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“Write a book in 28 days!”

“Get published in 6 weeks!”

“Become an Amazon best seller and rake in the publishing deals!”

“We’ll publish your book and get you in all the book store chains.”

“We think your book sounds promising. Forward your manuscript with a $25 (or $50 or $100 or …) reading fee.”

Perhaps you’ve seen these and other promises made to people whose dream has always been to write and publish a book, and even, perhaps, get on the bestseller list.

Promises like these make me angry. I hate it when people prey on other people’s dreams, just to make a buck.

If you are unsure of whether a company or resource you’re considering is credible, I invite you to submit your question here. I will respond if I can with a review of the resource or a private email (depending on whether I want to publicly say anything negative about the said resource).

Many, though not all, of the publishing scams have to do with getting your book published. If you’re considering self-publishing, I highly recommend the book, The Fine Print of Self-Publishing by Mark Levine. Here you’ll find in-depth advice on what to look for in a self-publishing company, as well as the contracts and services of 45 self-publishing companies analyzed, ranked, and exposed.

In my opinion, this book is an indispensable resource.

Also, if you have any information you would like to share, as in your own experience with a product/service, that would be most helpful. I promise you strict confidentiality. Either send me an email (diane at wordstoprofit.com) or submit your question/comment at www.askyourbookpublishingcoach1.com.

If you want to share your question or comment with the world, feel free to comment below.

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