One supporting member of my web site gets vertigo, and sometimes nausea. Did you go forward with them? https://authoracademyelite.com/ourauthors. I didn't agreed to anything and had several red flags in our phone conversations. This company cold called and offered to market my fictional book via pre-recorded radio interviews, podcasts, Twitter and Facebook "fan pages". Authors own the copyright to their works before and after they publish them. You have a really good article here, but I feel you bleed these two kinds of companies together. We since pulled the book because our single contact (who seems to be the only person there) was starting to comb my voice out and replace it with hers. I DID go with Balboa and it was a horrific mistake. Has anyone heard of Renley Rudolf? For more details on how to register your copyright, you can check out this comprehensive guide. He tells you to deposit the check into your . Hi. What do you know about Pearson Media Group? I have not published yet. Screenplay adaptations/coverage. Hi there and thankyou for the advice. See answer below :) BookBaby is reputable, but there are probably more cost/value-efficient alternatives out there. They did everything they said they would and I did get some sales and ended up with a really well-done site. Pro-tip: Wondering whether to self-publish or traditionally publish? I've been contacted by Pen It! Your IP: They became very dodgy and manipulative inferring I was ignorant about how independent presses work. Check out the section in this post about hybrids for some tips on what to look out for. I'm wondering about White Bird Publishing, which I believe is actually a hybrid publisher but claims to be a traditional one. Beacon Publishing Group is a registered trademark. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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. *** If you're writing fiction, the straightest line is always through an agent: https://blog.reedsy.com/find-literary-agents/ All they care about is upselling you as much as possible. the cost is for me working with them and their team that would do the proofing, editing, layout, cover and marketing. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/745f905065faff4281ca4b5da6262bf6bd5b21369f166868d38656d08de68adb.jpg. As you put it, the "demands" not "inquiry" or "question" is why we parted ways with you. What do you think? Writers who ask too many questions, or balk at spending yet more money, may simply be ghosted. I would very much like to work with them. Try to get editing done before submission. Privacy Policy. "Poets & Writers" has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. They approached me about my book I published with Tate. 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. What do you know about Rushmore Press? - they don't offer any developmental (or structural) editing and copy-editing, only proofreading; Does anyone know anything about Capstone Media Services? Why? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3545c85ed81996924e0e68383a9d488f86723352d6e727c4166f4174bdbb80b9.jpg. The result was a beautifully printed and formatted book, complete with illustrations and innovative layouts. Some of them don't accept unsolicitied materials, some of them do. My Bird Songs is available on Amazon. I hope this is not how your company conducts business. I had my book published a year ago by Crossbow. If you decide to go with them, make sure everything including services to be rendered and respective fees are in the contract. We wish you the best with your book. Two books were supposed to be published. I sent my information for them to send information on finding publishers. They sent me a contract to review, marketing promises etc., but to be honest the royalty structure seems absolutely predatory, 10%, and agreements to buy 100 copies, etc, upfront costs. i have been getting harassing calls from their sales people, and despite me saying they are doing a sales a pitch they continually deny it. Has anybody had dealings with Mulberry publishers? Beacon Publishing Group publishes great authors and books in all genres. Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. Never received a cent in loyalties even though I knew people who bought the book. Dear Jacqueline, Beacon Publishing Group is an award-winning, independent publisher of books and audio books headquartered in NYC. Kill ALL pop-ups. Learn their tricks and avoid these unscrupulous bandits. Dollar for dollar you pay more but thats the price of ease and convenience. Chelsea kuhel? 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. Are you suspicious of a certain company? They said investors are paying for my interview with AL Cole and I have to pay for the air time. 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. Loved it I wish I would have read this all earlier! I vetted YOP before I jumped in and found nothing but Victoria said they were a fairly new company with only a handful of clients. Traditional Publishing. As I tried to trace her down, the websites and youtube sites for bookthoughtspublishing were abandoned and then taken down. and this is just not true. Now, there are "assisted self-publishing companies" out there very different from vanity publishers who're great: they do take care of everything, but they let *you* self-publish the book. I am glad that you emailed me back. I'm a new author and so far have attempted to have my books published via the traditional route, submitting my work to various agents, only to receive one form letter rejection after another. I have reviewed their website and looks good. When you search for their titles on Amazon, do you see a lot of (or any) ratings and reviews? Be aware of Trafford Publishing. NO one has asked for money or made any kind of sales pitch. In the next post, well take a deeper dive into vanity presses, since they can be quite tricky to spot. . thanks, Hi. Hi Edwin. However, we don't know if these are representative of all the books the publish. There is a fee. As I indicated in a prior message here, they tried to gaslight me and implicate me as 'problematic' and uninformed about the world of publishing. