writing scams

My Designer Wants To Charge Me All Over Again

Published on June 23, 2022 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Authors should never let anyone format/design their files until they know who the publisher will be.

Who Posted an Odd Update to the Publish America Website Two Years After They Went Out of Business?

Published on June 16, 2022 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, writing scams

Check out the weird stuff Angela dug up this week!

Some Tate Publishing Authors are Still Learning They’ve Been Victimized

Published on May 20, 2022 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, tate, writing scams

“My mom wrote 3 books, and published them through Tate Publishing and the royalties were to go to my children but…”

Have You Been Denied a Writing Gig Because of Your THOUGHTS on Sexual Orientation?

Published on April 15, 2022 Censorship, diversify your writing income, legal, writing career advice, writing scams

“The editors wrote back, specifically asking about my sexual orientation. I replied that journalism is only about accuracy, presenting facts in an understandable manner, and leaving readers with lasting memories about the presentation….”

Learn from This Author’s EXPENSIVE Mistake!

Published on March 24, 2022 author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

I already had an artist design the cover of my book, and the inside of it, too.

World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For March, 2022!

Published on March 18, 2022 author, worst book proposals and query letters, writing scams, writing tips

Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column!

5 Scams That Prey on Desperate Freelance Writers By Louisa Eunice

Published on March 11, 2022 writing career advice, writing scams

Getting scammed is a painful experience. Here are 5 writing scams that prey on desperate freelancers.

A Former Hollywood Reporter Shares How to REALLY Land a Movie Deal by Anne Taylor

Published on January 13, 2022 author scams, book marketing, specialty markets for writing, writing scams

No-one opens these packages, nor replies to the emails, even if these come directly from publishers.

A Fake Literary Agent + a Fake Movie Studio = Another Scam Targeting Authors

Published on January 6, 2022 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

I know it’s tempting. Like a lottery ticket…except FAR more expensive in the end!

Why You Should NOT Hire Just Any Old Tahm, Dikk, or Herry to Edit Your Book

Published on December 3, 2021 author scams, editing, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

While hiring someone on the cheap might be tempting, don’t do it.