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Common Writer Scams & How to Avoid Them

Common Writer Scams & How to Avoid Them

Scammers target freelance writers, editors, & authors. This article describes common scams, how to avoid them, & how to become a real writer, editor, or author.

Lessons Learned from the Romance Author Plagiarism & Ghostwriter Scandal (AKA #copypastecrislist)

Lessons Learned from the Romance Author Plagiarism & Ghostwriter Scandal (AKA #copypastecrislist)

A woman was caught plagiarizing multiple romance authors. This article reviews avoiding plagiarism & using ghostwriters, so you can have a happily-ever-after.

Amazon’s Influence on Authors & the Publishing Industry

Amazon’s Influence on Authors & the Publishing Industry

Amazon has a substantial hold over the traditional & indie publishing industries. This article reviews their impact & how authors can keep control over their careers.

What It Means to be a Writer

What It Means to be a Writer

For those who love writing, being a writer is a wonderful and rewarding career, but what is a writer? Are all writers authors? How hard is it to be a professional, full-time writer? This article answers those (and other) questions.

How to Create an Author Media Kit

How to Create an Author Media Kit

A media kit is an informative sales package with your author bio, headshot, press release, book information, & more. Learn why you need one and what goes into it.

How to Get Started on Social Media as an Author: Facebook

How to Get Started on Social Media as an Author: Facebook

To market your book on Facebook, you need to have and to promote an author page, so you can hang out with your writing’s fans in one place.

Bestselling Author Carolyn Haines on Overcoming Fear, Going Indie, & Being a Writer

Bestselling Author Carolyn Haines on Overcoming Fear, Going Indie, & Being a Writer

Being a writer in an evolving publishing landscape isn’t for the faint of heart. Author Carolyn Haines talks about overcoming fear, going indie, and being an author.