writing scams

ANOTHER IMPERSONATION SCAM! WARNING about the FAKE BookEnds Literary Agency AND the FAKE WriteLux – by Stephen Bye

Published on July 17, 2026 author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

ANOTHER IMPERSONATION SCAM! WARNING about the FAKE BookEnds Literary Agency AND the FAKE WriteLux – by Stephen Bye

1 scammer pretending to be multiple people, and impersonating 2 legitimate companies!

“Book marketer ‘Lauren Foster’ asked me to wire money to somebody named Abdulkareem?”

Published on July 17, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, editing, ghostwriting, Networking, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

“Book marketer ‘Lauren Foster’ asked me to wire money to somebody named Abdulkareem?”

Let’s count the red flags together! Remember to CONTACT ANGELA at WritersWeekly BEFORE sending money to ANYONE! She helps authors for FREE! 🙂

Episode 49: Authors Who Argued with Us Before, During, and After Getting Scammed

Published on July 17, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

Episode 49: Authors Who Argued with Us Before, During, and After Getting Scammed

Prepare to be BAFFLED!!! You won’t BELIEVE what some authors do after being advised NOT to by an industry expert.

A Scammer Asked Us to Change Our Website Listing! And, Boy oh Boy, Are They Sorry Now!!! HA HA HA HA HA!

Published on July 10, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

A Scammer Asked Us to Change Our Website Listing! And, Boy oh Boy, Are They Sorry Now!!! HA HA HA HA HA!

Stellar Books Publishing now regrets contacting WritersWeekly! What a bunch of IDIOTS!!!

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

Published on July 10, 2026 amazon, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

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

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

EXTREME AUTHOR WARNING! My Experience with Crestwood Publications / crestwoodpublications.com – by Chef Monika Jensen

Published on July 7, 2026 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, writing scams

EXTREME AUTHOR WARNING! My Experience with Crestwood Publications / crestwoodpublications.com – by Chef Monika Jensen

She paid $8,103, applied for a refund by mail under their “money back guarantee,” and her package was returned as undeliverable.

NEVER Pay to Have Your Book Displayed at a Book Fair or Festival! EVER!!

Published on June 30, 2026 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, Publishing Scams, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

NEVER Pay to Have Your Book Displayed at a Book Fair or Festival! EVER!!

Authors spend WAY too much money for “zero measurable sales or marketing impact!”

Did Celebrity Author James Patterson REALLY Just Email THIS Author???

Published on June 30, 2026 amazon, author scams, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

Did Celebrity Author James Patterson REALLY Just Email THIS Author???

He provided a link to his Amazon page, and even mentioned his series. But, there was just SOMETHING about that email…

“Pay Up Because You Don’t Have 10 Reviews Yet!” Scammers are Pretending to Be Amazon – by Donna Deines

Published on June 24, 2026 amazon, author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, social media, traditional publishing, writing scams

“Pay Up Because You Don’t Have 10 Reviews Yet!” Scammers are Pretending to Be Amazon – by Donna Deines

There’s NO SUCH THING as a “Certified Visibility Specialist!”

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