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- 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 professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Assiduous Works
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 Assiduous Works, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Tor 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 Tor Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing Prime
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 Prime, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
All Digital Solution
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 All Digital Solution, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Books Publishing
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 Books Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
SparkPress
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 SparkPress, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid No author fees
Brightwater Press
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 Brightwater Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Anderson Publishers
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 Anderson Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Tor 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 Tor Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishings Group
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 Publishings Group, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Alexis Stratton (THE FAKE ONE, NOT THE REAL ONE!) This scammer has stolen the identity of the REAL Alexis Stratton, a respected industry professional. She goes by these email addresses: thebesteditoralexis@gmail.com, besteditoralexis@gmail.com, alexisstrattoneditor@gmail.com, developmentaleditoralexis@gmail.com, astratton080@gmail.com, editor@strattonalexis.com, Real@strattonalexis.com, and others. You can read a post about this from the REAL Alexis Stratton on LinkedIn . If you are contacted by the FAKE Alexis Stratton, contact the authorities. The real Alexis Stratton does not use spam and phone calls to solicit business.
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 (THE FAKE ONE, NOT THE REAL ONE!) This scammer has stolen the identity of the REAL Alexis Stratton, a respected industry professional. She goes by these email addresses: thebesteditoralexis@gmail.com, besteditoralexis@gmail.com, alexisstrattoneditor@gmail.com, developmentaleditoralexis@gmail.com, astratton080@gmail.com, editor@strattonalexis.com, Real@strattonalexis.com, and others. You can read a post about this from the REAL Alexis Stratton on LinkedIn . If you are contacted by the FAKE Alexis Stratton, contact the authorities. The real Alexis Stratton does not use spam and phone calls to solicit business., they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Books Publishing
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 Books Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
SparkPress
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with SparkPress, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Brightwater Press
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Brightwater Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Anderson 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 Anderson Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Oxford University Press
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Oxford University Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishings Group
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 Group, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Alexis Stratton (THE FAKE ONE, NOT THE REAL ONE!) This scammer has stolen the identity of the REAL Alexis Stratton, a respected industry professional. She goes by these email addresses: thebesteditoralexis@gmail.com, besteditoralexis@gmail.com, alexisstrattoneditor@gmail.com, developmentaleditoralexis@gmail.com, astratton080@gmail.com, editor@strattonalexis.com, Real@strattonalexis.com, and others. You can read a post about this from the REAL Alexis Stratton on LinkedIn . If you are contacted by the FAKE Alexis Stratton, contact the authorities. The real Alexis Stratton does not use spam and phone calls to solicit business.
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 (THE FAKE ONE, NOT THE REAL ONE!) This scammer has stolen the identity of the REAL Alexis Stratton, a respected industry professional. She goes by these email addresses: thebesteditoralexis@gmail.com, besteditoralexis@gmail.com, alexisstrattoneditor@gmail.com, developmentaleditoralexis@gmail.com, astratton080@gmail.com, editor@strattonalexis.com, Real@strattonalexis.com, and others. You can read a post about this from the REAL Alexis Stratton on LinkedIn . If you are contacted by the FAKE Alexis Stratton, contact the authorities. The real Alexis Stratton does not use spam and phone calls to solicit business., they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
American Books Wizard
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 American Books Wizard, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.