” and this is what we found…