Again, why would a literary agency work hard to sell your manuscript when it's much easier to collect editing fees from unsuspecting authors? (literary-agents.com)
The path to success is like a maze and this makes it easier for people with bad intentions to take advantage of unsuspecting authors. (readersfavorite.com)
Now, let's look at the darker side of self - publishing for a moment — the wolves out to prey upon unsuspecting authors. (writewell.silverpen.org)