Troubleshooting

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.

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.

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.

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.

Google Play Books reaches 75+ countries with 70% royalties, but the Partner Center interface confuses many authors. ScribeCount's plain-English guide covers setup, uploading, metadata matching, and reading your sales reports.

B&N Press is the most overlooked major publishing platform for indie authors. ScribeCount and author Randall Wood explain direct publishing, the duplicate-listing trap that costs you reviews, and how to maximize your B&N royalties.

Hackers target author accounts because they hold royalty payments and reader lists worth thousands of dollars. ScribeCount and author Randall Wood show you the exact steps to secure KDP, Draft2Digital, Kobo, email marketing, and payment accounts—using a password manager, two-factor authentication, and simple breach checks.