Troubleshooting for Authors: Solutions to Common Issues
Find solutions to common challenges faced by authors in the writing, publishing, and marketing processes, and get back on track quickly.
kobo writing life upload
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
Complete Kobo Writing Life guide covering EPUB upload requirements, BISAC categories, global price overrides, Kobo Plus enrollment, and promotional opportunities most authors miss.
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Kobo, Apple Books, and Draft2Digital
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
Wide publishing creates platform-specific problems. Guide covers duplicate listings, Kobo/Apple/Draft2Digital issues, pricing, formatting, payment timelines.
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Understanding Kobo Writing Life's Reporting
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
Kobo Writing Life's live dashboard and monthly reports show different numbers. Guide explains why, where to find reports, how Kobo Plus earnings work, and payment timing.
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My KDP Royalties Look Wrong
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
KDP's royalty system has built-in delays most authors don't understand. Guide explains reporting lags, payment timeline, expanded distribution delays, and when to contact support.
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KDP's Reporting Dashboard
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
KDP's reporting system spans multiple dashboards and report types. ScribeCount's guide maps every report, explains what each shows, and reveals the lags most authors miss.
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kdp print uploading
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
KDP print requires interior PDF and cover PDF with exact specifications. Guide covers cover calculator, spine width changes with page count, trim size, margins, and using KDP Previewer.
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kdp ebook uploading
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
KDP accepted MOBI files until March 2025—now EPUB is the standard. ScribeCount's guide covers file formats, common formatting errors, Word styles, and using the free Kindle Previewer to catch problems before readers find them.
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kdp rejected my book
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
Amazon KDP's rejection messages are cryptic and frustrating. ScribeCount's guide translates the most common error messages into plain English, shows exactly what to fix, and walks through contacting KDP support effectively.
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IngramSpark's Reporting Dashboard
Published on June 23, 2026 by Randall Wood
IngramSpark's reporting is fragmented across 4 sales channels with 120-day lags for library sales. February 2026 cost changes may have reduced your per-book margins without you realizing. ScribeCount's guide explains the reporting dashboard and verifying your current profit.
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