Published on April 18, 2019
promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

“I googled him and he seems legit. They want me to call in, and discuss my books with them. Have you heard of anything like this being of benefit to any of your authors?”
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.
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…)”
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?”
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.
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.
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…
Published on March 8, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing

Is recreating a photo you find online copyright infringement?
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.