Published on September 17, 2020
author, author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams
Q – Hi Angela, Is it possible for me to find out about how many of my books have been sold? It was published almost a year ago as an ebook and print book on the major sites. Up to now, according to the publisher, only 1 print book and 2 ebooks had been sold. […]
Published on September 17, 2020
amazon, author, book marketing, Book Reviews, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing
As we all know, positive reviews mean better exposure on Amazon! However, did you know that some people aren’t allowed to leave reviews on Amazon?
Published on September 10, 2020
author solutions, Print on demand, self-publishing
“Amazon now shows my book as available on-line, as it also does through Good Reads. I contacted Amazon and its representatives were unwilling…”
Published on September 3, 2020
amazon, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
“My book is on Barnes and Noble and Amazon but it cannot be found in a search…”
Published on August 27, 2020
author solutions, authorhouse, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, iuniverse, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, xlibris
Holy Moly! There are some FURIOUS authors posting complaints online about AuthorHouse and their parent company, Author Solutions!
Published on August 20, 2020
Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips
I knew that, by becoming a self-employed writer, I could control my disability.
Published on August 20, 2020
legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing
“I would want 20-30 copies for personal use and distribution but I do not want to make it available for sale to the general public. I use real examples from my career and real names…”
Published on August 20, 2020
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing
We compete directly with Outskirts Press. When we reject a manuscript, we never refer those authors to Outskirts Press.
Published on August 13, 2020
complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams
When you don’t have the time or money to pay your authors’ royalties…yet you DO have the time and money to create a new website… SHAME ON FASTPENCIL / INFINITY PUBLISHING!
Published on August 6, 2020
author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
I found an article about the radio host they’re touting. He was convicted of two felony counts of theft. He stole his client’s advertising money…