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1. justpublishingadvice.com › publishing-companies-toBook Publishers To Avoid And New Author Scams

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   Aug 27, 2018 · Check Alli’s vetted list for publishers clearly marked in red with a history of problems. 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.

2. blog.reedsy.com › scams-and-publishing-companiesBook Publishers to Avoid: How to Dodge Shady Author Scams

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   Aug 21, 2019 · Stay safe, avoid scammers, and we know you’ll find the right professionals for your book soon enough! – Originally published on Aug 21, 2019. This guide exposes some of the most common scams and shows you how to identify which publishing companies to avoid.

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3. authorsguild.org › resource › publishing-scam-alertsPublishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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   Oct 15, 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.

4. www.huffpost.com › entry › -authors-warning-signs-thAuthors: Warning Signs That You're Being Scammed

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   Mar 21, 2014 · Yes, you can publish with Archway Publishing (the indie arm of Simon & Schuster) and you can publish with Balboa Press (Hay House), but that does not mean that you are an actual Simon & Schuster or Hay House author.

5. www.reddit.com › r › LegalAdviceEuropeFirst time author worried about the legitimacy of my ... - Reddit

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   I've been emailing my manuscript to different publishing houses for a while now when yesterday, one from the UK express an interest. I found them weeks ago on an forum meant to advise first-time writers, and though they appear earnest, I'm developing doubts.

6. writerbeware.blog › 2020/08/28 › alert-scammersAlert: Scammers Impersonating Major Publishing Houses

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   Aug 28, 2020 · Alert: Scammers Impersonating Major Publishing Houses. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about scammers impersonating reputable literary agents. These are not isolated incidents: I have a growing file of reports and complaints about this growing phenomenon–including from writers who’ve lost large amounts of money.

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   Is Author Solutions a good publisher?

   • Author Solutions has a reputation By far, the most commonly mentioned vanity publisher is Author Solutions. It trades under a long list of names, including AuthorHouse, AuthorHouse UK, AuthorHive, iUniverse, Palibrio, Partridge Publishing, Trafford Publishing, and Xlibris. All of these names should raise red flags for authors.

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   Can I publish with Simon & Schuster or Balboa Press?

   • Yes, you can publish with Archway Publishing (the indie arm of Simon & Schuster) or Balboa Press (Hay House), but keep in mind that this does not make you an actual Simon & Schuster or Hay House author. Last week I spoke with an author who claimed to be 'being published by Penguin.' However, this was not accurate at all.

   Authors: Warning Signs That You're Being Scammed - HuffPost

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   Is self-publishing a safe way to publish a book?

   • The publishing services of Amazon and aggregators are totally free. It is, of course, the main attraction. But, it must be said that book sales can be difficult to attract if you are a new author. Self-publishing is not an easy way to succeed, but it is a safe way to publish if you stay with the three services I mentioned above.

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   Is author reputation press luring authors with fake orders?

   • Read the full article here. February 16, 2024: Author Reputation Press is the latest company allegedly involved in fraudulent activities targeting authors. Reports have surfaced about the company luring authors with fake orders and offering highly overpriced marketing services that are not delivered.

   Publishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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   Is a vanity press still a scam?

   • Despite the fact that the actual vanity publisher has changed, the term 'vanity press' remains a consistent part of the indie publishing market. However, authors are becoming savvier about their choices and these vanity presses have largely died out. The authors in the passage had to buy copies and it was a big scam.

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   Is Author Solutions a predatory publisher?

   • Author Solutions, which is long known as a predatory publisher (for reasons detailed in this article and also in this Publisher's Weekly piece), has offered their services to companies like Penguin, Random House, and Hay House.

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8. writersweekly.com › ask-the-expert › which-companiesWhich Companies are Committing Crimes by Impersonating ...

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   Dec 15, 2023 · And, read reviews and complaints about Author’s Tranquility Press on BBB.org. There are other complaints posted about them online as well. On their own website, this box pops up: