“WHY WON’T YOU PUBLISH MY BOOK FOR FREE?” – A Behind the Scenes Look at a Publisher’s Expenses
We are often asked why we can’t offer our publishing services for free. After all, the publisher gets some money each time a book sells, right?
author scams
“An anthology publisher owes me royalties! What can I do?”
Anthology publisher ripping you off? Rescind the rights to your story AND then invoice them for copyright infringement!
“A publicist called me about ‘republishing’ my book. What’s up with that?!”
I was called by a “publicist” about republishing my book that they saw on Amazon. (It’s not supposed to be there because my lawyer was supposed to give them a cease and desist order since it was from Tate Publishing…)”
LIES, GUILT, AND COERCION – Dirty Tricks One Publisher Tried When This Author GOT SMART!
These emails were exchanged after the author told the publisher there would be a delay in her signing up…
“Websites are offering my book at RIDICULOUS prices! How can I stop them?”
These scammers use my Amazon ads and illustrations claiming all sorts of things, like having 15 books of varying quality on hand, and raising the cover price from $13 to $45. However, my publisher and I have never sold books to these people…
25 Ways to Create a Publishing Company That WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS! (And, You Just Might Go to Jail, Too!) by Snarky Angela Hoy
Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.
AUTHORS: Are you a victim of royalty theft? Here are the signs!
Is your publisher feeding you one or more of these ridiculous, unbelievable excuses?
What is a “Book Re-publisher” and Why Should Authors Avoid Them at All Costs?
Book re-publishers are expanding across the globe. Don’t fall for their false praise and promises!
“Tate Publishing agreed to reimburse their victims but I never submitted a claim! What can I do?”
It’s NOT too late to file your claim! But, you need to hurry!!
How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency
It feels like we’ve been watching an episode of American Publishing’s Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!
