author scams

How Can I Tell Which Book Marketing Services are Legit and Which Ones are a Scam?

Published on June 4, 2020 author scams, complaints, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing career advice

There are so many links online that claim they will help you market your indie published book (specifically Christian books). How can I know which ones are legitimate and which ones are, or border on, a scam?

“On your website, how can I easily find all the complaints about companies?”

Published on May 28, 2020 author scams, complaints, pod complaints, writing scams

You have done a bang up job of warning your readers about scammers victimizing writers and authors. I admit I enjoy reading those. I know that makes me sound bad…

So-called Christian Publishers Can Be Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing

Published on May 21, 2020 author scams, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Never assume that a company using the word Christian in their name or marketing materials is good.

“My client is being COMPLETELY unreasonable! But, I already spent the money and I can’t ‘fire’ him…”

Published on May 14, 2020 author scams, writing career advice, writing scams

We came to an agreement and the company paid me up-front for the entire job. I had a four-week delivery time. That’s when the problems began…

If a Stranger Offers to Buy Your Book(s) Outright, You’re Probably About to Get Scammed

Published on May 14, 2020 author scams, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Never, EVER trust a stranger you meet online.

Where are these book marketing companies finding my phone number?!

Published on April 2, 2020 author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, traditional publishing, writing scams

Did my publisher sell my information to these companies?

ARE YOU A VICTIM? Top 10 Ways Publishers are Fleecing Authors

Published on February 6, 2020 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing

Unfortunately, there are so many bad actors in the publishing industry now that many authors don’t know where to turn. Today, I’m sharing a list of what I feel are the absolute worst ways many of them are fleecing authors. AVOID BUYING THESE SERVICES!