self-publishing

Should I Write About Abuse if the Abuser Is Still Living?

Published on February 13, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

Should I Write About Abuse if the Abuser Is Still Living?

The abuser could sue. Not naming him can’t protect you from that.

“I rewrote my book but I want to re-use the title from the first edition. Will this create problems on Amazon?”

Published on February 7, 2019 amazon, author, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

“I rewrote my book but I want to re-use the title from the first edition. Will this create problems on Amazon?”

Would two Amazon pages then exist for the same book title? The old one AND the new one?

AUTHORS: Are you a victim of royalty theft? Here are the signs!

Published on February 7, 2019 author scams, legal, self-publishing, writing scams

AUTHORS: Are you a victim of royalty theft? Here are the signs!

Is your publisher feeding you one or more of these ridiculous, unbelievable excuses?

Stop Whining and Start SELLING Books! Here’s How!! by Vanessa de Largie

Published on February 1, 2019 book marketing, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book

Stop Whining and Start SELLING Books! Here’s How!! by Vanessa de Largie

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…

What is a Book Re-publisher and Why Should Authors Avoid Them at All Costs

Published on February 1, 2019 author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, complaints, Networking, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

What is a Book Re-publisher and Why Should Authors Avoid Them at All Costs

Don’t fall for the false praise and promises.

“Should I pay a well-known company more than $400 to review my book?” NO!

Published on January 31, 2019 promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

“Should I pay a well-known company more than $400 to review my book?” NO!

Do you know about this company and is this something you recommend?

WSJ Claims Amazon’s “Publishing Business” is NEW…But It’s Over a Decade Old and They Are STILL Having Problems!

Published on January 24, 2019 amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, self-publishing, traditional publishing

WSJ Claims Amazon’s “Publishing Business” is NEW…But It’s Over a Decade Old and They Are STILL Having Problems!

Amazon’s Self Publishing division is not a new thing. Neither are the dirty tricks they employ…

Should I call the updated version of my book Second Edition?

Published on January 17, 2019 Print on demand, self-publishing, write that book, writing career advice

Should I call the updated version of my book Second Edition?

I would definitely call is Second Edition. Here is why.

Considering Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books? You Might Want to Read These Posts First!

Published on January 17, 2019 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing

Considering Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books? You Might Want to Read These Posts First!

I found the following complaints posted to a variety of websites about Indie Writers Support/Paradon Books…

What is a fair rate to pay an illustrator for my book?

Published on January 10, 2019 children's book authors, copyrights, illustrating, self-publishing

What is a fair rate to pay an illustrator for my book?

How does paying an illustrator work? How do you determine how much to pay them?

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