traditional publishing

EPISODE 24: AI-Generated Complimentary SCAM Emails – Authors, Don’t Be Fooled!!

Published on October 17, 2025 amazon, author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

EPISODE 24: AI-Generated Complimentary SCAM Emails – Authors, Don’t Be Fooled!!

We’ve been shocked at how many authors are fooled by these “cold call” emails!

OPEN AND OBVIOUS DANGER! Gmail Email Scammers are Targeting MILLIONS of Authors! By James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on October 17, 2025 author, author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

OPEN AND OBVIOUS DANGER! Gmail Email Scammers are Targeting MILLIONS of Authors! By James M. Walsh, Esq.

You can’t fix stupid!

Scammers are Highjacking Authors’ Accounts, and Then Blackmailing Them!

Published on October 17, 2025 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Scammers are Highjacking Authors’ Accounts, and Then Blackmailing Them!

Do NOT give your login info. to others! Period!!!

197-Year-Old Baker & Taylor, The Largest Book Supplier for Libraries, Bites the Dust

Published on October 17, 2025 book marketing, legal, libraries, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

197-Year-Old Baker & Taylor, The Largest Book Supplier for Libraries, Bites the Dust

Was the cause poor business decisions, lawsuits, or simply the end of an era?

DON’T BE FOOLED! How AI Helps Scammers Write “False Praise” about Your Book!

Published on October 2, 2025 author, author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

DON’T BE FOOLED! How AI Helps Scammers Write “False Praise” about Your Book!

They sound so convincing and the praise is awesome! But, THEY NEVER READ YOUR BOOK!!!

EXTREME WARNINGS about Times Book Publishing / TimesBookPublishing.com, World Publishing and Co, AND Ink Shelf Studios / InkShelfStudios.com

Published on August 29, 2025 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

EXTREME WARNINGS about Times Book Publishing / TimesBookPublishing.com, World Publishing and Co, AND Ink Shelf Studios / InkShelfStudios.com

This story is heartbreaking!!!

EPISODE 19: Traditional vs. Hybrid vs. Self-Publishing – WHAT TO EXPECT!

Published on August 21, 2025 author, author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

EPISODE 19: Traditional vs. Hybrid vs. Self-Publishing – WHAT TO EXPECT!

Advances? Royalty rates? Bookstore placement? Book signings? Things have REALLY changed in the past few years!

Why Do So Many People Prefer Audiobooks Now? And, How Can Authors Spend Only $199 to Tap Into That Market?

Published on August 14, 2025 audiobooks, author, book marketing, diversify your writing income, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Why Do So Many People Prefer Audiobooks Now? And, How Can Authors Spend Only $199 to Tap Into That Market?

A whole generation won’t read, but they do LISTEN to books! Get your book in the ears of those folks!

EPISODE 14: Real Stories from Publishing Scam Victims

Published on July 10, 2025 author scams, book marketing, book signing advice, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, WritersWeekly Podcast, writing career advice, writing scams

EPISODE 14: Real Stories from Publishing Scam Victims

Hear from authors who have lost anywhere from thousands, to tens of thousands of dollars!

BEWARE! How to Determine if a “Literary Agent” is Legit or a Crook

Published on June 26, 2025 author scams, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

BEWARE! How to Determine if a “Literary Agent” is Legit or a Crook

Real literary agents do NOT reach out to authors via email or cold calls.

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