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“Why are so many books out of stock at Amazon now?”

Published on December 23, 2022 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

This is just another lesson on why authors and publishers should never put all their eggs in one basket…

SELF-PUBLISHING IN 2023? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?

Published on December 12, 2022 amazon, author, author solutions, authorhouse, book marketing, bookbaby, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, iuniverse, lulu, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, xlibris

Considering self-publishing? How many copies would you need to sell to earn back your investment? Compare these 17 popular POD publishers!

English Teacher says Grammar is Racist; AND MORE! – In The News – 12-08-2022

Published on December 8, 2022 amazon, book signing advice, bookstores, Censorship, copyrights, legal, Trademarks

MORE: Employers are hiring more people without college degrees; Supreme Court mulling parody/trademark infringement case regarding a dog chew toy; BBC reporter covering protests arrested in China; Actor/author denied story hour slot at libraries for his Christian children’s book; Amazon sued for false advertising over Prime delivery dates; and Amazon sued for taking drivers’ tips

“How can I get my book up for sale under Amazon Prime?”

Published on December 8, 2022 amazon, author, book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Read this to see what happens when an author stops promoting their book.

Authors Are Moving to BookLocker After Amazon KDP Randomly Terminated Their Accounts

Published on December 8, 2022 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

“KDP account terminated after 8 years, 300 books published.”
“…no one is replying.”
“”Same dude. No reply. It’s been 3 days.”
“I’m extremely desperate, I really don’t know what to do anymore…”
AND, MANY MORE!

How an Author/Driver Sells Books to Her Lyft Customers – In The News – 11/23/2024

Published on November 23, 2022 amazon, Censorship, diversify your writing income, legal

MORE: Amazon driver accused of stealing packages already delivered to a home; FBI and Air Force raid home of owner of popular Area 51 website; Michigan school district removes “sexually explicit” books after parents’ outrage; Biden requests immunity for Saudi crown prince in death of Washington Post columnist; New children’s books about good virtues seem few and far between; Customer satisfaction at Amazon takes a dive; and Judge orders Amazon to stop retaliating against union organizers.

“What are the top retail links that I should put on my website for book buyers?”

Published on November 17, 2022 amazon, author, book marketing, promoting your writing, self-publishing

Which online bookstores should you link to when listing where to buy your book?

Muslim Parents Protest School Board Over LGBTQ Books Being Given to Children – In The News – 10/13/2022

Published on October 13, 2022 amazon, Censorship, copyrights

MORE: More anti-Semitic censorship at Berkeley; Two Amazon employees accused of $22K thefts; Gun fight at Amazon!; Character mark violation or parody?; Woman almost puts her head of hair in food blogger’s coffee; Game of Thrones’ fans accuse author of racism; Saudi prince refuses to talk to Reuters’ reporter; Longest-running copyright infringement lawsuit ever?; and #BookTok becomes a driving force in literature.