10 Secret Reasons Why That Publisher Rejected Your Book (That He/She Will Never Tell You About)

The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons...…
Published on May 20, 2022
The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons...…
Published on May 12, 2022
I often hear from authors who want to alert me that their publisher is ripping them off. The emails usually go something like this...…
Published on May 7, 2022
We've been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you! As always, I've saved the best for last!…
Published on April 29, 2022
Considering using Amazon KDP to publish your book? You may want to read these numerous complaints first. From cancelled author accounts, to royalty issues, to printing/binding problems, to bad (or non-existent) customer service...and much, MUCH more!…
Published on April 21, 2022
I opened a hand-written letter this week, unsolicited (of course!), that contained a graphic short story. The punctuation, spelling, and writing were extremely poor. When I got to page six, I almost vomited...…
Published on April 15, 2022
"The editors wrote back, specifically asking about my sexual orientation. I replied that journalism is only about accuracy, presenting facts in an understandable manner, and leaving readers with lasting memories about the presentation...."…
Published on April 7, 2022
As with every Spring contest, you can expect some beautiful flowers, warm breezes, and a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action...or maybe not! Ha ha ha!! You'll soon find out!!!…
Published on April 1, 2022
This week's humdinger was from a new author who has not yet signed up at BookLocker. In fact, she hasn't even submitted a manuscript for consideration. She actually asked me to....…
Published on March 30, 2022
We are often asked why we can't offer our publishing services for free. After all, the publisher gets some money each time a book sells, right? …
Published on March 24, 2022
Take it a step further. What if people start cancelling authors and publishers after they were triggered by something in a book? Think that's impossible? Take it further still. What if authors and publishers start getting sued for not publishing trigger warnings, or the right trigger warnings? Think that won't happen? Look around you!…
Published on March 18, 2022
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column!…
Published on March 10, 2022
Twinkle lights threaten to break the window in the wind, a blunt fingernail tapping a coffee cup, and a bell on a door that won't stop ringing...…
Published on March 4, 2022
An author contacted me about Self Publishing School, a.k.a. SPS. Oh yeah, I'd heard of them...…
Published on February 25, 2022
Dear Amazon, It's been awhile since we last spoke. Remember when we sued you for anti-trust violations? Wasn't it fun meeting face-to-face in that courtroom, and...…
Published on February 17, 2022
I have several screenshots of drawings from the book that are so offensive that I can't post them here. If you want to see them, let me know and I'll send them to you via email. What you didn't get to see in the comments under my article were the supportive emails I received from people who were too afraid to post comments (because they were afraid of the cancel culture mob). I also received several emails that were very disturbing...…
Published on February 10, 2022
When I was nine years old, I managed to get my hands on "Forever" by Judy Bloom. I devoured it. And, I came away a much more "knowing" 9-year-old girl. I won't go into details but, at my maturity level back then, I had no business reading graphic teenage sex scenes and part of me changed during and after reading that book...…
Published on February 2, 2022
Considering self-publishing? Check out this price comparison featuring 17 of the most popular Print on Demand publishing service providers! …
Published on January 27, 2022
If nobody knows your book exists, you can update it until your fingers bleed but that's not going to sell copies. Does YOUR book need a promotional re-boot? …
Published on January 20, 2022
Is it cold there? It's downright frigid here! In fact, we've had 9 inches of snow in NW Georgia in the past 2 weeks! What better way to stay warm than by entertaining US with a fantastic story on this cozy weekend?!…
Published on January 13, 2022
In our 20+ year history, we have never seen so many freelance opportunities ripe for the picking. If you're having a hard time finding writing work, here's what you're doing wrong...…
Published on January 6, 2022
A Karen gets a smackdown after demanding I CALL her IMMEDIATELY to give her free advice. …
Published on December 31, 2021
This week, I’m sharing our 30 “most clicked on” articles for 2021. Some of these were published before 2021 but they remain popular, and two aren't related to writing at all, but show that posting personal items can attract more people to your publication. Enjoy!…
Published on December 17, 2021
IS SHE SERIOUS?! "I'm actually excited to work with you and it hurts me so much. Your decision made me sad right now"…
Published on December 14, 2021
She said she didn't yet know who to leave her intellectual property to but that she knew who NOT to leave it to... …
Published on December 10, 2021
It's pretty pathetic when a company is happy to take hundreds or thousands of dollars from you, knowing all the while that YOU might get sued some day for something you included in your book...…
Published on December 3, 2021
Email from an author: "I am planning to send the whole manuscript to another editor because the prior one failed in doing a proper job..."…
Published on November 25, 2021
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Published on November 11, 2021
I am always stunned when authors flat refuse to promote their books. When I first hear this from an author (and, I do hear it a lot) I'm not sure if it's ego, laziness, or apathy...…
Published on November 4, 2021
There are only 51 days until Christmas. That's 36 business days. Most full-service print on demand/publishing services firms take around 4-6 months to get a book to market. Some offer rush services but NONE of them offers a 2-week publishing program...except BookLocker...…
Published on October 29, 2021
Flying leaves and candy wrappers, an aging mansion, a magician, and a very worried town! Do NOT miss the top three winning stories!!…
Published on October 21, 2021
My email was (horrors!) insulting and the dastardly diva sure showed me! She wrote back, saying she was...…
Published on October 15, 2021
A few years ago, a felon contacted us. He wanted to publish a book about how…
Published on October 8, 2021
It's been four years since we've checked up on Balboa Press. We decided to revisit them after we yet received another complaint about Balboa Press from an author just this week. Things are definitely NOT looking any better!…
Published on October 1, 2021
I was spammed this week by an organization that hosts book fairs. Of course, it's all online again this year. No in-person meetings. No people walking around viewing books laid out on tables. Nobody shaking hands with literary agents. You know. It's really...nothing of value to authors AT ALL.…
Published on September 23, 2021
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals. We've been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you! …
Published on September 17, 2021
Are the leaves changing yet in your neighborhood? They are here! And, what better way to entertain yourself than by entertaining US with a fantastic story on this cozy weekend?! Will it be there be pumpkins, hay bales, and beautiful falling leaves? How about some crisp apples at an orchard? A cold wind, or an early snow perhaps? Maybe something dark and creepy awaiting unwary trick or treaters! Or...maybe not! …