traditional publishing

Q: “Will you read my manuscript and tell me what you think about it?”

Published on August 1, 2024 author, editing, ghostwriting, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

If I had a nickel for every time someone has asked me to work for free…

COMPLAINTS about Covenant Books AND Christian Faith Publishing

Published on August 1, 2024 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Just because a company claims they are Christian doesn’t mean you should blindly trust them. Far from it!

How I Sell More Books By Collaborating With Authors In Other Countries By Gary Sturgis

Published on June 27, 2024 book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing

My book has sold more copies in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia than in the United States because of my collaboration with authors in those regions!

SCAM ALERT! Writers Press Publishing House Caught Faking Relationship with Traditional Publisher!

Published on June 26, 2024 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Do NOT do business with Writers Press Publishing House!

A Scammer is Impersonating Macmillan Publishers

Published on June 1, 2024 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

The person’s email address ended with macmillanpublisher.co.

Generative vs. Assistive AI…and When Writers Need To Disclose By K.M. Robinson

Published on May 25, 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI), author, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Could YOUR book be ineligible for copyright registration?

COMPLAINTS about PageTurner Press and Media / pageturner.us

Published on May 10, 2024 author, author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

After an author contacted me, it literally took me five minutes of Googling to find this stuff!

RUINED MANUSCRIPTS! The Very Real Dangers of Hiring a Cheap Editor for Your Book

Published on April 12, 2024 author, author scams, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I can’t even count the number of authors who have told me they hired an editor who actually screwed up their book.

The Author Side of BookTok Offers Lots of Promotional Opportunities! By Paige Lawson

Published on April 6, 2024 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing tips

Shouldn’t you be promoting your book for FREE on a platform that garners over 100 million users in the U.S. alone?

Avoid Authors Press!

Published on March 29, 2024 author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“Authors Press contacted me about adding my book to its network for a fee of $800…”