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Do NOT Hire a Designer BEFORE Choosing a Book Publisher!

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.

Beware of “Bait and Switch” Tactics from Your Writing Clients by Jennifer Brown Banks

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.

Angela Shares a Brutally Honest Review of an Author’s Book Description on Amazon

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.

When One Co-Author Tries to “Fire” the Other

Published on August 26, 2021 author scams, copyrights, legal, traditional publishing

Her co-author wants to exclude her entirely.

Email From “Major Movie Studio” Didn’t Fool THIS Author!

Published on August 26, 2021 author scams, book marketing, movie rights scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

How many authors can they trick into paying thousand of dollars for their completely garbage service?

NEVER, EVER Buy THESE Book Promotion Products/Services. PERIOD.

Published on August 12, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, book signing advice, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Networking, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Don’t even WORK with a publisher who upsells authors on these kinds of (bleep)…

DISRUPTIVE AND DUMB: Do NOT Lie to Your Publisher About ANYTHING!

Published on July 1, 2021 author, author scams, book marketing, legal, libel, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

When you lie to a business associate, a neighbor, family member, or anyone in the adult world, real life consequences can ensue…

Large Overseas Book Order? Don’t Get Excited…

Published on July 1, 2021 author scams, writing career advice, writing scams

Sometimes excitement about an order can cloud common sense.

“Is my book being trolled on Amazon by someone I know?”

Published on June 24, 2021 amazon, author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, Censorship, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

If an author has any enemies (or suspected enemies), I recommend he or she remove those people from their social media friends’ lists, as well as their email lists long before marketing of a new book begins…

YOUR PUBLISHER WENT BELLY-UP? Six Ways to Get Your Book Back on the Market ASAP! by Angela Hoy

Published on June 21, 2021 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing

After you get past the shock and anger of your book sales instantly vanishing into thin air, what can you do to get that book back on the market ASAP?