300 South Publishing

12/17/2025

Today is five years since 300 South released our first anthology--Rise From Within. It was such a wonderful experience with so many beautiful writers sharing their pieces. We are looking forward to 2026 and getting back to more anthology releases.

Rise From Within is available now worldwide via the Amazon marketplace for only $11.99
getbook.at/RiseFromWithin

12/10/2025

I was recently asked about social media use as a pen name.

It's no tougher than starting from scratch as yourself. The only difference is you cant market direct to your circle of friends and family (which most will attest isn't all that much)

You sidestep that one issue by simply sharing the info as a "fan" on your personal account rather than posting directly.

My advice is to join X and Instagram as your pen name to start.

Be active.

On X

4 posts a day,

5 reposts a day,

25 comments daily on writing related posts as well as things that you like,

try to follow 10-20 accounts daily.

On Instagram

2 posts a day,

3-4 stories per day,

2-3 shared posts to your story a day,

comment on 25 posts in writing or the subjects you enjoy,

follow 10-20 similar accounts.

As for Facebook create a page for your pen name and do everything on Facebookas that page ...... join groups, follow others, post directly, share posts from others, and comment (not spam) often.

Do that for at least 30-45 days to get settled in.

Lather. Rinse. Repeat..

Write on
Jay Long

12/04/2025

I'm sick with how many first-time or would be first-time authors are being scammed out of thousands of dollars by predatory vanity presses, promising the world and delivering a shanty town.

The worst part is, after they've been taken for all their money, and in some cases they've lost their intellectual property, that's when the research begins.

That's like closing the barn door after all the horses have run away.

Please do your homework before signing any paperwork or sending in the first dollar.

If you need any type of advice or question any services that you've been looking into please reach out.

I'd rather give you information than see you spend frivolously and lose your money.

And never forget, 300 south media group can do every bit of the book creation, design, and building process.

Not to mention the services that we offer authors and content creators, such as author bios, press kits, social media graphics, and anything along those lines.

Reach out to me personally or here and I will make sure that you are on the right track.

Write on!
Jay Long

11/30/2025

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✳️ Copy Edit (grammar, spelling, punctuation, phrasing, and consistency with tracked suggestions in Word)

✳️ Full Print Formatting (headers, footers, scene breaks, etc.)

✳️ Final Proofread after formatting

✅️ Bonus #1: High-converting Book Blurb written for you

✅️ Bonus #2: KDP + IngramSpark setup guides

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Email me direct: [email protected] or drop an "I'M READY" in the comments and we can discuss your project.

Write On!
Jay Long
300 South Media Group

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⚠️First 15 authors (8 spots left)
⚠️Normal price $680 after 12/4/25
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11/28/2025

✴️ LET’S CREATE YOUR BOOK TOGETHER ✴️

Professional Interior Package – Black Friday Special

✳️ Copy Edit (grammar, spelling, punctuation, phrasing, and consistency with tracked suggestions in Word)

✳️ Full Print Formatting (headers, footers, scene breaks, etc.)

✳️ Final Proofread after formatting

✅️ Bonus #1: High-converting Book Blurb written for you

✅️ Bonus #2: KDP + IngramSpark setup guides

✅️ Bonus #3: Basic Ebook Formatting (reflowable EPUB – no image-heavy books)

✴️ Only $477 ✴️

Email me direct: [email protected] or drop an "I'M READY" in the comments and we can discuss your project.

Write On!
Jay Long
300 South Media Group

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⚠️First 15 authors (11 spots left)
⚠️Normal price $680 after 12/4/25
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11/22/2025

I have been caring for my mother 7 days a week since the first week of May.

To say that it cut into my creativity and production is an understatement.

But if these are the times I have left with her, then these moments are needed.

I began working on a 21 Day Hobby to Habit workshop that had been put on the back burner.

So, my win this week was finishing the payment gateway and creating the marketing materials. It will be ready to open its doors for registration after the Thanksgiving holiday.

This is me clapping for myself 👏👏👏

Write on!!
Jay Long
300 South Media Group

11/19/2025

11/10/2025

Just a quick heads up for anyone who has a book out. One of the latest scams going around is an email from book clubs. Usually high-end book clubs with "thousands" of members.

Just be aware 99.9% of the time they are trying to set you up for some type of con.

Stay safe my fellow authors.

Write on!
Jay Long

10/22/2025

At 300 South Media Group, we understand the importance of maintaining creative control over your work while ensuring it meets the highest professional standards.

Partnering with skilled editors, designers, and formatters can elevate your book without compromising your unique vision.

We take pride in collaborating closely with authors to produce polished, professional book projects they can be proud of.

Unlike vanity presses, which often charge exorbitant fees and may undermine your financial success, 300 South Media Group is committed to being author-friendly and transparent.

By working with us, you retain 100% ownership of your story and sales, ensuring your hard work remains yours because you are the publisher.

Always choose a service provider that upholds professional integrity and supports your journey every step of the way.

Write on!
Jay Long
300 South Media Group

10/21/2025

If you're an unpublished author or poet keep going. Your time is ahead. You will make it, if you choose. But when you do, remember you will be criticized for it... at times unjustly. Do it anyway; the reward for your hard work is far greater.

Write on!

10/16/2025

I got one of the best compliments this morning. A fellow writer sent me a picture of their laptop opened to WORD. Their message was, "I am actually thinking out my novel… look at this sh*t… you actually have me dusting it off."
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Write on!
Jay Long
300 South Media Group

10/12/2025

I'm really disappointed in how Facebook's handling of sca mmy vanity publishers has affected writers seeking publishing.

It seems like the platform's priorities have shifted, and user safety is taking a backseat.

I've noticed a surge in suspicious pages running ads, and even when I dug deeper, I could see that many had admin and ad managers based in Pakistan. But now, Facebook's removed the location info for page admins and managers, making it even harder to vet pages and make informed decisions.

Has anyone else noticed this change? It's concerning, especially for writers who've invested so much time and effort into the platform.

I started 300 South Media Group for that very reason: to be completely transparent and offer professional services to any author that sought the help.

I don't expect anyone to seek out my services and im certainly not entitled to be overrun with projects, but it saddens me to see so many replies and interactions with these ads placed by nefarious, shady companies.