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Web site about Literary Fraud and other schemes


  • Barbara
    Mar 26 8:40 PM
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    I found this website, and thought that a few others might find it informational and maybe save some headaches down the road.

    "Warnings About Literary Fraud and Other Schemes, Scams, and Pitfalls That Target Writers"
    http://www.sfwa.org/beware/contests.html

    There are some great links at the bottom, like 'Contests and agencies to avoid', and 'Advice On How To Sell Poetry'...which could probably work for fiction, too.

  • Oddities
    March 27
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    that site is cool

    http://www.sfwa.org/writing/mistakes_allen.htm

    is one of the best "what not to do" guides i seen on the net.

    but seriously, anyone who gives money to an agent or publisher has a major misunderstanding of how the industry works.

  • princessleia101
    May 9
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    I read both of the articles and they were very helpful.

  • Pyro Fish
    June 25
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    you don't need to read the site

    bottom line here
    if the author pays any money out of pocket, it's a scam

    • Barbara
      June 25
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      Many legitimate contests do request a small entrance fee to cover administration and financial prizes, however they would never request a fee to publish or purchase anything if you win the contest. Legitimate contests willingly post their guidelines, prizes, judges and contest rules. It's been advised that any 'fee' over $35 be checked for possibility of scammers.

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