From fonts to page layouts, cover design and ISBN number. They are a company who is questionable in its ethics. So, I just graduated with my Creative Writing degree/Editing and Publishing certificate, and I'm looking for internships with publishers. I do have a very real 65,000 word manuscript that I thought TBN was good to publish, but I do not have $5,000. Over 3,000 vetted editors, designers, and marketers are available for hire. You have been informed by our publisher that you were free to publish your book when we initially decided to rescind our offer. Or is the company more of a vanity press? I have received an offer from Belle Isle publishing, the co-op branch of Brandylane Publishing. 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. In fact, its advisable to get editing and designing services from reliable professionals to make sure your book is of top quality. You can check a leaked website from these people They weren't best sellers, definitely dated so they may be "period pieces." For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . 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. do you have any information about Author University LLC? BBB makes it easy for people to file complaints. It's tough to know which company you're talking about, as there seem to be a lot of publishing companies with "Mulberry" in their name. THANK YOU! I've been sent a contract by Morgan James and they are wanting me to purchase 2,500 copies at print cost + $2.00 per unit. Is this a real site or exactly what? Beacon has a broad array of titles in fiction & non-fiction, including business, young adult, history, romance, mystery, horror, comedy, childrens, health & wellness and more. US$250-500 Proofreading and correction - basic. A quick look at their website seems fairly promising. I am a debut novelist trying to get my head around all this. Any advice about working with Dudley Court Press, advertised as a hybrid publisher? Yes, Does anyone have any info on Go To Publish, a marketing company out of London and Atlanta, Georgia, Gotopublish.com I have been approached re: their services for marketing of one of my books. Have you heard anything about FriesenPress, Trilogy Publishing or Authorhouse? What can you tell me about Outskirts Press. If you mean the Aladdin books that's an imprint of Simon & Schuster (http://simonandschusterpublishing.com/aladdin/) then it's legit. Are they reputable? Kill ALL pop-ups. If you're writing fiction, the straightest line is always through an agent: https://blog.reedsy.com/find-literary-agents/ Has anyone heard of Parchment Global Publishing-they want me to pay to have a radio interview with Al Cole of CBS Radio? Writers who ask too many questions, or balk at spending yet more money, may simply be ghosted. recently concluded a 6 month contract with YOP. Who knows about URLINK? Thank you! I have lodged a complaint with the BBB of central Indiana and attempted to dispute some of the charges via VISA. 1. The lower amount was a publishing only arrangement with editing and printing and listing on amazon. Thank you for your sage advice. I would like to know as well. The Mulberry Books has approached me. sandiw947@gmail.com. Newman springs and Dorrance have both accepted my manuscript. They say they invited me to Jacob javitts and help me sell. I just got an offer to publish my book from Black Rose Writing. 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. And that covers most of the publishing companies you want to steer clear of in your career as an author. Having a quick look at their website, it's hard to tell what their business model is. 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. Two books were supposed to be published. Also, I'm almost 100% certain that the 5% cut would be on top of anything the retailer takes, so you'd likely get less than if you were to distribute it on Amazon yourself. 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. what is your view about "Author's Ink" . If they want to buy my book, they can look it up on any number of places and order it themselves. Thanks. 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. Well Jacqueline you dont have to shout at me, because your nothing. You wrote "But with the traditional business model, publishers are incentivized to release quality books and foster long, healthy relationships with authors." Though self-publishing, by definition, means that youre doing it yourself, there are companies out there who can give you a hand. You can read more about the cons of Inkitt's marketing here: https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2016/04/spam-spam-spam-spam-inkitt-and-grand.html Dont come close to anyone without a proven track record! And what about Shadow Mountain. Anyone have experience with them? Curious to hear any feedback- thanks much. However I am troubled that I have not found any reviews for Brandylane/Belle Isle anywhere! Others will even get an anonymous screenwriter to adapt it into a Netflix pilot. Also, do I have to worry that they'll steal my manuscript? 