A warning from Stevie, based on her own experience!
This is a scheduled post and I will answer any comments tomorrow.
Recently I read a blog from a self-published author who was thrilled to bits to gain a publishing deal. She had signed the rights to her book over to the publisher, and of course now looked forward to the royalties from many future sales.
However, I’ve been on a steep learning curve over the past 8 years regarding the integrity of small publishers. In order to satisfy my own curiosity I went on to Google and typed in ‘Writer Beware‘ and the name of the lady’s publisher. As I suspected, there were many complaints about this particular publisher regarding the amount of ‘set up fees’ needed and the lack of any royalties.
I’m sure most of us have been taken in by small publishers at one time or another at the beginning of our writing careers…
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Thank you for sharing this really good advice, Pete! Its sometimes really horrible, how some people try to blame others. With this crisis we will see increasing this way of making money. ;-( Michael
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There is always a Con to expolit any situation. We have to be aware of them.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The worldwide connection is showing both sides of the coin.So true!
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Thanks for re-blogging, Pete.
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Always a pleasure, Stevie. This was an important warning.
Best wishes, Pete.
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A good share, Pete there are so many unscrupulous people out there to take advantage …
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One of the downsides of anything online, sadly.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for sharing, Pete. As I said on Stevie’s article, I’m glad I chose what I chose
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Thanks for commenting here too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Left a comment on the original blog, but Pete, I know two people who published and never saw a dime after a year of relentless promotion on their part…shameful
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Thanks for that, John. Publishing is a minefield, and people are easily taken advantage of.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Some publishers charge ‘set-up fees’ as well, and then they publish on KDP which costs nothing.
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Important advice. Thanks for sharing, Pete.
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Thanks, Don. I thought that too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, Pete.
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Good tips for anyone considering a ‘contract’, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Check with Alli before you use a self publishing partner. I picked one because I had met them and I feel they were value for money but I prefer publishing my own stuff.It depends how good you are at editing and whether you want to purchase a lot of books yourself. If you want to sell mainly online and don’t want a lot of hassle research a number of them before you choose.
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Thanks very much for adding your tips, Julie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for your tips, Julie.
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Just sent off a proposal this morning, here’s hoping they’re genuine!
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Check out the site Stevie mentions. Can’t hurt to be sure. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Let’s hope…
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and in anything, one has to do homework first before signing in. great advise. thanks for the link, Pete 🙂
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I concur. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo.
Best wishes, Pete.
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We sadly live in a world where it is hard to trust people. Stevie has given us good advice indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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