So, I just graduated with my Creative Writing degree/Editing and Publishing certificate, and I'm looking for internships with publishers. Thank you. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Thank you for shouting at me. Hi wanted to know what you think of new book authors. I don't see the thread on Mascot. For publicity, contact [email protected]. It's much more reasonably priced and I can personally vouch for Mark Have any of you worked with them from this side of the aisle? Just curious as to what their standing is, in the self-publishing community. Is Trilogy publishing Reparable? but cannot find a thing on the internet. A year ago I tried extensively to get with a traditional publisher but to no avail, since I was doing my first book. Beacon Publishing Group books and audio books are currently being sold in over 55 countries & continuing to grow. I also googled her company and I did not find it. Thank you, Does anybody know or has anyone heard of "Author's House" (@Authors_tweets) I got an e-mail from them promising reviews for my book with three various packages from $100, $200 and $400 (30 reviews) to go on goodreads, Amazon and YouTube. 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. These are all vanity publishers, with a really bad reputation. Lets dig into some of the miraculous marketing solutions that authors are often sold: Press Releases. What type of book are you publishing? 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. I'm entertaining the idea of having my work published through Plowshares Media which operates out of La Jolla, CA., and am interested in any information you might have on their credibility. Do NOT have any dealings with Capstone media Services. Beacon Publishing Group is a creative independent publishing house that focuses on the distribution of eBooks, paperback, hardcover and audio . It's that attitude that we decided to part ways with you. They don't need my permission to do that. 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. For one thing, traditional publishers take ALL RIGHTS for the life of your copyright in exchange for whatever they offer the author. They had told me that ALL publishing houses require authors to purchase copies of their own books. 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. I didn't even submit my materials to them yet but they said that the book was "chosen" to be featured. What kind of companies are Author House and Christian Faith Publishing? 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. She is demanding payment for her time, though she was the one dragging her feet. Or is the company more of a vanity press? See answer below :) BookBaby is reputable, but there are probably more cost/value-efficient alternatives out there. Predatory companies will offer to display your book at one of these fairs for a fee. If it hadn't been for the semi-literate 'editor', I'd have gone ahead. is this a genuine offer. recently concluded a 6 month contract with YOP. There is an "authorhouse" which is totally dif. Anyhow she said my submissions will be reviewed and she would get in touch with me in about a week. Book Fairs. . Thank you! They have approached me regarding the republishing of my current book. Additionally, they bloat the cost of your book and make it so expensive that it can't possibly align with industry standards. Have you received anymore info from dreambooks distributing? What kind of small press is legit at this point? Academic or science based book proposal form MS WORD PDF 2. (For a primer on the topic, check out this guide.) I had to resend all of the info multiple times! Is this a safe choice to invest my first book in? We also accept young adult submissions if they fit into these categories. Anyone know these people? The whole thing. Any thoughts would help. Thanks for this. If you're going to spend $800 on anything, invest them in a proper marketing course, or on a reputable freelance marketing professional: https://reedsy.com/marketing/book-marketer. The website is here: Correct if you're with a real, traditional publisher, they don't force you to buy your own book. Traditional Publishing. What is your opinion on Trilogy/TBN. Does anyone have any information on Mascot Books, I believe we've mentioned Mascot in reply to another question in the comments here. What can you tell me about Outskirts Press. Legit scam. File a Complaint. What do you know about Global Summit Publishing? BBB handles complaints regarding any business, whether or not the business is a BBB Accredited Business. 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. I am wondering about White Bird Publishing--it seems to be a hybrid publisher but not claiming to be. Just got an email from them. Also, is Submittable reputable? Sent in my children's book, WOW--TO A CHILD CHRIST RETURNED--for review. Ugly Ducking Presse are definitely a legitimate non-profit publisher. And you can usually sniff them out by the fact that their prizes are not really prizes. Format. https://thenewpress.com/, What about Author Elite Academy and Kingdom Builders. Every year, the publishing world flock to a handful of book fairs where the rights to publish new titles are snapped up. Non-Fiction Books We consider both academic and general trade books. 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. All they care about is upselling you as much as possible. I enjoyed all the info. Upfront things when smooth but after publishing just fizzled out with little or no contact or royalties so now I am more careful about signing on with another company. 