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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

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

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

“How can I release a book into the public domain?”

Published on January 2, 2019 copyrights, self-publishing

What I want to do is put my aunt’s three books into the public domain now, and make them available through digital preservation efforts. But, I first need to prove that I actually have the right to donate them…

If You Are “Sympathy Pitching” Editors and Publishers, PLEASE STOP! by Brian P. Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on January 2, 2019 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, self-publishing, writing career advice

Believe it or not, I get pitches from writers using these angles almost every day. And, these pitches don’t sell writing any better than they sell cars…

“Tate Publishing agreed to reimburse their victims but I never submitted a claim! What can I do?”

Published on December 28, 2018 author scams, self-publishing, tate, writing scams

It’s NOT too late to file your claim! But, you need to hurry!!

Q – “I tried to publish my book through Amazon’s KDP Print (previously CreateSpace) but that has been a disaster. Can you publish it instead?”

Published on December 20, 2018 amazon, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

I was going to publish my book through Amazon’s KDP Print (previously named CreateSpace) but that has been a disaster…

My ebook looks like (bleep) and my publisher refuses to fix it!

Published on December 6, 2018 amazon, Ebooks, self-publishing

There IS a way to produce high-quality, accurate, beautiful ebooks but it requires special software and some expertise.

I Found A Book Editor But I’m Suspicious Of The Cheap Price

Published on November 29, 2018 author scams, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing

If you pay a foreign outfit to edit your English-language book, you may end up with a manuscript in far worse shape.

Do YOU Offer a Unique Service for Authors? May We Promote It??

Published on November 29, 2018 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

There are countless editors, cover designers, website creators, and others offering their services to authors online. But, there are other unique services available to authors that may very well benefit them, their book, and their profits in the long-run! Are YOU one of these individuals? Or, are you seeking these types of services?

ROYALTY REFUSAL? A Charity Gets RUDE After I Try to Fulfill an Author’s Last Wish

Published on November 14, 2018 legal, Royalties, self-publishing

I hated to be snarky (actually, I didn’t hate it that much) but I had to tell her that…