UPDATE: Alright, so another scam has emerged, and they are targeting indie authors with ready to publish manuscripts. A friend of mine just shared this link: New indie author scam. Basically, scammers will search your public reviews of editors and freelance workers on places like Fiverr. They search your social media for any information on your current work in progress, who you hired, photographs, handles, etc. Then they wait for your next update. Once they…
The latest update: 30th/09/2026 A few months ago, a friend of mine contacted me for advice on a possible scam. Then last week another friend came across the same scam but from a different sender. A third said they had been receiving these scams for a while now. All three authors have agreed to share their emails, but they have asked me to hide their identities so they do not become further targets. Here is…
Writing is a phenomenal experience; it’s even more so once you’ve published. But before that, protecting your ideas and manuscript is a top priority. You need to learn how to handle your files, use technology, filter out people with ill intentions, make backups, and more. Then you need to learn how to protect yourself online, keep your privacy safe, and keep your social media secure. Please note: I will update this post as I learn…
