New writers beware. There are many scammers that sound official, but all they want is your money and you won't see any of the promises to your career that they claim. I had fallen for one of these fake marketers with my first book. If it sounds too good, it is probably one of these scammers. My writing coach gave me this list and I am passing it on.
Many of these people impersonate reputable literary agents, movie producers, and production companies with fake publishing or movie rights offers requiring the author to invest thousands of dollars. Writers that ask too many questions, or balk at spending more money are usually ghosted. Or the scammers try a different approach to make you change your mind and tell you they are reputable.
The one that got me was called, The Maple Staple Bookstore. It is also Creative Media Marketing, Bookside Press, and Inks & Bindings. They offered a movie deal, a U-tube page, and a chance in their store. They started out saying it was going to cost $900.00 to be included in this movie setup in LA, then another fee for U-tube, etc. When I complained of all the costs, they kept insisting everything was legit, yet I never saw anything they promised. I refused to talk with the guy anymore, but he sent other people to call me, trying to ask for more money etc. When I asked my writing coach about this, he informed me there is a list of these fake marketers.
Visit the Writers Beware Website for the full list. It is quite extensive.
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