Congratulations!!

It's good that you're considering questions like this! As Rob says, even with a disclaimer, there’s no way to completely eliminate the risk that someone might bring legal action. That said, that doesn't mean it's likely, and you can definitely do things to reduce that risk! As Rob said, if you can afford it, it's always best practice to consult with an attorney, but including a disclaimer and being careful with your phrasing (as you're already doing) is also super helpful. Definitely avoid both lofty promises (like guaranteed or promised cures, as you mention) and dangerous advice (like telling readers to forgo additional treatment). It's also helpful to make sure that your book is accurate and contains thorough citations for its sources (which has the added benefit of boosting your credibility in general! 😊).

@Lora Arbrador Glad you figured out this mystery! 😊 As for the Hoopla situation, it's not uncommon for Hoopla (or Libby) to offer one format of a book and not another, though sometimes they add another format later. Different library systems may also have slightly different Hoopla catalogs depending on their contracts! It sounds like you've been doing things right so far. D2D makes your book available to libraries, but of course, it's up to individual libraries whether they want to purchase the book or not. If you haven't already, check out our video on getting your book into libraries to see if there are any tips you're missing that can help give you an extra edge! https://youtu.be/kg26Nuo4h6E?si=tamRsgrwET_0M5Pw

@Jeremy Shapiro A lot of states work that way! It's amazing. I definitely recommend that folks look up the other libraries they might have access to in their state (or elsewhere!)—it's often more than you'd think! Personally, every time I move I look up libraries individually to see if I qualify for a card there, but if that sounds like too much work, a librarian at a local library should be happy to help. It's not just worthwhile for the larger catalog—libraries also often have amazing free resources (online and otherwise), so it's great to learn about them and make use of them! After I signed up for every library in my state, I had access to Rosetta Stone, the New York Times, Newspapers.com, and more.

Congratulations!!!

We have a short video on book trailers! It has a few tips :) https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ij9_7FkrNPo