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“This journal CHARGED me to publish my article and they want to CHARGE me to cancel it!”

Published on October 15, 2020 author scams, specialty markets for writing, writing career advice, writing scams

“In early September, a firm contacted me through LinkedIn, and asked me to submit an article to their online (medical) journal…”

ATTN: NEW AUTHORS – “Pre-sales” Only Work for iPhones and Stephen King

Published on October 15, 2020 amazon, author, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

One author wrote to me this week saying her book was ready but that she wanted to “hold” the book until December 1st to get more people interested in it. I told her, “That type of product hype only works for iPhones and celebrity authors like Stephen King…”

Enter Your Published Articles in Writing Contests! – by Deborah Camp

Published on October 9, 2020 Contests!, diversify your writing income, Networking, promoting your writing, writing career advice

Rewriting, revamping, and repurposing articles for resale is a common topic in the industry. But, have you thought about entering our previously published work in contests?

“I want to write a new book. What’s trending now in the bookselling world?”

Published on October 9, 2020 amazon, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Finding trends on best sellers lists! And, if you can write a best seller that becomes a classic, you’ll have it made!!

OUR READERS HAVE SPOKEN: Dumbing Down Children’s Books is a VERY BAD IDEA!!

Published on October 9, 2020 author, storytelling, writing career advice

I asked you guys and gals to weigh in with your opinions on this topic and we received more comments than any other article we’ve published this year!

How to Keep Getting Writing Assignments When Your Favorite Editor Leaves – by Paul Wynn

Published on October 1, 2020 diversify your writing income, Networking, writing career advice

Professionalism, consistency, and creative ideas can lead to long-term freelance writing income, regardless of editorial staff changes.

Screenwriting Success When Hollywood Is NOT Buying – by Mark Heidelberger

Published on October 1, 2020 author, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

The pandemic has opened up certain opportunities if one knows where to look, and how to capitalize!

Q – Can You Claim to Have “Channeled” Deceased Celebrities in Your Book?

Published on October 1, 2020 author, legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice

I received an email from a woman who claims to have written a book about her channeled conversations with deceased celebrities. Whether you believe in channeling (a two-way conversation between the living and the dead) or not is irrelevant…