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. However, the main problem is that they are (or at least used to be) quite aggressive in their marketing to attract authors (direct tweets and emails to random authors), and hyperbolic in their marketing language (as you point out above). Their website is well-presented and written, but when one of their 'editors' contacted me to express interest, her English was extremely dodgy. My intention is to have my LLC as the publisher I have accumulated knowledge and a diverse set of skills in finance, management, operations, contract negotiation, rights and permissions, and royalty accountingall of which play a role in my work here at Beacon. Would you have a place I could call/write about legitimate literary agents? Whats your alternative? How do I find the right publisher? This is something every writer needs. This is an Indian publishing house . Let me know how you do. Can anyone tell me more about this publisher and whether or not I should be wary of them? But if you simply must have one, check out our guide on how to get one without paying more than you need to. They seem to not make authors pay anything upfront and seem to offer a small advance. All facets of publishing, marketing, and selling are the responsibility of the author. Covenant Books we've mentioned a few times here (be careful) but Shadow Mountain looks pretty legit. Im working with Professional Ghostwriters Im starting to question if this company is a scam. I don't plan to click on the link because I never do that if I'm not certain of where it will take me. approved for publishing." Don't fall for it. If they ask you to pay for anything/co-finance the book, then you should start looking deeper, but they seem like they could be legit. about my book (which was priced too high by the publisher and is not selling!) 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. What did they say? Publishers ? Hi, I just found your article, thank you for the info. Any information on Eliezer Tristan Publishing? My dads thinking of publishing with covenant, one more thing! Not a scam. Hi, I've been presented with a deal to re-publish my first book; and then to publish my 2nd book (manuscript completed). By the looks of it, they are a classic vanity press Not sure of it is legit. I have been contacted by many so called promoters but do not follow up with them. This seems like an outright scam. Ive used vanity publishers before and loved it. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Ty so much! If she claims to be a publisher, but her company doesn't have a website, then that's a huge red flag. There is no specific language regarding refunds, but they have sent him a flurry of emails promising to work on the manuscript or to pay him back in installments. Put in the time and run a bunch of their books through Amazon. To mark this important anniversary, Beacon retained author Susan Wilson to research the history of the press in archives and through extensive interviews. That said, you don't really need a course to self-publish. If they contacted you unsolicited, then chances are that they are a vanity press. These are all vanity publishers, with a really bad reputation. They say they will put my book in a London book fair. My father, David Duncan (not to be confused with Dave Duncan from Canada) wrote 13 novels, mysteries and science fiction books, as well as a couple of science fiction screen plays and lots of screen plays for television. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) has finally found a corporate conglomerate he doesn't oppose. Thanks Reedy for this information. . In order to purchase the E-book you have to pay through their website and they don't take Paypal. Is Parchment Global Publishing legit? They are a hybrid publisher, but i cannot find their cost structure. IMO BookBaby is reputable. However, I'm leery of putting my credit card info into their site, even if it does have the https in their URL. Companies who send unsolicited emails about their services (especially review services) and who don't have a website are most probably scams, yes. They do do good job for their authors, and if you know nothing about book marketing they could be the right option for you. By the looks of it, they would seem to be a vanity press. So, I'd be very careful. I read somewhere it is valued at $5,000, which seems totally excessive. Has anyone heard of Renley Rudolf? What's your opinion on WebNovel? HI all, I was approached by Octa publishing company, to publish on Amazon my daughter poetry book? Do you have a view on UNITED PC Publishing company, a subsidiary of NOVA? Hi, I wanted to know if you can tell me if power publishers is a real thing or scam. 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). They met every clause in my contract & I am satisfied with their work. Does anyone here know if Okada Books is a scam. Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). Simply by virtue of them owning that IP. I've seen a company, 48 hours books? In our opinion, Vanity Publishers are a bad choice in 99% of the cases *if you want your book to sell*. Leanne, it's unfortunate that you had a bad experience with our company. Other than that, they don't raise any red flags. Youre not a well-known author, that kind of attitude? When I declined their "partnership" services and contract, I was offered a "half now, half later" payment option, all the while facing a time-crunch decision window in order to make their deadline for my book to appear be in their next magazine issue. Marketing packages that sound essential, 5. There are also some competitions in which the prize might be a trophy. This is pure speculation, but it could be that all they do is spend 30 minutes redesigning your cover, another 30 minutes uploading it to Kindle and then collect 50% of your money for the next few years. Did you go forward with them? One supporting member of my web site gets vertigo, and sometimes nausea. After getting scammed out of $4000 by Beth at Author Connections, who just sent me a packet of "how to market myself" rather than do the legwork herself, (which I was led to believe she would do), I am now very leery. We've