Have any of you e-book authors had your material copied without payment?

I have been writing with the hopes of getting my material self-published as an e-book. I had a Facebook friend post recently that a friend of hers, who had done the same, had her book copied by some people onto their device without having to pay for it (something like that). Basically the material was able to be obtained without having to pay. She expressed her worry about that happening to her since she was about to publish her own work and someone commented that she just needs to go ahead and do it and hope people pay for it. I am in the same boat as her with the worry and wonder how often this happens. Even though I know there's a chance I won't get much money from my books, there is a chance to make a living on it if it's successful, but not if people can get it for free. Does that happen a lot? Is there a way to ensure people can't get it without payment? I believe she used kindle publishing if I'm not mistaken. I've heard of people having success there and being able to make money so I'm not sure what to think and it's discouraging.
Added (1). And just to be clear, I'm not referring to people copying it and trying to sell it as their own. I'm talking about people copying it somehow, just to be able to read it for free.
Added (2). There are books in certain genres that make a killing apparently, and yes many use Kindle publishing.

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Should I put my new Amazon Kindle Fire on eBay?

Won it at a company Christmas party a year ago and never used it. I like my iPad better.

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How to change my e-book information for a book that's already published on Amazon kindle?

I need to change the sub heading… Can I do this? And how?

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How does amazon kindle pay you for your book? How can you connect your bank account?

I'm using a pen name, but Checks take too long. Can I connect my bank account without my real name showing on amazon in association with the book?

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How can Amazon Kindle Pay you for your e-book? How do you connect your bank account?

I'm using a pen name, but Checks take too long, and its inconvenient.

Can I connect my bank account so they can pay me that way? If so, HOW?

Can it be done withOUT my real name showing on amazon in association with the book?

I just like remaining anonymous. Thank you!

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How to rename files downloaded on the Kindle Fire HD? I used to be able to do this?

How to rename files downloaded on the Kindle Fire HD? I used to be able to do this?

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Pre-ordering books from Amazon?

I'm want to pre-order a book (in stores on march 8) but i want to know if it'll be first edition?

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I just bought a kindle fire. Am I going to regret this?

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Snapchat saying Oh No your log in temporarily failed?

I have a kindle fire, which I downloaded google playnof the internet. I had sc before and it worked fine but I uninstalled it because I was running out of space, however when I reinstalled it, I can't log in.

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Just signed up for free 30 day trial on Prime. How do I borrow a book for my Kindle for free?

Just signed up for free 30 day trial on Prime. How do I borrow a book for my Kindle for free?

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I've never been on a plane and I am going to Hawaii from Oregon. What should I bring for the ride?

I am already going to download a couple episodes of shows on my Kindle, but what else should I bring for the ride? What is allowed?

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How to transfer a save game from the amazon kindle version of terraria to the google play version?

I copied the.player and.world files, but I m getting a made on a newer version error, even though the kindle version I transferred from is quite old.

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How to reset kindle paperwhite if locked?

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Will you comment on a new poem of mine?

Dead wood of the damson.

No longer will white petals fall
to soften where I tread,
nor fruit to stain the garden path
in clots of purplish red.

Sawdust scatters to the wind
while kindling covers ground.
Logs are stacked against a wall
and death lurks all around.

I counted rings that spoke to me
of seasons long departed.
The parting of this lovely tree
has left me broken hearted.

Some may say, it was just a tree,
but oh, the joy it brought to me.

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I cannot get my kindle to open to my book. It states getting started but it is not working,?

I cannot get my kindle to open to my book. It states getting started but it is not working,?

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I would like to get a manual for my kindle fire hd7?

I would like to get a manual for my kindle fire hd7?

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Can I sell my Ebook on both kindle and iBookstore?

Amazon and/ or iBookstore. I have a book that I would like to sell my Ebook on.

It's a novella. How much should I charge? What will be my percentage from each sale?

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Kindle paperwhite good for reading pdf books?

Kindle paperwhite good for reading pdf books?
Added (1). I am willing to buy All-new Kindle Paperwhite for reading my science books. They are in pdf format and range in size from 50MB to 160MB(or more). They are in pdf format but they are not scanned images (I can select texts from the those ebooks and copy-paste it). They have color prints and picture illustrations. I don't have problem having those pictures in b&w. I heard that that reading pdf books can be difficult in Paperwhite. Should I buy Paperwhite or Fire(yes, its a tablet!)?

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Who invented the kindle reader?

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Can kindle paperwhite be connected with mobile phone internet hotspot?

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Fix Kindle cracked screen?

My friend spent the night and we played Minecraft all night. I have a tablet and she has a Kindle fire HDX. Eventually we passed out and left our tablets on the floor. Later on my mom came in and stepped on her Kindle fire HDX. Now the screen is glitchy and will not respond to touch. How do we fix this? (We just want to make it work not fix the screen) thanks. PS we know we made a stupid choice please don't rub it in.

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Pixelated first person zombie shooter for kindle. What is it called?

A friend had this game that I really want to get it for my son… We love zombie games… It was a very boxy… Almost like minecraft. The only thing I can remember is possibly the word withdraw written in white, and a large Z that looks like blood. In game play looks like arms holding what ever inventory you have equipped… (I know thats what 1st person shooters are like im just spitballing) you get to select your charater- characters are weapon specific. Weapons didn t break but did run out of ammo… That s all I ve got, anyone willing to help I woukd appreciate it so much. Thank you thank you thank you

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