The WritersWeekly Podcast

She spoke to them on the phone. They sounded like publishing experts! They knew all the lingo! But, one year and $20,000 later, she discovered that they had been stringing her along, and scamming mon…

Today, more than ever before, society is dependent on a fragile electrical grid, a vulnerable supply chain, and a delicate medical system to survive. All of these critical systems are plugged into th…

*What disappointing truths shock authors today when they land a traditional publishing contract? Things aren't like they used to be! 

*What does the term "self-publishing" REALLY mean today? (There i…

Did you know that there is a whole generation of people who simply will not read books? But, they do LISTEN to books! Audio storytelling is a booming medium! Tens of thousands of people listen to aud…

Why do Chris Emery’s books sell so well? Because, he is not only warm and friendly to everyone, but he’s also HILARIOUS! If you want to crack up, don’t miss this episode! Here are a few teasers:

- Chr…

Think your family members will play nice once you kick the bucket? THINK AGAIN! 

TRUE STORY: A BookLocker author who earned more than $200K in royalties died. Extended family members then took his wid…

In this episode, Professional Editor and Book Marketer Clayton Jones joins Angela and Brian to discuss what authors need to know when vetting and hiring a professional editor for their book.

What are …

In this episode, Angela and Brian review emails they have received from authors who lost anywhere from thousands, to tens of thousands of dollars, after signing up with what they thought were legitim…

This week, Angela and Brian interview the author of SEVEN books, two of which have received literary awards.

Thomas Berry is a history enthusiast and has used this interest to craft a combination of H…

Back from a bout of COVID, Angela and Brian sit down to tackle legal questions from our listeners and readers with the help of James Walsh, Esq.

James is an attorney in Pennsylvania with a background …

In this episode, Angela and Brian discuss book marketing with author Gary Sturgis, who is BookLocker's #1 best-selling author.

In 2014, Gary suffered a devastating loss that shook his world. After yea…

In our 10th episode, Angela Hoy tells us the interesting circumstances that led to the creation of WritersWeekly.com, how she later created a successful book publishing business, and about the oftent…

In this episode, Angela and Brian go over general points of advice on how to win short story contests, with a narrower focus on best methods to win the WritersWeekly 24 Hour Short Story Contest.

First…

Have you ever wondered what goes into getting a book published? Do you have a manuscript that you're holding onto because you're afraid of not knowing what to expect? How can you make sure someone wo…

In this episode, Angela and Brian cannonball back into the cesspool of online scammers who target authors and writers. Joining them is James M. Walsh, Esq. James is an attorney from Pennsylvania, and…

In this episode, we have a special guest.

Clayton Jones is a professional writer, editor, ghostwriter, and a college professor who teaches English and writing at the University of Tennessee.  He will …

Angela and Brian explore the potential liabilities and pitfalls of publishing "tell-all" memoirs. 

Many people want to publish accounts of their lives, recounting experiences that negatively affected …

Query Letters and Book Proposals are very important tools for those who want to earn money from their writing. If you aren't landing as many contracts and book deals as you'd like, it may be because …

In this episode, Angela and Brian do a deep dive into the non-profit organization known as "NaNoWriMo" (National Novel Writing Month), and their recent announcement that they would be shutting down. 

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In this second part to our scam episode, Angela and Brian discuss steps the WritersWeekly team have been taking to combat the prolific rise in international publishing scams, and specific steps YOU c…