Learn from This Author’s EXPENSIVE Mistake!
I already had an artist design the cover of my book, and the inside of it, too.
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World’s Worst Query Letters and Book Proposals For March, 2022!
Oh, yes! We know you’re excited!! Today, we’re going to share another installment of our popular column!
5 Scams That Prey on Desperate Freelance Writers By Louisa Eunice
Getting scammed is a painful experience. Here are 5 writing scams that prey on desperate freelancers.
Have You, Too, Been Hoodwinked by Fake Social Media Posts? – In The News – 02/10/2022
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A Former Hollywood Reporter Shares How to REALLY Land a Movie Deal by Anne Taylor
No-one opens these packages, nor replies to the emails, even if these come directly from publishers.
A Fake Literary Agent + a Fake Movie Studio = Another Scam Targeting Authors
I know it’s tempting. Like a lottery ticket…except FAR more expensive in the end!
Why You Should NOT Hire Just Any Old Tahm, Dikk, or Herry to Edit Your Book
While hiring someone on the cheap might be tempting, don’t do it.
SCAM ALERT: No, Netflix did NOT just email you about turning your book into a movie!
If Netflix was actually interested in your book, they would not send you such a generic letter.
“Online/Virtual Book Fair?” Don’t Bother….
I was spammed this week by an organization that hosts book fairs. Of course, it’s all online again this year. No in-person meetings. No people walking around viewing books laid out on tables. Nobody shaking hands with literary agents. You know. It’s really…nothing of value to authors AT ALL.
Beware of “Bait and Switch” Tactics from Your Writing Clients by Jennifer Brown Banks
I’ve been duped a time or two – in various ways and means. And, I’ve mastered a few valuable lessons along the way.