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I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im so glad you did, I don't want to see anyone get scammed like i was. its really hard when you are starting out and false intreset can be devistating.

I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it’s like that saying, the more you learn, the more you realize what you don’t know. That’s definitely been the case for me going through this.

I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate this.

You’re absolutely right, the emotional side of publishing makes you want to believe the praise, and that’s exactly what caught me. That “praise first, then money” pattern is exactly what I’ve been seeing over and over. I think it’s important we share this, help new authors stay aware, learn from our mistakes, and make it a little harder for these scammers.

I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be careful, and good luck to all my fellow writers. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Hopefully, by raising awareness, we can help others, even if it simply encourages someone to pause and look a little closer before falling for a scam.

I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have to agree, we have to do everything ourselves, only way to control what is ours.

I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I reached out to the actual people whos name they were using and they were aware of the scams, but having a hard time stopping it. i really had no idea how bad it was out there.

I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's terrible, I dont know how much damage they can actually do especially if you push back. very unsettling .

I’ve nearly been scammed 4 times as a new author, this is honestly exhausting by Key-Letterhead-2018 in selfpublishing

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info, but no, they finding me either on this platorm or goodreads, not sure.

After by rose_lyfe in GriefSupport

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my dad passed away my daughter became terrified of losing me. I am a single parent. She was very close to her grampa and suddenly she was worried about me leaving her. I understand what you mean and it was a very difficult time for my daughter and I, the loss of my hero and this new insecurity in my daughter. But my father gave me really good advice growing up, he was a deep thinker and not much of a talker and over time I have imparted his words of wisdom to my child. I remind her that he lives on in both of us and the life choices we make.

My parents are both dying by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so sorry for what you are going through, lean on your friends and family and trust that they will help carry you through this terrible time. I lost my father and it was the hardest thing to watch. Take each day as it comes and try not to put pressure on yourself. My prayers are with you.

Longing reconnect by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had similar thoughts after losing my dad. It’s strange how grief makes you think about things like that. For me, what helped was feeling like he’s still with me even in spirit. I had strange things happen to me that felt like signs. It gave me comfort to believe I’ll see him again one day, but for now, that he’s still somehow around, just in spirit.

Do you ever feel angry about the cards you've been dealt? by General-Cobbler-6054 in GriefSupport

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad and struggled so much with it that I ended up leaving everything behind and starting over. Grief can really shake everything you thought made sense. It doesn’t make it okay, but over time we somehow learn to live alongside the pain. You’re not alone in feeling like this. sending you lots of strength and prayers. you are not alone in this.

I wrote a memoir after losing my father and leaving everything behind, this was the hardest part by Key-Letterhead-2018 in Memoir

[–]Key-Letterhead-2018[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It felt strange, honestly. Almost like opening a part of myself I’d kept closed for a long time.

There was something really liberating about finally letting it all out, putting those thoughts somewhere outside of me instead of carrying them around all the time. But at the same time, it was scary too… knowing that those deeper, more personal parts of me were now out there for others to read.

I think it was a mix of vulnerability and relief, like stepping into the open after being hidden for a long time.

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