Published on March 21, 2026
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They will even tell you that not buying some of these services could land you in jail!
Published on February 20, 2026
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Some authors want someone else to handle the administrative tasks so they can start working on their next book.
Published on January 2, 2026
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What started out as just us researching their egregious contest contract terms turned into something more. Much more.
Published on July 25, 2025
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An author’s rep “promised” to distribute royalties to the author’s children if she died. B.S.!
Published on July 17, 2025
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What is the #1 THING YOU SHOULD NEVER, EVER DO when you receive your manuscript back from your editor?
Published on June 12, 2025
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I received two emails from authors who hired freelancers who did a lot of work, but then disappeared.
Published on May 20, 2025
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Angela and Brian cover the entire book publishing process—manuscript submission, editing, design, copyright, and more—demystifying each step.
Published on March 24, 2025
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Angela and Brian expose the surge in global scams targeting writers—using slick websites, social media, and calls to sell bogus writing and book-to-movie services.
Published on March 20, 2025
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A new kind of scam! Scammers that offer to help the victims get their money back.
Published on January 8, 2025
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I currently earn $55 per hour writing for an ad agency.