Fee-charging -whether for the actual printing/production of the book, or for some other item related to the publishing process, such as editing or publicity. Are they legit, or am I being scammed? to get featured in New York Times. Thanks God I didn't pay anything.They are big scammers. They are non-profit organization, and a lot of donors and foundations are listed on their website including National Endowement for the Arts and New York State Council on the Arts. For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . Do you pay a little more sometimes for the convenience of your file preparation being consolidated to one place? . Is Parchment Global Publishing a vetted and reliable company please? Who is Powerhouse Press Book? The Mulberry Books has approached me. On one hand, that is refreshing: they don't claim to offer a complete editing package at a fixed price. I published my book with Author House. They'll handle distribution to a pretty sizable retail network and put all the data in one place so you don't have to bounce around between KDP, Nook Press, Apple Books, etc. Here are some such services to avoid. Then there are a bunch of things that you should be able to do yourself on the marketing side at least. We're hearing a lot of 'book fair' offers but if you've been contacted out of the blue, then chances are they're looking to make money off of you. To be clear, your book was assigned an ISBN, had a book cover designed, was available for pre-order, social media promotion, and developmental editing (which you didn't like, which caused the problem); hence, it is false to question our ethics, and to claim we did no work. Because of this, we have decided to launch a full program with OverDrive and other library eBook platforms to sell all of the current SELF-e Select collections and other curated titles under our Indie Author Project (IAP) brand. Yes. I love it!But then the comment space slid up out from under my fingers and a pop-up jiggled at me. Scam companies will sell you on the idea that the New York Times, Good Morning America, and Newsweek can pick up on your story but the chances of that actually happening are very slim. Learn how Reedsy can help you craft a beautiful book. Reference to a spot at the LA book expo. Please see letter below: and not a hire hand to assist with design and formatting. One was Gold Touch press and recently Lettra press. They posted a fun-looking writing contest, but I don't know if they are legit. What could you tell me about them? Good to know. They took all of my profit from my book and I made next to nothing while they walked away with the lion's share. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. These days, it isnt enough to simply learn the names of unreliable publishers. I have been contacted by Authors Press wanting me to attend a book fair in Arizona and they want to put my novel on the shelf at their bookstore. All this for a charge of $800 plus my travel expenses. I've tried Writer Beware and Alliance of Independent Authors, but neither had any information on him. That sounds like an awful deal. ****** ****** With a bit of elbow grease and a willingness to learn about self-publishing, you could probably do a better job putting the book out yourself with the help of a few freelance editors and designers. Do you know if Trilogy Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Trinity Broadcasting Network, a Vanity Publishing or a Traditional Publishing Company? Your thoughts? Others will even get an anonymous screenwriter to adapt it into a Netflix pilot. If a publisher contacts you unsolicited, then chances are they are not. I am all over the web. I'm glad I investigated first. From what I gather, Book Baby is pretty good. In the next post, well take a deeper dive into vanity presses, since they can be quite tricky to spot. She played a convincing part in pretending to manage marketing for my book with ALA and ACLR events in 2019. Ive been notified by Pubkits.com. Pulsus India operates with 7000+ employees from Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, providing services in healthtech, health informatics, medical publishing and pharmacovigilance services. Not sure of it is legit. Has anyone heard of SOOP? In general, they break a few of our golden rules: 1) they contacted YOU, which is never a good sign; 2) they have no testimonials from other authors of proof of their track record; 3) their prestigious address in Midtown Manhattan is a virtual office. - they offer an advance, Does anyone have any experience with Entrada Publishing. I feel if your book get accepted by a publisher, the company should pay you or get paid by royalties. South Jordan, UT 84095-5669. Classic virtue signaling. I asked if I should send my resume/cover letter/writing samples to them via email, and they sent me a contract for an internship without confirming that they wanted any of these from me, which seemed like a huge red flag. It LOOKS good, but how am I to know? This is my