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How a Lone Bookkeeper Killed a 49-Year-Old Literary Agency

Published on December 20, 2018 author scams, legal, Literary Agents, traditional publishing, writing scams

It feels like we’ve been watching an episode of American Publishing’s Most Wanted. Not many news stories have had me fired up as much as this one!

Q – “My publisher disappeared! How can I find out how many books they sold?”

Published on October 25, 2018 pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

My publisher stopped paying royalties months ago and they’re not responding to emails or phone calls. I’m starting to panic a little bit…

“I sued Tate Publishing, and won, but Amazon is still selling their edition of my book!”

Published on October 18, 2018 Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, pod complaints, tate, writing scams

I sued my publisher (Tate Publishing) for 5 counts of breach of contract, including stealing all the royalties, and won. I just learned from a friend that she ordered my book on Amazon and got it…

DON’T BE A SUCKER! When a “Publisher” Offers to Pay Half of Your Publishing Fees, DON’T BELIEVE THEM!

Published on October 11, 2018 author scams, self-publishing, writing scams

I may sound harsh in this article but I receive SO MANY emails from authors who have left their common sense at the door, and are about to step knee-deep in a big pile of you-know-what.

AUTHOR ALERT! How Amazon Can Instantly (Poof!) Make Your Book Sales DISAPPEAR!

Published on August 16, 2018 amazon, author scams, Complaints about specific publishers, self-publishing, writing scams

Authors, consider this scenario: With the click of a button, Amazon has killed your entire, successful career as an author. Your books have all been removed from their site, your unpaid royalties may be frozen, and you can’t get any specific details from Amazon… THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!

“Can a magazine force freelancers to attend regular, on-site meetings?”

Published on July 26, 2018 writing career advice, writing scams

Is this editor violating federal law?

“Should I pay for a $300 book review that ‘guarantees sales?'” NO!!!

Published on June 21, 2018 book marketing, writing scams

A company found my book for sale online and contacted me, offering $300 to review my book, “guaranteed sales,” and submission of my book to contests across the country…

What?! New Authors Are Being Solicited by “Free” Publishers? How to Avoid This Common Scam…

Published on March 27, 2018 author scams, pod complaints, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

“I received two phone calls from a publisher offering to republish my book. A quick Internet search revealed the firm’s reputation is not too good (to put it mildly!)…”

Bottom Feeders Scouring Author Obituaries?! A New Low in the Industry!!!

Published on February 8, 2018 author scams, writing scams

A stranger demanded to know “who was profiting” from the sale of a deceased author’s book!

Letters and Comments for 10/26/17

Published on October 26, 2017 writing scams

Comments about Publisher Ponzi Schemes and yet another complaint about Balboa Press!