self-publishing

“If I signed a non-disclosure agreement, can I still write about my ex-boss using a pseudonym?”

Published on April 4, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice

I’m involved in a lawsuit against my previous employer and want to write a book about the case.

“A publicist called me about ‘republishing’ my book. What’s up with that?!”

Published on March 28, 2019 author scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I was called by a “publicist” about republishing my book that they saw on Amazon. (It’s not supposed to be there because my lawyer was supposed to give them a cease and desist order since it was from Tate Publishing…)”

4 Questions to Answer Before Writing “Scathing” Exposés About People

Published on March 28, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

A writer asks, “Can I get sued for writing scathing articles on televangelists?”

“A marketing company says my book was ‘endorsed’ by movie producers but they want $5K! Is this too good to be true?”

Published on March 21, 2019 copyrights, movie rights scams, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

Movie deals are rare yet many authors pay thousands to these types of firms.

How to Create a Cottage Industry Out of Your Book! By Sharon Woodhouse

Published on March 13, 2019 book signing advice, diversify your writing income, Networking, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

Rather than the singular goal of best seller, consider building a cottage industry around your book.

LIES, GUILT, AND COERCION – Dirty Tricks One Publisher Tried When This Author GOT SMART!

Published on March 13, 2019 author scams, pod complaints, self-publishing, writing scams

These emails were exchanged after the author told the publisher there would be a delay in her signing up…

“Can I recreate someone else’s photograph I found online, and use on my book cover?”

Published on March 8, 2019 copyrights, legal, self-publishing

Is recreating a photo you find online copyright infringement?

“Websites are offering my book at RIDICULOUS prices! How can I stop them?”

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…