self-publishing

HUH?!?! Author Admits Getting Scammed for $8K, But THEN Tries to Convince ME the Scammer is Real???

Published on January 17, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

The bruises on my forehead are from the wall I’ve been banging my head against…

Episode 31: A Brave Publishing Scam Victim Shares Her Story After Losing $18K

Published on January 2, 2026 author, author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing scams

Ever wonder how publishing (and other) scammers groom their adult victims? It’s highly effective! Listen to this episode to see how grooming worked, even on a highly-educated and extremely intelligent entrepreneur and author.

6 Different Ways to Promote the Same Book – by Dawn Colclasure

Published on January 2, 2026 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing

Authors are going to LOVE these! Especially #2!!!

How the Fake Sony Pictures Tried to Scam an Author into Hiring a Fake Literary Agent

Published on January 2, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, movie rights scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

A clinical psychologist with a PhD, who is also the author of seven books, ALMOST GOT SCAMMED.

A List of Publishers and Services That ALL Authors Should AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Published on January 1, 2026 amazon, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

You’re not going to BELIEVE the dots we’ve connected!!!

Episode 30: We Saved This Author from a $50,000 “FOX Entertainment” and “WGA” SCAM!

Published on December 19, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

If you were offered MILLIONS on professional letterhead from FOX Entertainment, what would you do?

A Bestselling Author With More Than 400K Social Media Fans Shares His Secrets! – by Gary Sturgis

Published on December 19, 2025 author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, self-publishing, social media, storytelling, traditional publishing

One day, it hit me. Why not turn those into something that could help readers every single day of the year?!

DON’T BE DUMB! The Biggest Mistakes Writers, Authors, and Others Make

Published on December 19, 2025 author scams, self-publishing, social media, writing scams

Think it’ll never happen to you? Think again!

Another Publishing Scam Victim Who CLEARLY Can’t Be Saved…from Himself

Published on December 4, 2025 author scams, copyrights, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

I can’t fix stupid. Trust me. I’ve tried…

And, EVEN MORE Complaints About Lulu Press / Lulu.com!

Published on December 4, 2025 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing

I can’t imagine how many man-hours it takes to respond to ALL of those complaints posted online!