Sep 4, 2025 · For new scammers added after 3/30/25, we will be listing the name and website for companies that are committing 2 or more of the following fraudulent actions from THIS LIST. …

Oct 17, 2025 · Publishing Scam Alerts Read about known scams that have been reported to the Authors Guild.

Aug 27, 2018 · You will find alerts for problematic book publishers, such as AuthorHouse, Dog Ear Publishing, Dorrance Publishing, and Page Publishing, just to name a few. You can also …

We share the top 10 warning signs indie authors face: overpriced “marketing packages,” ISBN upsells, fake bulk orders, book-fair display scams, rights grabs, pressure deadlines, and …

Oct 15, 2025 · This guide exposes some of the most common scams and shows you how to identify which publishing companies to avoid.

Below is Writer Beware’s most up-to-date list of names and email addresses used by the many publishing scams operating out of the Philippines, despite their US/Canadian/UK addresses …

We accept complaints about publishers, literary agents, editors, and others, and maintain an extensive archive of documentation on companies and individuals who engage in the …

If you are unsure of whether you are the victim of a publishing scam, please see our list of red flags below before proceeding. Unfortunately, some publishers don’t have review pages and …

Mar 23, 2025 · In our months of researching the overseas publishing criminal cartels, we’ve found common traits that quickly show that a company is scamming authors. Not all of the scam …

Aug 5, 2025 · Fortunately, this article will cover that and give you a list of quality publishers to consider. You may think you know a scam publisher when you see one, yet many are skilled in …