I am inundated with calls and email from publishers and agents wanting access to my already published book. That all want large sums of money. What's this all about? All I want is getting My book in the hands of readers.
Hello,
Unfortunately, there has been an increase in publishing and book-to-screen related scams in the past couple of years targeting self or indie published authors. We recommend you view this recorded webinar presented by ALC President Keith Ogorek. It provides some example scams, tips for identifying scams, information on how legit literary agents and Hollywood creatives work, and more:
How to Recognize a Publishing Scam and Avoid It
The best advice is to ignore suspected scammers and/or ask to be unsubscribed from their email or call list. We hope you find this information helpful. And, if you are looking for advice on how to build a readership, here is an article with 8 DIY marketing tips for authors:
8 DIY Book Marketing Tips to Help Increase Your Sales