Published on April 29, 2022
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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!
Published on April 21, 2022
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From poor writing and incorrect punctuation on their website to “team” photos obtained from stock photo sites…
Published on April 15, 2022
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From refreshments to free give-aways, and so much in between, take these steps to ensure a successful book launch!
Published on April 8, 2022
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Today, book tours, like everything else, have gone virtual.
Published on April 1, 2022
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This week’s humdinger was from a new author who has not yet signed up at BookLocker.
Published on March 24, 2022
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I already had an artist design the cover of my book, and the inside of it, too.
Published on March 24, 2022
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Take it a step further. What if people start cancelling authors and publishers after they were triggered by something in a book? Think that’s impossible? Take it further still. What if authors and publishers start getting sued for not publishing trigger warnings, or the right trigger warnings? Think that won’t happen? Look around you!
Published on March 18, 2022
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Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column!
Published on March 7, 2022
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“My lawyer says I can’t be sued because everything in my book is true.”
I’m always shocked when I hear this…
Published on March 4, 2022
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Marketing mistakes are time and money wasters!