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Thats called business. Reedsy is more than just a blog. I have not signed with them yet because I found some clauses with their contract which require changes. There are new companies offering these kind of "marketing packages" popping up every day. They said they will start open readings period in December which means they're selective and it's good, right? Thank you! i was about to deposit 5000usd but i stopped. And sure, you'll have to learn all these things, but no one said that becoming a full-time author would be easy! But remember, there is not much money, if any at all, to be made in the book publishing if you are a new author unless you are a celebrity or famous person in which case you go to traditional publishing. 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. I self published my first book (Create Space/Amazon) and am thinking about contracting with New Book Authors to get it into stores like Barnes & Noble. There is an "authorhouse" which is totally dif. Scroll through the comments here - their name has popped up more than a few times, I believe. Reviews have been splendid, sales tepid. It was expensive and a huge mistake. HI all, I was approached by Octa publishing company, to publish on Amazon my daughter poetry book? There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. If someone calls you to offer to "market your book," in 99% of the cases it means they're either dodgy or are outright trying to scam you. Other than that, they don't raise any red flags. I am talking my case to the attorney general because they do not have a physical address listed anywhere on line or on their sites and they are not listed with bbb you can not file a complaint. The continuously lost requested info from me including blurb, bio, and even book. Is Parchment Global Publishing a vetted and reliable company please? If they want to buy my book, they can look it up on any number of places and order it themselves. Box 41573 Charleston, S.C. 29423 USA We do not accept certified mail. They don't call themselves a "publisher", they clearly identify as "assisted self-publishing", or "author services" companies, and they don't try to upsell you a bunch of marketing services afterwards (nor do they take any royalties on the book). HELP! Any information on Eliezer Tristan Publishing? Thank you. I was searching on a list of publishers accepting submissions, and found The New Press. I love it!But then the comment space slid up out from under my fingers and a pop-up jiggled at me. Hiding negative complaints is only a Band-Aid. I was thinking about Bublish but wasn't sure if i should. They are industry events where booksellers, publishers, agents and libraries negotiate on rights and distribution. Here are some such services to avoid. and I googled them, Anyone had experience with this Company? Is Writers Republic reputable/legitimate? More info in this Twitter thread between David Gaughran and Victoria Strauss: https://twitter.com/davidgaughran/status/1031495833135591426?lang=en. It LOOKS good, but how am I to know? It looks like they do some level of editing. Mary. However take notice that they give authors 50% of proceeds, defined as "all revenue received by Uproar Books MINUS production and shipping costs." What dangers do authors face from scammers and shady 'publishing companies'? If you just want to put a book out there and don't care much about selling it, or eventually making a living out of writing and if you have a big budget then sure, a vanity publisher can be a good option. Top leaders at the firm have never had to cold-call or do primary research and it shows when they say "call more" or "primary isn't hard as long as you call enough people." The level of disconnect shows when employees are overpromised what their job will encompass. Agents work on commission, meaning the only time you pay them is when theyve successfully helped sell your book to a publisher. What is your opinion on Trilogy/TBN. Is this legit or a scam? . Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) has finally found a corporate conglomerate he doesn't oppose. . However, with editors and book coaches, whose work is invisible to the reader (if theyve done their job right), you have to do some research before signing a contract with them. The Filipinos I dealt with are based in Florida and I also was told this from day one. Know any good inexpensive and real self-publishing websites that also help with marketing for me to republish with? You don't know how much their services actually cost. That is my hope but there are so many scammers and by wanting that money up front, well, something about that guy has pretty much ended these hopes. I've checked their website and it seems to pass the initial smell test. What about dorrance publishing and page publishing? They look like a vanity press to me. What do you know about