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“Do you keep a list of scam PR sites?”

Published on June 25, 2020 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

I noticed you have a page of complaints about specific publishers but do you get involved with finding scam PR sites where you can promote a book?

Copyright Infringement ENTRAPMENT? Yes, it happens!

Published on June 18, 2020 author scams, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I can’t think of a more creative way to entrap someone for copyright infringement. Well, yes I can but I’m not going to give any mean people reading this any ideas…

“On your website, how can I easily find all the complaints about companies?”

Published on May 28, 2020 author scams, complaints, pod complaints, writing scams

You have done a bang up job of warning your readers about scammers victimizing writers and authors. I admit I enjoy reading those. I know that makes me sound bad…

So-called Christian Publishers Can Be Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing

Published on May 21, 2020 author scams, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Never assume that a company using the word Christian in their name or marketing materials is good.

“My client is being COMPLETELY unreasonable! But, I already spent the money and I can’t ‘fire’ him…”

Published on May 14, 2020 author scams, writing career advice, writing scams

We came to an agreement and the company paid me up-front for the entire job. I had a four-week delivery time. That’s when the problems began…

If a Stranger Offers to Buy Your Book(s) Outright, You’re Probably About to Get Scammed

Published on May 14, 2020 author scams, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Never, EVER trust a stranger you meet online.

If someone “hires” you, and then sends you money for a computer, IT’S A SCAM!

Published on May 6, 2020 writing career advice, writing scams

The writer was “hired” by what appeared to be a well known publisher. She was then offered a free computer on which to do the work. The scammer instructed her to…

Where are these book marketing companies finding my phone number?!

Published on April 2, 2020 author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, traditional publishing, writing scams

Did my publisher sell my information to these companies?

Is This REALLY a Client You Should Keep Working With?

Published on February 20, 2020 writing career advice, writing scams

Later, he claimed he’d already paid for that work but he had not. He always acts happy and appreciates my work until it’s time to pay me…

Is someone trashing you online? Here’s how to turn that libel into profits!

Published on January 30, 2020 legal, libel, writing career advice, writing scams

“While healthy competition isn’t a bad thing, what happened next was awful. The owner of the website started posting negative reviews about my service online. She has never used my service. As far as I know, she and I are the only ones offering this service. She posts under different names but the claims made and the writing style show it’s the same person…”