thanks, Hi. I guess you are aware how difficuly it is even to access traditional publishers. I'm very happy with them. I'm not a pro when it comes to stuff like this. File a Complaint. Become a member today to discover how we can help you publish a beautiful book. If they are a scam, then they aren't a particularly prolific one but I would still suggest you avoid them. Ugly Ducking Presse are definitely a legitimate non-profit publisher. Unqualified staff. Hi Edwin. I have already talked to a representative and of course they want $5,000 and I told the man that I don't have that kind of money to spend right now. Yes. What do you know about Global Summit Publishing? Sent in my children's book, WOW--TO A CHILD CHRIST RETURNED--to Covenant for review. By the way, their solicitation for services is up to $7500.00 US, as of this comment-writing. As always, read the fine print! Do you pay a little more sometimes for the convenience of your file preparation being consolidated to one place? I don't see the thread on Mascot. I have accumulated knowledge and a diverse set of skills in finance, management, operations, contract negotiation, rights and permissions, and royalty accountingall of which play a role in my work here at Beacon. Predatory companies will offer to display your book at one of these fairs for a fee. However, recently, RUSHMORE PRESS has bombarded me with phone calls from a number that is 800 (Service) which is an instant "red flag" for me. Do you know if Trilogy Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Trinity Broadcasting Network, a Vanity Publishing or a Traditional Publishing Company? *** Thank you! If their editors contact YOU, then that's a red flag. I could not find much info about HDB, but the fee is rather steep for just registration. Because of this, we have decided to launch a full program with OverDrive and other library eBook platforms to sell all of the current SELF-e Select collections and other curated titles under our Indie Author Project (IAP) brand. If you do it yourself, it might cost the same or a little more but you'll know who's working on the book. However, if they do everything they say they will do, the fee is not that bad. US$ 200-400 for approx 80,000 words. Johny, I recently was a victim of author house's rip-off. Has anyone heard of SOOP? Thank you. Then a web page, short video and distribution to all the different book companies. Additionally, they bloat the cost of your book and make it so expensive that it can't possibly align with industry standards. is Austin Macauley Publishers a good publishing company ? I am wondering about White Bird Publishing--it seems to be a hybrid publisher but not claiming to be. Do you have any info on this company? I googled BBB and Xlibris and saw an A+ rating but only one star and I didn't see Xlibris anywhere, but the name Authors House. A publisher called Beacon Publishing Group (there seem to be a few legit pubs called Beacon, though) is using cover images of books it does not publish in its "Available Now" section on its website. So, I am asking for your help. Cookie Notice That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. I believe that with a bit of research and motivation, you could learn everything he's teaching on your own. I've had a look at their site, and they look fairly legit as hybrid publishers go. I recently submitted to Beacon Publishing Group ( I actually confused them with Beacon Press). Every year, the publishing world flock to a handful of book fairs where the rights to publish new titles are snapped up. So YOP was totally upfront and no one there promised to make me rich or hard sold me anything. However, if you dont have your guard up, it is easy to fall for predators who simply want to overcharge for their services many of which are tasks you could accomplish on your own. Or should amateur authors hire out sub-optimal designers on fiverr and hope they get something that looks professional? - a lot of their "marketing" services, though not crazy expensive, seem quite useless. 4. For publicity, contact [email protected]. He pushed me for one hour to make a huge deposit payment at the same day. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a19515def79387a They seemed trustworthy but after reading the blog I'm now a bit reluctant. Do you have any info or insights into EC? What is one to do? We're hearing a lot of 'book fair' offers but if you've been contacted out of the blue, then chances are they're looking to make money off of you. Very interested in working with Author Academy Elite and would appreciate insights/opinions/comments. If they want to buy my book, they can look it up on any number of places and order it themselves. To be fair, they pulled one on my agent too. However, there are plenty of companies who will make a big song and dance about securing you an ISBN, charging you hundreds of dollars on top of the actual cost when you could just spend 10 minutes on Bowker and do it yourself. Secondly, your agent should never ask you to pay for anything. Balboa Press was set up in 2013 by Hay House, as its "self-publishing arm". If they claim to be publishers, they may be benefitting from having a similar name to