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“Book Consignment Possibility” is a New Scam Targeting Authors

Published on October 20, 2023 author, author scams, book marketing, complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

I have paraphrased the garbage email sent to this author (with my snarky comments inserted in italics). ENJOY! 😉

“Is $2,140 a reasonable price for an ISBN, copyright registration, and an LCCN?” HECK NO!!!

Published on September 22, 2023 amazon, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, writing scams

One company. Three huge red flags!

Scammers Trying to Trick Publishers Into Handing Over Their Authors’ Production Files, Royalty Info., and much more!!

Published on September 16, 2023 author, author scams, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Is YOUR publisher aware of scams for YOUR info?

ALERT: Extremely Illiterate Scammer and Trademark Infringer Is Posing as Us on Telegram.org!!!

Published on September 16, 2023 author scams, complaints, writing career advice, writing scams

When an “employer” is not only clearly illiterate, but also asks YOU for money first, it’s clearly a scam!

How Today’s Most Common Publishing Scam Works, Step by Step By Neall Ryon

Published on September 7, 2023 author scams, Print on demand, promoting your writing, self-publishing, writing scams

How I almost got a movie deal for only $25,000.

Here’s an Example of How We Protect Our Readers from Scams

Published on August 25, 2023 author scams, complaints, writing scams

See if YOU can guess why we would never run this employment ad!

A Real Example of a Scam Copyright Infringement Accusation Email

Published on August 11, 2023 author scams, copyrights, legal, writing scams

I’ve written about this scam before. I received two such emails this past week. I’m sharing one of them with you today. They sure look legit! But, don’t fall for it.

When It Comes To Unsolicited Book Marketing Offers: Buyer Beware! By Alina Adams

Published on July 28, 2023 author scams, book marketing, complaints, writing scams

These guys were ready for me…

WARNING AND PLEASE SHARE! AuthorUnit is Still Trying to Scam Authors!!

Published on July 28, 2023 author, author scams, complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Now they’re trying to lure authors away by lying about their publishers’ royalties!

No, CBS Studios Did NOT Just Offer You a Movie Deal for Your Book!

Published on May 31, 2023 author scams, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice, writing scams

Check out the signature at the end, along with the links about that person. Of course, that person is NOT who sent this email…