first time working towards publishing a children's book. If it is a reputable company, no problem. It was a mess. I did some research & drove a hard bargain. Hiding negative complaints is only a Band-Aid. I won! On the other hand, you'll still have to ensure that your manuscript is properly edited before you send it to the printers. On top of all of this, they asked for unconscionable amount to partner with me. Do you know anything about Aladdin publishing? When I googled his numbers, 1-888-970-0833 and 562-318-0999, both numbers came up as possible scams, but I can't find any other info about him or the company he represents. The whole thing. When you look inside the books, does it looks well-formatted? Ok thank you. Reading all of these comments and responses has been informative -- very helpful! Vanity presses pretending to be traditional publishers, 2. I just got an offer to publish my book from Black Rose Writing. If they're soliciting you directly, asking for upfront payments (on top of taking a massive chunk of your royalties), and insisting that you print 100 copies with them then they don't exactly pass the smell test. Hi. Marketing packages that sound essential, 5. Considered one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the U.S., Beaconfounded in 1854 by the American Unitarian Associationhas a long and storied history promoting the works of such social justice activists and intellectual luminaries as James Baldwin, Mary Daly, Howard Zinn, and Dr. Cornel West. Has that been rated? You should have rejected if straight away . If an agent contacts you out of the blue (and you aren't already a bestselling author), they're probably not 100% legit. I went to their website and they seem legit. This week I was contacted by Atlantic Publishing Group and had a discussion with them. What to expect to pay for reputable services Pre-made ebook cover. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. They tend to cater to 'hands-off' self-publishing authors, so you may find that there are more affordable options you can find with a quick Google search (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, Reedsy). Find the perfect editor for yournextbook. Horrible. can you tell me if new reader magazine is legit? Guidelines for academic or science based books MS WORD PDF 3. As you put it, the "demands" not "inquiry" or "question" is why we parted ways with you. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a19515def79387a They do editing, print formatting, cover design, and eBook conversion but you can also provide your own finished files, and their technicians will check the files over for any technical issues before printing, converting or distributing. I was asked to submit 2 chapters of ms to an acquisitions agent. Is Dream books Distribution in Hollywood a scam? I am definitely interested in finding out about Mark Dawson. They're a "boutique" house (everything outside the Big Five is, really) and I enjoyed a lot of support and personal attention from the EIC and the Publisher. I got cold-called/emailed by them offering a hybrid publishing deal. Not really looking to 'sell' books, they just want to see their story and family history in print, good quality, of course. Again, thank you for your attention. Thanks in advance. Format. Having a quick look at their website, it's hard to tell what their business model is. Thank you for sharing your experience about Author House, though, it corroborates the experience of many other writers we've heard of. I didn't sign the contract. There is a comment below about Author Academy, which I'd encourage you to read. eliezer tristan publishing is a scam. No editing was done..at all. Does anyone have any insight on 13th and Joan? They will publish my book, and want me to sign a 3 year contract, but they want me to buy 45 books at 30 % discount, which raises my flag. I believe that Gold Touch was mentioned in the Writer Beware post we linked to in this post. Are the books priced competitively Do the right thing . They look like a self-publishing services company, with relatively low prices (especially for cover design) but a number of oddities: It's free to publish and sell on Amazon both for the ebook and the print book you should never pay a third-party company for that. Having had a quick look at Mascot, they seem like a fairly okay hybrid publisher. Still a scam? Supposedly they already have large publishing firms very interested in my book. it usually is." They claim to be a hybrid, and they certainly dont publish anyone and everyone, but I have my doubts. McNaughtonBooks, are they someone good to publish with. He decided to go the ghostwriter route with an author working with a relatively new and unproven publisher They contracted with him to ghostwrite the book for 10,000.00 up front in full. Just got an email from them. He wanted to write a memoir, but he needed help. For one thing, traditional publishers take ALL RIGHTS for the life of your copyright in exchange for