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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!

SEND THIS LETTER to Your Representative(s) and Senators to STOP AI Companies from Destroying Old Books!

Published on August 31, 2026 author, author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

DO THIS TODAY! We’ve made it super easy for you!!!

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!

What’s a Flagship Book? And How Can You Use It to Sell Your Other Books? – by Gary Sturgis – International Bestselling Author of SURVIVING GRIEF – 365 Days A Year

Published on August 27, 2026 author, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, write that book, writing career advice

What often drives long-term success is having one strong flagship book that introduces readers to the rest of your work!

How I Chose the Right Publishing Partner – by Chris Emery, Author of The White House Usher

Published on August 20, 2026 author, backstories, book marketing, bookstores, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice

I didn’t want a publisher. I wanted a partner!

“Boston Trashy Romance Readers” Wanted Author to Pay $100 for “Snacks” for an ONLINE EVENT!

Published on August 19, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

REAL book clubs never charge authors fees!!!

EPISODE 52 (PART 2): Four Industry Professionals Discuss Scams, Author Egos (!!), and AI

Published on August 12, 2026 author, author scams, editing, ghostwriting, legal, Networking, Print on demand, self-publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice

Your ego can get you scammed. Listen to professionals’ advice, not your mother’s. Do you want to write an average book or a great book? And so much more!