THE PSYCHOLOGY ARSENAL: APPENDIX A

This free resource gives you the tools to analyze offers that feel "off," understand why you felt pressured to say yes, and teach other authors to spot red flags. Written by Rae A. Stonehouse, founder of AuthorsAgainstScammers.org and scam researcher who documents real-world predatory patterns targeting the writing community, this appendix serves as both reference guide and protection manual. Use it to evaluate suspicious marketing offers, map scams you've encountered, and defend yourself against manipulation designed to bypass critical thinking. Part of the Scamademic Companion Series, this guide is distributed freely to support author safety—because every writer deserves to know how scammers operate before they become the next victim.