author scams

A Scammer is Impersonating Macmillan Publishers

Published on June 1, 2024 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

A Scammer is Impersonating Macmillan Publishers

The person’s email address ended with macmillanpublisher.co.

Beware of Spammers That Call Your Current Publisher a “Liar”

Published on May 18, 2024 author scams, writing scams

Beware of Spammers That Call Your Current Publisher a “Liar”

Once in awhile, these scammers stoop to a new low.

COMPLAINTS about ProfessionalsGhostwriting.com

Published on May 18, 2024 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, ghostwriting, writing scams

COMPLAINTS about ProfessionalsGhostwriting.com

Did one of their people really wish death upon an author?!?!

COMPLAINTS about PageTurner Press and Media / pageturner.us

Published on May 10, 2024 author, author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

COMPLAINTS about PageTurner Press and Media / pageturner.us

After an author contacted me, it literally took me five minutes of Googling to find this stuff!

Four Things to AVOID When Promoting Your Book! By Norm Spitzig

Published on May 3, 2024 author, author scams, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls

Four Things to AVOID When Promoting Your Book! By Norm Spitzig

Delete all their intrusive and annoying e-mails and texts, and move on with your life.

RUINED MANUSCRIPTS! The Very Real Dangers of Hiring a Cheap Editor for Your Book

Published on April 12, 2024 author, author scams, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

RUINED MANUSCRIPTS! The Very Real Dangers of Hiring a Cheap Editor for Your Book

I can’t even count the number of authors who have told me they hired an editor who actually screwed up their book.

Avoid Authors Press!

Published on March 29, 2024 author scams, book marketing, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Avoid Authors Press!

“Authors Press contacted me about adding my book to its network for a fee of $800…”

YOUR ROYALTIES AT RISK! Should Authors Get The Shaft When Libraries Get Greedy?

Published on March 23, 2024 author, author scams, copyrights, libraries, promoting your writing, write that book

YOUR ROYALTIES AT RISK! Should Authors Get The Shaft When Libraries Get Greedy?

You don’t wanna miss this one!

Does YOUR Publisher Know How to Avoid This Royalty Theft Scam?

Published on March 23, 2024 author scams, copyrights, legal, writing scams

Does YOUR Publisher Know How to Avoid This Royalty Theft Scam?

How one scammer tried to steal an author’s royalties from the publisher!

What To Do If Your Defunct Publisher Owes You Money, And Is Still Selling Your Book(s)

Published on March 9, 2024 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

What To Do If Your Defunct Publisher Owes You Money, And Is Still Selling Your Book(s)

When a publisher isn’t paying its authors’ royalties, where is the money going???

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