marsaumell

Does anybody know how to get rid of these artists and illustrators who self-advertise in my books without consent?

SeraDrake

@marsaumell - You don't. Wattpad has no way of blocking chatbots from creating accounts. You report and block them, and then another chatbot spammer pops up, and you report and block *that* one. Ad nauseam. Ad infinitum. 
          	  
          	  If you're a professional indie writer, you'll get a different variant of these spammer bots: emails and direct messages on social media offering to promote your books in book clubs, optimize it in Amazon searches, insert it into "specially curated" Goodreads lists, and, of course, provide you with a cinematic book trailer and "professional" book cover to help it "really shine." The bots are effusive in their compliments, saying how impressed they were by the quality of your writing - and if you have Amazon or Goodreads reviews, funny thing, the bots will have regurgitated their talking points. 
          	  
          	  Some of the bots pretend to be real authors or literary agents. As if Stephen King would write you directly...
          	  
          	  According to Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware! this is the 2020's equivalent of the old Nigerian prince scam. 
          	  
          	  https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/01/return-of-the-nigerian-prince-a-new-twist-on-book-marketing-scams/
          	  
          	  The bots offering "fan art" and webtoons and the like seem to be a part of this. After all, hobbyists on Wattpad, Inkitt, Inkspired, etc might be gullible and have money to burn, too!
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MDjarin17

@marsaumell Yes, I'm so sick of it.  X____X
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OnceUponALily

@marsaumell They're annoying. Most of them, if not all, are spam. Probably bots. I see them commenting on random books, such as book review books and book clubs, saying the same thing: the story is engaging, and they want to create artwork for it. Those are random books. They don't need cover art. I'm not sure where they come from, but they multiply rapidly.
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marsaumell

Does anybody know how to get rid of these artists and illustrators who self-advertise in my books without consent?

SeraDrake

@marsaumell - You don't. Wattpad has no way of blocking chatbots from creating accounts. You report and block them, and then another chatbot spammer pops up, and you report and block *that* one. Ad nauseam. Ad infinitum. 
            
            If you're a professional indie writer, you'll get a different variant of these spammer bots: emails and direct messages on social media offering to promote your books in book clubs, optimize it in Amazon searches, insert it into "specially curated" Goodreads lists, and, of course, provide you with a cinematic book trailer and "professional" book cover to help it "really shine." The bots are effusive in their compliments, saying how impressed they were by the quality of your writing - and if you have Amazon or Goodreads reviews, funny thing, the bots will have regurgitated their talking points. 
            
            Some of the bots pretend to be real authors or literary agents. As if Stephen King would write you directly...
            
            According to Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware! this is the 2020's equivalent of the old Nigerian prince scam. 
            
            https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/01/return-of-the-nigerian-prince-a-new-twist-on-book-marketing-scams/
            
            The bots offering "fan art" and webtoons and the like seem to be a part of this. After all, hobbyists on Wattpad, Inkitt, Inkspired, etc might be gullible and have money to burn, too!
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MDjarin17

@marsaumell Yes, I'm so sick of it.  X____X
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OnceUponALily

@marsaumell They're annoying. Most of them, if not all, are spam. Probably bots. I see them commenting on random books, such as book review books and book clubs, saying the same thing: the story is engaging, and they want to create artwork for it. Those are random books. They don't need cover art. I'm not sure where they come from, but they multiply rapidly.
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marsaumell

OMG! The Sci-Fi Ambassadors' official profile features my dear "BROWSER CITY" in a new reading list called "ROBOTS AND AI"!
          I can't believe I'm in the same RL as "The End of War", a Watty winner book which I LOVE!!! Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhh! *screaming like a true fangirl* :D <3<3<3
          
          Check the full reading list here: 
          https://www.wattpad.com/list/1765777701
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/233315763-browser-city

marsaumell

The Official Ambassador's profile has just added "BROWSER CITY" to their "AMBASSADOR'S PICKS" reading list! :D
          I'm THRILLED! 
          Work has been madness as of late, so this is great news! I can't wait to post the rest of the editing and upgrading to the story that I've made so far! ... but, like I've said before, I'm saving the best edits for publication! ;) <3<3<3
          CHECK THE READING LIST HERE: 
          https://www.wattpad.com/list/1749924015
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/233315763-browser-city

marsaumell

The Official Ambassador's profile has just added "BROWSER CITY" to their "Speculative Fiction" reading list! :D
          I'm elated, especially now that I've been editing and posting the new chapters here for my betareaders to read... but I'm saving the best edits for publication! ;) <3<3<3
          CHECK THE READING LIST HERE: 
          https://www.wattpad.com/list/1641842921
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/233315763-browser-city

LilacsAreInBloom

Hey love! I don't think I'm far from where you are while on holiday. Let me know if there is anything I "must do" while here in Barcelona 

marsaumell

@LilacsAreInBloom LOL This is surprising! You can visit Sagrada Família. Its architecture is sooo beautiful now that it's almost complete. If you love medieval places, visit the Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic). The Barça Football Club museum is one of the best there is, too. You have to try tapas at some point in El Born or Poble Sec (these are neighbourhoods in Barcelona), besides paella. ;) A day trip to Montserrat (a stunning mountain monastery) would be lovely: you can see the Black Madonna (a black-skinned Virgin Mary), and listen to the boys’ choir if you're into spiritual music. Or you could go to the Magic Fountain in Montjuïc Hill and see the beautiful gardens! ;) Enjoy and have fun!!! :D <3
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marsaumell

I just finished reading "You Must Remember This" by @MermaidAriel13
          
          A fanfic with lots of drama and mystery... battles and love. Reading this book has been an enjoyable experience overall. Heartstrings are pulled in all the right places. Even without being fully familiar with the deeper canon of these superheroes, I could still connect with the main threads of the story. It has been a memorable read from beginning to end. :)
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/281719490-you-must-remember-this

marsaumell

Work's been crazy stressful as of late. May was hectic. June escalated. And now July... I'm so tired! Sorry I had to interrupt updating my stories. I'm seriously antsy to come back and publish something!!! My fingers ache!!! LOL

ChloeLeia561

Hey girl, I know it’s been a long time! How are you doing? I saw that you wrote a vampire novel ❤️ eeeek I can’t wait to read it. ^_^ ✨

ChloeLeia561

@marsaumell I'm doing good, thanks! Oh no, hope the stress doesn't last. Sure thing! <3
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marsaumell

@ChloeLeia561 Hey, how are you? :D I'm doing great--stressed out 'cos of my job, but fine. :) If you ever read it, leave me a comment! ;) I hope you'll like it.
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marsaumell

Ch.17 of "Fangs and Fate" is out NOW! ;) 
          
          ✨ Michael makes an appearance and warns Alex... about Celeste? Their conversation leaves some doubts in Alex's mind. ;) ✨ 
          
          Dive into a story with a hot, brooding vampire and a mysterious vampire hunter with a teasing nature. ;)
          
           #vampireromance #strongfemalelead #darkfantasy #lovetriangle #slowburn #broodingmalecharacter #enemiestolovers
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/391298950-fangs-and-fate