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1. annerallen.com › 2021 › 01Publishing Scammers to Watch Out for in 2021 - Anne R. Allen ...

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   Jan 10, 2021 · Book Review Scams are Everywhere Authors are obsessed with book reviews, especially on Amazon. That’s probably why solicitations by paid book review services are the most common scams I find in my inbox.

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. 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.

4. www.reddit.com › r › booksWhat's your most trusted source for book reviews? : r/books

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   I currently use Amazon and Goodreads where I see reviews for books that aren't even out yet or reviews that read like they are straight from the publisher.

5. writersweekly.com › is-this-a-book-review-scamYOU DECIDE: Is This a Book Review Scam? - WritersWeekly.com

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   Jan 4, 2024 · Question: today I received an email addressed to my pseudonym from (someone who owns a book review website). She claims she reviews new books, has been doing this for years, and has increased the sales of new authors.

6. writerbeware.blog › 2020/08/13 › a-new-bewareA New “Beware”: Scammers Impersonating Reputable Literary Agents

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   Aug 13, 2020 · Your book has received favorable reviews, with a rating of 8.87 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.

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   Is a book review a scam?

   • If someone claiming to be a popular author offers to read or review your book for a fee, it’s almost certainly a scam. We also recommend that authors with large followings search for and report fake social media accounts.

   Publishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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   Are Author Solutions deceptive?

   • “Author Solutions preys upon the dreams of authors by selling them expensive services that sound exciting but do not actually sell any books. Their defense: They aren’t being deceptive because they aren’t trying to sell books.

   Book Publishers To Avoid And New Author Scams - Just Publishing Advi…

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   Are Amazon reviews a scam?

   • That’s probably why solicitations by paid book review services are the most common scams I find in my inbox. Most of the contemporary scammers have the sense not to promise Amazon reviews any more, because Amazon now has fierce penalties for paid reader reviews. (Paid and exchanged reviews are absolutely verboten on Amazon.)

   Publishing Scammers to Watch Out for in the New Year - Anne R. Allen's

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   Is this a scam message from the Authors Guild?

   • The message was signed by a “Trevor Anderson, Senior Literary Consultant” at “Authors Guild Literary Management,” with an email address and website not affiliated with the Authors Guild. This message is fraudulent. The Authors Guild does not have a “Book Acquisition Team,” nor would we ever use this type of language or approach.

   Publishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild

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   Is Truman publishing a scam?

   • November 10, 2021: Truman Publishing has been reported to us as a possible scam by multiple members. Based on a review of its website, we suspect that may be the case and will continue to investigate.

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   How can I protect my manuscript from a scam?

   • Scammers hide behind these types of email accounts with addresses that often consist of a jumble of letters and numbers—for example, [email protected]. Hiring any service online should be approached with caution. Do your research, ask for referrals or references, and proceed slowly. Then, use a secure and safe means to send your manuscript file.

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

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   Oct 15, 2024 · If someone claiming to be a popular author offers to read or review your book for a fee, it’s almost certainly a scam. We also recommend that authors with large followings search for and report fake social media accounts.