One major problem with ebooks is the difficulty in giving them away as gifts. Books have long been a beloved gift, both for the gift giver and the recipient. Amazon is the #1 seller of ebooks (of course). If an author (or anyone) "gifts" an ebook to someone (a friend or relative, or even a book reviewer), that person can use that "gift' to purchase whatever they want on Amazon...…
These emails were exchanged after the author told the publisher there would be a delay in her signing up...…
A boy shivering wanders through a snowy forest after his father told him to take care of his mother and sister. Will he make it back home with food from the traps? Where did our Winter, 2019 contest participants take us??? You won't want to miss the top three winners!…
Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail. …
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 really CAN learn from others' mistakes!…
Is your publisher feeding you one or more of these ridiculous, unbelievable excuses?…
Don't fall for the false praise and promises.…
Amazon's Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ...…
I found the following complaints posted to a variety of websites about Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books...…
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The first big Author Solutions lawsuit was denied class-action status so the plaintiffs must sue on their own. But, the second lawsuit, which also seeks class-action status, is still winding its way through the legal system. …
Believe it or not, I get pitches from writers using these angles almost every day. And, these pitches don’t sell writing any better than they sell cars...…
We are receiving increasing numbers of complaints from authors about Amazon rejecting legitimate reviews for their books...…
It feels like we've been watching an episode of American Publishing's Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!…
Amazon may still be selling your book directly, and it may very well be in stock at Amazon, listed at the correct price, AND eligible for Prime (free) Shipping! But, where do you find that listing?! We'll show you!…
There are countless editors, cover designers, website creators, and others offering their services to authors online. But, there are other unique services available to authors that may very well benefit them, their book, and their profits in the long-run! Are YOU one of these individuals? Or, are you seeking these types of services? …
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I hated to be snarky (actually, I didn't hate it that much) but I had to tell her that...…
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For the past six weeks, we’ve spent every spare moment judging the hundreds of entries submitted for WritersWeekly's most recent 24-Hour Short Story Contest. In case you’re not familiar with our quarterly contest, this is how it works...…
DO NOT pay your publisher for cover design, editing, illustrating, or anything that THEY will own later!…
I may sound harsh in this article but I receive SO MANY emails from authors who have left their common sense at the door, and are about to step knee-deep in a big pile of you-know-what.…
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BookLocker.com has been in the business for 20 years, and has published more than 10,000 titles in that time. We've seen many competitors rise and fall but we're still going strong. We are a lean organization. We keep our costs down while only working with a limited number of authors each year. This enables me (one of the two owners) to work with every single author one-on-one. We break even on setup fees, and earn our profits on book sales so we and each author have a vested interest in the success of their book.…
Since 2016, there's been a noticeable uptick in readers criticizing us for posting items that they feel are politically biased. The crazy thing is that we've been accused of being both left-wing, liberal Democrats and bible-thumping, right-wing Republicans...…
I have to admit. When I first heard about this business model, my B.S. antenna went up. So, I did some further research, and here is what I found...…
Snapped cornstalks, a fortune teller’s wagon, fiery red braids flying through a cold autumn wind, colorful leaves racing across worn shoes, a hideous, bald doll, a pumpkin contest at the county fair, a fiery cast iron pot, a painting that sucks the living into its canvas, and so much more! See all 18 years of our Fall contest topics!…
Amazon has killed CreateSpace, and renamed it/merged it/replaced it (same thing, no matter which way you wash it!) with "KDP Print." We all knew that was coming. And, between you and me, with all the complaints about CreateSpace posted online, it’s no surprise they wanted to get rid of the name...…
Has your book's listing on Amazon recently changed? Have you noticed the following? High list price; No Prime availability; Some unknown firm selling your book instead of Amazon?…
Authors often think they can use emails from readers for marketing purposes without asking permission.…
Authors, consider this scenario: With the click of a button, Amazon has killed your entire, successful career as an author. Your books have all been removed from their site, your unpaid royalties may be frozen, and you can't get any specific details from Amazon... THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!…
Instead of collecting money thru donation jars for your charity, consider publishing and selling a book.…
"How do we know when someone is under the influence? It's pretty obvious..."…
You spend hours crafting your writing product. How much do you invest in your photo image?…
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular…
Would your rather write...or sweat? LET'S WRITE!!!…
