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- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
SparkPress
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with SparkPress, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid No author fees
Brightwater Press
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Brightwater Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amzon Central 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 Amzon Central Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid No author fees
Oxford University Press
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Oxford University Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing Groups
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 Groups, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AKD 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 AKD Publications, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
American Books Wizard
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 American Books Wizard, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
SparkPress
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 SparkPress, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Brightwater Press
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 Brightwater Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AmzGlobal Publishing See Global Amazon Publishing
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 AmzGlobal Publishing See Global Amazon Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Oxford University Press
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 Oxford University Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing 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 Publishing Group, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Affordable Techno Services Inc
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 Affordable Techno Services Inc, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
American Books Wizard
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 American Books Wizard, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $5,000 to $15,000
Verity Press International
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 Verity Press International, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Fairlight Editions
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Fairlight Editions, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AmzGlobal Publishing See Global Amazon 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 See Global Amazon Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
W. W. Norton & Company
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 W. W. Norton & Company, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing 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 Publishing Group, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Affordable Techno Services Inc
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 Affordable Techno Services Inc, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.