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What is a Book Re-publisher and Why Should Authors Avoid Them at All Costs

Published on February 1, 2019 author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, complaints, Networking, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Don’t fall for the false praise and promises.

Should I call the updated version of my book Second Edition?

Published on January 17, 2019 Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice

I would definitely call is Second Edition. Here is why.

Q – “I tried to publish my book through Amazon’s KDP Print (previously CreateSpace) but that has been a disaster. Can you publish it instead?”

Published on December 20, 2018 amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

I was going to publish my book through Amazon’s KDP Print (previously named CreateSpace) but that has been a disaster…

I Found A Book Editor But I’m Suspicious Of The Cheap Price

Published on November 29, 2018 author scams, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing

If you pay a foreign outfit to edit your English-language book, you may end up with a manuscript in far worse shape.

Do YOU Offer a Unique Service for Authors? May We Promote It??

Published on November 29, 2018 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

There are countless editors, cover designers, website creators, and others offering their services to authors online. But, there are other unique services available to authors that may very well benefit them, their book, and their profits in the long-run! Are YOU one of these individuals? Or, are you seeking these types of services?

“I want you to refer your authors to me for editing and illustrations. What are your criteria?”

Published on October 29, 2018 author, copyrights, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, Networking, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

We launched this service to counter the greedy rights’-grab currently occurring in the industry…

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…

CAN YOU HELP AUTHORS? We are Seeking, Illustrators, Translators, Ghostwriters, Audiobook Creators, and more!

Published on October 25, 2018 ghostwriting, Print on demand, self-publishing

DO NOT pay your publisher for cover design, editing, illustrating, or anything that THEY will own later!

“If I use BookLocker to publish my book, how many cover designs do I get to choose from?”

Published on October 11, 2018 Print on demand, self-publishing

Q – Angela, If I sign up with BookLocker, how many cover designs may I choose from? And, will I be able to communicate directly with the designer and have input? W.P. A – At BookLocker, we don’t use template covers. All of our covers are unique and original cover design is included in all […]

How BookLocker Has Remained Profitable for More Than 20 Years…when so many others have failed by Angela Hoy, WritersWeekly.com, BookLocker.com, Abuzz Press and PubPreppers.com

Published on September 29, 2018 Print on demand, self-publishing

BookLocker.com has been in the business for 20 years, and has published more than 10,000 titles in that time. We’ve seen many competitors rise and fall but we’re still going strong. We are a lean organization. We keep our costs down while only working with a limited number of authors each year. This enables me (one of the two owners) to work with every single author one-on-one. We break even on setup fees, and earn our profits on book sales so we and each author have a vested interest in the success of their book.