I'm very happy with them. He signed an Author Ownership release to get the manuscript. Dear Jacqueline, Book Fairs. They met every clause in my contract & I am satisfied with their work. But I still find the blur very annoying. Loved it I wish I would have read this all earlier! Tate went belly up. Ah, I might have been mistaken there. Ty so much! She asked me to give her submissions of some of my writing I copied and pasted them into a email to her. Or you can search for professionals on Reedsy. The size of the book was odd and the editing weak. Thank you very much for the article. They took the money and ran. 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. I'm glad I investigated first. Their website sounds good, but I can't find any independent reviews. 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. They took all of my profit from my book and I made next to nothing while they walked away with the lion's share. 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. This was unnecessary. I have retained all rights to Non-English speaking editions. Vanity presses pretending to be traditional publishers, 2. More info in this Twitter thread between David Gaughran and Victoria Strauss: https://twitter.com/davidgaughran/status/1031495833135591426?lang=en. BBB handles complaints regarding any business, whether or not the business is a BBB Accredited Business. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. That publisher is based in NY. can you tell me if new reader magazine is legit? He even tried to give me a good deal by lowering the price to $3,000. I went to their tweet account and not alot of activity. What I'm finding out is that a true publishing house will never ask for money. Non-Fiction Books We consider both academic and general trade books. Has anyone heard of SOOP? https://authoracademyelite.com/ourauthors. - they don't ask you for *any* money upfront (especially not reading fees, publishing contribution fees) Any guidance you can offer would be so very helpful! I do not know where to go with this since it seems there are so many scams. McNaughtonBooks, are they someone good to publish with. 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. She even provided a contract and provided for a payment plan in which she took my money. Author House is a renowned scam, yes, but Johnny above was referencing a different company, Author's House, which both chose its name pretty poorly and also seems like another scam (focused on reviews). Any place that asks you for $5,000 to publish your book is going to be a scam. Your thoughts? This rare achievement in American publishing is a milestone a mere handful of active houses can claim. I used Book Baby for my first book. They are industry events where booksellers, publishers, agents and libraries negotiate on rights and distribution. So nine out of ten times, if a publisher asks you to pay to be published, it is a vanity press. One that's being offered is one from Beacon Publishing Group, so I emailed them to ask about it, and they said that they have a 90-day internship where they either offer college credit or a letter of recommendation. That is what you need to do with them because they strictly adhere to the contract. Does anybody know anything about them? 1. Ugly Ducking Presse are definitely a legitimate non-profit publisher. THANK YOU! . I have a 2 month old published "young readers" novel. It was a mess. Does anyone know anything about Capstone Media Services? And if you still don't hear back, hire an IP attorney to try to get the rights back. They offer bundled packages with a lot of stuff you could get elsewhere for free plus they don't really offer anything editorially apart from "Content Evaluation". To be fair, they pulled one on my agent too. All of us have to keep our eyes wide open. Secondly, your agent should never ask you to pay for anything. Thanks. The persons name is Derrick McIlroy.. Before you recommend that I could do this myself, please know I a fairly computer illiterate and it will probably not get done. Do you know anything about this company? I was contacted by a Renley Rudolph with Parchment Global. DONATE NOW! Ive used vanity publishers before and loved it. So thank you, YOP, for giving it a good shot! I am interested to see what you find out. 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. Curious to hear any feedback- thanks much. Where I had finally had enough and requested to be refunded at first they were apologetic, then blamed me, by the end of the seven hour debate back and forth through email they were threatening me and terminated my contract while still never reimbursing me. - they don't ask you to buy copies of your own manuscript at launch (watch for a clause like that in the contract) Think, folks. Are they scammers? Agents work on commission, meaning the only time you pay them is when theyve successfully helped sell your book to a publisher. Well Jacqueline you dont have to shout at me, because your nothing. I was also contacted by the Dream Books Distribution. What is your opinion of Austin Macauley Thank you for this. I have received an "invitation" from EC Publishing to represent the book at the Frankfort Book Fair in Oct. I had my book published a year ago by Crossbow. sandiw947@gmail.com. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. US$30-60 Custom-made book cover. It houses its own audio book imprint Beacon Audiobooks. I was asked to submit 2 chapters of ms to an acquisitions agent. Thank you! Am I being scammed? Some of them don't accept unsolicitied materials, some of them do. 11429 S District Dr Ste 1326. Contacted Covenant Books to have my book reviewed free as they claimed. In the next post, well take a deeper dive into vanity presses, since they can be quite tricky to spot. I don't plan to click on the link because I never do that if I'm not certain of where it will take me. dreambooks distributing contacted me directly , they want $3000.00 to promote my book which was published by archway, do you know this company, are they legit? They said investors are paying for my interview with AL Cole and I have to pay for the air time. Covenant Books we've mentioned a few times here (be careful) but Shadow Mountain looks pretty legit. . What type of book are you publishing? Two books were supposed to be published. I was thinking about Bublish but wasn't sure if i should. 