writing scams

“How did a publishing scammer get my relative’s phone number?”

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, writing scams

“How did a publishing scammer get my relative’s phone number?”

Anybody can do it but we won’t share how online…

Shameless Scammer Publishing Mojo is at it again!!!

Published on March 12, 2026 author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

Shameless Scammer Publishing Mojo is at it again!!!

REPEAT AFTER US: Authors don’t pay to print copies for bookstores to sell! Bookstores do!!!

Could the Person Commissioning That Article Be a Swindler, Attempting to Get Your Bank Info.? – by Andrea Reynolds

Published on February 27, 2026 author scams, promotional pitfalls, writing career advice, writing scams

Could the Person Commissioning That Article Be a Swindler, Attempting to Get Your Bank Info.? – by Andrea Reynolds

These 13 clues can save you!

You’d Better THINK Before Clicking That Link!! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Published on February 27, 2026 author, diversify your writing income, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

You’d Better THINK Before Clicking That Link!! – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor

Question from an author: “I recently received an email from Barnes & Noble telling me to update my banking information…”

“A fake publisher scammed me out of $22,000. Can I deduct that from my taxable income?”

Published on February 6, 2026 author scams, legal, writing scams

“A fake publisher scammed me out of $22,000. Can I deduct that from my taxable income?”

In some cases, yes!

NEVER, EVER, EVER PAY USING A BANK TRANSFER…EVER!!! Here’s why… – by James M. Walsh, Esq. and Angela Hoy

Published on February 1, 2026 author scams, book marketing, legal, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

NEVER, EVER, EVER PAY USING A BANK TRANSFER…EVER!!! Here’s why… – by James M. Walsh, Esq. and Angela Hoy

This is one of the most important articles we’ve ever published. PLEASE SHARE IT!!

Another New Scam Targeting Authors! “Your book isn’t optimized on Amazon. Let us help…”

Published on January 30, 2026 author scams, Print on demand, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Another New Scam Targeting Authors! “Your book isn’t optimized on Amazon. Let us help…”

We are now receiving several reports daily from authors about this one!

What Do These Scam Emails ALL Have in Common?

Published on January 30, 2026 author scams, promoting your writing, promotional pitfalls, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

What Do These Scam Emails ALL Have in Common?

Betcha notice what we did!!!

“Angela, check out this fake email from Penguin Random House…”

Published on January 21, 2026 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, writing scams

“Angela, check out this fake email from Penguin Random House…”

Can you, too, spot the big red flag in under 5 seconds?

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