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- ContractedPaid $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.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Harbourstone Media
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 Harbourstone Media, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Fairlight Editions
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Fairlight Editions, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Publishing Profs
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 AMZ Publishing Profs, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
W. W. Norton & Company
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 W. W. Norton & Company, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishing Experts
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 Experts, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Ace Publishing Services
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 Ace Publishing Services, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
American Book Publisherz
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 Book Publisherz, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $500 to $2,000
Goldleaf Literary Agency
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 Goldleaf Literary Agency, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Fairlight Editions
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 Fairlight Editions, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Publishing Firm
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 AMZ Publishing Firm, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
W. W. Norton & Company
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with W. W. Norton & Company, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishers Firm
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 Publishers Firm, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Ace Book Writing
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 Ace Book Writing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
American Book Publisherz
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 Book Publisherz, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $500 to $2,000
Goldleaf Literary Agency
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 Goldleaf Literary Agency, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Reedsy
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 Reedsy, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Publishing Firm
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 AMZ Publishing Firm, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
W. W. Norton & Company
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with W. W. Norton & Company, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publishers Firm
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 Publishers Firm, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.