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- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Success 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 Author Success Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $500 to $2,000
Cedar Run Publishing
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Cedar Run Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Authors Breeze 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 Authors Breeze Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Greenleaf Book Group
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 Greenleaf Book Group, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
America Literary LLC
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 America Literary LLC, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid No author fees
Simon & Schuster
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 Simon & Schuster, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Book Publishing Expert
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 Book Publishing Expert, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Success 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 Author Success Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $500 to $2,000
Cedar Run 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 Cedar Run Publishing, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Authors Breeze 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 Authors Breeze Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
She Writes Press
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with She Writes Press, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
America Literary LLC
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 America Literary LLC, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
HarperCollins Publishers
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 HarperCollins Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Book Publishing Expert
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 Book Publishing Expert, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Author Success 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 Author Success Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $500 to $2,000
Cedar Run 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 Cedar Run Publishing, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Authors 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 Authors Book Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
She Writes 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 She Writes Press, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazons Publishing Pro
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 Amazons Publishing Pro, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
HarperCollins Publishers
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 HarperCollins Publishers, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.