Tag: publishing

• I’m Moving All Posting to Substack, Follow Me There!

  I have a small, but kinda big, announcement to make. I am consolidating all of my e-newsletters, blogging, and book reviews into one monthly newsletter that I launched today called, “Rogue Writer, by Shari Lopatin.” I’m using Substack for this change, but I’m still keeping my writer’s page here on WordPress. However, if you follow…

  Shari Lopatin

  July 28, 2021

  For the Writers, Industry News, Personal Posts

  newsletters, publishing, Substack, Writing

• Help #StopFakeBooks

  I’m Launching a Campaign to Support Authors and #StopFakeBooks, but I Need Your Help I recently came across an article from Vox, and then the New York Times, that (quite frankly) pissed me off.  Apparently, Amazon has a problem with counterfeit books. I’m talking about entities that plagiarize an author’s book, print a fake copy…

  Shari Lopatin

  July 16, 2019

  Industry News

  #StopFakeBooks, Amazon, books, counterfeit books, creative writing, fake books, indie author, piracy, publishing, reading, self-publishing, Writing

• Naomi Alderman’s ‘The Power’ Flips Girl Power on its Head (Book Review)

  *Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I bought my own copy of this book and reviewed it independently of any commissions, payments, or trade-offs. The Power makes a strong societal and political statement meant for girls and…

  Shari Lopatin

  February 18, 2019

  Book Reviews

  #MeToo, book review, books, creative writing, dystopia, dystopian fiction, feminism, fiction, girl power, Naomi Alderman, publishing, reading, The Power, Writing

• Nico Walker’s ‘Cherry’ Will Take You on a Journey of Scumbaggery (Book Review)

  *Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I bought my own copy of this book and reviewed it independently of any commissions, payments, or trade-offs. Book: Cherry Author: Nico Walker Publisher: Knopf Published: Aug. 14, 2018 Link to…

  Shari Lopatin

  January 21, 2019

  Book Reviews

  addiction, book review, book reviewer, books, Cherry, contemporary fiction, fiction, Nico Walker, opioid crisis, publishing, reading, Writing

• An Awesome Tool for Authors to Build Email Lists, Readers to Get Free Books!

  Happy Saturday fellow readers and indie authors! I recently found an awesome new (affordable) tool  to help build my email list as an author. It’s also fantastic for readers who want to get free books from new authors in exchange for reviews. And no — it’s not NetGalley. The name of the tool is Voracious…

  Shari Lopatin

  January 5, 2019

  For the Writers, Media Strategy/Marketing Tips

  book marketing, books, creative writing, email marketing, indie author, marketing, marketing tips, publishing, readers, reading, self-publishing, Voracious Readers Only, Writing

• Yes, You Have to Price Your Books Low if You Want People to Buy Them

  You dedicated two years to working on your first novel (here’s mine!). Spent several hundred dollars (or even a couple thousand) on editors and designers. And now that you’re ready to publish, you’re being told to price your book LOW? Screw that, right? I’m Here to Tell You that Low Prices = Higher Readership I…

  Shari Lopatin

  October 2, 2018

  For the Writers

  book marketing, books, creative writing, indie author, marketing, marketing tips, publishing, reading, self-publishing

• Why Indie Authors Have to Stick Together

  I’ve heard self-publishing “experts” say time and time again that no big difference exists between an author going the traditional route or the indie route. Ahem — I beg to differ. Therefore, here are the reasons why us indie authors have to stick together: 1) We have to pay for EVERYTHING. Editors, designers, copyright filing,…

  Shari Lopatin

  September 27, 2018

  For the Writers

  blogging, books, creative writing, eBooks, fiction, humor, indie author, publishing, reading, self-publishing, Writing

• Is ‘Wildchilds’ by Eugenia Melian the Wild Ride it Should Be? (Book Review)

  *Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I reviewed this book independently of any commissions or payments. Book: Wildchilds Author: Eugenia Melian Publisher: Fashion Sphinx Books Published: Sept. 20, 2018 Link to Purchase: https://bookshop.org/a/80019/9781732547704 Stars: 2/5 This was…

  Shari Lopatin

  September 24, 2018

  Book Reviews

  #MeToo, ARC, book review, books, Eugenia Melian, fashion, fiction, literary fiction, NetGalley, pop culture, publishing, reading, Wildchilds

• Win a SIGNED Copy of my Book, The Apollo Illusion!

  Do you love reading, author-signed books, and fun giveaways? Well … Starting today, I’m launching a giveaway for two SIGNED copies of my debut YA science fiction/dystopian suspense novel, The Apollo Illusion. That means YOU could win one of two author-signed copies! Wanna enter? Here’s how: Enter the Giveaway! To enter the giveaway, just sign…

  Shari Lopatin

  September 6, 2018

  The Apollo Illusion

  book giveaway, books, creative writing, dystopian fiction, giveaway, publishing, reading, science fiction, signed book, technology, The Apollo Illusion, Writing, young adult fiction

• Is ‘There There’ by Tommy Orange Worth the Hype? (Book Review)

  *Please note that I may earn a small commission should you click any of the links in this post to make a purchase. However, I bought my own copy of this book and reviewed it independently of any commissions, payments, or trade-offs. “This is a book that should not go unread. It holds the weight…

  Shari Lopatin

  September 4, 2018

  Book Reviews

  American Indian, book recommendation, book review, books, fiction, indigenous culture, literary fiction, Native American, publishing, reading, There There, Tommy Orange