Published on January 21, 2022
amazon, author scams, copyrights, legal, libel
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Published on January 13, 2022
author scams, book marketing, specialty markets for writing, writing scams
No-one opens these packages, nor replies to the emails, even if these come directly from publishers.
Published on January 6, 2022
author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams
I know it’s tempting. Like a lottery ticket…except FAR more expensive in the end!
Published on December 14, 2021
author, author scams, legal, writing career advice
She didn’t yet know who to leave her intellectual property to but that she knew who NOT to leave it to.
Published on December 3, 2021
author scams, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams
While hiring someone on the cheap might be tempting, don’t do it.
Published on October 15, 2021
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If Netflix was actually interested in your book, they would not send you such a generic letter.
Published on September 22, 2021
author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice
Don’t pay professionals to format your manuscripts before choosing a publisher. Here’s why.
Published on September 17, 2021
author scams, diversify your writing income, editing, ghostwriting, writing scams
I’ve been duped a time or two – in various ways and means. And, I’ve mastered a few valuable lessons along the way.
Published on September 9, 2021
author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice
I recommend pulling your book from the market.
Published on August 26, 2021
author scams, copyrights, legal, traditional publishing
Her co-author wants to exclude her entirely.
