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10 Secret Reasons Why That Publisher Rejected Your Book (That He/She Will Never Tell You About)

Published on May 20, 2022 author, book marketing, Censorship, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons.

“My book is on Amazon so it MUST be selling, right?”

Published on May 12, 2022 author, book marketing, complaints, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I often hear from authors who want to alert me that their publisher is ripping them off. The emails usually go something like this…

Love Storytelling? You, Too, Can Be an Audiobook Narrator! – by Christy Lindsay

Published on May 7, 2022 audiobooks, author, diversify your writing income

Narrating can serve as an exciting and challenging side hustle, or even develop into a career!

If I have a book series, do you advise publishing all the books at once?

Published on May 7, 2022 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

Should you make readers wait when the book is already finished?

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For May, 2022!

Published on May 7, 2022 author, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

We’ve been savings these for a few weeks now so there are a LOT to entertain you! As always, I’ve saved the best for last!

And, Even MORE Complaints about Amazon KDP!

Published on April 29, 2022 amazon, author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Considering using Amazon KDP to publish your book? You may want to read these numerous complaints first. From cancelled author accounts, to royalty issues, to printing/binding problems, to bad (or non-existent) customer service…and much, MUCH more!