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15 paź 2024 · August 2, 2024: Authors are being targeted by a sophisticated scam impersonating reputable literary agencies. The scammers, posing as “Anderson Literary Agency” or “Anderson Literary Management,” are sending emails promising large book deals and film adaptations.
27 sie 2018 · Summary. The warning signs of a scam publisher. Watch out for publishing companies that make you an offer that includes the word free. It is a signal that you should be very suspicious. Offering free manuscript appraisal, a free handbook, free book marketing, or free editing is common.
13 sie 2020 · Your book has received favorable reviews, with a rating of 7.87 out of 10, considering both its Market Viability and Readability. The only concern that has arisen is that your book has yet to establish a significant presence in the market, particularly in terms of sales distribution.
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.
15 gru 2023 · If you have been the victim of this type of crime, or if you are contacted by this company, or another one pretending to be a legitimate publisher, immediately report them to their state’s attorney general. Most of those sites have online complaint forms. Unfortunately, many of these firms are located overseas.
1 paź 2020 · Europe Books may have a legitimate seeming website, but there are reasons for Writer Beware to issue a warning about it.
25 maj 2024 · Beware of the scam agents and sharks in self-publishing. I receive an unsolicited email from a long-time publishing scammer almost every week. It reminds me that the publishing seas are still plagued with these untrustworthy sharks. In general terms, these scammers prey on a new author’s dream of becoming published.
