Print on demand

How Can I Keep My Amazon Reviews for the 2nd Edition of My Book?!

Published on June 3, 2016 Print on demand, self-publishing

I read that my current reviews would not transfer to the 2nd edition’s page. What are your thoughts on this?

BookBaby’s Unfair Contract Clause! By Angela Hoy

Published on May 26, 2016 bookbaby, legal, Print on demand

We were recently contacted by an author who was unhappy with BookBaby, and wanted to move his book to BookLocker. But, after sending us his files, and discussing formatting, etc., he asked about how to terminate his contract with BookBaby. I told him to read his BookBaby contract, find the termination clause, and follow the instructions there. He found his contract, read it, and wrote me back, not at all happy with what he discovered…

22 Signs That So-Called “Publisher” is an AUTHOR MILL! By Angela Hoy

Published on May 21, 2016 Print on demand, self-publishing

What is an Author Mill? The term was originally coined by Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware. It described publishers that focus on quantity, not quality. However, she limited the term to describing “publishers” that didn’t charge authors up-front fees, but that still published anything and everything, quickly pushing large volumes of sub-standard books onto the market. Unfortunately, many authors later learned that this type of publishing isn’t really “free” at all.

P.O.D. PRICE COMPARISON – Updated 04/15/16 – How much are these publishers charging authors?

Published on April 15, 2016 author solutions, authorhouse, createspace complaints, iuniverse, pod, Print on demand, xlibris

Here is our annually updated POD Price Comparison!

COMMENTS REGARDING: COOKING THE BOOKS? How Your Publisher Can EASILY Rip You Off! By Anonymous

Published on February 11, 2016 amazon, Print on demand, self-publishing

There’s a fix for this problem for online book and ebook sales that’s not that complex and that would also let authors and publishers develop useful marketing data…

POD SECRETS REVEALED: “Free Publishing Guides” Are Used To Harvest Your Email Address, Phone Number, And More!

Published on February 4, 2016 author scams, authorhouse, iuniverse, Print on demand, xlibris

When I see the words “free publishing guide,” I think somebody is going to send me a free ebook that is an actual, factual, non-biased guide about the publishing industry, and/or the publishing process. I don’t think, “Wow, I’m just going to get a big, boring advertisement in exchange for all my contact information!”

“I’m Afraid To Self-Publish. Can You Tell Me Exactly What Happens?” It’s Easy! Here’s A List Of Steps! :)

Published on January 28, 2016 Print on demand, self-publishing

I was just wondering, is it pretty easy to get started on your website? Do you give details of how to do it or is it like a “self learning” book I would read?

The Dangers of Using Automatic Book Cover Generators

Published on June 3, 2015 Print on demand, self-publishing

Automatic book cover generators are probably NOT the option you want to use for your book.

Disturbing Allegations In The New Author Solutions Lawsuit! By Angela Hoy

Published on May 13, 2015 author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

As most of you know, yet another lawsuit has been filed against Author Solutions, which owns AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford, Wordclay, and others. The lawyers are seeking class-action status, of course.
I have provided a break-down of the highlights from the lawsuit HERE.
Today, I’m gonna rant…

Which Company Should I Use To Self-Publish My Book?

Published on March 12, 2014 Print on demand, self-publishing

Hello Angela,
In the past, I have entered your 24-hour short story writing contests. My question: I have a completed book that I’d like to self-publish. Who would you recommend for self publishing and what problems could I run into with self publishing?
Thank you,

Rebecca