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- 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 professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Book 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 AMZ Book Publishing Services, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Scholastic
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Scholastic, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publication 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 Amazon Publication House, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Submitted onlyPaid No author fees
Evercrest Publishing
Submitted manuscript for review. Evaluation report was detailed and honest. Communication was a bit slow over the holidays, but overall contract terms were transparent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $5,000 to $15,000
Crestline Publishing Group
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 Crestline Publishing Group, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Ace Book Writers
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 Ace Book Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Best Selling 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 Best Selling Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Dorrance Publishing
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 Dorrance Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid Under $500
Evercrest Publishing
Used Evercrest for copy-editing and interior layout on my second book. Great attention to detail and reasonable turnaround time.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Book 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 AMZ Book Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Scholastic
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 Scholastic, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publication Company
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 Publication Company, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $5,000 to $15,000
Crestline Publishing Group
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 Crestline Publishing Group, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Evercrest Publishing
Evercrest treated my memoir with care and respect. Structural editing feedback was spot on and their team guided me through expanded library distribution. Highly recommended.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Ace Book Writers
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 Ace Book Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Best Selling 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 Best Selling Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Dorrance 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 Dorrance Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Book 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 AMZ Book Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Bloomsbury Publishing
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Bloomsbury Publishing, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.