had a run of comments about Gold Touch cold-calling authors in the past month. Just got accepted to Page Publishing? Thanks! Hi I am searching for a publisher/illustrator for a children's book. It LOOKS good, but how am I to know? Of course! From what I gather, Book Baby is pretty good. Wanting to put two currently out of print books out again as ebooks + paperbacks, a colleague recommended BLKDogpublishing which does the whole thing for free and has a respectable-looking list (her fantasy novel is on it.) BeaconPublishing Group is a fully integrated publishing company. Is TBNs Trilogy Christian Publishing legit? There are new companies offering these kind of "marketing packages" popping up every day. Thanks. I am a new author and recently published my first book, The Devil Picked The Girls But They Watched The Angel, published Author House 2017. Thanks for this additional info. You said that the Author Academy Elite (AAE) is "one of the many courses" available. I'm in a vicious battle with them myself right now. However, to suggest that most vanity publishers arent adding value to clients is nonsense. thank you for saving me. Why? I don't know the price of his program, though. I recently submitted to Beacon Publishing Group ( I actually confused them with Beacon Press). Thank you for sharing your experience about Author House, though, it corroborates the experience of many other writers we've heard of. I was called today by Amanda Gray of Gold Touch Press. Is Rushmore press legit. I baled. So, I am asking for your help. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. I already self published with Balboa Press. They are industry events where booksellers, publishers, agents and libraries negotiate on rights and distribution. 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. One that's being offered is one from Beacon Publishing Group, so I emailed them to ask about it, and they said that they have a 90-day internship where they either offer college credit or a letter of recommendation. It just so happens to be the publishing company that paid him a $170,000 . I'm not a pro when it comes to stuff like this. What do you know about Pearson Media Group? to get featured in New York Times. Chelsea kuhel? Make the informed choice with our free 10-day course. Who is Powerhouse Press Book? The video and web page will genuinely do very little to sell copies of your book without those other piece in place (and are both something you could probably do in an afternoon, if you apply yourself). They seemed trustworthy but after reading the blog I'm now a bit reluctant. Says he interviews authors on his radio show. But honestly, I wouldn't dismiss them as a publishing option because of that. If you belong to the 99% of authors whove yet to achieve major success, the only way to get an agent to represent you and your book is to send them a query letter. Mulberry Books is offering to lower the price of my book and give me 80% of the royalties. I was sorely misled and after forking over close to $4000 sold very few books under their "guidance" (which supposedly included a decent amount of marketing.) In the US, registering that copyright simply provides a few statutory rights when it comes to claiming damages and it should only cost you $45 to apply for it online (as of February 2022). I was very moved by The Good Death. I am trying to find out if Self Publishing School would be a good fit for me? 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. I looked them up BBB and google complaints and havent seen anything negative and a a little positive. They make most of their money from their authors. I know these people working for Folio Avenue. dreambooks distributing contacted me directly , they want $3000.00 to promote my book which was published by archway, do you know this company, are they legit? They replied within a week and were interested, so I'm immediately skeptical. For another, once they own that intellectual property (IP) it becomes a valuable asset on their spreadsheet. My book has been chosen as a finalist for book of the year. Have you heard anything about Dream Books Distribution. Here's what Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware has to say about them: "it is ridiculously overpriced ($5,500 for an array of junk marketing services, such as an email marketing campaign), and provides none of the information you'd expect from a reputable PR service--such as staff biographies or examples of successful promotional campaigns--to enable you to judge its competence and success. They offer bundled packages with a lot of stuff you could get elsewhere for free plus they don't really offer anything editorially apart from "Content Evaluation". We need to watch our step. Do NOT have any dealings with Capstone media Services. I didn't sign the contract. Thanks for weighing in Reedsy. However, if they do everything they say they will do, the fee is not that bad. We were never given an advance and were told it may take 2 or 3 years to get a return on our money. My gut says its not Legit. Have you heard any reviews for freeauthorinfo. Editors and designers are essential to a books success and some companies and individuals will exploit this fact to take money out of your pocket. can you tell me if new reader magazine is legit? I'm a novice author, and used a "fully supported self-publishing firm" to publish my first book in 2016. And then outreached by writers republic shortly after. You're right to be skeptical. Any guidance you can offer would be so very helpful! They say they can send my story on to the Hollywood Data Base to possibly become a screenplay. If you want to confirm your suspicions, just look up the books they've published on Amazon or any online retailer. Is writers republic reputable? I want to know have anyone heard about this company. In fact, when acquiring your book, they will pay you an advance. 