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Considering Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books? You Might Want to Read These Posts First!

Published on January 17, 2019 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

I found the following complaints posted to a variety of websites about Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books…

Is YOUR BOOK at Risk?! List of 24 Publishers Who Bit the Dust…and WHY

Published on May 24, 2018 author solutions, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing, tate

24 publishers who bit the dust, leaving their authors high and dry.

17-Year-Old Author Falls Victim to Green Ivy Publishing, Yet Another Defunct Publisher by Angela Hoy

Published on May 17, 2018 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

How do you determine if a firm is likely to go belly-up? It’s EASY!

WritersWeekly Whispers and Warnings for 02/22/2018

Published on February 22, 2018 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers

Tate Publishing’s Court Hearing Delayed for the Third Time!; Six reasons NOT to trust the New York Times Best Seller List; Amazon laying off lots of folks; Author drops lawsuit against publisher; When will Amazon’s monopolistic actions stop?

Are Money Launderers Using CreateSpace to Victimize Authors? And, is CreateSpace to Blame for Not Vetting Books?

Published on February 22, 2018 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints

CreateSpace (which is owned by Amazon) was recently criticized for publishing fraudulent books under a real author’s name in what stinks to high heaven of a money laundering scheme. Here’s how it it appears to work…

What Options Do Authors of America Star Books Have for Getting Their Books Back on the Market?

Published on November 21, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing

Re-name? Re-write? Re-design? Use a pseudonym? Here are some options!

CONSUMER OR CRIMINAL?! Did the (Alleged) Victims of America Star Books / ASB Promotions / PublishAmerica File Complaints with the WRONG DIVISION at the Maryland Attorney General’s Office?? (NOTE: It’s not too late to re-file!)

Published on November 16, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints

WHERE ARE THE AUTHORS’ ROYALTIES?!?! The Maryland Attorney General apparently needs YOUR help understanding the complaints they’ve received about America Star Books / ABS / Publish America!

“What legal recourse can I take against CreateSpace for over-payment and unacceptable book quality?”

Published on November 2, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints

5 “complimentary” books to accommodate the $224 price difference?! WHAT?!?! That’s $44.90 per book!!!

Complaints about Balboa Press

Published on October 12, 2017 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints

From accusations of (alleged) unpaid royalties to anger about unanswered correspondence, there’s no shortage of complaints post online about Balboa Press.

MORE Author Complaints About BookBaby

Published on September 28, 2017 bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

Read comments that BookBaby authors have sent directly to us!

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January 17, 2019 6:14 pm

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POD Secrets Revealed!

UPDATED – 2019 Self-Publishing Price Comparison!

UPDATED: 01/17/2019 EDITOR’S NOTE: Please also see “SELF-PUBLISHING? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?” SUMMARY (see details about each firm below) BookLocker: Only $875 (D.I.Y. program only …
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SELF-PUBLISHING? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?

UPDATED 10/10/16 EDITOR’S NOTE: Please also see the 2018 Print on Demand Price Comparison HERE. Considering self-publishing? Are you wondering how many books you will need to sell to recoup your investment? …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED: Book Contests for a Publisher’s Authors? Pppfffttt!!! By Angela Hoy

Playing on an author’s vanity is one of the most common marketing ploys used in the publishing services industry. From promises of wealth and fame to ridiculous “your book can …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED: “Free Publishing Guides” Are Used To Harvest Your Email Address, Phone Number, And More!

When I see the words “free publishing guide,” I think somebody is going to send me a free ebook that is an actual, factual, non-biased guide about the publishing industry, …
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RIDICULOUS RED TAPE!! When POD Publishers Charge WAY Too Much to Make Changes, and Take WAY Too Long to Make Them! by Angela Hoy

We often hear from authors who are upset with their current POD Publisher. One in particular is currently moving his AuthorHouse book to BookLocker, which is never a surprise. We …
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POD SECRETS REVEALED! – “100% Royalties?!” Don’t Be Fooled! By Angela Hoy

What are royalties? According to the I.R.S.: “Royalties from copyrights on literary, musical, or artistic works, and similar property, or from patents on inventions, are amounts paid to you for …
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P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: “Free” P.O.D. Services Can Be Very Expensive!

PRICES WERE UPDATED IN THIS ARTICLE ON 7/13/17 NOTE: BookLocker.com offers a D.I.Y. option that costs $78. That includes the cost of the print proof (the first printed, bound copy …
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P.O.D. SECRETS REVEALED: Ridiculous Contract Clauses!

This week, we’re going to show you why reading contracts is imperative when considering a P.O.D. publisher. Did you know… 1. AUTHORHOUSE OWNS YOUR PRODUCTION FILES…AND SO DOES ALMOST EVERYBODY …
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