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“My publisher went out of business…and a different publisher then contacted me?”

Published on February 23, 2023 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

It’s the same type of scam. This is how it works.

“How can I stop Amazon’s resellers from listing my book at such a high price?”

Published on February 3, 2023 amazon, author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

If you think Amazon cares about your book you’re living in La La Land.

Amazon KDP Terminates ANOTHER Author’s Account, AND Keeps Her Royalties!

Published on February 3, 2023 amazon, author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

Could YOU be next???

OUCH!! COMPLAINTS about Friesen Press / FriesenPress.com

Published on January 19, 2023 author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

Thinking about using Friesen Press / FriesenPress.com to publish your book? You might want to read these detailed complaints first!

“VIRTUAL” BOOK INVENTORIES ARE MISLEADING AUTHORS AND READERS – “AbeBooks.com shows 182 copies of my book for sale but I haven’t been paid for those sales!”

Published on January 5, 2023 author, complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

The confusingly common practice of virtual book inventory, or selling copies that don’t yet exist.

“Why are so many books out of stock at Amazon now?”

Published on December 23, 2022 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing

This is just another lesson on why authors and publishers should never put all their eggs in one basket…

COMPLAINTS about Draft2Digital / draft2digital.com

Published on December 17, 2022 author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Draft2Digital, Print on demand, self-publishing

Ouch!! Read what authors have said about Draft2Digital.

SELF-PUBLISHING IN 2023? – How Many Book Sales Needed to Recoup Your Investment?

Published on December 12, 2022 amazon, author, author solutions, authorhouse, book marketing, bookbaby, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, iuniverse, lulu, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, xlibris

Considering self-publishing? How many copies would you need to sell to earn back your investment? Compare these 17 popular POD publishers!

Authors Are Moving to BookLocker After Amazon KDP Randomly Terminated Their Accounts

Published on December 8, 2022 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

“KDP account terminated after 8 years, 300 books published.”
“…no one is replying.”
“”Same dude. No reply. It’s been 3 days.”
“I’m extremely desperate, I really don’t know what to do anymore…”
AND, MANY MORE!

Marketing to Libraries – A Waste of Time?

Published on December 1, 2022 author, book marketing, libraries, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

Here is why having your book in a library rarely generates sales.