I stumbled upon freelance writing while reading a tech-related blog. I did some research, and joined a freelance writing website, taking a shot at writing for a living. I didn’t know I was setting myself up for a shocking experience that almost forced me out of the industry. I was contacted by a client who […]
Is this publisher committing extortion???
Every month, Publisher Pete is receiving a big, fat payment from his distributor for sales of his authors’ books. Now, remember, like Bernie Madoff, Publisher Pete is DESPERATE! He swears he’ll pay it all back later. But, for now, rather than sending his authors their royalties, he…
Includes a complaint template letter that will make them sweat!
Here are some ways to determine if your book has been counterfeited.
From demanding “free” work as a sample, to insisting the job will “only take a day,” to requiring you to respond 24/7, and, more, learn when it’s time to walk away from that potential client.
I was contacted recently by an author who did attend one of these. He was initially impressed and excited because “so many” publishers had authors in attendance. But what he didn’t know was…
I was contacted by another author last week who was in a big bind. His published book was no longer available because: 1. His first publisher got sick and closed up shop; and 2. His second publisher died…
“I googled him and he seems legit. They want me to call in, and discuss my books with them. Have you heard of anything like this being of benefit to any of your authors?”
Anthology publisher ripping you off? Rescind the rights to your story AND then invoice them for copyright infringement!
