Comments on: Writing EXPOSURE—Gamble or Grift?

By: Cocky-Blocked: How to Nuke Your Brand From Orbit

Cocky-Blocked: How to Nuke Your Brand From Orbit — Thu, 10 May 2018 17:50:59 +0000

[…] there’s the rampant (and unrepentant exploitation) from MEGA MEDIA BRANDS all using the ‘Exposure Dollar Ponzi Scam’ to rake in millions using creatives as free labor and […]

By: Why Do Writers Need a Platform? What IS a Platform?

Why Do Writers Need a Platform? What IS a Platform? — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 19:03:19 +0000

[…] to my earlier posts about the exposure dollar grift and how places we can blog for exposure really are companies using us as a massive unpaid labor […]

By: Kristen Lamb

Kristen Lamb — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 21:15:19 +0000

In reply to Michelle B. I am going to put it up for sale as On-Demand this week. You are cool just look for it :D .

By: Michelle B

Michelle B — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 21:00:06 +0000

I’m so bummed, I missed the blog class. I have a blog on wordpress, but like many other new writers I’ve ignored it. Since I haven’t published anything yet I’m unsure of what to write about. I hope you’ll repeat the class. I haven’t taken a class yet, but read your blog often.

By: Omri Hope

Omri Hope — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:53:38 +0000

Hi!
Amazing food for thought. It makes me really think self-publishing was a good way to start out. 😉
The more I hear, the more I feel perseverance is the key to being a good author. Not the publisher you choose.

Have a lovely day,
Omri

By: Kindle Unlimited: Good Plan or KU Hamster Wheel of Death? - Kristen Lamb

Kindle Unlimited: Good Plan or KU Hamster Wheel of Death? - Kristen Lamb — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:27:42 +0000

[…] you haven’t noticed, KLamb and I are tackling the multitude of ways writers are being exploited, used, abused, and often shamed for wanting to be paid in actual […]

By: Gudrun Frerichs

Gudrun Frerichs — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 22:46:42 +0000

Thank you, Kristen, for a great article. I write because I try out in my stories alternative life stories to my own. I actually love the stories I write. It’s like a treasure hunt finding ways of dealing with unexpected life situations, killing off bad people, or falling in love with mister wonderful. It’s exciting entertainment given that our TV programme is terribly boring. There are only so many bachelor episodes or home improvement series I can stomach… I think I’ve seen enough of those. I get annoyed about all the people who try to tell me what I need to do to sell thousands of books (not that I am opposed to that notion). Of course, you have to sign up for a course that ultimately tells you… you have to write a good book and then find people who like it too. Not rocket science, really.

I get annoyed with places like Huffington’s and similar outfits. It’s all a power game played by those who think they get away with it and those who think they need to comply in order to get somewhere. Just another Weinstein set-up. Hateful!

By: Ellen Chauvet

Ellen Chauvet — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:41:21 +0000

Great post Kristen. You brought to light something I’ve been suspecting for a while. Love that you are always on “our” side.

Thank you,
Ellen

By: Randy Brown

Randy Brown — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:45:41 +0000

Thank You, Kristen. Once again you cut to the heart of the matter.

By: LillyMarge Hill

LillyMarge Hill — Tue, 24 Oct 2017 14:14:53 +0000

Wow! Yours is the first email I’ll check from now on. I’ve learned more in the last 5 minutes than the last five years when it comes to the publishing business! Thanks! My funds are a bit low for your classes right now, but I’m sure I’ll benefit from your offerings in November.