Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When I was a young writer, I thought I had landed my dream publishing deal. I even traveled to meet the “publishing team” in person. But after paying $5,000, I never saw a single copy of my book. The publisher took the money and vanished—literally left the country! I never got my money back. 😞
Fast forward 30 years, and I now know how to spot a publishing scam from a mile away.
So in this video, I’m sharing six major red flags that indicate a publisher might be trying to scam you. Don’t let anyone take advantage of your dream!
Watch to learn:
• The signs of a shady publisher
• How to research and verify a publisher’s credibility
• The exact checklist I use to publish my own books
🔽 Grab my Self-Publishing Success Plan Checklist here:
payhip.com/b/KRMIq
This checklist walks you through every step from manuscript to publication, helping you feel confident in your publishing journey!
Have you ever encountered a publishing scam or a shady contract? Share your story in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! And if you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future videos on writing and publishing.
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When I was a young writer, I thought I had landed my dream publishing deal. I even traveled to meet the “publishing team” in person. But after paying $5,000, I never saw a single copy of my book. The publisher took the money and vanished—literally left the country! I never got my money back. 😞
Fast forward 30 years, and I now know how to spot a publishing scam from a mile away.
So in this video, I’m sharing six major red flags that indicate a publisher might be trying to scam you. Don’t let anyone take advantage of your dream!
Watch to learn:
• The signs of a shady publisher
• How to research and verify a publisher’s credibility
• The exact checklist I use to publish my own books
🔽 Grab my Self-Publishing Success Plan Checklist here:
payhip.com/b/KRMIq
This checklist walks you through every step from manuscript to publication, helping you feel confident in your publishing journey!
Have you ever encountered a publishing scam or a shady contract? Share your story in the comments—I’d love to hear from you! And if you found this video helpful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future videos on writing and publishing.
For more free tips, FREE chapters, and other free goodies, join the Master Writer Mindset newsletter here:
masterwritermindset.com/newsletter
My store for products & coaching: payhip.com/ColleenMStory
#publishing #selfpublishing #writingtips #publishingadvice #avoidingscams
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