“Can I use old yearbook photos in my book or on my blog?” NOPE!
Old yearbook photographers could seriously get into the litigation business with all of the copyright infringement occurring online right now!!…
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“How do I publish a collection of my short stories?”
I would love to publish a book of my short stories but I have no idea what the proper steps are...…
“Can a magazine force freelancers to attend regular, on-site meetings?”
Is this editor violating federal law?…
Authors! Have you, too, been approached by Stonewall Press? READ THIS!
Before you (or any author) answers a telemarketing phone call from Stonewall Press, you might want to read these negative reviews...…
AUTHORS! Have You, Too, Been Contacted by Solopress? Read this…
Before you (or any author) does business with Solopress, you might want to read the 26 one-star reviews about them on...…
“How can I get my books from Tate Publishing? I paid for 1,000 copies!”
I am not getting any royalties from Tate currently either. Amazon is selling copies...…
“Should I pay $750 to have my book displayed at a large book fair?” NO!!!
The caller mentioned a fee of $750, "with only 30% due now, the remaining to be paid in installments up to the end of the conference." He then started talking up the book fair...…
“Should I pay for a $300 book review that ‘guarantees sales?'” NO!!!
A company found my book for sale online and contacted me, offering $300 to review my book, "guaranteed sales," and submission of my book to contests across the country...…
“A marketing firm wants me to pay them to promote my book BEFORE it’s finished? I thought you said that’s a bad idea?!”
Our BookLocker.com competitors HATE it when I share this advice with authors. Why? Because it really cuts into their bottom line...…
AUTHORS: Have you, too, been contacted by LitFire Publishing?
Have you been contacted by LitFire Publishing? If so, you might want to click on the link at the end of this article!…
“Amazon won’t talk to me about copyright infringement of my book unless I get an account with them, which requires signing a contract!”
My old publishers is still selling my book and that means they're getting money from sales, and not sending me royalties!…
“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!!!…
“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?…
