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“Amazon won’t talk to me about copyright infringement of my book unless I get an account with them, which requires signing a contract!”

Published on May 31, 2018 amazon, Print on demand, self-publishing

My old publishers is still selling my book and that means they’re getting money from sales, and not sending me royalties!

“I revised my book but people can still buy the previous version on Amazon! Why?!”

Published on May 17, 2018 amazon, Print on demand

“Somebody ordered the book and they got the first edition with the old cover. Why?”

17-Year-Old Author Falls Victim to Green Ivy Publishing, Yet Another Defunct Publisher by Angela Hoy

Published on May 17, 2018 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

How do you determine if a firm is likely to go belly-up? It’s EASY!

“$6,000 to get published AND they’re taking 80% of my sales? What?! Can you help me, please?”

Published on February 8, 2018 Print on demand, self-publishing

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!

Could That Freelance Book Editor Be Scamming You? by Lindsey Danis

Published on December 7, 2017 editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

Avoid being scammed by freelance editors!

CHANGING TIDE! Print Book Sales Increase While Ebook Sales Continue to Decline

Published on November 9, 2017 Print on demand, self-publishing

Ebook sales are down. Ebook reading device sales are down. Print sales are up. What does this mean for the future of books?

BOOK MARKETING ESERIAL PART 3 – Days 1 – 11: Unique Website Content + Why an Ezine is a MUST for Repeat Traffic and More Book Sales

Published on October 6, 2017 book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing

Having unique and frequently updated content on your website will help keep readers coming back! And, they’ll buy your books!

MORE Author Complaints About BookBaby

Published on September 28, 2017 bookbaby, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

Read comments that BookBaby authors have sent directly to us!

Employees (Allegedly) Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Info. about CreateSpace, Xlibris, Author Solutions, Infinity Publishing, Lulu, and Outskirts Press

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

Want to get the inside scoop on a publishing company? Look no further than their employees! (And, beware of false “positive” reviews posted online!)

“My publisher went out of business but I only have one printed copy of my book…and no files!”

Published on September 5, 2017 Print on demand, self-publishing

No electronic files? The fix is simple!