whatever they offer the author. The continuously lost requested info from me including blurb, bio, and even book. Have been contacted by Parchment Global Publishing with the initial call coming out of the blue. You just saved me from making a horrible decision. A year ago I tried extensively to get with a traditional publisher but to no avail, since I was doing my first book. Some bigger publishers won't consider any writer who doesn't go through an agent. well now I know why your still nothing. Chicago Review Press Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoirs D. X. Varos, Ltd. We publish genre-fiction in the categories of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. Is Rushmore press legit. Assisted self-publishing services. What do you think? That is free but they want 1400 for advertising. And sure, you'll have to learn all these things, but no one said that becoming a full-time author would be easy! What about halo publishing International? Watch out for what they define as production costs as that could eat into your proceeds. HELP! - a lot of their "marketing" services, though not crazy expensive, seem quite useless. Has anyone published a childrens book with Storybook Genius Publishing? I have received an offer from Belle Isle publishing, the co-op branch of Brandylane Publishing. After a year and two extensions, my friend was tired of excuses and wanted the manuscript. Do you know anything about Covenant Books? Both are non-fiction. thanks, Hi. We've had a few people in the comments here ask about Gold Touch. If it is truly legit. In order to purchase the E-book you have to pay through their website and they don't take Paypal. We expect our authors to be kind and respectful, but as demonstrated above by you calling Laura (a woman that has zero to do with the parting) a sidekick is plain disrespectful. Whats your alternative? I also plan to pay to advertise this page for as long as it takes to get the word out. Grossly overpriced self-publishing services, 4. Lets talk about traditional publishers and their insanely small royalties (while offering very little and requiring the author to do most of the marketing still) They have the whiff of a lot of Author Solutions clones that have recently started to pop up. Thank you! We need to watch our step. They are con merchants of the worst kind. You have a really good article here, but I feel you bleed these two kinds of companies together. What do you think? Marketing packages that sound essential When you search for their titles on Amazon, do you see a lot of (or any) ratings and reviews? I received a call today saying that he's a literary agent, and my book was "recommended" to him for review. There isn't a lot of info available on their website as to pricing, so I can't give a definite opinion. Does anybody know anything about them? Can't find anything about them and would like to know if they are scammers. I have reviewed their website and looks good. I don't know what the discussion is, but I'm interested in URLINK print and media. Let me know if you have any questions :) Martin. I was thinking about Bublish but wasn't sure if i should. It looks like they do some level of editing. I have a 2 month old published "young readers" novel. I should have said, though I was disappointed in the infographic (you failed to list indie publishing in the comparison and omitted some valuable information re tradpubs), overall I found the article useful enough to reference on my own blog. That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. We also accept young adult submissions if they fit into these categories. Their website sounds good, but I can't find any independent reviews. Let me know how you do. Anyone had experience with this Company? Someone read Thunder in Her Heart and wanted to display it, blah blah. They contacted me via email. You assured me of a refund . A day or so later a Lady sent me an email. You have to sign a contract with them and you will have to pay whatever the contract ask for if you sign. The website looks clear and legit, but I wondered if anyone here has had any experience with them or knowledge about them? Did they offer 10% of the sale price or profits? Actually you dont have any goal for your book. I have not published yet. Make the informed choice with our free 10-day course. I signed a contract and paid them 475 Nov 27,2018 a of July 1,2019 my book still had not been published despite the contract starting it would be published in no longer than 3 months. Here's a good litmus test look up the books they've published on Amazon. If it's another one that I haven't been able to find with a quick Google search, then you should be vary wary. Have you heard anything about Dream Books Distribution. I am trying to research them and cannot find any reviews. DO NOT USE. I did a reverse search on the phone number and it's legit as is the website. During #pitchmad at Twitter, I was contacted by Uproar Books, which is a fairly new hybrid publisher. She