Complaints about Freelancer.com
"Freelancer.com insisted that they needed the employer to verify his identity. Uh, that had already been done! They said so when I took the job or I would not have taken it."…
Ask The Expert
“Do you keep a list of scam PR sites?”
I noticed you have a page of complaints about specific publishers but do you get involved with finding scam PR sites where you can promote a book?…
“Amazon Won’t Publish My Readers’ Reviews!”
"There is a problem with Amazon. Three of my readers contacted me to let me know that they tried to upload a book review for me on Amazon and give me a book rating of ***** but Amazon is not letting them do either, despite the fact that they are accredited purchases, and bought the book through Amazon..."…
Should I Forego My Own Website And Use Only Facebook For Promotion? No!
"I plan to create a Facebook page to promote my novel, provide links where readers can purchase the book, offer updates, and chat with the author (me)..."…
“Would you please put up a list of questions authors should ask publishers?”
Thanks for the warning about "Christian" publishers. Would you please put up a list of questions to ask a publisher, “Christian” or non-Christian? Would you also give authors a range of fair prices for certain publishing services?…
How Can I Tell Which Book Marketing Services are Legit and Which Ones are a Scam?
There are so many links online that claim they will help you market your indie published book (specifically Christian books). How can I know which ones are legitimate and which ones are, or border on, a scam?…
“On your website, how can I easily find all the complaints about companies?”
You have done a bang up job of warning your readers about scammers victimizing writers and authors. I admit I enjoy reading those. I know that makes me sound bad...…
I Wrote a Fiction Series About Dead Celebrities. I Can’t Get Sued, Right?
If you want to go bankrupt from legal fees then, by all means, write about celebrities, and try to profit from their names.…
“My client is being COMPLETELY unreasonable! But, I already spent the money and I can’t ‘fire’ him…”
We came to an agreement and the company paid me up-front for the entire job. I had a four-week delivery time. That's when the problems began...…
If someone “hires” you, and then sends you money for a computer, IT’S A SCAM!
The writer was "hired" by what appeared to be a well known publisher. She was then offered a free computer on which to do the work. The scammer instructed her to...…
“My Co-author STOLE My Work! What Can I Do?!”
Two years ago, my former co-author and someone else attempted to "re-write" our original book. The new edition of the book still contains major swaths of my work...…
“My poetry books aren’t selling. What should I be writing instead?”
Poetry is not a great genre if you're wanting to earn a living writing books.…
My editor added several long, confusing words to my manuscript and I do NOT like it!
All authors hiring an editor should have a detailed contract detailing what's expected.…
“How do you work at home WITH KIDS?”
"I work for a magazine and, like many others now, I'm working from home. That would be okay but the kids are here, too, and I have to supervise their online school lessons. I really don't know how you do it! I am constantly interrupted and I can't seem to get anything done, or finished. Do you have any tips?"…
Where are these book marketing companies finding my phone number?!
Did my publisher sell my information to these companies?…
“I didn’t know about this publisher’s ‘payment platform’ before working for them and I don’t want them having all of that info. about me. What can I do?”
"In order to get paid, I am expected to sign up for a corporate payment platform and I feel uncomfortable about the amount of information I am being asked to provide..."…
How to Do a Public Book Reading That REALLY Gets Your Audience EXCITED!
Easy tips for getting your audience excited and engaged so they'll BUY YOUR BOOK!…
“Can I publish a book of my favorite poems? I didn’t write them…” H*LL, NO, YOU CAN’T!
Read what I actually said to this person...and what I WANTED to say to this person!…
“My multi-tasking mind is STOPPING me from finishing my book!”
Q – Hi Angela, Each time I start trying to write, ideas and thoughts start to…
Is This REALLY a Client You Should Keep Working With?
Later, he claimed he'd already paid for that work but he had not. He always acts happy and appreciates my work until it's time to pay me...…
Why Aren’t My Social Media Posts Selling Books?
"My social media posts just aren't working. I keep posting the same ad over and over again and my book is NOT selling. What am I doing wrong?"…
“I think my book would make a great movie. How can I pitch it to Netflix?”
"I've been reading that Netflix is the way to go with getting a movie published now. My book could even be a series. It's action-packed and would look great on the screen. Should I mail them a copy of my book with a pitch letter?"…
Is someone trashing you online? Here’s how to turn that libel into profits!
"While healthy competition isn't a bad thing, what happened next was awful. The owner of the website started posting negative reviews about my service online. She has never used my service. As far as I know, she and I are the only ones offering this service. She posts under different names but the claims made and the writing style show it's the same person..."…
I Just Republished My Book But My Old Version Is Still For Sale
Use this one simple trick when republishing your book to avoid confusing Amazon shoppers.…
“Can I put a photo I took of a statue on my book’s cover?”
"I have a photograph that I took of a statue that I would like to use as cover/back cover art for a book I've written. The statue sits in..."…
“What’s the best thing I can offer potential readers during my book blog tour?”
I have scheduled a blog tour to promote my newest book. What's the best thing I can offer to people who haven't yet decided to buy my book?…
I Need a Writer but I Don’t Have Money
"I can't pay. I don't mind sharing royalties..." is a pretty insulting statement to a professional writer.…
I have my production files. Can BookLocker get my book back on the market?
Can BookLocker help me get my book back on the market? Yes!…
“My friends gave me verbal permission to include them in my book. Can they sue me later?”
"Three of my characters are based directly on real, living people. All three have read my novel, and given me permission to represent them as I have but..."…
Amazon CANCELLED an Order for my Print on Demand Book! How Can They Do This?!
I ordered a copy of my own print on demand book from Amazon. I was then shocked to receive an email. They cancelled my order!…