5 Self Publishing Scams to Watch Out For as an Author
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5 Self Publishing Scams to Watch Out For as an Author
If you're writing a book you you'll probably want help to publish it. When you choose what company to work with watch out for these self-publishing scams.
Sep 1, 2017
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