Global Summit Publishing? I baled. I haven't heard of them but they seem like an outright scam. The address is in CA yet they are actually operating from the Philippines. You can self-publish through Amazon and it won't cost you a dime. Before you recommend that I could do this myself, please know I a fairly computer illiterate and it will probably not get done. I just received a solicit from them. "Gold Touch Press provides premium publishing services at a good value. Hi, I wanted to know if you can tell me if power publishers is a real thing or scam. Are they reputable companies and is it worth submitting a book proposal to Hay Houses free writers workshop book publishing contract if given the chance? She is demanding payment for her time, though she was the one dragging her feet. I am wondering if you have any info on this. 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. Does anyone have any experience or comments on blkdg publishing out of London? Anyhow she said my submissions will be reviewed and she would get in touch with me in about a week. Thanks in advance. My dads thinking of publishing with covenant, one more thing! If you do it yourself, it might cost the same or a little more but you'll know who's working on the book. Youre not a well-known author, that kind of attitude? These are all vanity publishers, with a really bad reputation. Yes, you! 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. Their submission page seems to indicate that authors pay no fees if the book is selected for publication, which is a good sign. They have contacted me to republish a novel we had previously published with Tate. Marketing packages that sound essential, 5. Having your book displayed in a random stand there is not going to sell a single copy, because readers don't go to book fairs. If it hadn't been for the semi-literate 'editor', I'd have gone ahead. It just so happens to be the publishing company that paid him a $170,000 . Supposedly they already have large publishing firms very interested in my book. Do you know who the cheif executive is? 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. They invited me to be on a radio interview for my book. What are your thoughts on Mill City Press? Theres no fee for publishing and they dont require me to buy any books. I believe that Gold Touch was mentioned in the Writer Beware post we linked to in this post. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been Just got an email from them. What is your opinion of Book Baby's services? BBB also . We've had a run of comments about Gold Touch cold-calling authors in the past month. I am trying to fully research my options before selecting a route for publishing my children's book. The publisher kept stalling my historical fiction with accuracy checks, never mind that I has already done extensive research on it. I would personally avoid them. The persons name is Derrick McIlroy.. Beacon Publishing Group | 152 followers on LinkedIn. I also plan to pay to advertise this page for as long as it takes to get the word out. I have now told them to back off and I will not go with them. They don't even have to publish the book. This is very helpful, though I don't understand all of it. Was that deleted? Do keep in mind that if you have to pay to receive the award, or enter the final round, or anything like that, your money is probably best invested somewhere else. about my book (which was priced too high by the publisher and is not selling!) File your review. So, I am asking for your help. In short, if a publisher makes more money directly from an author than readers, they're definitely a vanity press. I used them to publish my novel the Judas Goat. You just saved me from making a horrible decision. He didn't mention any costs that might be involved as well as nothing says about it on their website. 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. Sounds like a vanity press to me. Tate went belly up. What to expect to pay for reputable services Pre-made ebook cover. Would not recommend. On one hand, that is refreshing: they don't claim to offer a complete editing package at a fixed price. I was considering talking to them about it, but if it is an scam for authors, I want no part of it. After viewing the results, we are happy to announce that the pilot was a resounding success! I recently published my first book with Page Publishing. 2023 Beacon Publishing Group, Inc. All rights reserved. I haven't found them on one of the links you provided, but will keep digging for more info. For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . I'm lucky, I guessI have astigmatism, so when something on a site jiggles I just see a blur, like the blur of a computer or TV screen shown live on another computer or TV screen. Have a great day. Have you heard anything about FriesenPress, Trilogy Publishing or Authorhouse? I went through them and they were AWFUL! Well Jacqueline you dont have to shout at me, because your nothing. With vanity presses, the big risk isn't them stealing your manuscript. If they want me to send them a case, I will want money up frontso thanks for sharing this. Miranda Duncan. BBB makes it easy for people to file complaints. Chandler Bolt's Self-Publishing School is one of the many "self-publishing courses" out there that basically teach you how to self-publish a book. 