Self-Publishing: Common Scams to Avoid
Are you an author who has decided to go the self-publishing route? If you have received numerous rejection letters from publishing companies, but you still believe that you have a sellable book, you may be.
Self-publishers also like the freedom and control that they have.
As nice as self-publishing is for many authors, it is still important to proceed with caution.
Did you know that there are a number of self-publishing scams out there? There are and these are scams that you will want to avoid.
If you are self-publishing a book, you should not be required to sign any contracts.
What you will want to do is search for a printing company that will turn your words into a real book.
You do not need to sign any contracts or agree to give away your work for this to be done.
Often times, all you need to do is agree to pay the already agreed upon fee.
If you are sent a contract, chances you are dealing with a vanity publisher, as opposed to a printing company.
Whether you examine vanity publishers or a printing company, be cautious of any recommendations that you receive.
For example, if an individual in your travels says I know of a great designer who can design an amazing cover for your book,
