PART 1 – True Journalism is DEAD. Do Your Own Research! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor
All Americans should be outraged by how stupid some “journalists” think we are!
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BACK ON OUR SOAPBOX! REPEAT AFTER US: “Real Publicists and Literary Agents Do NOT Spam Authors!” by Angela Hoy and Brian Whiddon
Angela and Brian are once again fed up…and they have the snark to prove it!
The Impact of AI on Screenwriting in Hollywood By Mark Heidelberger
The need to feed the AI preexisting work leaves open accusations of theft, plagiarism and copyright infringement.
HORRIBLE! Infinity Publishing / FastPencil is CEASING Book Publishing & Is CHARGING TERMINATED AUTHORS for Their Book Files!
Would YOU have invested money in a company with THESE numbers? I can’t believe a firm with only four employees (at that time) had that much debt!!!
It’s 10:00 p.m. – Do You Know Where Your Elderly Author Parent Is?
Getting back up on my soapbox today! Enjoy!!
“What are the possible repercussions of giving my book the same title as other books on the market?”
“I learned today that there are books, articles, and even an old movie with the same title as my book…”
A Real Example of a Scam Copyright Infringement Accusation Email
I’ve written about this scam before. I received two such emails this past week. I’m sharing one of them with you today. They sure look legit! But, don’t fall for it.
WARNING AND PLEASE SHARE! AuthorUnit is Still Trying to Scam Authors!!
Now they’re trying to lure authors away by lying about their publishers’ royalties!
No, CBS Studios Did NOT Just Offer You a Movie Deal for Your Book!
Check out the signature at the end, along with the links about that person. Of course, that person is NOT who sent this email…
Why won’t publishers buy books created with ChatGPT?
ChatGPT pulls information from the Internet and other sources. Things YOU did not write.