The publishing world has more than their/our share of scams, problematic publishers, bad contracts, and not great agents. We've compiled these resources for you to use as you explore your publishing options.

Writer Beware is a website sponsored by the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, and run by Victoria Strauss. She also has a blog. Make Writer Beware a first stop as you query agents or pursue publishing contracts.

The Authors Guild offers resources for writers. They also update their news page about publishing scams and how to avoid them. Here's the list they've compiled of publishers who have not paid their authors on time.

If you blog, or use images online, beware of copyright trolls, and the images you use.

Publishing scammers are using AI. Beware of this new form of the grift.