Fri. Mar 29th, 2024



As publishing has become more and more accessible to writers through self-publishing, the number of scams and pitfalls targeting these authors has increased dramatically. If you’re choosing to enter the self-publishing world, you also have to be the main person looking out for yourself and your book’s best interests. But how do you know what to look out for? In this interview with author and YouTuber M.K. Williams, we go over the top scams and pitfalls to watch out for when self-publishing.

M.K.’S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/c/MKWilliamsAuthor

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Dreyer’s English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style by Benjamin Dreyer / https://amzn.to/3VE8dtt
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody / https://amzn.to/3Vyk2Bn
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Fierce Kingdom by Gin Phillips / https://amzn.to/3CFz4Pt
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid / https://amzn.to/3CjFFi5
 
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MORE BOOK PUBLISHING ADVICE:
How to Spot a Scam Literary Agent: https://youtu.be/AvQEwEmoCdw
Dangers of Hybrid Publishing and Scam Publishers: https://youtu.be/g1z3IjrXplA
Authors Everywhere Are Getting Scammed — Don’t Fall Victim!: https://youtu.be/iEa0ktkEPp0
 
AVOIDING SELF-PUBLISHING SCAMS AND PITFALLS: 
03:33 – Deadlines and editing rounds
06:19 – Are there benefits to working with a hybrid publisher?
09:09 – Red flags to look out for when hiring publishing professionals
11:50 – Scams targeting authors who have already self-published
14:14 – Biggest pitfalls self-publishing authors fall into
 
ABOUT ME: 
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with 7+ years of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you’re working on your manuscript or you’re looking for publishing advice.
 
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