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Author solutions preys upon the dreams of authors by selling them expensive services that sound exciting but do not actually sell any books. While selfpublishing doesnt promise a lucrative life right away either unless you know how to work the algorithm and gain exposure, which is taught in selfpublishing schools sell more books program, keep in mind that advancesespecially early onjust arent. Vanity publishers contact me, and i assume they contact as many authors they can find, from time to time either on my website or on the phone which supposedly hidden on social sites, but i guess made accessible to those who pay for the list they hire great salespeople, i have to give them that. It contains lesson ideas for mixed ability classes, answers to the coursebook and workbook exercises and explains pedagogical aims of classroom activities. Publish your book and be ready for that meaningful day. Posted by victoria strauss for writer beware last march, word went out that selfpublishing giant author solutions inc owner of authorhouse, iuniverse, xlibris, trafford, wordclay, palibrio, and several others, and contractor for the selfpub.
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