Predatory vanity presses, fake Hollywood film scouts, and bogus literary agents steal millions from innocent authors every year. The Author Scam Bible gives you the exact diagnostic tools, vetted directories, and copy-paste defense scripts to safeguard your manuscript and keep your royalties in your pocket.
An email arrives claiming an executive producer from Netflix or Paramount wants to option your book. The catch? They demand $2,500 to $5,000 for a "screenplay pitch sheet" or "coverage report" first. It's a complete lie—real scouts never charge authors.
They claim your manuscript is "extraordinary" and offer a publishing deal. Then they present a invoice for $3,000 to $15,000 for standard editing and printing. They take your money, lock up your copyright, and sell 0 books.
Scammers steal the names and logos of famous traditional literary agents and charge upfront "evaluation fees" or "representation retainers." Legitimate agents work 100% on commission after selling your book.
You pay $500 for a "guaranteed editorial award" or "bestseller promotion campaign" only to receive a digital badge from a non-existent committee that carries zero weight with real readers or Amazon algorithms.
The Golden Rule of Publishing: Money ALWAYS flows toward the author. If anyone asks you to pay upfront fees to publish, represent, or pitch your manuscript, you are being targeted by a scam.
Independent Publisher Protection Specialist
Over the past few years, I have analyzed hundreds of predatory publishing contracts, fake agent proposals, and fraudulent marketing campaigns. Scammers rely on authors not knowing the inner mechanics of the publishing industry.
I created The Author Scam Bible System to give indie authors an impenetrable defense system. Whether you need immediate copy-paste scripts to reject a pushy salesperson or want me to personally review a contract, I am here to ensure you never get taken advantage of.
Deep dive into predator psychology, the 5-Minute WHOIS and Registry Vetting Protocol, and step-by-step guides on chargebacks if you've already paid a scammer.
Stop guessing who to trust. Get immediate access to vetted promo channels (BookBub, Freebooksy), verified ARC review sites, and legitimate editors.
Ready-to-use scripts to test agency authenticity, demand contract cancellations, issue formal warnings, and reject aggressive sales calls instantly.
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Essential Protection Guide
Core Bible + Directory + Defense Scripts
Personal Review & Matchmaking
"I was literally 24 hours away from wiring $4,500 to a publisher in Los Angeles who promised my book would be pitched to Netflix. Joseph looked at the contract and proved within 5 minutes that their domain was registered 2 months ago. He saved me thousands!"
"The Email Defense Scripts alone in Tier 2 are worth ten times the price. I copied and pasted Script #1 when a pushy 'literary agency' cold-emailed me. They stopped emailing me immediately when they saw I knew my rights."
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When you purchase Tier 3, you download the Tier 3 Onboarding Guide. It contains direct WhatsApp contact lines and an email submission link. You send your contract files or proposal details to Joseph Favour, and he performs a deep-dive audit with a custom video analysis and direct 1-on-1 recommendations.
Don't wait until a predatory publisher or fake agent steals your hard-earned money. Get the exact protection system built specifically for independent authors.