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. I am responsible for paying the air time It seems fishy to me. I'm trying to possibly find a way out without loosing my money. As I tried to trace her down, the websites and youtube sites for bookthoughtspublishing were abandoned and then taken down. Thanks for this useful information. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. I just received a call from Go To Publish.com, who, for $2000, want to promote my book by doing all of the online marketing themselves and this includes setting up a website for me. Your Representative, ****** ******, called me to prospect business. When I told him that I didn't have that either, he wanted to get off the phone. I am sceptical because I've received so many of these calls. Thanks :-). Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. Thanks for any helpful feedback. I have reviewed their website and looks good. Thank you! Don't fall for it. 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 &. Learn how Reedsy can help you craft a beautiful book. My advice learn the ropes and then dive in! One of the leading traditional book publishing houses in the industry. I'd be very careful before I sign with any organization like this. Anyone had experience with this Company? The thing is, book fairs are not for authors. All of us have to keep our eyes wide open. Reedsy is more than just a blog. 50% royalties may sound good but is that something they offered you because your book has already been published, and they won't edit it? February 25, 2023. Aside from grammar & sentencing mistakes, I found their contract totally one sided. I stumbled into Submittable and have been scammed (I think) out of a $30 submission fee. Sorry to hear that, Leanne :( In cases like this, the best way forward is to issue a rights reversion letter: https://www.authorsalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/20160920-Interactive-RR-Letter-Guide.pdf Many scammers impersonate reputable literary agents, film producers, and traditional publishers with fake publishing or movie rights offers requiring author "investments" of thousands of dollars. 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 did not list a price, but want me to respond by replying to their email or phoning them. For authors looking to submit your manuscript for consideration, visit our submissions page. For more information, please see our I have not received anything and that is unacceptable . Think, folks. We've had a few people in the comments here ask about Gold Touch. After a little over a year, he was told it was ready. I have lodged a complaint with the BBB of central Indiana and attempted to dispute some of the charges via VISA. Thanks. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. 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. 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/. The book came out great but it was made only in paperback and I couldn't set my own price and I don't have 100% royalty. Do their cover designs look like they were made by professionals? They created it in partnership with Author Solutions, who are some of the most egregious players in vanity publishing. Not sure of it is legit. They're a very well known vanity press and not one we'd suggest you pursue. Stay away from these people , there are better ones out there. They are a hybrid publisher, but i cannot find their cost structure. If it's another one that I haven't been able to find with a quick Google search, then you should be vary wary. 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 received an email from Gold Touch Press offering services to republish my book. Thank you for sharing your experience about Author House, though, it corroborates the experience of many other writers we've heard of. Marketing packages that sound essential No, but after a brief look at their website they seem like one of the numerous Author Solutions copycats that have sprouted in the Philippines in recent years. File your review. An Award-Winning, Independent Book Publisher. 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!!! If youre not planning to distribute to brick-and-mortar stores, youll probably be fine without an ISBN. I don't know why but I don't like their sales team. I have received an "invitation" from EC Publishing to represent the book at the Frankfort Book Fair in Oct. Their sales ranking, # of reviews, and cover art quality will give you a pretty good idea of their standing. The big ones are in London and Frankfurt (and Bologna for childrens books), and almost anyone can book a table at these events. 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. So annoying. Does anyone have any experience or comments on blkdg publishing out of London? Thank you in advance for your response. What does anyone know about Newman Springs Publishing or Dorrance Publishing? That's actually why they're called "vanity publishers" in the first place :) And what about Shadow Mountain. I just received a solicit from them. A soon add the lawsuit is over I will be creating a page dedicated to warning writers with proud of all of my claims including all of three emails to and from as well as the contract. For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . Publishers ? 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). It looks like they do some level of editing. A well-known cluster of scammers is the Filipino network previously associated with Authors Solution and now operates separately. DONATE NOW! .. 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. Their website is well-presented and written, but when one of their 'editors' contacted me to express interest, her English was extremely dodgy. - a lot of their "marketing" services, though not crazy expensive, seem quite useless. 