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- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publication Company
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 Company, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $500 to $2,000
Evercrest Publishing
Clean formatting and responsive support during production. Simple, straightforward process without high-pressure sales pitches.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $5,000 to $15,000
Crestline Publishing Group
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 Crestline Publishing Group, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Ace Book Writers
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 Ace Book Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Best Selling 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 Best Selling Publisher, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Dorrance 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 Dorrance Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ Book 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 AMZ Book Publications, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Evercrest Publishing
Very professional team. They helped format my fantasy manuscript and produced a gorgeous metallic foil cover for the hardcover run. Royalty accounting is clear and paid quarterly on time.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid No author fees
Bloomsbury Publishing
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Bloomsbury Publishing, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon 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 Amazon Profs, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Pinnacle Author Services
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 Pinnacle Author Services, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Ace Book 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 Ace Book Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Best Sellers, 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 Best Sellers, Inc., they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for services
Evercrest Publishing
Decent hybrid publisher. Cover design went through three iterations before we landed on the right look. Production quality is clean, but authors should handle their own external PR and launch marketing.
Reply from Evercrest Editorial ·
We appreciate your honest feedback. We explicitly focus on production, formatting, and trade distribution rather than consumer PR, and we're continually working to make that distinction clear during onboarding.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
PublishAmerica
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 PublishAmerica, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
American Logo Designers
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 American Logo Designers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Bloomsbury Publishing
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 Bloomsbury Publishing, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Kindle Writers
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 Kindle Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Pinnacle Author Services
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 Pinnacle Author Services, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Evercrest Publishing
Exceptional experience working with Evercrest on our selected anthology. Transparent communication, great typesetting, and flawless distribution setup across digital and print channels.