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Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Tor Books, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
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 (Imposter), they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.