self-publishing

“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…

25 Ways to Create a Publishing Company That WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS! (And, You Just Might Go to Jail, Too!) by Snarky Angela Hoy

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.

8 Tantalizing Tips to Make Your Memoirs Memorable for Generations to Come By Dr. Marlene Caroselli

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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