writing career advice

“I found a fantastic erotic photo of a model for my book cover…but my publisher won’t let me use it. What can I do?”

Published on May 17, 2019 copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Publishing real models’ faces on some types of books can lead to BIG legal problems!

Tell YOUR Story to CRACK Writer’s Block By Dennis Peterson

Published on May 17, 2019 diversify your writing income, storytelling, writing career advice

I have written and sold numerous stories from my life. And you can, too!

5 Signs Your Client is About to Fire You By S.E. Batt

Published on May 17, 2019 editing, writing career advice

Here are five ways clients can leave you, and how to detect it in advance.

Should You Rewrite Your Entire Book Just Because One So-Called Literary Agent Says You Should?

Published on May 17, 2019 Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I vehemently disagree with the agent that a book won’t sell simply because it’s a memoir.

How I Beat the Blogging Odds and Built a More Successful Business – By Jennifer Brown Banks

Published on May 3, 2019 diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing tips

I have earned thousands of dollars over the years through my award-winning blog and it has made a big difference in my bottom line.You can, too, with a little innovation, information, and inspiration.

Corporate Curricula – an Overlooked Writing Opportunity By Marlene Caroselli

Published on May 3, 2019 diversify your writing income, write that book, writing career advice

Add to your income stream by writing curricular materials for corporate trainers.

“I want to publish the lyrics from an old song but the rights holder hasn’t responded to me. What can I do?”

Published on May 3, 2019 copyrights, writing career advice

I’ve emailed ASCAP, and Sony, who owns the publishing rights, for permission and no one has gotten back to me…

“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”

Published on April 26, 2019 copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…