self-publishing

The Most Unprofessional Request I’ve Ever Received from an Author

Published on April 1, 2022 author, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

This week’s humdinger was from a new author who has not yet signed up at BookLocker.

“You Say You Don’t Believe in Censorship Yet You Refuse to Publish Some Books?”

Published on April 1, 2022 Censorship, Print on demand, self-publishing

“Shouldn’t anybody who’s willing to pay your fees be permitted to publish their book on your platform?” NOPE!!!

“WHY WON’T YOU PUBLISH MY BOOK FOR FREE?” – A Behind the Scenes Look at a Publisher’s Expenses

Published on March 30, 2022 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Offering free services is a sure-fire way to go out of business.

Learn from This Author’s EXPENSIVE Mistake!

Published on March 24, 2022 author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

I already had an artist design the cover of my book, and the inside of it, too.

“Why did Amazon let people post a review for another author’s book, but not for mine?”

Published on March 10, 2022 amazon, Book Reviews, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“How can one book on preorder get reviews and another not?”

6 Things You Must AVOID When Marketing Your Book – by Amanda Steel

Published on March 4, 2022 author, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling

Marketing mistakes are time and money wasters!

Complaints about SPS / Self Publishing School / Chandler Bolt

Published on March 4, 2022 author, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice

An author contacted me about Self Publishing School, a.k.a. SPS. Oh yeah, I’d heard of them…

Amazon published his book, but it’s not “in stock” at Amazon…

Published on February 25, 2022 amazon, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

Never assume that having your book published by Amazon KDP will mean that your book will be stocked by Amazon…

AN OPEN LETTER TO AMAZON: Please stop putting garbage books on the market!

Published on February 25, 2022 amazon, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, createspace complaints, KDP, KDP Print, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing career advice

Dear Amazon,
It’s been awhile since we last spoke. Remember when we sued you for anti-trust violations? Wasn’t it fun meeting face-to-face in that courtroom? And then…

I ordered copies of my own books from Amazon but my publisher never paid me for those sales.

Published on February 17, 2022 amazon, author, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I bought copies of my book through Amazon. I don’t see those sales in my publisher’s reports.