Book Marketing Scams!
“I wanted to forward this to you and get your perspective on it. I have received a number of emails from people wanting to “market” my book, but…”
writing scams
Scammed! Three Vital Lessons I Learned from Fraudulent Clients – by Akintubi Ayodeji
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 […]
“My publisher is delaying publishing my book, insisting I pay even more money to them for marketing services. What can I do?”
Is this publisher committing extortion???
What is a Publishing Ponzi Scheme? And, How Can YOU Avoid Becoming a Victim?
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…
Publisher owe you money? Here’s how to REALLY get their attention!!
Includes a complaint template letter that will make them sweat!
“After hearing recent news about Amazon selling counterfeit books, how can I find out if I’m a victim?”
Here are some ways to determine if your book has been counterfeited.
From “Free Samples” to Demanding 24/7 Availability – 5 New-Client Red Flags to That Say “GET OUT NOW!”- by Charlotte Grainger
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.
“My publisher wants me to attend a Hollywood pitch festival but I have to pay them for it. Have you heard of this?”
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…
DEATH OR ILLNESS OF PUBLISHER? Yet Another Reason to Avoid Publishing Your Book with A Very Small or New Company
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…
“A radio talk show host saw my book and wants to interview me. Should I be leery?”
“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?”