promised to keep me apprised of the markeing status and provide proof of my book listing in these events, but then she never followed up. I was just contacted by someone claiming to be an editor from them wanting to offer me a contract on one of my works on another site. I googled BBB and Xlibris and saw an A+ rating but only one star and I didn't see Xlibris anywhere, but the name Authors House. As I tried to trace her down, the websites and youtube sites for bookthoughtspublishing were abandoned and then taken down. In short, if a publisher makes more money directly from an author than readers, they're definitely a vanity press. I can't find anything about them either, which is generally a bad sign (a reputable publisher, even small, would have a website). I guess you are aware how difficuly it is even to access traditional publishers. Or is the company more of a vanity press? I'm wondering about White Bird Publishing, which I believe is actually a hybrid publisher but claims to be a traditional one. I'm very happy with them. I went through them and they were AWFUL! Leanne, it's unfortunate that you had a bad experience with our company. My first thought was, house of literary what? Though self-publishing, by definition, means that youre doing it yourself, there are companies out there who can give you a hand. Is it a vanity publisher, or traditional? Whats your opinion of Rushmore Press? That said, if you prefer the handholding that goes with this type of program, then it might be a good option for you. Publishers ? One can purchase as many or fewer services as needed. Beacon Publishing Group - Literary Publisher You said that the Author Academy Elite (AAE) is "one of the many courses" available. I already self published with Balboa Press. Convenant publishing company is an hybrid company. To understand why publishing with a vanity press is a terrible idea, head on over to the next post in this guide, which discusses the dangers of paying to publish. . With vanity presses, the big risk isn't them stealing your manuscript. Thanks. Theres no fee for publishing and they dont require me to buy any books. They appear to sell books and audiobooks in retailers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and published their latest book, "Ambush at Fig Tree Gulch," in April 2022. IMO BookBaby is reputable. I've been contacted by Pen It! Sorry to hear that we've got not much to add beyond "avoid at all costs" and see if you can block their number. Find book releases, best sellers lists and author appearances. Beacon Publishing Group books and audio books are currently being sold in over 55 countries & continuing to grow. Needless to say, it's a messy situation, but one writers can learn from, has anyone heard anything about easton-books? They probably won't: run digital ads, get your book promoted on BookBub, or market it to a captive mailing list. This rare achievement in American publishing is a milestone a mere handful of active houses can claim. I'm writing a biography for a local family and community leader. Hi, I've been presented with a deal to re-publish my first book; and then to publish my 2nd book (manuscript completed). Firstly, literary agents wont ever contact you directly unless youre already a wildly successful author (and even then, most reputable agents would avoid poaching you from your current representation). To make matters worse , I was referred by the Editor in Chief of Prodigy Gold Books as an Evil Witch because I demanded to know what was going on . If youre willing to work, this is an astounding resource. His sidekick Laura Freestone is just as bad .Vety unprofessional to say the least. See the "Vanity Presses" part of our article (the first one). However, we don't know if these are representative of all the books the publish. We were never given an advance and were told it may take 2 or 3 years to get a return on our money. Do you have any thoughts on Covenant Books? I am sceptical because I've received so many of these calls. If a literary agent unsolicitedly contacts you to offer you a book deal with a publisher, or asks you to pay a reading fee, your spidey-sense should be tingling pretty hard. The biggest problem at Beacon is the higher management. Just curious as to what their standing is, in the self-publishing community. I would be very cautious of any company that contacts you unsolicited there are plenty of bad-faith presses out there who are looking to snatch up author's old books and hold on to them. Office: Beacon Publishing Group 1250 Broadway 36th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA I have always believed . At Reedsy, we vet each professional by verifying their professional experience, ensuring that every freelancer on our platform either has a wealth of traditional publishing experience, or is a seasoned and well-reviewed collaborator on indie books. Do you know who the cheif executive is? I have experienced cold calls. The tendency with package deals (where you pay