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In this video, I go through a checklist to consider whenever you are offered a book deal that might seem too good to be true, plus I show some examples of real scams that have been sent my way as...
27 sie 2018 · These are definitely ones to avoid. You will find alerts for problematic book publishers, such as AuthorHouse, Dog Ear Publishing, Dorrance Publishing, and Page Publishing, just to name a few. You can also find more information about problems with publishers on the Writer Beware Blog.
7 kwi 2023 · YouTube sets off an alarm that there's scammers trying to impersonate the company in a new flurry of emails. It offers suggestions on what to look for.
Writer beware! Unscrupulous operators prey on writers' publishing dreams. They might promise to publish your book, but they’re really only interested in gett...
21 sie 2019 · To help you protect your work, your bank account, and your dignity, we're going to highlight some of the shady companies you should avoid — and give you tips on how to spot a publishing scam at ten paces.
13 sie 2020 · These fake agents are a front for Limelight Press and Media Agency, which is a scam (click the Overseas Scams link, above). Such scammers routinely use entirely fake offers from Big 5 publishers to trick writers into buying re-publishing and other largely bogus services–up to and including fake phone calls from people purporting to be from ...
15 paź 2024 · Recent examples include scams impersonating The New York Times, Barnes & Noble, Yucca Publishing (a Skyhorse imprint), and Chronicle Books, with new ones appearing constantly. These scams typically begin with unsolicited contacts offering lucrative deals or services.
