Exposed: The Shocking Truth Behind Publishing Scams That Authors Desperately Ignore
It is imperative that aspiring authors treat their relationship with their prospective publisher as just what it is – a mutually beneficial contractual relationship, and nothing more. Yes, this relationship can blossom into a profitable enterprise (if you’re dealing with a REAL publisher, and not some hack in a shack somewhere in Africa, the Philippines, India, or elsewhere), but it is critical that you do your research, scrupulously follow your gut instincts, and seek counsel. By counsel, it could be a lawyer, accountant, business associate, or even a trusted friend. Definitely include your significant other! We have heard from several authors who said their spouse didn’t know what was going on. One author’s spouse found out, and left him after he lost tens of thousands of dollars.
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