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More SCATHING COMPLAINTS about AuthorHouse / Author Solutions!

Published on June 24, 2022 author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, Print on demand, self-publishing, trafford, xlibris

Thinking about using AuthorHouse to publish your book? You might want to think again after reading hundreds of BLISTERING reviews!

My Designer Wants To Charge Me All Over Again

Published on June 23, 2022 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Authors should never let anyone format/design their files until they know who the publisher will be.

ARE YA SCARED?! New Author Cold-Feet-Syndrome is REAL!

Published on June 10, 2022 author, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

So, what is a shy new author to do? I’ll tell ya!

10 Secret Reasons Why That Publisher Rejected Your Book (That He/She Will Never Tell You About)

Published on May 20, 2022 author, book marketing, Censorship, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing, worst book proposals and query letters, writing career advice

The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons.

“My book is on Amazon so it MUST be selling, right?”

Published on May 12, 2022 author, book marketing, complaints, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing

I often hear from authors who want to alert me that their publisher is ripping them off. The emails usually go something like this…

SCATHING COMPLAINTS about Balboa Press

Published on May 12, 2022 Balboa Press, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

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

If I have a book series, do you advise publishing all the books at once?

Published on May 7, 2022 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

Should you make readers wait when the book is already finished?

COMPLAINTS and Comments about Archway Publishing

Published on May 3, 2022 author solutions, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Archway Publishing is a division of Author Solutions. Often, authors contact many publishing services firms, not realizing that some of those are owned by the same company…

And, Even MORE Complaints about Amazon KDP!

Published on April 29, 2022 amazon, author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

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!

10 Ways to Plan a Successful Book Launch By BJ Bassett

Published on April 15, 2022 author, backstories, book marketing, book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

From refreshments to free give-aways, and so much in between, take these steps to ensure a successful book launch!