Published on July 2, 2022
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You do NOT need to submit your final manuscript yet. You can sign up now to take advantage of this sale, and submit your manuscript for formatting later, when YOU are ready.
Published on June 24, 2022
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Thinking about using AuthorHouse to publish your book? You might want to think again after reading hundreds of BLISTERING reviews!
Published on June 23, 2022
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“Now I’m wondering why she didn’t tell me that before the work was started, and finished!”
Published on June 10, 2022
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“I’m considering writing to publishers to see if they are interested in my already self-published book. Should I be asking them if…”
Published on June 10, 2022
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If I had a nickel for every time an author, who’s book was about to be published, got cold feet… So, what is a shy new author to do? I’ll tell ya!
Published on May 20, 2022
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The publisher would probably LOVE to share the truth with the author, but he/she will not for very valid reasons…
Published on May 12, 2022
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THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PAYPAL: Tax reporting, “holding funds,” and PayPal’s fees
Published on May 12, 2022
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I often hear from authors who want to alert me that their publisher is ripping them off. The emails usually go something like this…
Published on May 7, 2022
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Should you make readers wait when the book is already finished?
Published on April 29, 2022
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Considering using Amazon KDP to publish your book? You may want to read these numerous complaints first. From cancelled author accounts, to royalty issues, to printing/binding problems, to bad (or non-existent) customer service…and much, MUCH more!