Book Awards: Worth the Cost?
They earn a LOT of money for the organizations, and usually cost a LOT of money for authors.…
Ask The Expert
“My publisher went out of business…and a different publisher then contacted me?”
It's the same type of scam. This is how it works.…
Can I translate and publish a book written by someone who died?
Many people assume that a deceased author's work is up for grabs once they die. Nothing could be further from the truth.…
“How can I stop Amazon’s resellers from listing my book at such a high price?”
If you think Amazon cares about your book you're living in La La Land.…
OUCH!! COMPLAINTS about Friesen Press / FriesenPress.com
Thinking about using Friesen Press / FriesenPress.com to publish your book? You might want to read these detailed complaints first!…
“VIRTUAL” BOOK INVENTORIES ARE MISLEADING AUTHORS AND READERS – “AbeBooks.com shows 182 copies of my book for sale but I haven’t been paid for those sales!”
The confusingly common practice of virtual book inventory, or selling copies that don't yet exist.…
LIBEL ENTRAPMENT: Is Someone TRYING to Get You Sued?
The person who contacts you may be in cahoots with the person the false allegations are about.…
“Why are so many books out of stock at Amazon now?”
This is just another lesson on why authors and publishers should never put all their eggs in one basket...…
“How can I get my book up for sale under Amazon Prime?”
Read this to see what happens when an author stops promoting their book. …
Can You Share Your Email List With Me?
You'd be surprised how many people ask me to share my email lists with them...for free. …
“What are the top retail links that I should put on my website for book buyers?”
Which online bookstores should you link to when listing where to buy your book?…
Can Anyone Really Tell the Difference Between Self-Published and Traditionally Published Books Now?
Self-published books look just like traditionally published ones. The difference is in the text inside.…
When Family Members Don’t Read Our Work…
Nobody in my family has read all of my books.…
Why is Amazon Raising the Prices of So Many PAPERBACK Books by $8 to $10…or More?
After seeing so many complaints, we did some research. This is what we found...…
Why It’s a Bad Idea to Delay Releasing Your Book
Do you recommend waiting to release my book?…
“Have you heard of this publishing company that called me? Are they any good?”
WATCH OUT FOR BOTTOM FEEDERS!!…
“Can I use the names of airlines and cars in my novel?”
Can you use real airline names in your work? It depends.…
Should authors send free books to school superintendents for future bulk sales?
Be sure to include a letter with each package. Creating a personal connection will sell far more copies.…
AUTHORS: When Signing Books, Creativity is the Key!
Holding signings at special events, and speaking for local organizations, will sell a LOT more books!…
“Hey, why don’t you copy that other company that screwed me over? After all, their services were FREE!”
This guy! Sheesh... Some authors NEVER LEARN!!!…
“My previous publisher will NOT stop selling my ebook!”
"I can understand that some print books are still available because they are still in inventory at Amazon. But, why ebooks?"…
Consolidating Issues of Your Magazine/Newsletter Into a Print on Demand Book!
Newsletter publishers might want to consider publishing an entire year's worth of material as a book.…
“Help! I’m locked out of my account in my publisher’s system!”
"I cannot access my author's account or books in (Amazon's) KDP. My account is locked out. I have had a terrible experience and have been trying to access my books for almost a year now..."…
Why Won’t My Publisher Give Me A List Of All The Retailers Selling My Book?
My publisher can't give me that list (??) and said it's a bad idea anyway. What do you think is going on?…
Can Facebook Reject Your Ad for Any Reason? Or, No Reason??
Imagine Christopher's surprise when he tried to run an ad on Facebook for his books, and received the following response...…
BOOK RE-PUBLISHING SCAM ALERT!
Read about common scam that happens to newly published authors. …
My Designer Wants To Charge Me All Over Again
Authors should never let anyone format/design their files until they know who the publisher will be.…
Who Posted an Odd Update to the Publish America Website Two Years After They Went Out of Business?
Check out the weird stuff Angela dug up this week! …
“How do I pitch my self-published book to traditional publishers?”
"I’m considering writing to publishers to see if they are interested in my already self-published book. Should I be asking them if..."…
Don’t Publish Nude Pictures of Dying or Dead People!
This isn't really a Q&A but it's something I'm very upset about...…