a fixed price for all the things you listed) is that the author has no idea who is doing all of that work. What are your thoughts on Mill City Press? I stumbled into Submittable and have been scammed (I think) out of a $30 submission fee. Good info. My manuscripts are ready for print. Your information has been helpful in me moving forward. I'm not a pro when it comes to stuff like this. Thank you, Martin! Then they ask the receiver to click on a link that supposedly will "provide us PayPal information to receive royalty payments." In short, read the fine print. I have received an "invitation" from EC Publishing to represent the book at the Frankfort Book Fair in Oct. I hope you get your money back and they cease preying on writers who are sincere about bringing the plight of mental illness to readers. I do not know where to go with this since it seems there are so many scams. My writing partner and I came across them but they were requesting between $1500-$4000 dollars in installments to publish. They make most of their money from their authors. Does anyone know them? I wouldn't be able to recommend similar publishers to you as we don't keep a list on Reedsy, however I'd suggest you take a look at Poets & Writers and Authors Publish as resources. Thank you in advance for your response. We've heard a lot of very bad things about Capstone Media Services. It was really hard to read. You wrote "But with the traditional business model, publishers are incentivized to release quality books and foster long, healthy relationships with authors." (emphasis mine). Is Parchment Global Publishing legit? My gut says its not Legit. They say they invited me to Jacob javitts and help me sell. Enter your email or get started with a social account: 1. I think I got duped by a vanity press. This is an Indian publishing house . The award-winning company has been behind the publication of books, ebooks, and audiobooks, and has a distribution system that spans over fifty-five countries. I baled. Now Book Avenue Pub has contacted me, seeming very interested in highlighting my book at upcoming international book fairs in order to "guarantee" an acquisition by a major publishing firm. I Googled the name but got no red flag reviews. Even though I have a ready InDesign file of the book, he mentioned that they would usually make a design on their own. Contact Information 1125 N Charles St Fl 4 Baltimore, MD 21201-5505 Get Directions Visit Website (888) 438-9694 1 1 complaints closed in last 12 months File a Complaint BBB Rating &. Beacon Publishing Group is a registered trademark. If you decide to go with them, make sure everything including services to be rendered and respective fees are in the contract. Don't fall for it. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3545c85ed81996924e0e68383a9d488f86723352d6e727c4166f4174bdbb80b9.jpg. I lost a considerable amount of money and prior to severing my association with them realized just under $40.00 in royalties. Have you heard anything positive or negative about Westwood Book Publishers in LA? If it's graphically complex, then you may want to consider hiring a formatter otherwise you can, if you want, use a free tool to format the book yourself. Stay away from these people , there are better ones out there. I have stupidly deposited USD $1600 in one of those self publishing on line courses (I won't name) only to find out it is not what I signed up for. They seemed trustworthy but after reading the blog I'm now a bit reluctant. Everything you read above about scammers is true with this group. Starting an "award" is a common marketing tactic to attract authors. In 90% of the cases, when you receive an unsolicited email or phone call, it's not going to be from a reputable publishing company. Some of them don't accept unsolicitied materials, some of them do. BBB has no opinion of them yet. Or are they a scam? Can you help? Now, thats entirely false, but youd be surprised how many people believe it. Senior Manager. I was also contacted by the Dream Books Distribution. And not only do they make you pay for that, but many also then take royalties on the sales afterwards, and rope you into year-long publishing contracts in which some go as far as grabbing your subsidiary rights as well. Any feedback? Would not recommend. And what about Shadow Mountain. I will call back, if for no other reason than to let them know they can remove my name from their calling listbutthey can purchase my books anytime they want! You might even be happy to pay some fees to get the ball rolling on the production process. Well I spent 6 months learning everything from scratch. What did they say? But I still find the blur very annoying. As a rule of thumb, a small press can be considered legit if: File your review. Ripoff Report on: Beacon Financial Group, NC SCAM - Beacon financial group scam beware charlotte north carolina. They said they will start open readings period in December which means they're selective and it's good, right? Balboa