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- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishings
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 Publishings, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Penguin Random House
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Penguin Random House, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Book Publication LLC
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 Publication LLC, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Arkham House Publishers
Editing was good, but communication slowed down significantly after final payment was rendered. Make sure to get all marketing deliverables specified in writing. In my experience with Arkham House Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Quill & Anchor
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 Quill & Anchor, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Centrals
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 Centrals, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Sourcebooks
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Sourcebooks, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishingofficial
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 Publishingofficial, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Penguin Random House
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 Penguin Random House, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Author Hub
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 Author Hub, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Arkham House Publishers
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 Arkham House Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Avery Publishing House
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 Avery Publishing House, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Northgate Literary
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 Northgate Literary, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Centrals
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 Centrals, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Sourcebooks
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Sourcebooks, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishingofficial
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 Publishingofficial, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Author Hub
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 Author Hub, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $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.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Avery Publishing House
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 Avery Publishing House, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid No author fees
Northgate Literary
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 Northgate Literary, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.