Derek Haines

A Cambridge CELTA English teacher and author with a passion for writing and all forms of publishing. My days are spent writing and blogging, as well as testing and taming new technology.

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Beware UK Self-Published Authors

UK Self-Published Authors Need To Be Aware Of Geoblocking

Many new UK self-published authors I have had reason to be in contact with are often unaware of Amazon geoblocking. It means their ebooks that are available on Amazon.co.uk are restricted to UK buyers only. Depending on where you live, Amazon geoblocking can restrict what readers can buy on the Kindle Store. This is logical…

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Online Publishing Writing

How To Earn An Income From Online Publishing And Books

As so many writers have discovered, online publishing opens new doors. Self-publishing is a fantastic opportunity to get books published and available to readers all around the world. You don’t need a traditional publisher to access a worldwide market. Self-publishing involves a learning curve that requires you to learn new skills. In fact, writing a…

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Amazon Combats Fake Reviews With $50 Minimum Spend

Policy Change On Amazon Book Reviews With $50 Minimum

Amazon book review guidelines over the years have attracted more scams than you can imagine. Most revolve around click farms and amassing lots of Amazon accounts. By creating hundreds, if not thousands, of Amazon accounts, scammers could boost free Kindle ebook downloads, add customer reviews, or manipulate book sales ranking. There have been many articles…

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