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. Ive contacted a few authors who have used them but would like more input. just out of curiosity . The IP valuation (how much could the IP POTENTIALLY earn during the life of the author plus 70 years?) I had an excellent experience with CreateSpace, Amazons publishing service. It may sound great that they'll do "everything for you", but in reality what that means is that you lose editorial control over your book: they decide who'll do the editing, they'll do the cover, and they decide all the metadata when distributing the book. They took all of my profit from my book and I made next to nothing while they walked away with the lion's share. Legit scam. Take this quick quiz to see if you're dealing with a legit publishing company. BPG publishes books in a wide range of categories and formatsfiction and non-fiction. When it comes to agents, its best to stick to vetted lists like that of the Association of Author Representatives or our directory of almost 700 literary agents across the world. More about it here: https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-self-publish-a-book-on-amazon/, This information really helped me. Hi could you let me know about Lighthouse publishing buford usa, I sent my manuscript and i have had nothing but problems. I won! 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. I was asked to submit 2 chapters of ms to an acquisitions agent. Because THEY handle editing, THEY handle typesetting, THEY handle developmental editing, THEY handle cover design, and THEY handle distribution and online listings. Write. They look like a self-publishing services company, with relatively low prices (especially for cover design) but a number of oddities: There isn't a lot of info available on their website as to pricing, so I can't give a definite opinion. I won't give them money. Distributed by Ingram, published by Covenant Books. Thanks. What type of book are you publishing? As always, approach with caution. Can you tell me anything about Adelaide Books? ), what their contracts look like, and how strong a sales team they have to actually get your book into book stores. We need to watch our step. 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. How's Covenant Books New Reader is a scam. For another, once they own that intellectual property (IP) it becomes a valuable asset on their spreadsheet. Selling a book is something that most authors struggle with. After a year and two extensions, my friend was tired of excuses and wanted the manuscript. We remove all the hassles that delay the project and direct your manuscript at the hand of highly experienced team.". You can check a leaked website from these people Any place that asks you for $5,000 to publish your book is going to be a scam. Good luck to you! Please tell what you know about Covenant Books. But, one wants $3400 and the other almost $5000, I used x-libris cost me a few thousand and didnt sell much. Thanks! If so, what was your experience? I'm trying to do my due diligence on publishing companies but I'm having a hard time deciphering between a traditional publisher and vanity press. This is ****** ****** from Booktimes. Have you heard any reviews for freeauthorinfo. They say they will put my book in a London book fair. She even provided a contract and provided for a payment plan in which she took my money. For $125, any author can buy an ISBN through Bowker in the USA or Nielsen in the UK: agencies that issue ISBNs and cannot profit from their sale. Any advice about working with Dudley Court Press, advertised as a hybrid publisher? 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/. One issue though, they are not into promoting or marketing your book. More often than not, yours will be one of the countless books on a table in some unseen corner of the convention floor. I was very moved by The Good Death. The website looks clear and legit, but I wondered if anyone here has had any experience with them or knowledge about them? So what is Author Academy? It was a mess. Is it a scam? what is your view about "Author's Ink" . So what am I to receive for my 800USD. I've looked everywhere but can't find one with the proper experience. It cost me exactly $2.75 the charge for ONE proof copy. During #pitchmad at Twitter, I was contacted by Uproar Books, which is a fairly new hybrid publisher. I think I got duped by a vanity press. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Ty so much! One can purchase as many or fewer services as needed. However, recently, RUSHMORE PRESS has bombarded me with phone calls from a number that is 800 (Service) which is an instant "red flag" for me. Do you know anything about them? So, I'd be very careful. For authors looking to submit your manuscript for consideration, visit our submissions page. I looked them up BBB and google complaints and havent seen anything negative and a a little positive. Correct if you're with a real, traditional publisher, they don't force you to buy your own book. Aside from grammar & sentencing mistakes, I found their contract totally one sided. Is Author Academy Elite, with Kary Oberbrunner, reputable? I have not signed a contract, and I have paid nothing. I have already talked to a representative and of course they want $5,000 and I told the man that I don't have that kind of money to spend right now. They created it in partnership with Author Solutions, who are some of the most egregious players in vanity publishing. I pulled out of my contract with them as they werent transparent about incurring costs. I thought they were reputable but now I'm not very sure:(. It houses its own audio book imprint Beacon Audiobooks. 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