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HarperCollins Publishers
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.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Book Publishers
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Amazon Book Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Apex Book Writers
Be very careful reading the grant of rights clause. The initial cost quote was reasonable, but post-signature upselling was persistent throughout the process. In my experience with Apex Book Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Sable House Books
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Sable House Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Publications
Total scam operation. They stole cover illustrations from another author's book and committed trademark infringement. Do not send them any money under any circumstances! In my experience with Author Publications, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Chronicle Books
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 Chronicle Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Self Book Publisher
Total scam operation. They stole cover illustrations from another author's book and committed trademark infringement. Do not send them any money under any circumstances! In my experience with Amazon Self Book Publisher, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Penguin Random House
Fair contract terms, responsive staff, and reliable payment reporting. One of the few publishers that actually lives up to their guidelines. In my experience with Penguin Random House, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Book Publisher
Total scam operation. They stole cover illustrations from another author's book and committed trademark infringement. Do not send them any money under any circumstances! In my experience with Amazon Book Publisher, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Apex Book Writers
The production quality was decent, but their marketing package was described in unmeasurable terms. After signing, I was asked to pay additional fees for extra promotional tiers. In my experience with Apex Book Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Sable House Books
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 Sable House Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Publications
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Author Publications, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Sourcebooks
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 Sourcebooks, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Self Book Publisher
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Amazon Self Book Publisher, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Penguin Random House
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Penguin Random House, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Book Publisher
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Amazon Book Publisher, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Arkham House Publishers
The production quality was decent, but their marketing package was described in unmeasurable terms. After signing, I was asked to pay additional fees for extra promotional tiers. In my experience with Arkham House Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Quill & Anchor
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Quill & Anchor, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Nest Publishing
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Author Nest Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Sourcebooks
Fair contract terms, responsive staff, and reliable payment reporting. One of the few publishers that actually lives up to their guidelines. In my experience with Sourcebooks, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.