Traditional · United States · founded 1817
HarperCollins Publishers
Also trades, or has traded, as HarperCollins, Harper & Row.
Directory standing
Recommended
Verified track record, transparent terms, consistently positive author reports.
One of the Big Five traditional publishers. Full traditional risk model paying advance and royalties without author production charges.
Set by Ruth Kelleher ·
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One of the Big Five traditional publishers. Full traditional risk model paying advance and royalties without author production charges.
Ruth Kelleher
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- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Submitting to this press was a straightforward experience. The terms were published on their site, the contract matched what was promised, and royalty reports arrive quarterly as scheduled. In my experience with HarperCollins Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with HarperCollins Publishers, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Submitting to this press was a straightforward experience. The terms were published on their site, the contract matched what was promised, and royalty reports arrive quarterly as scheduled. In my experience with HarperCollins Publishers, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.