Published on August 23, 2018
amazon, BookLocker, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing
![“I’m moving my book from CreateSpace to BookLocker. How come BookLocker’s prices are so much lower than the other companies?” “I’m moving my book from CreateSpace to BookLocker. How come BookLocker’s prices are so much lower than the other companies?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/PARTNERS_1535058183-e1535459722809.jpg)
The reason our prices are so low is simple. At BookLocker.com, we break even on setup fees, and earn our profits on book sales. That way, we and the author have a vested interest in the success of the book. The “other guys” get as much as they can out of authors up-front…
Published on August 23, 2018
amazon
![Amazon’s Book Availability Problems Now Affecting Even MORE Publishers?! IS YOUR BOOK AFFECTED?? – Whispers and Warnings – 08/23/18 Amazon’s Book Availability Problems Now Affecting Even MORE Publishers?! IS YOUR BOOK AFFECTED?? – Whispers and Warnings – 08/23/18](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/censored_1535049258-e1535049276822.png)
Amazon’s Book Availability Problems Now Affecting Even MORE Publishers?! IS YOUR BOOK AFFECTED?? * Comic Publisher Accused of Rapes * “Relative Use” Lawsuit * College Newspaper Censorship * “AK-47” Threat against journalist * BackPage.com owners claim THEY’RE the victims?!
Published on August 16, 2018
amazon, author scams, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing, writing scams
![AUTHOR ALERT! How Amazon Can Instantly (Poof!) Make Your Book Sales DISAPPEAR! AUTHOR ALERT! How Amazon Can Instantly (Poof!) Make Your Book Sales DISAPPEAR!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/SCREWED_1534441009-e1535038451682.png)
Authors, consider this scenario: With the click of a button, Amazon has killed your entire, successful career as an author. Your books have all been removed from their site, your unpaid royalties may be frozen, and you can’t get any specific details from Amazon… THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!
Published on August 16, 2018
amazon, copyrights, legal
![Angry Book Pirates Call Authors “Elitists” After Website Shut Down – Whisper and Warnings – 08/16/18 Angry Book Pirates Call Authors “Elitists” After Website Shut Down – Whisper and Warnings – 08/16/18](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/drone_1534435227.jpg)
Authors claim Amazon banned all of their books for “no reason” * Book pirates call authors “elitists” after website gets shut down * Public figure being scrutinized after writing tell-all book * Subpoena by Tweet! * “Fair Use” Battles * Judge blasts newspaper for publishing legally obtained info.
Published on August 9, 2018
amazon
![Injured Amazon employee lives in her car – Whisper and Warnings – 08/09/18 Injured Amazon employee lives in her car – Whisper and Warnings – 08/09/18](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/prisoner_1533830634-e1533830642771.jpg)
Amazon employee lives in car after job injury; Reporter free after being jailed for reporting on pedophilia trial; Canadian newsprint tariffs
Published on May 31, 2018
amazon, Print on demand, self-publishing
![“Amazon won’t talk to me about copyright infringement of my book unless I get an account with them, which requires signing a contract!” “Amazon won’t talk to me about copyright infringement of my book unless I get an account with them, which requires signing a contract!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/frustration_1527777650.jpg)
My old publishers is still selling my book and that means they’re getting money from sales, and not sending me royalties!
Published on May 17, 2018
amazon, Print on demand
![“I revised my book but people can still buy the previous version on Amazon! Why?!” “I revised my book but people can still buy the previous version on Amazon! Why?!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/used_book_1526521677.jpg)
“Somebody ordered the book and they got the first edition with the old cover. Why?”
Published on May 17, 2018
amazon, tate
![WritersWeekly.com Whispers and Warnings for 05/17/18 WritersWeekly.com Whispers and Warnings for 05/17/18](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lawsuit_1526564444-e1526564466702.jpg)
Tate Publishing’s properties up for auction!; Amazon upset about Seattle’s new “head tax”; Authors sue Cengage Publishing over new subscription model; Popular authors don’t always sue fan fiction writers; Can an author trademark a single, common word like “cocky?”
Published on May 3, 2018
amazon
![“My ex-editor is selling my book on Amazon AS HER OWN and Amazon won’t remove it! What can I do?!” “My ex-editor is selling my book on Amazon AS HER OWN and Amazon won’t remove it! What can I do?!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/secret_1525367658.jpg)
In the event of illegal activities, knowing WHO to contact at Amazon can save you loads of time!
Published on April 5, 2018
amazon, self-publishing
![“When someone buys my self-published book from Amazon (or elsewhere), do I have to pay to print that copy?” by Angela Hoy “When someone buys my self-published book from Amazon (or elsewhere), do I have to pay to print that copy?” by Angela Hoy](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/boxes_1522952385.jpg)
This assumption harkens back to the time when self-published authors had to purchase thousands of copies, keep them in their garage, and…