Some common sense tips for protecting yourself from litigation In an online self-publishing support group, a member posted that they had finished their manuscript and needed an attorney to review it to be sure the author wouldn’t get sued. The responses to the post ranged from questioning the need for such a review to [...]
We should charge and pay for value, not time Time is one of our most valuable commodities, and that it’s a non-renewable resource makes it even more precious. But knowledge is also a valuable commodity. If you offer a service, are you balancing time and knowledge when you determine your fees? We’ve all heard [...]
There’s a great new free Chrome plugin that any author who sells books on Amazon should check out: WriterWatch. It’s from the makers of Publisher Rocket (a tool I use and enthusiastically recommend) and Atticus. Here’s what WriterWatch can do: Daily price checks on your books, whether you changed the price or someone else [...]
What’s stopping you from getting that project written? Merriam-Webster defines writer’s block as: A psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece. Dictionary.com’s definition is a little less intimidating: A usually temporary condition in which a writer finds it impossible to proceed with the writing of a novel, play, or other work. [...]
It doesn’t pay to try to game the system Let’s begin with a full disclosure: I don’t have any special inside knowledge about Amazon. What I’m going to share here is based on what I see in the industry, the stories I hear from other authors and indie publishers, and simple common sense. Amazon [...]
Taylor Swift is about to become the highest-profile self-published author in the world. Recently Swift announced plans to release a commemorative book about her record-breaking Eras Tour on Black Friday (Nov. 29, 2024). The book will be sold exclusively at Target. It’s not only a great deal for Target, but it lets Swift retain [...]
When your listeners pay more attention to your speech patterns than your content, they’re not hearing you. Uptalk. Vocal fries. T-glottalization. Excessive buzzwords and slang. Incorrect pronunciation. Mumbling. Repeated words. Filler sounds. Incoherent sentences. If your speech habits include any of the above, your ability to communicate is likely compromised. And if you can’t [...]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that Gen Z (those born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s) will make up about 30 percent of the U.S. civilian workforce by 2030, filling nearly 50 million jobs. That 30 percent estimate is likely to apply globally. Every generation uses slang unique to its time and place. [...]
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” To that, I would add change. No matter how old we are, there’s no argument that for any adult today, the world is much different than it was when they were born, whether that was 20 years ago or 80 [...]
The Amazon Author Formula: Insider Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Selling More Books Penny C. Sansevieri Author Marketing Experts Getting sales on Amazon takes more than simply writing and uploading a great book—a lot more! I love writing and publishing books. I don’t like marketing them. But a hard reality of publishing is this: [...]
