Published on June 18, 2020
amazon, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
“There is a problem with Amazon. Three of my readers contacted me to let me know that they tried to upload a book review for me on Amazon and give me a book rating of ***** but Amazon is not letting them do either, despite the fact that they are accredited purchases, and bought the book through Amazon…”
Published on June 11, 2020
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice
Thanks for the warning about “Christian” publishers. Would you please put up a list of questions to ask a publisher, “Christian” or non-Christian? Would you also give authors a range of fair prices for certain publishing services?
Published on June 4, 2020
diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, promoting your writing, writing career advice
After a six-year break, almost all my familiar online markets also disappeared, along with my articles!
Published on June 4, 2020
author scams, complaints, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice
There are so many links online that claim they will help you market your indie published book (specifically Christian books). How can I know which ones are legitimate and which ones are, or border on, a scam?
Published on June 4, 2020
Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips
Not only can it make life difficult for someone, but authors could also set themselves up for lawsuits.
Published on May 28, 2020
diversify your writing income, specialty markets for writing, writing career advice
Here is how I managed to write for leading cannabis publications.
Published on May 28, 2020
book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
The more engaged you keep your readers, the more alive your character will seem, and the hungrier they’ll be to keep in touch. So, make sure they get an email from your character every week – a snapshot into your character’s “personal life!” And, of course, when your sequel or next novel is ready, you’ll have a list of anxious readers waiting to buy it!
Published on May 21, 2020
Networking, writing career advice, writing tips
The best thing about the way the media has fragmented in recent years is that there are now markets for absolutely anything!
Published on May 21, 2020
author, copyrights, legal, write that book, writing career advice
If you want to go bankrupt from legal fees then, by all means, write about celebrities, and try to profit from their names.
Published on May 17, 2020
author, backstories, write that book, writing career advice
Becoming a published author was an unusual journey for me. At the beginning of September 2018, my parents’ dog, Toby, died. I was his primary caregiver and he died alone with me in my room. I grieved his loss for only three weeks. The dog in my life before him, Farley, was a different story. […]