In the next post, well take a deeper dive into vanity presses, since they can be quite tricky to spot. Thank you, Martin! I'm writing a biography for a local family and community leader. - they offer an advance, Does anyone have any experience with Entrada Publishing. McNaughtonBooks, are they someone good to publish with. Try to get editing done before submission. Our reach is from coast to coast with international distribution. What I'm finding out is that a true publishing house will never ask for money. Thanks! I believe that Gold Touch was mentioned in the Writer Beware post we linked to in this post. I am trying to find out if Self Publishing School would be a good fit for me? Did they offer 10% of the sale price or profits? How that remains possible is astounding and frustrating to me! There was no editing as was promised and it didn't seem like the story was about him. She even provided a contract and provided for a payment plan in which she took my money. I have been contacted by several companies lately regarding my book I published in 2010-when I was scammed. However, it's tough to know what to think without seeing their agreement. Their sales ranking, # of reviews, and cover art quality will give you a pretty good idea of their standing. Because theyve NEVER done it before. Click to reveal In the US, registering that copyright simply provides a few statutory rights when it comes to claiming damages and it should only cost you $45 to apply for it online (as of February 2022). Has anyone had experience publishing a children's book with Outskirts Press? BeaconPublishing Group is a fully integrated publishing company. That puts me on the fence about this company. Any thoughts would help. Thank you! Is TBNs Trilogy Christian Publishing legit? I'd be very careful before I sign with any organization like this. To find out more about how Reedsy chooses its professionals, read more about our selection criteria here. Needless to say, it's a messy situation, but one writers can learn from, has anyone heard anything about easton-books? about my book (which was priced too high by the publisher and is not selling!) If you or others would like the real facts feel free to listen to our author clients. Is Author Academy Elite, with Kary Oberbrunner, reputable? However she do have other authors that she have published under her and they seem happy. You have to sign a contract with them and you will have to pay whatever the contract ask for if you sign. Thanks. They have approached me about marketing my book but I am feeling uneasy. I went back to their website, and they had a contact option where you could email the company, but no phone number or any contacts for anyone who worked there, and while they have an address listed on their website, it also says that they're "moving offices in December 2021," so I'm guessing that's not up to date. Because THEY handle editing, THEY handle typesetting, THEY handle developmental editing, THEY handle cover design, and THEY handle distribution and online listings. What kind of small press is legit at this point? More about it here: https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-self-publish-a-book-on-amazon/, This information really helped me. I wanted to self-publish a memoir to give to friends and sell in my shop. Do you have any info on this company? My question is: do they sound legit to you and if so, which other similar publishing companies would you recommend that have open reading periods earlier than in December 2018 since the author of the book doesn't want to wait for so long? Can anyone tell me more about this publisher and whether or not I should be wary of them? If it is a reputable company, no problem. 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. What is one to do? Non-Fiction Books We consider both academic and general trade books. If so, what was your experience? Selling a book is something that most authors struggle with. For more information, please see our They are con merchants of the worst kind. Yes, they have done everything they said they would do, except put my book in bookstores. Make the informed choice with our free 10-day course. Also, thanks for saving me from spending more than needed. Unfortunately, like many other big traditional publishing houses, they chose to partner up with Author Solutions, which has been operating that imprint ever since. Have you heard of Covenant Publishing? Beacon Publishing Group Has anyone heard of SOOP? Thanks in advance. Take this short quiz, which will help you sniff out a predatory business. If you search for any of their books on Amazon, I doubt you'll find many (if any) that have reviews or sales. We've heard a lot of very bad things about Capstone Media Services. What can you tell me about Outskirts Press. A well-known cluster of scammers is the Filipino network previously associated with Authors Solution and now operates separately. I am definitely interested in finding out about Mark Dawson. Never received a cent in loyalties even though I knew people who bought the book. Ive seen several vanity publishers that were either rip offs or scammers who went out of business. - they don't solicit you in the first place Do NOT have any dealings with Capstone media Services. I hope you get your money back and they cease preying on writers who are sincere about bringing the plight of mental illness to readers. I sent my information for them to send information on finding publishers. Hi, I wanted to know if you can tell me if power publishers is a real thing or scam. They replied within a week and were interested, so I'm immediately skeptical. Did you go forward with them? Thanks :-). and not a hire hand to assist with design and formatting. 