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. Of course! It cost me exactly $2.75 the charge for ONE proof copy. What did they say? See if there are any reviews and check out the quality of the covers they design that tends to be a dead giveaway. Any information on Eliezer Tristan Publishing? Launch your book successfully with our tried-and-true strategies. I am wondering if you have any info on this. . But honestly, I wouldn't dismiss them as a publishing option because of that. It has been the worst experience I've ever had and now I am determined to let every author I ever come in contract with about the business practices of this company. I have not signed with them yet because I found some clauses with their contract which require changes. Thanks Reedy for this information. 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. Who knows about URLINK? 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. The audio book division is one of the top prominent audio book publishers in the United States. To help you protect your work, your bank account, and your dignity, here are the types of shady companies and book publishers you should avoid: Who wouldnt love it if a publisher offers to reprint one of your self-published titles or publish your next book, right? Process of Complaints & Reviews. This doesn't sound like a legitimate operation to me. Very interested in working with Author Academy Elite and would appreciate insights/opinions/comments. 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 I'm writing a biography for a local family and community leader. We need to watch our step. I personally tend to think that they can be a really good option for authors and the digital marketing they do on behalf of their authors is pretty on point. They are a Christian publishing house, and have accepted my Christian manuscript. Reading all of these comments and responses has been informative -- very helpful! Your thoughts? Im working with Professional Ghostwriters Im starting to question if this company is a scam. The website looks clear and legit, but I wondered if anyone here has had any experience with them or knowledge about them? Any feedback appreciated (Lee), I am just wondering if Parchment Global publishing is a reputable company as they are interested in my book. Has anybody had dealings with Mulberry publishers? 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. Also what about Xlibris? 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. Wrong. Whats your opinion of Rushmore Press? Is Go To Publish.com reputable? It looks like Writer Beware has identified in their post as one to avoid (see the section above about The Filipino Publishing Scam Network). 1. They probably won't: run digital ads, get your book promoted on BookBub, or market it to a captive mailing list. I was contacted by email. When he got it he was shocked. Hi Cy. 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. They met every clause in my contract & I am satisfied with their work. Does anyone know where I could find a reputable (preferably Christian) publisher that has a lot of experience in comic books/graphic novels? Unfortunately, there are plenty of unreliable companies out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams. 1 million authors trust the professionals on Reedsy, come meetthem. We wish you the best with your book. Some publishers require authors to buy bulk quantities of their own books. Please see letter below: Good luck. My first MG novel just came out on Tuesday through them. Shady publishing companies that offer to sell you ISBNs above the market price (and other types of publishing scammers). However, I'm leery of putting my credit card info into their site, even if it does have the https in their URL. HURRAH! There isn't a lot of info available on their website as to pricing, so I can't give a definite opinion. I can't see what they're charging, but I suspect they're not cheap. The contract has most of the criteria suggested for a hybrid publisher, with a 50/50 split of the costs spread out over time as the process moves forward. 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. For one, their website misspells "Hollywood" more than a few times. Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). 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.) They posted a fun-looking writing contest, but I don't know if they are legit. They say they invited me to Jacob javitts and help me sell. Does anyone have any informations before I move forward. South Jordan, UT 84095-5669. It was expensive and a huge mistake. One issue though, they are not into promoting or marketing your book. But if you actually want to make a living out of writing, or have any chance of getting decent sales on the book, you'll want to keep control over the people you hire (making sure they're good and avoiding the huge hidden fees of vanity publishers), keep control over your distribution, and keep control over your metadata. 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). He states a book scout found my book and they would like to put me on CBS News Radio with Al Cole. It just so happens to be the publishing company that paid him a $170,000 . I appreciate your time and help. When it comes to cover designers and illustrators, it can be easier to tell whos actually a pro since their artwork is clearly visible. The CEO is incompetent, as is the rest of her appointed staff. In the next post, well take a deeper dive into vanity presses, since they can be quite tricky to spot. If a publisher contacts you unsolicited, then chances are they are not. Simply by virtue of them owning that IP. Box 41573 Charleston, S.C. 29423 USA We do not accept certified mail. Do you know who the cheif executive is? What could you tell me about them? The weird thing is that I have researched Self Publishing School online and I haven't seen any bad reviews. I've seen a company, 48 hours books? My Bird Songs is available on Amazon. I didn't agreed to anything and had several red flags in our phone conversations. 