Published on October 26, 2023
Paying Markets for Writers, Print on demand, welcomes new writers
![Abuzz Press Abuzz Press](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/abc.jpg)
A hybrid publisher charging no setup/design fees to authors. “Abuzz Press pays the design and publication fees, which include: interior formatting assistance, professional cover design (no boring templates), ISBN and barcode, printer setup, and print proof (the first printed/bound copy of your book, which will ship directly to you for approval). Also includes ebook formatting/conversion. Distribution – Print Edition – We will list the book with Ingram, the world’s largest book distributor. Our print books are listed in Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, BooksAMillion.com, Chapters.ca and many other online bookstores, both domestic and foreign. Any bookstore with an Ingram account can pick up Ingram’s feed so you’ll find your book listed in stores you’ve never heard of. Most bookstores use Ingram’s database to find and order books so readers can ask their neighborhood bookstore to order your book as well. Your readers can also walk into their neighborhood bookstores and ask them to order a copy. Ebook Edition – Our ebooks are listed on Amazon.com (for the Kindle), BarnesandNoble.com (for the Nook), Apple (for iPads, iPods and iPhones), and Kobo (Canada’s popular ebook retailer).” Welcomes new writers. Publishes up to 30 titles/year. Pays royalties. Three-year exclusive contract required.
Pays royalties.
Published on October 20, 2023
author, author scams, book marketing, complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams
![“Book Consignment Possibility” is a New Scam Targeting Authors “Book Consignment Possibility” is a New Scam Targeting Authors](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/line-drawing-of-person-upside-down.png)
I have paraphrased the garbage email sent to this author (with my snarky comments inserted in italics). ENJOY! 😉
Published on October 20, 2023
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing
![MORE COMPLAINTS about Draft2Digital / draft2digital.com MORE COMPLAINTS about Draft2Digital / draft2digital.com](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/furious_1697834118.png)
It’s been a few months since we checked on Draft2Digital so we thought we’d take another peek. Boy oh boy, have they made some authors mad…
Published on October 14, 2023
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing
![HORRIBLE! Infinity Publishing / FastPencil is CEASING Book Publishing & Is CHARGING TERMINATED AUTHORS for Their Book Files! HORRIBLE! Infinity Publishing / FastPencil is CEASING Book Publishing & Is CHARGING TERMINATED AUTHORS for Their Book Files!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pissed_off_1697235301.jpg)
Would YOU have invested money in a company with THESE numbers? I can’t believe a firm with only four employees (at that time) had that much debt!!!
Published on October 12, 2023
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing
![Infinity Publishing / FastPencil / Opyrus – HOW TO GET YOUR PRODUCTION FILES! Infinity Publishing / FastPencil / Opyrus – HOW TO GET YOUR PRODUCTION FILES!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/snake_1697150115.jpg)
Angela, I got through to Infinity Publishing on the phone. They are willing to send me the production files for my 3 books…
Published on October 6, 2023
author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing
![EXTREME AUTHOR ALERT: Infinity Publishing/Fast Pencil is CEASING BOOK PUBLISHING OPERATIONS! Here Are 3 Things Their Authors MUST Do RIGHT NOW! EXTREME AUTHOR ALERT: Infinity Publishing/Fast Pencil is CEASING BOOK PUBLISHING OPERATIONS! Here Are 3 Things Their Authors MUST Do RIGHT NOW!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/furious_1696626300.jpg)
ARE YOU AN INFINITY PUBLISHING AUTHOR? Here is what you need to do IMMEDIATELY.
Published on September 30, 2023
author, bookstores, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing
![SABOTAGE! Another Danger When Accepting Book Returns!! SABOTAGE! Another Danger When Accepting Book Returns!!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/book_pile_1696096302.png)
Read this article to see a worst case scenario. Some of our competitors asked me not to share this publicly…
Published on September 30, 2023
author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
![Should I Pay The Online Book Club to Review My Book? NO!!! Should I Pay The Online Book Club to Review My Book? NO!!!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/100-dollar-bills.jpg)
The Online Book Club is giving me a strong sales pitch…
Published on September 22, 2023
amazon, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams
![“Is $2,140 a reasonable price for an ISBN, copyright registration, and an LCCN?” HECK NO!!! “Is $2,140 a reasonable price for an ISBN, copyright registration, and an LCCN?” HECK NO!!!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red_flag_1695412846.png)
One company. Three huge red flags!
Published on September 16, 2023
author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams
![Scammers Trying to Trick Publishers Into Handing Over Their Authors’ Production Files, Royalty Info., and much more!! Scammers Trying to Trick Publishers Into Handing Over Their Authors’ Production Files, Royalty Info., and much more!!](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/picture-of-floppy-disk-containing-book-files.jpg)
Is YOUR publisher aware of scams for YOUR info?