1 million authors trust the professionals on Reedsy, come meetthem. I am glad I found this website. The thing is, book fairs are not for authors. FYI- I self published two books. To be honest, most online retailers for indie authors will supply their own identification codes these days. Scroll through the comments here - their name has popped up more than a few times, I believe. Thank you, Does anybody know or has anyone heard of "Author's House" (@Authors_tweets) I got an e-mail from them promising reviews for my book with three various packages from $100, $200 and $400 (30 reviews) to go on goodreads, Amazon and YouTube. BBB makes it easy for people to file complaints. Additionally, they bloat the cost of your book and make it so expensive that it can't possibly align with industry standards. This week I was contacted by Atlantic Publishing Group and had a discussion with them. She promised to keep me apprised of the markeing status and provide proof of my book listing in these events, but then she never followed up. Do you have any information on AAXEL Author Services or ebookpbook ? History I guess you are aware how difficuly it is even to access traditional publishers. I just want to put it out there. Become a member today to discover how we can help you publish a beautiful book. 50% royalties may sound good but is that something they offered you because your book has already been published, and they won't edit it? Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). Nope. After the book was published they kept calling me to spend more money on advertising at book fairs which I know is a total scam. If their editors contact YOU, then that's a red flag. I recently submitted my manuscript to a publisher I now think might be a scam. Hi Edwin. They don't even have to publish the book. I Googled the name but got no red flag reviews. Hi Cy. For example, if youre planning a wedding, you could do it yourself and buy silverwear from this company, buy plates from that wholesaler, order food from that restaurant, and freelance some waiters to help you out and pull together all the moving parts OR you could hire a wedding planning/catering agency that does it all and alleviates the headache. What about Kary Oberbrunner's Author Elite Academy? never again. Anyone reading this who would like copies of any of this please feel free to contact me. He signed an Author Ownership release to get the manuscript. There is Self Publishing companies that are Author Funded and then there is "vanity presses" those two things are entirely different. Certain publishing companies will offer to write up a coverage package to make it easier to sell your book to Hollywood production companies. Wanting to put two currently out of print books out again as ebooks + paperbacks, a colleague recommended BLKDogpublishing which does the whole thing for free and has a respectable-looking list (her fantasy novel is on it.) Some bigger publishers won't consider any writer who doesn't go through an agent. Are you suspicious of a certain company? It was expensive and a huge mistake. They seem to have published only a single book a year in the past few years, all of which have, frankly, terrible covers and very few user reviews on Amazon. They cold-called me numerous times about marketing my book SAVING ME, and want $2500 up front. They said they will start open readings period in December which means they're selective and it's good, right? Theres no fee for publishing and they dont require me to buy any books. Obnoxious pop-up moved to inoffensive sidebar. They want me to pay them--need some information ASAP. Only in business a year. Does anyone know anything about Capstone Media Services? HELP! They use fighting stigma activism to conceal narcissistic maneuvering. CW. To contact an author, acquire copyright clearance or return a physical book order, send to: BPG Customer Service 7075 Cross County Rd. This is ****** ****** from Booktimes. However take notice that they give authors 50% of proceeds, defined as "all revenue received by Uproar Books MINUS production and shipping costs." He tells you to deposit the check into your . New vanity presses seem to set up shop each month and with no bad press associated with their names, theyre able to convince many authors to pay for their services. There are also some competitions in which the prize might be a trophy. can you tell me if new reader magazine is legit? Yes. That is free but they want 1400 for advertising. I am interested to see what you find out. The Filipinos I dealt with are based in Florida and I also was told this from day one. 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. By the way, their solicitation for services is up to $7500.00 US, as of this comment-writing. https://folioavenuepublishing.wordpress.com/. Without a doubt, do your research and avoid rip off vanity houses. Privacy Policy. If you want to work with reliable publishers, browse our catalog of independent presses, all of which have been thoroughly vetted. Everything you read above about scammers is true with this group. Reviews have been splendid, sales tepid. Vanity presses pretending to be traditional publishers, 2. I've seen some other people on forums from a few years ago asking about this company and whether or not they're legit, but I haven't seen anyone get any definite or recent answers. What are your thoughts on Mill City Press? Join a community of over 1 millionauthors. Do the right thing . Other than that, they don't raise any red flags. They weren't best sellers, definitely dated so they may be "period pieces." Thanks for this. - they don't ask you for *any* money upfront (especially not reading fees, publishing contribution fees) This doesn't sound like a legitimate operation to me. Their publishing 'packages' are not as ridiculously expensive as a lot of hybrid or vanity presses. They do do good job for their authors, and if you know nothing about book marketing they could be the right option for you. You can read more about why here (the comments are particularly illuminating): http://www.victoriastrauss.com/2013/08/30/more-warnings-spectacular-productions-balboa-pressauthor-solutions/. All this for a charge of $800 plus my travel expenses. I suspect you'll find that a lot of them have few-to-no reviews. That publisher is based in NY. The result was a beautifully printed and formatted book, complete with illustrations and innovative layouts. I believe that with a bit of research and motivation, you could learn everything he's teaching on your own. I have been contacted by many so called promoters but do not follow up with them. So, I'd be very careful. We expect our authors to be kind and respectful, but as demonstrated above by you calling Laura (a woman that has