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10 Paying History Markets for Writers – by Karoki Githure

Published on March 20, 2026 diversify your writing income, Paying Markets for Writers, writing career advice

If you love writing about history, several publications would love to purchase your content!

Children Aren’t the Only Ones Being Sexploited by Scammers. It’s Happened to Some Authors, Too! By Donna Deines

Published on March 20, 2026 author, author scams, legal, social media, writing scams

Some authors have admitted to us that they got “romantically involved” with their new “publisher,” and were later extorted in ways explained in this article.

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 03/12/2026

Published on March 12, 2026

CONGRATS to Gary A Merrill, who was the first to correctly answer this week’s question: $7,000 According to this week’s issue, how much money did a former CEO and author find missing from her bank account one morning? ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post your answer in the […]

I Am a Retired CEO and an Author, and I Was Targeted by a Retirement Account Scam By Anonymous

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, legal, writing career advice, writing scams

Mysterious letters, confusing conversations, and a $7K bank withdrawal…

AMAZON DATA CENTERS GOT BOMBED BY IRAN – Why Authors Should Never Rely on Just One Platform to Sell Their Books – by Gary Sturgis – Bestselling Author of: SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on March 12, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

My publisher, BookLocker, offers distribution to thousands of physical and online stores.

Update on Chubby Luke!

Published on March 12, 2026

A smile or just gas? What do you think?

“How did a publishing scammer get my relative’s phone number?”

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, writing scams

Anybody can do it but we won’t share how online…

Shameless Scammer Publishing Mojo is at it again!!!

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

REPEAT AFTER US: Authors don’t pay to print copies for bookstores to sell! Bookstores do!!!

WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 02/27/2026

Published on February 27, 2026

Congrats to Nancy Johnston, who was the first to correctly answer: and in publishing, karma travels fast. From an article in this week’s issue, finish this sentence: Plus, it’s just good karma, and in publishing _______________. ***Please answer the trivia question using our contact form HERE. Do not post your answer in the comments section […]

Could the Person Commissioning That Article Be a Swindler, Attempting to Get Your Bank Info.? – by Andrea Reynolds

Published on February 27, 2026 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

These 13 clues can save you!