writing scams

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

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

“Who can I trust?!” This is a Question We’re Receiving from Authors DAILY Now!

Published on September 25, 2025 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

REPEAT AFTER US: Spammers are scammers!

I Was Scammed for $18K by Ashbery Publishing / AshberyPublishing.com / ashbery-publishing.com

Published on September 18, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

When she refused to pay an additional $12,000, they pressured her to “find the money” anyway. They also took control of her website domain and social media accounts!

Could The Publishing Scammer I Foolishly Hired Steal My Manuscript?

Published on September 18, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, writing scams

Can they steal my book? That’s almost more important to me than stealing my identity.

WARNING from $40,000 Elderly Victim of The Book Professionals / TheBookProfessionals.com

Published on September 12, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, writing scams

My daughters went undercover, and learned that this company was already on the FBI’s radar!

Money Mule! Has Someone Online Asked You to Innocently Accept Money on Their Behalf? – by Angela Hoy and James M. Walsh, Esq.

Published on September 12, 2025 author scams, complaints, legal, Print on demand, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, writing scams

Could you get scammed online, go to jail, AND lose all your assets?!

Episode 21: 20K Publishing Scam Victim Shares Her Own Story

Published on September 5, 2025 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, writing scams

It took a LOT of courage for her to go public!

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

Published on September 4, 2025 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!!!

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

This story is heartbreaking!!!

How I Avoided Being Scammed by a Fake “Publisher” Running Ads on Facebook By Jason Meadors

Published on August 27, 2025 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, social media, writing scams

AI tools can create a webpage with fake authors and titles, produce a proposal with a muffled ring of authenticity, and even render a phone speaker’s voice in almost unaccented American English. Almost.