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. They mention on their website (which looks pretty poor) that their co-operative publishing deal involves them covering 75% of the cost, while the author pays for the remainder. Still I would like to sell some books. They did everything they said they would and I did get some sales and ended up with a really well-done site. If you want to do further research, look up the books listed on their website and see where they rank in their Amazon categories I suspect most of them will not even be in the top 5,000 in their specific niches. 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. Beacon Publishing Group is an award-winning, independent publisher of books and audio books headquarteredin NYC. Other than that, they don't raise any red flags. You just saved me from making a horrible decision. Many of those companies will outsource the work to low-priced freelancers or get their interns to do it. 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. I am definitely interested in finding out about Mark Dawson. Whats your opinion of Trilogy Publishing. https://authoracademyelite.com/ourauthors. He signed an Author Ownership release to get the manuscript. I haven't been able to find anything that would indicate they are a scam. I have retained all rights to Non-English speaking editions. Approach with caution! they went down on the prices to 600 US$ but I am not sure if they are a legitimate company or they are just behind my money. . They promote to the mentally ill, I'm sure as easy prey. I want to publish an inspirational/spiritual book. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3545c85ed81996924e0e68383a9d488f86723352d6e727c4166f4174bdbb80b9.jpg. New York is home to Beacon Publishing Group, an independent leftist publisher that publishes both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. Great, Poets & Writers has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. The continuously lost requested info from me including blurb, bio, and even book. I have Book avenue publishing helping with material for book, do you know of them and Nivra press their mother company. (801) 349-2844. Thank you! US$30-60 Custom-made book cover. My publicist is with Gold Touch Press. Do you have any input on Mango Publishing? Does anyone have any insight on 13th and Joan? You said that the Author Academy Elite (AAE) is "one of the many courses" available. A quick look at their website seems fairly promising. It just didn't add up, and something seemed fishy to me, in spite of links to their website and current magazine issue. They make most of their money from their authors. 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. I have not signed a contract, and I have paid nothing. It LOOKS good, but how am I to know? Thank you for this. They look like they submit short films to festivals. That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. Hi there, I submitted my novel to Breaking Rules Publishers, based in Florida. I was searching on a list of publishers accepting submissions, and found The New Press. Atlantic publishing/ Dorrance publishing either of these legitimate? Learn to set yourself up for success as an indie author. I can 100% guarantee that they do not work with Neil Gaiman. I just realized that I had been taken by cindyhill@bookthoughtspublishing. Yes, they have done everything they said they would do, except put my book in bookstores. My first effort was with Westbow Press. Has anyone heard of Sydney Dewitt of House of Literary in Palmville, California? There is a fee. 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. 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. Mulberry Books is offering to lower the price of my book and give me 80% of the royalties. Scroll down and check it out :). The acronym may make it sound more complicated than it is, but getting an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is not like joining the Illuminati: you dont need a special introduction or to be someones important grandchild. Any place that asks you for $5,000 to publish your book is going to be a scam. Do you know anything about this company? Excellent information. Hi. Hi, I've been presented with a deal to re-publish my first book; and then to publish my 2nd book (manuscript completed). Anyone ever heard of The Mulberry BooksPublishing House? I got a call from Authors Press last night. If you want to confirm your suspicions, just look up the books they've published on Amazon or any online retailer. 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. Beacon Publishing Group accept all genres of Fiction and Nonfiction. I'm a novice author, and used a "fully supported self-publishing firm" to publish my first book in 2016. If you're writing fiction, the straightest line is always through an agent: https://blog.reedsy.com/find-literary-agents/ Some contests will publish winning entries in a magazine or an anthology which is great. Consumers want to see how a business took . Well I spent 6 months learning everything from scratch. "Gold Touch Press provides premium publishing services at a good value. I already self published with Balboa Press. On the other hand, you'll still have to ensure that your manuscript is properly edited before you send it to the printers. Tate went belly up. 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. 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