Unmasking Deception: The Shocking Truth Behind Your Favorite Facebook Writing Group’s Moderator
Remember that budget? STICK TO IT!
Decide early on what you are willing to pay to get your book out there. Don’t fall for the upsells! Stick to your budget! If your budget is $1K, do NOT send that company anything more than that!!!
Curb your emotions.
Scammers go after things that they know people are emotional about. Publishing scammers have figured out that we “privileged” people in the First World care a LOT about our image, our reputation, and our egos. And, they use this knowledge very effectively. They also understand that most people will go into denial even when it becomes obvious that something is amiss. That’s why some folks will keep sending more and more money even when the amount has gotten to be ridiculous. They hold on to the foolish hope that this last payment will finally get their precious book out there for all to see, and they will finally be famous…or be able to start earning that money back through book sales.
