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Triond Isn’t Right for Everyone and That’s Ok

Posted on September 13th, 2009 in Online Writing by gianne

I’ve read some really BAD reviews of Triond. I laugh when I do. It seems that the critics want something here for nothing. And, until Triond finds a way to deliver that to the thoudands of writers here, it will be criticized.

Freelance or Fairytale?

Posted on September 4th, 2009 in Writing by Mom the Muse

Fair warning to those who do not read the fine print on Freelance Home Writers’ sign-up page.

Freelance Writing

Posted on July 22nd, 2009 in Online Writing by clawzy

Finding a freelance writing job is harder than you think.

A Writer’s Agent to Worry About

Posted on February 3rd, 2009 in Writing Business by william1978

There is an agency that everyone should watch out for.

Writer Beware Helps Avoid Publishing Pitfalls!

Posted on December 22nd, 2008 in Writing Business by M J katz

While investigating various internet sites regarding how to publish a book, I came across Writer Beware quite by accident. After navigating through it’s many informative sections, I believe that all writers should click onto this site if they wish to avoid scams, pitfalls, and the fleecing of their money!

Academia-Research Exposed as a Scam

Posted on September 3rd, 2008 in Online Writing by iakul

While Academia-Research has been touted as a writing site that pays, my research has led me to believe that the site is not as legit as it appears to be. Here are some interesting information that I found out about it.

Top Sites You Should Not Write for

Posted on August 24th, 2008 in Online Writing by iakul

While most of the sites out there that pay you to write are legitimate, some of them are scams. Here is a list of sites that you should avoid.

Poetry.com: A Big, Big Mistake

Posted on August 15th, 2008 in Online Writing by Clara Osei Yeboah

This review discusses a colossal scam set up on the Internet.

Helium’s Excessive User Agreement That Strips Rights To Your Work

Posted on August 15th, 2007 in Online Writing by Kellie Hastings

Helium’s user agreement is very thorough in explaining its agreement terms. However, the word non-exclusive has a whole new meaning on Helium. This site stands alone in the creation of its own set of rules regarding ownership.

Author’s Beware!

Posted on February 26th, 2007 in Writing Business by justnikkihere

An article warning of scam literary agents.

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