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- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Books 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 Author Books Publisher, 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 professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing Source
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 Publishing Source, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Alpha Book Writers
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 Alpha Book Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Kindle Direct Publications
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 AMZ Kindle Direct Publications, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AmzGlobal 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 AmzGlobal Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Northgate Literary
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Northgate Literary, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Book Creators
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 Book Creators, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Tor Books
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 Tor Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing Pros
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 Publishing Pros, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Alpha 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 Alpha Book Publisher, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Kindle Direct Publications
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 AMZ Kindle Direct Publications, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Alexis Stratton (Imposter)
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 Alexis Stratton (Imposter), they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid No author fees
Northgate Literary
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Northgate Literary, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Book Creators
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 Book Creators, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Tor Books
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Tor Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing Pros
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 Publishing Pros, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Alpha 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 Alpha Book Publisher, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Kindle Direct Publications
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 AMZ Kindle Direct Publications, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Alexis Stratton (Imposter)
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 Alexis Stratton (Imposter), they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.