writing scams

One VERY Easy Way to Know If You’re Talking to a Scammer

Published on May 11, 2023 author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

The only thing these companies are good at is emptying authors’ wallets.

Yet Another “Publisher” is Telling Authors This Specific, Bald-faced Lie

Published on May 11, 2023 amazon, author scams, complaints, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, writing scams

They are pulling the same stunt as another firm we recently wrote about. And, they are both telling authors the same lie.

Author Contacts Me, Avoids Getting Scammed

Published on May 5, 2023 author, author scams, writing scams

If you believe that’s a real film producer contacting you about your book, you’re about to get scammed.

“My publisher went out of business…and a different publisher then contacted me?”

Published on February 23, 2023 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

It’s the same type of scam. This is how it works.

The Old Amazon Best Seller Scam is Still Happening! Don’t Be Sucked In!!

Published on October 13, 2022 author scams, book marketing, Networking, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

Best seller lists are meant to portray an honest reflection of what the public in general is buying, not a façade of who is best at cheating the system.

“Have you heard of this publishing company that called me? Are they any good?”

Published on September 29, 2022 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing scams

WATCH OUT FOR BOTTOM FEEDERS!!

A JERK Tries to Sell Me Scanned (Illegal) Copies of Books, and Ends Up Looking Like a Fool!

Published on September 24, 2022 author scams, copyrights, legal, writing scams

You don’t want to miss this one!!!

BOOK RE-PUBLISHING SCAM ALERT!

Published on July 8, 2022 author, author scams, complaints, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Read about common scam that happens to newly published authors.

My Designer Wants To Charge Me All Over Again

Published on June 23, 2022 author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Authors should never let anyone format/design their files until they know who the publisher will be.

Who Posted an Odd Update to the Publish America Website Two Years After They Went Out of Business?

Published on June 16, 2022 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, writing scams

Check out the weird stuff Angela dug up this week!