Published on March 1, 2019
amazon, author scams, book marketing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing
These scammers use my Amazon ads and illustrations claiming all sorts of things, like having 15 books of varying quality on hand, and raising the cover price from $13 to $45. However, my publisher and I have never sold books to these people…
Published on February 20, 2019
author scams, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.
Published on February 13, 2019
author, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice, writing tips
How to keep generations of readers mesmerized by your memoir!
Published on February 13, 2019
legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips
The abuser could sue. Not naming him can’t protect you from that.
Published on February 7, 2019
amazon, author, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice
Would two Amazon pages then exist for the same book title? The old one AND the new one?
Published on February 7, 2019
author scams, legal, self-publishing, writing scams
Is your publisher feeding you one or more of these ridiculous, unbelievable excuses?
Published on February 1, 2019
book marketing, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book
Indie authors whine a lot. They write a book, stick it up on Amazon, and expect it to be a #1 bestseller. Here a reality check…
Published on February 1, 2019
author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, complaints, Networking, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams
Don’t fall for the false praise and promises.
Published on January 31, 2019
promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice
Do you know about this company and is this something you recommend?
Published on January 24, 2019
amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing, traditional publishing
Amazon’s Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ…