Published on February 22, 2018
author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints
![Are Money Launderers Using CreateSpace to Victimize Authors? And, is CreateSpace to Blame for Not Vetting Books? Are Money Launderers Using CreateSpace to Victimize Authors? And, is CreateSpace to Blame for Not Vetting Books?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/money_laundering_1519312352.jpg)
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…
Published on January 12, 2018
amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, KDP Print, self-publishing, writing career advice
![Complaints About Amazon’s CreateSpace (now named KDP Print) – Part V Complaints About Amazon’s CreateSpace (now named KDP Print) – Part V](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/102516-6-WeAreGoingToMakeASpoofBigFootVidoeInTheWoodsBeforeWeLeaveMaxIsDirectingTheRestOfUsAreActing.jpg)
BookLocker.com, a firm that competes with CreateSpace (and many others), is the parent company of this publication. Many authors who are unhappy with other publishers have submitted their manuscripts to BookLocker for consideration. However, BookLocker.com vets manuscripts for quality and salability, and rejects a large number of manuscripts each year. When we do, we refer […]
Published on December 15, 2017
Complaints about specific publishers
![Letters and Comments for 12/14/17 Letters and Comments for 12/14/17](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mail_man_1513276115.png)
Comments about scam book editors and our book marketing e-serial!
Published on December 15, 2017
Complaints about specific publishers
![Whispers and Warnings – 12/14/17 Whispers and Warnings – 12/14/17](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/devil_1513287861-e1513287885381.png)
Some Amazon UK drivers are peeing in bottles; 1,875 complaints against Tate Publishing now!; Huffington Post sued over sexual assault story
Published on November 21, 2017
Complaints about specific publishers, infinity publishing, pod complaints
![Complaints about FastPencil / Infinity Publishing! Complaints about FastPencil / Infinity Publishing!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/magnifying_glass_1511190202.jpg)
FastPencil has a lowly C- rating at the Better Business Bureau…but that’s not all!
Published on November 21, 2017
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing
![What Options Do Authors of America Star Books Have for Getting Their Books Back on the Market? What Options Do Authors of America Star Books Have for Getting Their Books Back on the Market?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/survival_1511296510.jpg)
Re-name? Re-write? Re-design? Use a pseudonym? Here are some options!
Published on November 16, 2017
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints
![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!) 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!)](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mad_dog_1510846762.jpg)
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!
Published on November 2, 2017
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints
![“What legal recourse can I take against CreateSpace for over-payment and unacceptable book quality?” “What legal recourse can I take against CreateSpace for over-payment and unacceptable book quality?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/confused_1509649221.jpg)
5 “complimentary” books to accommodate the $224 price difference?! WHAT?!?! That’s $44.90 per book!!!
Published on September 28, 2017
bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing
![MORE Author Complaints About BookBaby MORE Author Complaints About BookBaby](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/angry_1506618981.jpg)
Read comments that BookBaby authors have sent directly to us!
Published on September 21, 2017
amazon, author solutions, authorhouse, bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, infinity publishing, iuniverse, lulu, pod complaints, Print on demand, trafford
![Employees (Allegedly) Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Info. about CreateSpace, Xlibris, Author Solutions, Infinity Publishing, Lulu, and Outskirts Press Employees (Allegedly) Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Info. about CreateSpace, Xlibris, Author Solutions, Infinity Publishing, Lulu, and Outskirts Press](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CALL_CENTER_1506020032.jpg)
Want to get the inside scoop on a publishing company? Look no further than their employees! (And, beware of false “positive” reviews posted online!)