"KDP account terminated after 8 years, 300 books published." "...no one is replying." ""Same dude. No reply. It's been 3 days." "I'm extremely desperate, I really don't know what to do anymore..." AND, MANY MORE! …
Here is why having your book in a library rarely generates sales.…
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Read the fine print before purchasing an image for your book cover.…
QUICK UPDATE: I started writing this article last week. My TikTok video is now up to 462,000 views.…
"It's yours now," the elder said as she handed over the thick stick, its knots and bumps matching her gnarled, arthritic knuckles. "But, be warned..."…
We've been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you!…
Best seller lists are meant to portray an honest reflection of what the public in general is buying, not a façade of who is best at cheating the system. …
That's not all, however. A couple of weeks ago, a writer pitched an article for WritersWeekly, calling publishers and editors bigoted if they reject an article or a book manuscript that has poor grammar and incorrect spelling...…
If I'd received one email, I probably would have ignored it. But, they wasted my time so I figured I'd check them out...…
You don't want to miss this one!!!…
As with every Fall contest, you can expect some some chilly air, beautiful leaves, perhaps some haystacks, apples, or pumpkins, maybe something cozy or creepy...or maybe not! Ha ha ha!! You'll soon find out!…
As they turned away from the desk, room key in hand, the unkempt clerk muttered, "Ya both need to know there are paths in these here woods. Whatever ya do, do NOT..."…
Another one bites the dust...…
They can't sue me because it's 100% true. That is a very common misconception among authors and the general public.…
There are several to entertain you with today!! As always, I've saved the best for last!…
I've learned to do a lot of things for myself. It's not just about saving money, although that's a big bonus. It's more about the satisfaction I get from being as self-sufficient as I can be. But, that pride must be tempered with a humility that allows me to accept my limitations. There are some things that I simply don't have enough knowledge or skill to accomplish...…
The back to school/fall-is-coming advertisements spur authors to want to get their new books on the market ASAP to take advantage of the impending holiday shopping season. I'm currently being reminded that I will be getting little sleep from now until Christmas week...…
Do YOU think this author's friend really purchased his book?…
Thinking about using Xlibris to publish your book? You might want to think again after reading these angry complaints!…
As with every Summer contest, you can expect some sizzling summertime adventure, a little bit of romance, or suspense, or action...or maybe not! Ha ha ha!! You'll soon find out!!…
While it may be tempting to take shortcuts, and "borrow" from others without permission, don't do it. EVER.…
You do NOT need to submit your final manuscript yet. You can sign up now to take advantage of this sale, and submit your manuscript for formatting later, when YOU are ready.…
Have you ever submitted text to be posted online, and later discovered odd characters in the place of punctuation? …
Here's how to get Amazon to remove your book from their site.…
Thinking about using AuthorHouse to publish your book? You might want to think again after reading hundreds of BLISTERING reviews!…
There are several to entertain you with today!! As always, I've saved the best for last!…
So, what is a shy new author to do? I'll tell ya!…
She patiently sifted clumps, making way for the tiny roots her carrots would put down as they sought ancient nutrients left there by their rotted brethren. But, what did she find?…
The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons.…
I often hear from authors who want to alert me that their publisher is ripping them off. The emails usually go something like this...…
From accusations of (alleged) unpaid royalties to anger about unanswered correspondence, there's no shortage of complaints post online about Balboa Press.…
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!…
Archway Publishing is a division of Author Solutions. Often, authors contact many publishing services firms, not realizing that some of those are owned by the same company...…
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!…
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...…
