Published on February 8, 2018
Print on demand, self-publishing
![“$6,000 to get published AND they’re taking 80% of my sales? What?! Can you help me, please?” “$6,000 to get published AND they’re taking 80% of my sales? What?! Can you help me, please?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/bargain_1518107502.jpg)
After thorough investigation, they would keep 80% of all sales, risk no money, and I had to pay over $6,000 up front just to get the ball rolling! Please help!
Published on December 7, 2017
editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice
![Could That Freelance Book Editor Be Scamming You? by Lindsey Danis Could That Freelance Book Editor Be Scamming You? by Lindsey Danis](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hacker-online-scam.jpg)
Avoid being scammed by freelance editors!
Published on November 9, 2017
Print on demand, self-publishing
![CHANGING TIDE! Print Book Sales Increase While Ebook Sales Continue to Decline CHANGING TIDE! Print Book Sales Increase While Ebook Sales Continue to Decline](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Ebook-Down.jpg)
Ebook sales are down. Ebook reading device sales are down. Print sales are up. What does this mean for the future of books?
Published on October 6, 2017
book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing
![BOOK MARKETING ESERIAL PART 3 – Days 1 – 11: Unique Website Content + Why an Ezine is a MUST for Repeat Traffic and More Book Sales BOOK MARKETING ESERIAL PART 3 – Days 1 – 11: Unique Website Content + Why an Ezine is a MUST for Repeat Traffic and More Book Sales](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/5948cvr.jpg)
Having unique and frequently updated content on your website will help keep readers coming back! And, they’ll buy your books!
Published on September 28, 2017
bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing
![MORE Author Complaints About BookBaby MORE Author Complaints About BookBaby](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/angry_1506618981.jpg)
Read comments that BookBaby authors have sent directly to us!
Published on September 21, 2017
amazon, author solutions, authorhouse, bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, infinity publishing, iuniverse, lulu, pod complaints, Print on demand, trafford
![Employees (Allegedly) Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Info. about CreateSpace, Xlibris, Author Solutions, Infinity Publishing, Lulu, and Outskirts Press Employees (Allegedly) Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Info. about CreateSpace, Xlibris, Author Solutions, Infinity Publishing, Lulu, and Outskirts Press](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CALL_CENTER_1506020032.jpg)
Want to get the inside scoop on a publishing company? Look no further than their employees! (And, beware of false “positive” reviews posted online!)
Published on September 5, 2017
Print on demand, self-publishing
![“My publisher went out of business but I only have one printed copy of my book…and no files!” “My publisher went out of business but I only have one printed copy of my book…and no files!”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/hope_1504559289-e1535284781165.jpg)
No electronic files? The fix is simple!
Published on August 24, 2017
author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, xlibris
![Is Author Solutions Having Problems? – Pay Cuts, “Stagnant” Leads, and More… Is Author Solutions Having Problems? – Pay Cuts, “Stagnant” Leads, and More…](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/flower_toilet_1503613871.jpg)
“The base pay went from $15.41/hour to $11.41 per hour. (Commission-based) reps are estimating a $30,000 loss in pay annually. New leads have been stagnant for months…”
Published on April 13, 2017
createspace complaints, lulu, Print on demand, self-publishing
![UH OH – PART II! What are Employees of CreateSpace and Lulu Saying About Those Companies? UH OH – PART II! What are Employees of CreateSpace and Lulu Saying About Those Companies?](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/team-1697987_1920.jpg)
“Someone told me to not take the job during the interview process. One of them tried to talk me out of working there — boy were they right. Upper management is quitting on bad terms and people are getting fired without any notice…”
Published on March 16, 2017
amazon, Print on demand
![Is Your Book Suddenly “Unavailable” on Amazon? Are They Up to Their Old Tricks Again?! Is Your Book Suddenly “Unavailable” on Amazon? Are They Up to Their Old Tricks Again?!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/king-kong-breaking-through-wall.jpg)
Has you print on demand book suddenly been listed as “out of stock” or “unavailable” on Amazon? Or, does it now have a ridiculous lead time – like “Usually ships in 1 to 2 months?” You need to read this and you need to immediately contact your publisher…