Two New Impersonation Scams to Watch For - Writer Beware Impersonation scams in publishing tend to be variations on a theme, since the goal is always the same: to sell you something. In that sense, the scams below, which are aimed at tricking writers into…

Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware details two impersonation scams targeting writers — fake literary agent referrals and retired agent impersonations, both funneling toward paid editing fees. Worth sharing widely.
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Protect your work and stay informed — learn how to spot publishing scams, avoid costly mistakes, and safeguard your rights as an author. #PublishingScams #AuthorTips #StaySafe #WritingCommunity #BookPublishing #AuthorAwareness

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Authors are being targeted by online fraud, AI scams, and fake book promoters — and most don’t see it coming.

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Best of Writer Beware: 2025 in Review - Writer Beware It’s been a busy year in writing scams (but then what year isn’t?). From the new AI marketing scams, to nasty contract clauses, to publishers behaving badly, to the biggest copyright infringement…

Writer Beware's 2025 year-in-review is essential reading for authors. Victoria Strauss covers the biggest threats writers faced last year.
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New sophisticated publishing scam targets struggling authors on Amazon

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If a Famous Author Calls, Hang Up: Anatomy of an Impersonation Scam - Writer Beware You open your email program one morning. The usual work stuff. Some spam (annoying that it got past your filters!). A couple of newsletters (maybe later). You sip your coffee, scroll down. Wait.…

⚠️ SCAM ALERT FOR WRITERS ⚠️ Writer Beware has uncovered a chilling new impersonation scam where fraudsters pretend to be famous authors! Their essential advice: "If a famous author calls, hang up." Learn how to protect yourself. buff.ly/J1l5qfe #PublishingScams #ScamAlert #WritingCommunity

WRITER BEWARE® - SFWA

Are you querying for a literary agent or publisher? Beware of the many predators out there. No legitimate publisher or agent will require so much as one cent from you. SFWA's Writer Beware maintains a list of known frauds and scams:
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WRITER BEWARE® - SFWA

Are you querying for a literary agent or publisher? Beware of the many predators out there. No legitimate publisher or agent will require so much as one cent from you. SFWA's Writer Beware maintains a list of known frauds and scams:
sfwa.org/other-resou...
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March of the Writers Day 24 – Writer’s Beware Vanity presses prey on indie authors with false promises. Stay sharp, do your research, and never pay to be published! Knowledge is your best defense.

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Yes Virginia …There Are Publishing Predators in Your Midst - The Book Shepherd The author, publishing, writing world may have reached Peak Scam. Pitching you that their “service” is essential … and it is not. Authors must be on alert.

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Are you an author concerned about scams that come your way and might be legitimate offers? How to tell the difference? Join the free MSI Press discussion group on January 11. Registration required.

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Today's blog post, the next in the series, A Publisher's Conversation with Authors, focuses on scams -- how to tell if something is a scam: "If the offer is too good to be true..."

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Aspiring writers, beware of publishing scams! Legitimate publishers never ask authors to pay to have their book published. Scammers promise retail access or movie adaptations etc!

Legit publishers pay authors, NOT the other way around. Don’t fall for these costly traps!