writing scams

“This journal CHARGED me to publish my article and they want to CHARGE me to cancel it!”

Published on October 15, 2020 author scams, specialty markets for writing, writing career advice, writing scams

“In early September, a firm contacted me through LinkedIn, and asked me to submit an article to their online (medical) journal…”

“My publisher says only three copies of my book have sold. I don’t believe them. What can I do?”

Published on September 17, 2020 author, author scams, book marketing, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Q – Hi Angela, Is it possible for me to find out about how many of my books have been sold? It was published almost a year ago as an ebook and print book on the major sites. Up to now, according to the publisher, only 1 print book and 2 ebooks had been sold. […]

“An online book publicist won’t stop calling me! How can I REALLY make them stop?”

Published on August 27, 2020 author scams, book marketing, writing career advice, writing scams

First, please know that, if a so-called “publicist” is soliciting business via telemarketing methods, THEY SUCK at what they do…

Have You Found Your Work in a Publication AFTER It Was Rejected? – by Kerry Martin Millan

Published on August 13, 2020 author, author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

Was your work rejected….or NOT???

MORE COMPLAINTS about Fast Pencil / Infinity Publishing. And, now they have a website called Opyrus!

Published on August 13, 2020 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

When you don’t have the time or money to pay your authors’ royalties…yet you DO have the time and money to create a new website… SHAME ON FASTPENCIL / INFINITY PUBLISHING!

Publisher is selling interviews with a radio host previously convicted for two counts of felony theft

Published on August 6, 2020 author scams, book marketing, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

I found an article about the radio host they’re touting. He was convicted of two felony counts of theft. He stole his client’s advertising money…

How to Instantly Lose Your Entire Website? Buy Website Design/Hosting Services from a Crappy Publisher!

Published on August 6, 2020 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, writing scams

Dog Ear Publishing author lost his publisher AND the website HE paid for!

GET PERSONAL! Selling YOURSELF to Get More Writing Assignments – by Mohamed Saad

Published on July 29, 2020 diversify your writing income, promoting your writing, writing career advice, writing scams

Many publications, faced with shuttered offices due to the virus, are hiring freelancers for jobs that were once performed in-house. How can YOU land these long-term, lucrative positions?