Amazon Needs to Change

The future of indie book publishing is at stake

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Earlier this year, I wrote an article explaining the importance of not putting all your eggs in the same basket as an indie author. You can read it below.

Authors, This Is How You Sell More Books

Since then, I have noticed an increase in negative conversations about Amazon. Indie authors are fed up with the company’s unfair business practices.

Want to know why? Read this tweet from author Lisa Kessler.

What is Lisa Kessler referring to? The Amazon rule that allows customers to return ebooks (for any reason) up to 14 days after purchase—and for a full refund.

When Amazon refunds a customer for a specific ebook, the author loses all royalties attached to that sale. Even if the ebook was read in full!