“Scam Publishing Companies and the Importance of Self-Publishing”

 

In the world of publishing, there are a lot of scams out there. These scams are designed to take advantage of authors who are looking to get their books published. One of the most common scams is the vanity press. Vanity presses are companies that charge authors to publish their books. These companies often promise to get authors’ books into bookstores and libraries, but they rarely deliver on these promises. In fact, many vanity presses simply take the authors’ money and run.

Another common scam is the self-publishing company that promises to do all of the work for the author. These companies often charge authors high fees for services that they can easily do themselves. For example, many self-publishing companies will charge authors to format their books for e-readers, even though there are free and easy-to-use formatting tools available online.

If you are an author who is looking to get your book published, it is important to be aware of these scams. There are a few things that you can do to protect yourself:Book: Successful Self-Publishing: How to self-publish and market your book in ebook and print (Books for Writers): https://amzn.to/43QKD1a

* **Do your research.** Before you sign any contracts, be sure to do your research on the company that you are working with. Read reviews from other authors and check to see if the company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

* **Don’t pay upfront fees.** Legitimate publishing companies do not charge authors upfront fees. If a company asks you to pay money upfront, it is likely a scam.

* **Be prepared to do some work yourself.** Self-publishing is not as easy as it seems. If you want to be successful, you will need to be prepared to do some work yourself. This includes things like formatting your book, designing your cover, and marketing your book.

It is important to remember that self-publishing does not mean that you need to work with a publisher company. You can self-publish your book without ever having to work with a publisher. In fact, there are many benefits to self-publishing. For example, you will retain all of the rights to your book and you will be able to set your own prices.

If you are an author who is serious about getting your book published, I encourage you to self-publish. It is a great way to have control over your book and to get your book into the hands of readers.