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. Thank you for the warnings re: NRM! My question is: do they sound legit to you and if so, which other similar publishing companies would you recommend that have open reading periods earlier than in December 2018 since the author of the book doesn't want to wait for so long? 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. My 15 year old daughter wrote a book and writers Republic wants to publish it. Can you recommend Mulberry Books Publishing House? They said they will start open readings period in December which means they're selective and it's good, right? They do offer a self-publishing track, where they provide all the usual publishing services for a fee instead of buying the book, but they're a legit publisher. I am a debut novelist trying to get my head around all this. There is no guarantee that you will qualify for the high-paying, $100 articles, and you can't predict the availability of articles when you sign up (more about this later). If a publisher contacts you unsolicited, then chances are they are not. If you decide to go with them, make sure everything including services to be rendered and respective fees are in the contract. I almost signed a contract with one of your WATCHDOG publishers. We need to watch our step. 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. And if you still don't hear back, hire an IP attorney to try to get the rights back. To be fair, they pulled one on my agent too. "The Apricot Outlook of Katherine Koon Hung Wong" is a sons loving tribute to his hardworking, multicultural mother. If she claims to be a publisher, but her company doesn't have a website, then that's a huge red flag. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase decision! Writer's Relief has an overall rating of 2.1 out of 5, based on over 23 reviews left anonymously by employees. I do not know where to go with this since it seems there are so many scams. Watch out for what they define as production costs as that could eat into your proceeds. We were never given an advance and were told it may take 2 or 3 years to get a return on our money. Take this short quiz, which will help you sniff out a predatory business. What they're doing here is getting you to pay them $5,000 in cash, plus purchase 2,500 copies at "cost" which will likely be marked up, regardless of what they're saying. So nine out of ten times, if a publisher asks you to pay to be published, it is a vanity press. Everything you read above about scammers is true with this group. Check out our writer branding selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. If you're in the world of business, maybe your brand is pristine suits, important meetings, and networking with the right people. Should I be afraid that they may try to publish, sell, or otherwise abuse my manuscript? Mr. Hannaham was just one of countless targets in a mysterious international phishing scam that has been tricking writers, editors, agents and anyone in their orbit into sharing unpublished book manuscripts. Their company is legit since they were able to publish my book: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Journey-Home-Julie-Chenevert/dp/1733701354/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=goldtouch+press&qid=1557963118&s=books&sr=1-1-fkmrnull. Do you know who the cheif executive is? He states a book scout found my book and they would like to put me on CBS News Radio with Al Cole. I won't give them money. 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. Ty so much! info@writersbranding.com +1-800-608-6550 7 Wrightstown Cookstown Road, Unit 8, Cookstown, NJ 08511 Mon - Fri: 11:00 A.M. - 08:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Mon - Fri: 11:00 A.M. - 08:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) Name * First Last Phone * Email * Message * Submit Reviews research 2. Dear Jacqueline, Hay House seems to offer some writers resources, but they include some online courses that are seriously overpriced. 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. But sometimes, winning authors will be obliged to pay an editing fee for that privilege which is not great. By the looks of it, they would seem to be a vanity press. If that's the kind of company you're referring to, then I agree with you, but they're not called "vanity publishers". Please sort it out and refund me accordingly as you promised . I have lodged a complaint with the BBB of central Indiana and attempted to dispute some of the charges via VISA. Thank you for sharing your experience about Author House, though, it corroborates the experience of many other writers we've heard of. From fonts to page layouts, cover design and ISBN number. You just saved me from making a horrible decision. They're located in Brooklyn and they distribute books in different countries. They have approached me about marketing my book but I am feeling uneasy. BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. 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.) Thank you! Hi. I think they are a hybrid, but not sure. Yes, the long-running Children of the Corn franchise is back yet again with another installment. I don't know what the discussion is, but I'm interested in URLINK print and media. Anyone had experience with this Company? Customer . More about it here: https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-self-publish-a-book-on-amazon/, This information really helped me. There is ample material everywhere (including on this blog) about every step of the way. Thank you for shouting at me. 'Literary agents' promising book deals, 3. Is this legit or a scam? By the looks of it, they are a classic vanity press 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. Secondly, your agent should never ask you to pay for anything. However take notice that they give authors 50% of proceeds, defined as "all revenue received by Uproar Books MINUS production and shipping costs." When you look inside the books, does it looks well-formatted? Hi, I've been presented with a deal to re-publish my first book; and then to publish my 2nd book (manuscript completed). The IP valuation (how much could the IP POTENTIALLY earn during the life of the author plus 70 years?) I am wondering if you have any info on this. I'm a professional writer with formal education in Computer Science, Economics, International Relations and<br>Sociology, among other things.<br>I was interviewed by The Economist Magazine for their piece on Remote work, also got selected as speaker at South by Southwest SXSW during my career as a freelance copywriter.