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Q – “My publisher disappeared! How can I find out how many books they sold?”

Published on October 25, 2018 pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

My publisher stopped paying royalties months ago and they’re not responding to emails or phone calls. I’m starting to panic a little bit…

“I sued Tate Publishing, and won, but Amazon is still selling their edition of my book!”

Published on October 18, 2018 Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, pod complaints, tate, writing scams

I sued my publisher (Tate Publishing) for 5 counts of breach of contract, including stealing all the royalties, and won. I just learned from a friend that she ordered my book on Amazon and got it…

10 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW about CreateSpace’s Death / “Merger” with KDP Print, and Why Some Authors are FURIOUS!

Published on September 6, 2018 amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

Amazon has killed CreateSpace, and renamed it/merged it/replaced it (same thing, no matter which way you wash it!) with “KDP Print.” We all knew that was coming. And, between you and me, with all the complaints about CreateSpace posted online, it’s no surprise they wanted to get rid of the name…

How can Amazon have Print on Demand books in stock that nobody has ordered yet?

Published on August 30, 2018 amazon, bookstores, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

Why would Amazon stock print-on-demand books?

AUTHOR ALERT! HIGHER BOOK PRICES ON AMAZON and NO PRIME SHIPPING! Has Amazon Given Your Book’s “Buy Button” to a Third-party Seller?

Published on August 30, 2018 amazon, book marketing, createspace complaints, pod complaints, self-publishing

Has your book’s listing on Amazon recently changed? Have you noticed the following? High list price; No Prime availability; Some unknown firm selling your book instead of Amazon?

How to Publish a Book to Boost Your Fundraising Efforts

Published on August 9, 2018 book marketing, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book

Instead of collecting money thru donation jars for your charity, consider publishing and selling a book.

Authors! Have you, too, been approached by Stonewall Press? READ THIS!

Published on July 19, 2018 Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, promotional pitfalls

Before you (or any author) answers a telemarketing phone call from Stonewall Press, you might want to read these negative reviews…

AUTHORS: Have you, too, been contacted by LitFire Publishing?

Published on June 7, 2018 pod complaints, self-publishing

Have you been contacted by LitFire Publishing? If so, you might want to click on the link at the end of this article!

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!

What?! New Authors Are Being Solicited by “Free” Publishers? How to Avoid This Common Scam…

Published on March 27, 2018 author scams, pod complaints, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

“I received two phone calls from a publisher offering to republish my book. A quick Internet search revealed the firm’s reputation is not too good (to put it mildly!)…”