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BOOK RE-PUBLISHING SCAM ALERT!

Published on July 8, 2022 author, author scams, complaints, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Read about common scam that happens to newly published authors.

Putting Your Publisher at Risk of a Lawsuit is NO SMALL MATTER!

Published on July 8, 2022 author, copyrights, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

While it may be tempting to take shortcuts, and “borrow” from others without permission, don’t do it. EVER.

HUGE 4th of July BOOK PUBLISHING PACKAGE SALE!! Get $250 off our most popular book publishing packages!!

Published on July 2, 2022 author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

You do NOT need to submit your final manuscript yet. You can sign up now to take advantage of this sale, and submit your manuscript for formatting later, when YOU are ready.

Is Your Defunct Publisher Still Selling Your Book, and Pocketing All the Money?

Published on June 28, 2022 amazon, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing

Here’s how to get Amazon to remove your book from their site.

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.