Press is Hay House's vanity imprint. Any info on them would be helpful as well. What about Kary Oberbrunner's Author Elite Academy? Thank you, The small presses listed on Poets & Writers should generally be legit though I always recommend doing a double check by googling them and making sure they don't appear on Writer Beware's "Thumbs Down Publishers List" or on David Gaughran's blog. By the looks of it, they are a classic vanity press There are, however, competitions that are little more than money-spinning enterprises. I went to their tweet account and not alot of activity. Writing contests and awards no one has heard of. He is in the midst of going back and forth with them about the money. Book Fairs. Plus, 99% of the time, folks that pioneer their book on amazon or Ingram themselves have a crappy product, front matter that is not industry standard, low res files, weird spacing, and janky metadata. I recently published my first book with Page Publishing. But dear God think a little tons of people will pay more for one-stop-shops. Has anyone heard of Parchment Global Publishing-they want me to pay to have a radio interview with Al Cole of CBS Radio? However, if you dont have your guard up, it is easy to fall for predators who simply want to overcharge for their services many of which are tasks you could accomplish on your own. And that covers most of the publishing companies you want to steer clear of in your career as an author. "Witty, occasionally crass, and an unqualified delight." (Kirkus Reviews) Is it too much to ask that a managed care facility refund a year's advance payment when your grandfather dies before he can move in? I have a self-published book that's been up on Amazon for about 6 months. Shady publishing companies that offer to sell you ISBNs above the market price (and other types of publishing scammers). You can read more about why here (the comments are particularly illuminating): http://www.victoriastrauss.com/2013/08/30/more-warnings-spectacular-productions-balboa-pressauthor-solutions/. We wish you the best with your book. Just a few days ago I got a phone call from their marketing advisor who offered me to pay $5000(!) X | CLOSE. To be honest, most online retailers for indie authors will supply their own identification codes these days. Just had a quick look at their site, and it doesn't look great. Realizing my topic my delightfully eccentric mother was a limited interest in terms of the commercial market, I just wanted a beautifully produced book. Are they scammers? Take this quick quiz to see if you're dealing with a legit publishing company. Can you recommend Mulberry Books Publishing House? Do their cover designs look like they were made by professionals? The publisher kept stalling my historical fiction with accuracy checks, never mind that I has already done extensive research on it. Yes, New Reader Magazine can be considered a scam, and we're getting a lot of notifications from authors asking us about them, meaning they're actively trying to sell their overpriced services. Authors own the copyright to their works before and after they publish them. I am a debut novelist trying to get my head around all this. As I imagine she is reworking her scam under another name, I would avoid any publishing company with "thoughts" in their name, just to be safe. They're more of a "self publishing services provider" than a publisher, meaning they help you do everything you need to get your book into the market, but make no guarantees of sales (nor do they keep any of your royalties or claim any rights to your book). and our I even asked her if this was a scam and she gave me the name and phone number of another Lady .I then told her because she did that I was impressed and trusted her. Thanks George. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. For one, their website misspells "Hollywood" more than a few times. Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. Thank you for any advice! There is a fee. He has not, so far. What is your opinion of Atlantic Publishing? My husband is excited about being contacted by them, they say he only has to pay 30% which is about $2500, and they will cover the other 70%. about my book (which was priced too high by the publisher and is not selling!) I didn't even submit my materials to them yet but they said that the book was "chosen" to be featured. I had my book published a year ago by Crossbow. I was considering talking to them about it, but if it is an scam for authors, I want no part of it. It will be bookmarked and studied. Of course! Wish this 1st time author had known all this before being r***d by a vanity publisher who over-price my book's retail by 3x!!! I am glad I found this website. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. 1. Apparently, he asked if he could break it into two equal payments, but they told him his manuscript would not be worked on until all the money was received. 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