Indie Author Scams

“Honestly, I get at least five a day boasting to have read my books, telling me how much they love them, and wanting to promote them on Goodreads, Listopia, or a book club.” If you are a self-published author, this scenario probably sounds all too familiar. Indie author scams have surged aggressively, capitalizing on the emotional highs and lows of the self-publishing journey. Driven by AI-automated cold outreach, scammers weaponize an author's deep desire for visibility, val

The famous author sends a message and offers you marketing advice on social media. Another indie author scam.

The famous author sends a message and offers you marketing advice on social media. Another indie author scam.

The world of Indie Publishing is exciting and scary. Authors fall prey to vanishing dreams and money with scam artists.

The world of Indie Publishing is exciting and scary. Authors fall prey to vanishing dreams and money with scam artists.

The life of an independent author can be a lonely road without the marketing support of a publisher. Many authors fall prey to scam artists who offer empty promises.

The life of an independent author can be a lonely road without the marketing support of a publisher. Many authors fall prey to scam artists who offer empty promises.