zero to do with the parting) a sidekick is plain disrespectful. Have you heard any reviews for freeauthorinfo. I have not signed a contract, and I have paid nothing. Dont come close to anyone without a proven track record! Get exclusive updates on new releases, bestsellers, and more. If you do need someone to help you market your book, make sure they offer services that have a direct impact on your ability to reach your target reader (things like digital advertising and mailing list growth). One of the leading traditional book publishing houses in the industry. Or you can search for professionals on Reedsy. Is this legit or a scam? I have a self-published book that's been up on Amazon for about 6 months. Unqualified staff. My book is selfpublished with x-libris but it's not 100% royalty. I wouldn't be able to recommend similar publishers to you as we don't keep a list on Reedsy, however I'd suggest you take a look at Poets & Writers and Authors Publish as resources. 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. I used them to publish my novel the Judas Goat. There are new companies offering these kind of "marketing packages" popping up every day. For another, once they own that intellectual property (IP) it becomes a valuable asset on their spreadsheet. Their website sounds good, but I can't find any independent reviews. it usually is." BBB also . Is Rushmore press legit. well now I know why your still nothing. File your review. station Tbn looking for Christian Authors. They seem to be a copycat of Author Solutions (the most famous scam company in the publishing industry) based out of the Philippines. It's much more reasonably priced and I can personally vouch for Mark But that would be a big mistake. It LOOKS good, but how am I to know? 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. As I tried to trace her down, the websites and youtube sites for bookthoughtspublishing were abandoned and then taken down. Many scammers impersonate reputable literary agents, film producers, and traditional publishers with fake publishing or movie rights offers requiring author "investments" of thousands of dollars. They are offering a spot on Publisher's weekly. Plus all of them want thousands for dollars to republish and I haven't even made out on what I spend with x-libris. Do you have a view on UNITED PC Publishing company, a subsidiary of NOVA? Many of those companies will outsource the work to low-priced freelancers or get their interns to do it. Beacon Publishing Group books and audio books are currently being sold in over 55 countries & continuing to grow. They seek out the mentally ill/unstable on social medias with false promises of helping people get their stories out there and published for the world to see. Is Madison seidler editor services a scam? 5k plus for this book..and it only has a nice cover. Thanks. When it comes to cover designers and illustrators, it can be easier to tell whos actually a pro since their artwork is clearly visible. You're right to be skeptical. I just realized that I had been taken by cindyhill@bookthoughtspublishing. (801) 349-2844. The biggest problem at Beacon is the higher management. Check out the section in this post about hybrids for some tips on what to look out for. So, I am asking for your help. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been Getting involved with ETP is easily one of the biggest mistakes I've made and i'm consulting a lawyer about taking charges against them. Thank you! Hi. They seem to not make authors pay anything upfront and seem to offer a small advance. You should have rejected if straight away . any feed back. I decided NOT to go with them because I could not partner with an entity that does not exist. Then a web page, short video and distribution to all the different book companies. I too was immediately suspicious of the numerous butcherings of English sentence structure within their email, especially for a company that supposedly has reputable marketing inroads within the publishing industry? After getting scammed out of $4000 by Beth at Author Connections, who just sent me a packet of "how to market myself" rather than do the legwork herself, (which I was led to believe she would do), I am now very leery. Do keep in mind that if you have to pay to receive the award, or enter the final round, or anything like that, your money is probably best invested somewhere else. Thanks Reedy for this information. What is the best way to reach and get accepted by a traditional publisher? However, we don't know if these are representative of all the books the publish. This seems like an outright scam. Hello, do you have any information about Author University LLC? They claim to be a hybrid, and they certainly dont publish anyone and everyone, but I have my doubts. Any feedback appreciated (Lee), I am just wondering if Parchment Global publishing is a reputable company as they are interested in my book. I think I was a victim. Actually you dont have any goal for your book. There is a comment below about Author Academy, which I'd encourage you to read. eliezer tristan publishing is a scam. I think they are a hybrid, but not sure. To find contests that have been vetted, you can look through this directory of the best writing competitions. Their pitch of "we can get you on the NY Times top 100 bestseller list" sounds a bit too good to be true. Has that been rated? Christian Faith Publishing. What's your opinion on WebNovel? Plus, 99% of the time, folks that pioneer their book on amazon or Ingram themselves have a crappy product, front matter that is not industry standard, low res files, weird spacing, and janky metadata. When I pointed out one of her errors, she tried to pass it off by saying: 'that typo was deliberate, put there to test you, and you've passed the test,' followed by more errors! Ty so much! I wonder if this is a traditional publisher. All they care about is upselling you as much as possible. For $125, any author can buy an ISBN through Bowker in the USA or Nielsen in the UK: agencies that issue ISBNs and cannot profit from their sale. Writers who ask too many questions, or balk at spending yet more money, may simply be ghosted. Thank you for shouting at me. and I googled them, So, looks to me that they are asking for a WHOLE lot more than even their original ask. I left them my email. Export for ebook and print. What do you know about Global Summit Publishing? Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. Beacon Publishing Group is a registered trademark. To help you protect your work, your bank account, and your dignity, here are the types of shady companies and book publishers you should avoid: Who wouldnt love it if a publisher offers to reprint one of your self-published titles or publish your next book, right? Does anyone have any informations before I move forward. In short, if a publisher makes more money directly from an author than readers, they're definitely a vanity press. DONATE NOW! Why? At Reedsy, we vet each professional by verifying their professional experience, ensuring that every freelancer on our platform either has a wealth of traditional publishing experience, or is a seasoned and well-reviewed collaborator on indie books. Editors and designers are essential to a books success and some companies and individuals will exploit this fact to take money out of your pocket. Anyone know anything about this company ? Thanks George. When I declined their "partnership" services and contract, I was offered a "half now, half later" payment option, all the while facing a time-crunch decision window in order to make their deadline for my book to appear be in their next magazine issue. I thought they were reputable but now I'm not very sure:(. Not sure of it is legit. Learn how Reedsy can help you craft a beautiful book. I self published my first book (Create Space/Amazon) and am thinking about contracting with New Book Authors to get it into stores like Barnes & Noble. 1. I was also contacted by the New Reader Magazine & after many emails, they sent me their contract. I have lodged a complaint with the BBB of central Indiana and attempted to dispute some of the charges via VISA. Beacon Publishing Group is a creative independent publishing house that focuses on the distribution of eBooks, paperback, hardcover and audio . Whats your opinion of Rushmore Press? My thanks for any direction you may offer. To the point it made my head hurt. The thing to bear in mind is that you need to pay upfront for their services AND also a cut of the royalties As always, do your homework and research the books they've published on Amazon. Chicago Review Press Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoirs D. X. Varos, Ltd. We publish genre-fiction in the categories of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. To be clear, your book was assigned an ISBN, had a book cover designed, was available for pre-order, social media promotion, and developmental editing (which you didn't like, which caused the problem); hence, it is false to question our ethics, and to claim we did no work. They appear to sell books and audiobooks in retailers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and published their latest book, "Ambush at Fig Tree Gulch," in April 2022. I know someone who just recently had a book published in with them. The higher deal was more author development with branding input and focus group reviews and such. Beacon Publishing Group ebooks are available through the Apple ibookstore, Amazon Kindle, Sony Readers, Kobo,Barnes & Noble nook among many others. They tend to cater to 'hands-off' self-publishing authors, so you may find that there are more affordable options you can find with a quick Google search (wink, wink, nudge, nudge, Reedsy). There are countless scams out there offering "book fair display" services. I am London-based, and a long time published/agented, but slightly lacking in techie expertise. Realizing my topic my delightfully eccentric mother was a limited interest in terms of the commercial market, I just wanted a beautifully produced book. The usual check scam works like this: the scammer sends you a fake check for some amount of money, but of course you don't initially realize it's fake. Who is Powerhouse Press Book? This is pure speculation, but it could be that all they do is spend 30 minutes redesigning your cover, another 30 minutes uploading it to Kindle and then collect 50% of your money for the next few years. As always, read the fine print! It looks like they do some level of editing. That sounds like an awful deal. Anyone have any information? Here's a good litmus test look up the books they've published on Amazon. Their submission page seems to indicate that authors pay no fees if the book is selected for publication, which is a good sign. They promote to the mentally ill, I'm sure as easy prey. . You said that the Author Academy Elite (AAE) is "one of the many courses" available. That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. Beacon Publishing Group (BPG) is a general-interest book imprint established in 2007. I know these people working for Folio Avenue. I received a call today saying that he's a literary agent, and my book was "recommended" to him for review. Good info. Have you heard anything about Aelurus Publishing? A sidekick is nothing disrespectful and no one has a problem with me ,here .You had 12 months to decide to publish my work but came at the 11th hour requesting that I rewrite my entire book . Beacon Press Staff If you are interested in submitting a manuscript to Beacon Press, please view our submissions guidelines. If a publisher contacts you unsolicited, then chances are they are not. He didn't mention any costs that might be involved as well as nothing says about it on their website. 198.12.249.249 Thanks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. For publicity, contact publicity@beacon.org. With a bit of elbow grease and a willingness to learn about self-publishing, you could probably do a better job putting the book out yourself with the help of a few freelance editors and designers. Have you heard anything about Dream Books Distribution. I'd really appreciate your advice! For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . - they have a paid "beta reading" service, when beta readers are generally free; and this is just not true. I am looking for critical information on Goldtouch Press. 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