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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!