promotional pitfalls

The Scammer Who Tugged at My Heartstrings… – by Debbie Roppolo and Angela Hoy

Published on October 15, 2026 author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

When scammers use issues you are passionate about to try to guilt you into sending them money…

I Am a Victim of the FAKE “The Last Bookstore” 1,000-copy Book Purchase Scam – by Anonymous

Published on October 15, 2026 author scams, complaints, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, writing scams

I had to pay $9K to their printer, but they promised to send me $15K later!

8 Horrible (and Sometimes Embarrassing) Mistakes Authors Make When Querying Literary Agents – by David Atkinson

Published on October 8, 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI), author, book marketing, editing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, traditional publishing

#8 is the most embarrassing!

11 Scams Targeting Authors RIGHT NOW – by David Atkinson

Published on October 1, 2026 author scams, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

Scammers have turned social media, email, and text messages into the new Wild West for authors!

“Can these companies really get my book into indie bookstores?”

Published on September 24, 2026 author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

Another author gets saved from “the bookstore sales scam!”

You are NOT Going to Believe What I Collected in JUST 3 DAYS!!!

Published on September 24, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Book Reviews, bookstores, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, editing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

If you enjoy our World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals column, you’re going to LOVE this! 😉

How to Organically Grow Your Social Media Following – by Gary Sturgis, International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on September 11, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Your audience will tell you what they need if you stop talking long enough to hear them.

Episode 55: BESTSELLERS That Were Self-Published (That YOU Will Recognize)

Published on September 11, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast

You will be AMAZED at which big name titles started out as self-published books!

Yes, Scammers DO Frequently Scam Each Other! By Donna Deines

Published on September 3, 2026 author scams, legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

In the dark underworld of internet scammers, even THEY aren’t safe from each other!

Episode 53: The Psychology of Scam Victims with Psychotherapist Marsh Rose – DON’T MISS THIS ONE!!!

Published on August 27, 2026 author scams, ghostwriting, legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, social media, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice, writing scams

In this episode, our favorite (and hilarious!) psychotherapist, Marsh Rose, teaches us what makes scam victims tick, and how the situation can become toxic, lethal, and out of control!