“Book marketer ‘Lauren Foster’ asked me to wire money to somebody named Abdulkareem?”
Let's count the red flags together! Remember to CONTACT ANGELA at WritersWeekly BEFORE sending money to ANYONE! She helps authors for FREE! :)…
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A Scammer Asked Us to Change Our Website Listing! And, Boy oh Boy, Are They Sorry Now!!! HA HA HA HA HA!
Stellar Books Publishing now regrets contacting WritersWeekly! What a bunch of IDIOTS!!!…
Did Celebrity Author James Patterson REALLY Just Email THIS Author???
He provided a link to his Amazon page, and even mentioned his series. But, there was just SOMETHING about that email...…
“Is Bloodhound Books a legitimate publisher?”
How to know if it's the real company or an imposter!…
Is a 1-Star Review on Amazon a Death Knell for a Book?
How to tip the scales after a 1-star book review!…
Why does Amazon have my audiobook priced at $0.00?
Are you, too, seeing your audiobook on Amazon priced at zero dollars and cents?…
1 PERSON PRETENDING TO BE 4 PEOPLE: How Multi-Tiered Publishing Scams Work
After losing $1,720.00, author William J. Davis wants other authors to learn from his experience! …
“I own a publication, and I was scammed out of $180 by a writer.”
How overseas crooks are scamming companies that hire writers (and other businesses, too!).…
EXTREME WARNING ABOUT Beacon Chapter Circle / Calla Rowan
A fake name, a fake picture, a fake "financial assistant," illegal impersonation, and SO MUCH MORE!…
How Pre-Release Book Publicity Can Actually HURT your Book Sales!
What is "Banner Blindness," and why should you avoid it at ALL COSTS?…
Can You Go to Jail in the UK for Publishing a Book Critical of Mohammad?
Are authors at risk under the UK's Racial & Religious Hatred Act?…
“I just want to write books, and have somebody help me through the publishing process.”
"I struggle to get my head around the complexities of self publishing..."…
PayPal Safety Protocols AND This Author’s Common Sense Saved Him From a Scam!
Guess what happens to the money AND books that are sent to fake "book clubs?" …
“Why don’t I get paid royalties when someone sells a used copy of my book?”
Remember, no question is a dumb question!…
AUTHORS! AVOID Stellar Literary / StellarLiterary.com AND Wells Hamilton / WellsHamilton.com!
REPEAT AFTER US! Authors don't pay for screenwriting services! Movie companies do!…
Save Yourself $125! You Do NOT Need to Buy Your Own ISBN! Here’s Why…
Check out the link showing how R.R. Bowker, did NOT like my last article on this topic! ;)…
“How did a publishing scammer get my relative’s phone number?”
Anybody can do it but we won't share how online...…
“Do traditionally published books still end up in bookstores and libraries?”
Why traditional publishing just isn't what it used to be...…
“A fake publisher scammed me out of $22,000. Can I deduct that from my taxable income?”
In some cases, yes!…
Another New Scam Targeting Authors! “Your book isn’t optimized on Amazon. Let us help…”
We are now receiving several reports daily from authors about this one!…
“How did the scammers find my contact info. so quickly after my book was published?”
Ignore THESE 5 THINGS and you will very likely NEVER GET SCAMMED!…
“How do you feel about Facebook ads claiming one can submit a story to be turned into a film?”
Are Amazon Prime, Netflix, Paramount, and others seeking out writers online? …
How the Fake Sony Pictures Tried to Scam an Author into Hiring a Fake Literary Agent
A clinical psychologist with a PhD, who is also the author of seven books, ALMOST GOT SCAMMED.…
DON’T BE DUMB! The Biggest Mistakes Writers, Authors, and Others Make
What are things we see over and over again that can put a writer's or author's identity and finances at risk?…
My Best Friend Lied About Buying My Book…
I had lunch with her yesterday and asked her about my book...…
Another Publishing Scam Victim Who CLEARLY Can’t Be Saved…from Himself
I can't fix stupid. Trust me. I've tried...…
“I paid Times Book Publishing $8K+, and then…”
"I consider the $8,000+ a loss but what choices do I have regarding..."…
This Defunct Publisher’s Authors are STILL Finding Their Books for Sale Online!
Who's getting the money for these book sales? NOT THE AUTHORS!!!…
A NEW WAVE OF SCAM EMAILS IS TARGETING AUTHORS! “My book club wants to review your book!!”
PUT UP YOUR B.S. ANTENNAS, FOLKS!!! "Your book offers invaluable guidance and real-world examples that truly demystify the process of..." IT'S ALL FAKE!!!…
WE CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!!! Scammer Words Stratum / wordsstratum.com Asks Us to Remove Warning about Another Scammer Because They’re Losing Money!!
"This has led to repeated misunderstandings and, in some cases, direct financial impact."…