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Publishing Scams and How to Avoid Them

In this episode, Mike and AJ continue to shine their bright light into some of the icky corners of publishing all with the intent to make you, the listener, forewarned about some of the scams out there. They’ll give you ways to discern if an offer is legit and how to spot a fake!

Episode 87 of the Don't Write That Book podcast, hosted by Mike Michalowicz, titled "Publishing Scams and How to Avoid Them" was published on July 24, 2025 and runs 41 minutes.

July 24, 2025 ·41m · Don't Write That Book

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In this episode, Mike and AJ continue to shine their bright light into some of the icky corners of publishing all with the intent to make you, the listener, forewarned about some of the scams out there. They’ll give you ways to discern if an offer is legit and how to spot a fake!

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