by Rae Stonehouse | Apr 3, 2026 | Blogs
Spotting Fake Facebook Author Groups: Your Due Diligence Guide Hey, fellow authors! If you’ve ever scrolled through Facebook and stumbled upon a group promising “book promotion heaven” with tens of thousands of members, you’re not alone. These...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 27, 2026 | Blogs
How One Author Lost $50,000 to a Fake Publisher — And How You Can Avoid the Same Trap Scams in the publishing world aren’t new, but their sophistication is growing. Every week, authors—especially indie authors—share stories of being targeted by fake agents, predatory...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 24, 2026 | Blogs
How to Tell If a Twitter Follower Is a Scammer: A Guide for Authors and Creatives As authors, freelancers, and creatives building our platforms on Twitter (now X), we’re no strangers to the thrill of a new follower notification. But in a space buzzing with...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 23, 2026 | Blogs
No Dark Web Needed: Safe Ways Authors Can Check If Your Data Is Exposed As authors, we’re no strangers to the digital world—pouring our creativity into manuscripts, building online platforms, and connecting with readers across social media and newsletters. But...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 22, 2026 | Blogs
How to Document Evidence for a Dispute: Protecting Yourself from Marketing Scams When you’re navigating the world of author marketing and promotion, most interactions go smoothly. But occasionally, you’ll encounter an offer that doesn’t feel quite...
by Rae Stonehouse | Mar 20, 2026 | Blogs
The Upsell Spiral: How Scammers Trap Authors in Endless Online Fraud As authors and creatives, we’re no strangers to the thrill of building our platforms online—whether through publishing services, marketing tools, or AI writing aids. But scammers exploit this...