Pearson, which is a major publishing group. And if that wasnt enough, he decided to send me an email and call me names. If they're soliciting you directly, asking for upfront payments (on top of taking a massive chunk of your royalties), and insisting that you print 100 copies with them then they don't exactly pass the smell test. From what I gather, Book Baby is pretty good. Approach with caution! Has anyone heard of Sydney Dewitt of House of Literary in Palmville, California? Contacted Covenant Books to have my book reviewed free as they claimed. I have not published yet. The address is in CA yet they are actually operating from the Philippines. I believe this may be a scam artist. Do you know anything about them? can you tell me if new reader magazine is legit? Before you recommend that I could do this myself, please know I a fairly computer illiterate and it will probably not get done. Not only do I not appreciate his attitude or his blatant disrespect for anyones time, but I will be certain to report this to the better business bureau and the national do not call list with the government. I'm not a against a secular publisher but my series is a Christian one. Lets dig into some of the miraculous marketing solutions that authors are often sold: Press Releases. Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). They said they will start open readings period in December which means they're selective and it's good, right? Their goal is to make money. Thanks in advance. I didn't happen to see anything about iUniverse. Also, I'm almost 100% certain that the 5% cut would be on top of anything the retailer takes, so you'd likely get less than if you were to distribute it on Amazon yourself. You should have rejected if straight away . I know someone who just recently had a book published in with them. If anyone has had experience using this publisher, Hello! Anyone have experience with them? . In terms of where and how to find literary agents, check this out: https://blog.reedsy.com/find-literary-agents/. To understand why publishing with a vanity press is a terrible idea, head on over to the next post in this guide, which discusses the dangers of paying to publish. Thank you, The small presses listed on Poets & Writers should generally be legit though I always recommend doing a double check by googling them and making sure they don't appear on Writer Beware's "Thumbs Down Publishers List" or on David Gaughran's blog. What is your opinion of Book Baby's services? BBB handles complaints regarding any business, whether or not the business is a BBB Accredited Business. In the next post, well take a deeper dive into vanity presses, since they can be quite tricky to spot. So its no surprise that there are people who will offer to solve your marketing problems for a low, low fee. Writing contests are a great way to reach an audience, solidify your writing credentials, and even make a little money in the form of prizes. I initially bought a package with them a while ago. We've had a run of comments about Gold Touch cold-calling authors in the past month. What about Kary Oberbrunner's Author Elite Academy? Aside from grammar & sentencing mistakes, I found their contract totally one sided. 198.12.249.249 Did you know that if you dont register the copyright of your book, literally anybody could claim it as their work and profit from it? Miranda Duncan. Their submission page seems to indicate that authors pay no fees if the book is selected for publication, which is a good sign. any feed back. For production, contact [email protected]. How do I find the right publisher? How was this possible? They use fighting stigma activism to conceal narcissistic maneuvering. I'm lucky, I guessI have astigmatism, so when something on a site jiggles I just see a blur, like the blur of a computer or TV screen shown live on another computer or TV screen. I'm a new author and so far have attempted to have my books published via the traditional route, submitting my work to various agents, only to receive one form letter rejection after another. Hi there and thankyou for the advice. Excellent information. Do you have any information on AAXEL Author Services or ebookpbook ? Non-Fiction Books We consider both academic and general trade books. McNaughtonBooks, are they someone good to publish with. I'm in a vicious battle with them myself right now. Sent in my children's book, WOW--TO A CHILD CHRIST RETURNED--for review. When I googled his numbers, 1-888-970-0833 and 562-318-0999, both numbers came up as possible scams, but I can't find any other info about him or the company he represents. what is your view about "Author's Ink" . I would personally avoid them. I should have said, though I was disappointed in the infographic (you failed to list indie publishing in the comparison and omitted some valuable information re tradpubs), overall I found the article useful enough to reference on my own blog. Senior Manager. Here's what Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware has to say about them: "it is ridiculously overpriced ($5,500 for an array of junk marketing services, such as an email marketing campaign), and provides none of the information you'd expect from a reputable