“Tate Publishing agreed to reimburse their victims but I never submitted a claim! What can I do?”
It’s NOT too late to file your claim! But, you need to hurry!!
writing scams
How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency
It feels like we’ve been watching an episode of American Publishing’s Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!
Can You REALLY Trust Your Secretary, Webmaster, or Publishing Consultant to “Sign” Your Publishing Agreement?
An author recently asked his webmaster to complete a publishing contract on his behalf (which was, of course, not legally binding). What the author learned later, however, was quite disturbing…
Q – “My publisher disappeared! How can I find out how many books they sold?”
My publisher stopped paying royalties months ago and they’re not responding to emails or phone calls. I’m starting to panic a little bit…
“I sued Tate Publishing, and won, but Amazon is still selling their edition of my book!”
I sued my publisher (Tate Publishing) for 5 counts of breach of contract, including stealing all the royalties, and won. I just learned from a friend that she ordered my book on Amazon and got it…
DON’T BE A SUCKER! When a “Publisher” Offers to Pay Half of Your Publishing Fees, DON’T BELIEVE THEM!
I may sound harsh in this article but I receive SO MANY emails from authors who have left their common sense at the door, and are about to step knee-deep in a big pile of you-know-what.
AUTHOR ALERT! How Amazon Can Instantly (Poof!) Make Your Book Sales DISAPPEAR!
Authors, consider this scenario: With the click of a button, Amazon has killed your entire, successful career as an author. Your books have all been removed from their site, your unpaid royalties may be frozen, and you can’t get any specific details from Amazon… THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!
“Can a magazine force freelancers to attend regular, on-site meetings?”
Is this editor violating federal law?
“Should I pay for a $300 book review that ‘guarantees sales?'” NO!!!
A company found my book for sale online and contacted me, offering $300 to review my book, “guaranteed sales,” and submission of my book to contests across the country…
What?! New Authors Are Being Solicited by “Free” Publishers? How to Avoid This Common Scam…
“I received two phone calls from a publisher offering to republish my book. A quick Internet search revealed the firm’s reputation is not too good (to put it mildly!)…”
