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Sep 6, 2024 · Several authors have received fraudulent DMCA notices from fake law firms claiming that the author’s website contains an image that is owned by the firm’s client, that the use of the image is copyright infringement, and that unless the author links to a certain website, the author will be sued.
Aug 27, 2018 · 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.
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authorsguild.org · resource · avoiding-publishing-scamsAvoiding Publishing Scams - The Authors Guild
- The Impact of Publishing Scams
- Common Publishing Scams
- Is It A Publishing Scam? Rules to Keep in Mind
Despite our efforts to warn authors and have action taken against scammers, more and more authors are being approached by people claiming to represent agents, publishers, and even prominent film and TV producers. One member recently reported that he had been approached by someone claiming to represent a prominent film director, saying the director ...
Common types of scammer outreach include offers to get your book published by a well-known publisher, including a large advance—but then you find out that you must first pay a fee; you pay, and then you never hear from them again. Others make false promises to actively market your book and generate huge sales in exchange for an exorbitant fee. To e...
We continue to push the federal and state governments to take action to protect authors, especially elderly and vulnerable authors, and work with publishers and other entities to keep an eye out for and fight against scammers. At the same time, we want to make sure that authors everywhere are aware of these scams so they can be on the lookout and p...
Aug 21, 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.
Sep 19, 2021 · This can affect both traditionally published and indie authors. And everybody needs to help spread the word. That’s because the author won’t know it’s happening. Readers need to alert them before it’s too late. I first discovered this scam through the blog of New Zealand author Maureen Crisp.
Jun 11, 2024 · We’d like to share ways to protect yourself and your account from fraudulent companies offering fake or low-quality publishing services that falsely claim to be affiliated with Amazon or Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
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May 16, 2021 · Whether the “dream project” is a dodgy anthology, an overpriced no-name contest, a vanity press masquerading as a real publisher, or a junk marketing scheme, a lot of people will have a feeling the project isn’t passing the smell test.