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. Good to know. Hi Edwin. I have a self-published book that's been up on Amazon for about 6 months. My manuscripts are ready for print. Please tell what you know about Covenant Books. That said, if you prefer the handholding that goes with this type of program, then it might be a good option for you. Writing contests and awards no one has heard of. Where I had finally had enough and requested to be refunded at first they were apologetic, then blamed me, by the end of the seven hour debate back and forth through email they were threatening me and terminated my contract while still never reimbursing me. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3545c85ed81996924e0e68383a9d488f86723352d6e727c4166f4174bdbb80b9.jpg. I'm writing a biography for a local family and community leader. Has anyone had experience publishing a children's book with Outskirts Press? I left them my email. As always, read the fine print! 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) I DID go with Balboa and it was a horrific mistake. When it comes to cover designers and illustrators, it can be easier to tell whos actually a pro since their artwork is clearly visible. They have approached me about marketing my book but I am feeling uneasy. Only in business a year. Please advise. What is your opinion of Boulevard Books ? 100% free, always. It's that attitude that we decided to part ways with you. Beacon has a broad array of titles in fiction & non-fiction, including business, young adult, history, romance, mystery, horror, comedy, childrens, health & wellness and more. Know any good inexpensive and real self-publishing websites that also help with marketing for me to republish with? A well-known cluster of scammers is the Filipino network previously associated with Authors Solution and now operates separately. How's Covenant Books Because THEY handle editing, THEY handle typesetting, THEY handle developmental editing, THEY handle cover design, and THEY handle distribution and online listings. Dollar for dollar you pay more but thats the price of ease and convenience. Supposedly they already have large publishing firms very interested in my book. However, there are plenty of companies who will make a big song and dance about securing you an ISBN, charging you hundreds of dollars on top of the actual cost when you could just spend 10 minutes on Bowker and do it yourself. I was also contacted by the Dream Books Distribution. I am all over the web. He couldn't even get through my email to send me the contracts. but cannot find a thing on the internet. They have people that are just sales people and not professional. Beacon Publishing Group (BPG) is a general-interest book imprint established in 2007. - they don't solicit you in the first place Aelurus is my publisher. Beacon Publishing Group is a registered trademark. I have not published yet. I suspect you'll find that a lot of them have few-to-no reviews. And if that wasnt enough, he decided to send me an email and call me names. That said, it all depends what their publishing process is like (do they involve professional editors to review your book, pay a cover designer, etc. I am already published with a registered copyright. Are they legit, or am I being scammed? 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. They posted a fun-looking writing contest, but I don't know if they are legit. We've had a few people in the comments here ask about Gold Touch. It turns out it's all 'coaching' and I do all the work. The worst thing is that they may even quote reasonable costs for self-publishing services, leaving you unsuspecting at first, and then end up delivering low-quality work. I'm trying to possibly find a way out without loosing my money. Even though I have a ready InDesign file of the book, he mentioned that they would usually make a design on their own. If an agent contacts you out of the blue (and you aren't already a bestselling author), they're probably not 100% legit. Good info. Do you have any input on Mango Publishing? Beacon Press Staff If you are interested in submitting a manuscript to Beacon Press, please view our submissions guidelines. Thanks :-). It cost me exactly $2.75 the charge for ONE proof copy. Distributed by Ingram, published by Covenant Books. To be honest, most online retailers for indie authors will supply their own identification codes these days. I've tried Writer Beware and Alliance of Independent Authors, but neither had any information on him. Is Writers Republic reputable/legitimate? It will be bookmarked and studied. Also, thanks for saving me from spending more than needed. I just saw a list of scammers and they were on it. The persons name is Derrick McIlroy.. Mr Rudolph has a Filipino accent and it seems his number is a cell phone number. When you search for their titles on Amazon, do you see a lot of (or any) ratings and reviews? Anyone know anything about this company ? My advice is to steer clear.". 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 . I am definitely interested in finding out about Mark Dawson. Their pitch of "we can get you on the NY Times top 100 bestseller list" sounds a bit too good to be true. They are not in the United States. Beacon Publishing Group accept all genres of Fiction and Nonfiction. 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