“A local artist died. Can I use his painting on my book’s cover?”
When someone dies with no known heirs, are their assets up for grabs by the public? NO!!!…
Ask The Expert
“I revised my book but people can still buy the previous version on Amazon! Why?!”
"Somebody ordered the book and they got the first edition with the old cover. Why?"…
“Why won’t Amazon let my relatives post (fake!) reviews about my new book?”
Posting fake book reviews is FRAUD. …
“My ex-editor is selling my book on Amazon AS HER OWN and Amazon won’t remove it! What can I do?!”
In the event of illegal activities, knowing WHO to contact at Amazon can save you loads of time!…
“Can I publish other writers’ short stories in my anthology without permission?”
Can you pull short stories from the Internet and include them in your book? NO!…
“Can writers use photos from Wikipedia for free?”
People from all over can upload files to that site and, naturally, some of those people won't know and/or respect copyright law. Copyright infringement penalties can range from...…
“Can I base my fictional character on a convicted criminal?”
What liability would an author face basing a fictional character on a living politician who committed crimes...…
PUBLIC FIGURES AND LIBEL: “I want to write a tell-all book about a celebrity I once knew. Can a public figure sue me?”
Libel, defamation, invasion of privacy, stress, and LEGAL FEES. Is writing a tell-all book about a public figure financially (and morally) worth it in the end? …
“I wrote a book with adult content. How do I prevent my family from finding out?”
Many authors have very valid reasons for publishing a book anonymously. How can you protect your identity? …
“What contract should I use when hiring an illustrator?”
"Do you know of a standard form I could use to address the problem of hiring a contractor to create content (diagrams) that I plan to use in my book?"…
“Where can I find a medical disclaimer template for the book I’m writing?”
"Do I really need to put a disclaimer on a health book that I am writing? Where can I find one?"…
“Can I use my ex’s texts, emails, and photos in my book about his infidelity and betrayal?” NO!!!
Don't assume you can use somebody else's emails, texts, and photos in your "tell-all" story.…
“Angela, Can You Recommend An Affordable Laptop And Software For Writers?”
Angela is very happy with her affordable laptop and word processing software. And, what's her secret for avoiding the monthly fees now charged by software companies? …
“I need my old book, published under my real name, removed from the Internet completely but it’s not happening! What can I do?”
I re-wrote my book under a pen name, and asked my publisher to have the old version removed from the Internet, but to no avail...…
Site Giving Away Free (Copyrighted!) Ebooks Closes; Reopens in Different Language
Like "Whack-A-Mole" - Jeansbet has come back online…
“Can You Post Your List Of Recommended Editors Once Again?”
I can't find your list of recommended editors. Can you post it once again? …
“$6,000 to get published AND they’re taking 80% of my sales? What?! Can you help me, please?”
After thorough investigation, they would keep 80% of all sales, risk no money, and I had to pay over $6,000 up front just to get the ball rolling! Please help!…
“Jeansbet.com is giving away ebooks for free, including mine! What’s a DMCA takedown notice and where can I find one?”
Is this website giving away your ebook for free? Better check! …
“Someone wants to buy reprint rights to my article…but the first buyer hasn’t yet published it!”
Is your article being held hostage by an editor?…
“Amazon has sliced the price on all of my books! What gives?”
Why is Amazon slashing book prices...and what does that mean for your royalties?…
“How can I find out if I’m already on the list for your 24-Hour Short Story Contest?”
How do you know if you're currently signed up for the latest 24 Hour Short Story Contest?…
“Will you please write a blurb for my book…even though you’ve never read it?”
Don't ask me to write a fake review for a book I've never read!!…
“My publisher killed my book without telling me! What can I do?”
Getting your book back on the market can be fast, and FAR cheaper than you paid last time around!…
“Why do some Print on Demand publishers charge an annual fee while others do not?”
Q – I’ve published four other books under a pen name with another publisher, (name removed),…
“Can I use print on demand to publish a very large color-interior book?”
Understand what sizes are offered by publishers BEFORE designing your book!…
“Should I buy the “Trifecta Review Service” from my publisher for almost $4,000?”
The ugly truth about publishers' "review services."…
Complaints about FastPencil / Infinity Publishing!
FastPencil has a lowly C- rating at the Better Business Bureau...but that's not all!…
“I can’t get my files from my defunct publisher and I don’t have a copy of the edited manuscript, nor the illustrations! Help!!”
After Tate Publishing's downfall, this author has nothing left of her original works...…
“My designer created un-printable files, and wants to charge me to fix them!”
Q – I’ve written an art book – 12 x 14 with many color pictures, about…
“What legal recourse can I take against CreateSpace for over-payment and unacceptable book quality?”
5 "complimentary" books to accommodate the $224 price difference?! WHAT?!?! That's $44.90 per book!!!…