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What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?
Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter.
To find out more, click here.
The purpose of the group is
* to share and encourage.
* Writers can express doubts and concerns
without fear of appearing foolish or weak.
* Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance.
*It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
You're invited to become a member of this supportive group.
Click here to sign up and/or to visit the bloggers this week.
Happy IWSG Day!
Happy August!
The awesome co-hosts for the August 6 posting of the IWSG are Ronel Janse van Vuuren, Natalie Aguirre, Sarah - The Faux Fountain Pen, and Olga Godim!
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August 6 question
What is the most unethical practice in the publishing industry?
Nothing is more unethical in the publishing industry than vanity publishers. In so many Facebook groups, I meet a new writer who was caught in the web of these deceitful publishers. The vanity publisher takes advantage of unknowing writers, convincing them that he can make the writer's book a bestseller on amazon and earn thousands of dollars in book sales, promising he will never take a percentage of the royalties when the writer signs the contract . Then the unscrupulous publisher snickers when he sees the $ 4,000 payment for his services show up in his bank account, so pleased knowing he doesn't have to sell one book for the novice writer because he has made his money up front. I have met folks who have been drawn into the wicked scheme.
Picture the steam swirling around my head when I hear how someone has been taken in by a smooth talker. I have the same reaction when a little old lady has been swindled by a scammer who promises to roof her house, or install new windows, or paint the driveway. He asks for 50% of the overblown payment in advance, but he never shows up at the lady's house to do any work.
Writers beware. Research your publisher before signing a contract.
Please leave a comment below on how you check the reputation of publishing houses. Have you been caught by a vanity publisher?
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5 comments:
Seconded! As I tell everyone I teach, "Research is life." If you neglect it, you suffer the consequences.
It's scary how many scammers are out there!
Ronel visiting for IWSG day Unethical Publishing Industry Practices 2025
Excllent advice!
Yes, I'm afraid to trust anybody these days!
Writer beware, indeed! Scammers are everywhere!
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