PR service--such as staff biographies or examples of successful promotional campaigns--to enable you to judge its competence and success. Whats your alternative? What should I do? they went down on the prices to 600 US$ but I am not sure if they are a legitimate company or they are just behind my money. Hello! Yes, New Reader Magazine can be considered a scam, and we're getting a lot of notifications from authors asking us about them, meaning they're actively trying to sell their overpriced services. The website looks clear and legit, but I wondered if anyone here has had any experience with them or knowledge about them? Sincerely, The contract has most of the criteria suggested for a hybrid publisher, with a 50/50 split of the costs spread out over time as the process moves forward. To their credit, they seem pretty transparent about their costs. Has anyone heard of Parchment Global Publishing-they want me to pay to have a radio interview with Al Cole of CBS Radio? Also, is Submittable reputable? However, with editors and book coaches, whose work is invisible to the reader (if theyve done their job right), you have to do some research before signing a contract with them. How to Purchase our Books If it's another one that I haven't been able to find with a quick Google search, then you should be vary wary. Visit Website. I'm just wondering if there is any information on this company. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Beacon Publishing Group (BPG) is a general-interest book imprint established in 2007. He states a book scout found my book and they would like to put me on CBS News Radio with Al Cole. Take this short quiz, which will help you sniff out a predatory business. For one thing, traditional publishers take ALL RIGHTS for the life of your copyright in exchange for whatever they offer the author. Your Representative, ****** ******, called me to prospect business. Thanks. If someone calls you to offer to "market your book," in 99% of the cases it means they're either dodgy or are outright trying to scam you. Yes I only made a few hundred dollars, but I gained the knowledge and confidence to now be actively scoping out agents and publishers for my next book. File your review. I signed a contract and paid them 475 Nov 27,2018 a of July 1,2019 my book still had not been published despite the contract starting it would be published in no longer than 3 months. I know, I got sucked in by them. And, in a couple of incidences I told the company I will not be harassed or intimidated to publish when I felt the manuscript was not completed to my liking, Thanks for such invaluable information. Just got an email from them. This isnt necessarily bad unless you mind paying $80 for a slab of acrylic dozens more have also won that month. That said, it all depends what their publishing process is like (do they involve professional editors to review your book, pay a cover designer, etc. If an agent contacts you out of the blue (and you aren't already a bestselling author), they're probably not 100% legit. What are your thoughts on Mill City Press? Stay miles away from this company. Ive been notified by Pubkits.com. The biggest problem at Beacon is the higher management. Just got accepted to Page Publishing? I recently published my first book with Page Publishing. Leanne, it's unfortunate that you had a bad experience with our company. However I am troubled that I have not found any reviews for Brandylane/Belle Isle anywhere! I can't see what they're charging, but I suspect they're not cheap. Just a few days ago I got a phone call from their marketing advisor who offered me to pay $5000(!) Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. Are you willing to give this guy $5,000? Great, Poets & Writers has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. I published my book with Author House. Stay away from them. They are a Christian publishing house, and have accepted my Christian manuscript. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) has finally found a corporate conglomerate he doesn't oppose. If they contacted you unsolicited, then chances are that they are a vanity press. Our books are available to the public wherever books are sold, including: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, mass market retailers, specialty retailers, gift stores and fine independent bookstores nationwide. But so have a lot others. To the point it made my head hurt. After viewing the results, we are happy to announce that the pilot was a resounding success! As I indicated in a prior message here, they tried to gaslight me and implicate me as 'problematic' and uninformed about the world of publishing. I am definitely thinking the same. Beacon has a broad array of titles in fiction & non-fiction, including business, young adult, history, romance, mystery, horror, comedy, childrens, health & wellness and more. If it is a reputable company, no problem. Now, thats entirely false, but youd be surprised how many people believe it. Two books were supposed to be published. Have you heard anything positive or negative about Westwood Book Publishers in LA? Thank you for shouting at me. 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