<br>I have over 4400 hours of logged time on oDesk and have also been a . But I still find the blur very annoying. Once you've created a brand, be sure to include some action items in your business plan for promoting and strengthening it in your target market. I am wondering about White Bird Publishing--it seems to be a hybrid publisher but not claiming to be. But if you simply must have one, check out our guide on how to get one without paying more than you need to. The website looks clear and legit, but I wondered if anyone here has had any experience with them or knowledge about them? well now I know why your still nothing. but cannot find a thing on the internet. I've had a look at their site, and they look fairly legit as hybrid publishers go. . IMO BookBaby is reputable. brighter than the leading brand and significant resistance to smudges and scratches. I stated that he had several ways to verify me. Thanks! do you have any information about Author University LLC? Thanks! I have not signed a contract, and I have paid nothing. Some massively prolific vanity presses you may wish to avoid include: Some scammers even masquerade under the name of Big Five imprints. I was lulled in by AuthorHouse and fell victim to their scams. There's a new crop in the cornfields. ), what their contracts look like, and how strong a sales team they have to actually get your book into book stores. They have the whiff of a lot of Author Solutions clones that have recently started to pop up. 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. As always, approach with caution. Great, Poets & Writers has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. I found out later that my book was never presented at the events as she claimed, and I had been taken for a fool. Its called business. My radar was on high alert. .. and ever since it hit 30+ reviews on Amazon, my phone has been ringing. with a "let us help you market you book better" sales pitch. It will be bookmarked and studied. Their publishing 'packages' are not as ridiculously expensive as a lot of hybrid or vanity presses. (emphasis mine). I haven't found them on one of the links you provided, but will keep digging for more info. Minnie Elkins. That said, I'd be grateful if you could forward that email to us: service[at]reedsy[dot]com so we can take a look. They seem to have published only a single book a year in the past few years, all of which have, frankly, terrible covers and very few user reviews on Amazon. Excellent information. When he complained, they didn't want to give him his money back. And for distribution, if you want to do it without fuss, you can use a distribution service like Draft2Digital which charges nothing upfront, but will take 10% of retail price. Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. Need to find a different location? To the point it made my head hurt. Are you suspicious of a certain company? Do you have any information on AAXEL Author Services or ebookpbook ? Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). It is available on line at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Walmart - Hard Cover, soft and all digital formats. Their website is well-presented and written, but when one of their 'editors' contacted me to express interest, her English was extremely dodgy. There are countless scams out there offering "book fair display" services. They say they will put my book in a London book fair. Anyhow she said my submissions will be reviewed and she would get in touch with me in about a week. There are whole books written about it. Agents work on commission, meaning the only time you pay them is when theyve successfully helped sell your book to a publisher. 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. More often than not, yours will be one of the countless books on a table in some unseen corner of the convention floor. Kill ALL pop-ups. Thanks, - they have a paid "beta reading" service, when beta readers are generally free; You should have rejected if straight away . I've tried Writer Beware and Alliance of Independent Authors, but neither had any information on him. 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. They are a hybrid publisher, but i cannot find their cost structure. I was asked to submit 2 chapters of ms to an acquisitions agent. I looked them up BBB and google complaints and havent seen anything negative and a a little positive. 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 And "The Author agrees to place a non-refundable deposit, which represents the "plus $2.00 per unit" equal to $5,000 upon the execution of this agreement". Is Parchment Global Publishing legit? Any advice? Hi, I just found your article, thank you for the info. Not only do I not appreciate his attitude or his blatant disrespect for anyones time, but I will be certain to report this to the better business bureau and the national do not call list with the government. For one, their website misspells "Hollywood" more than a few times. 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. In the next post, well take a deeper dive into vanity presses, since they can be quite tricky to spot. I just realized that I had been taken by cindyhill@bookthoughtspublishing. I am trying to research them and cannot find any reviews. I think I was a victim. Do you have any input on Mango Publishing? Reedsy is more than just a blog. They approached me about my book I published with Tate. If you want to work with reliable publishers, browse our catalog of independent presses, all of which have been thoroughly vetted. I'd be very careful before I sign with any organization like this. He wanted to write a memoir, but he needed help. If you're looking to distribute your book, we have a good post comparing the different ebook distributors out there: https://blog.reedsy.com/ebook-distribution/. 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. However I am troubled that I have not found any reviews for Brandylane/Belle Isle anywhere! How that remains possible is astounding and frustrating to me! Thanks God I didn't pay anything.They are big scammers. I can't see what they're charging, but I suspect they're not cheap. In the 2000s, writers saw the rise of the bogus POD publisher. Are they reputable? Do you know anything about Covenant Books? 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. - they offer an advance, Does anyone have any experience with Entrada Publishing. Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating. The weird thing is that I have researched Self Publishing School online and I haven't seen any bad reviews. Why? One was Gold Touch press and recently Lettra press. Has anyone heard of Parchment Global Publishing-they want me to pay to have a radio interview with Al Cole of CBS Radio? 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%. I have two manuscripts that I want to get published. I am definitely interested in finding out about Mark Dawson. 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. I would use them again. I have a self-published book that's been up on Amazon for about 6 months.

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