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. They do offer a self-publishing track, where they provide all the usual publishing services for a fee instead of buying the book, but they're a legit publisher. Also, thanks for saving me from spending more than needed. To the point it made my head hurt. Has anyone heard of Parchment Global Publishing-they want me to pay to have a radio interview with Al Cole of CBS Radio? Something or Other Publishing? Scroll down and check it out :). The higher deal was more author development with branding input and focus group reviews and such. I've tried Writer Beware and Alliance of Independent Authors, but neither had any information on him. What about halo publishing International? 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. Additionally, they bloat the cost of your book and make it so expensive that it can't possibly align with industry standards. Thank you, Martin! Thank you for the info on screen plays. 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. I enjoyed all the info. What We Publish The audio book division is one of the top prominent audio book publishers in the United States. Website BoulevardBooks.org I decided NOT to go with them because I could not partner with an entity that does not exist. We have spent a considerable amount of money for the printing (paperback US $5 - $7 per book) and distribution through Ingram of our book over the past couple of years with not a lot of return. I appreciate your time and help. 'Literary agents' promising book deals, 3. The IP valuation (how much could the IP POTENTIALLY earn during the life of the author plus 70 years?) Tim Rice. What you think about Newman Spring Publishingthey do everything $3400 over a 10 month payment planif they choose your book for publishing How would you rate Page Publishing and Novum Publishing ?? 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. On top of all of this, they asked for unconscionable amount to partner with me. Some contests will publish winning entries in a magazine or an anthology which is great. 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? As a rule of thumb, a small press can be considered legit if: Who is Powerhouse Press Book? I know these people working for Folio Avenue. How would you classify Savio Republic publishing through Post Hill Press? All facets of publishing, marketing, and selling are the responsibility of the author. My 15 year old daughter wrote a book and writers Republic wants to publish it. 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! Aside from grammar & sentencing mistakes, I found their contract totally one sided. I told him to use the U.S. mail. To make matters worse , I was referred by the Editor in Chief of Prodigy Gold Books as an Evil Witch because I demanded to know what was going on . Looks like they are a member of the IPG and partner member of ALLi, which vouches for them. 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). By the looks of it, they are a classic vanity press Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Hi I am searching for a publisher/illustrator for a children's book. In fact, when acquiring your book, they will pay you an advance. One last thing: when a company like that says they'll do your marketing, it tends to mean very little. Be very careful with them. I asked if I should send my resume/cover letter/writing samples to them via email, and they sent me a contract for an internship without confirming that they wanted any of these from me, which seemed like a huge red flag. 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. Can you tell me anything about Adelaide Books? They contacted me via email. The biggest problem at Beacon is the higher management. Sometimes vanity presses pose as hybrid publishers, so head to our post on hybrid publishing to understand that model better. Learn to set yourself up for success as an indie author. They offered me a book deal but i have to pay some publishing/editing costs and get 10% of the profits. "Poets & Writers" has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. Anyone know anything about this company ? I recently published my first book with Page Publishing. I have been contacted by several companies lately regarding my book I published in 2010-when I was scammed. Dont come close to anyone without a proven track record! Have you received anymore info from dreambooks distributing? The company retains a A+ Better Business Bureau rating. The thing is, book fairs are not for authors. Starting an "award" is a common marketing tactic to attract authors. If anyone has had experience using this publisher, Hello! Publications. It turns out it's all 'coaching' and I do all the work. 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. But if you simply must have one, check out our guide on how to get one without paying more than you need to. Hi could you let me know about Lighthouse publishing buford usa, I sent my manuscript and i have had nothing but problems. My radar was on high alert. So many self publishing companies email and call me often to republish with them but some are started this year and they do have 100% royalty and good stuff or so they say but with so many scam companies I avoid them all and don't talk or email them back. After a year and two extensions, my friend was tired of excuses and wanted the manuscript. 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. Is Go To Publish.com reputable? 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. Beacon Publishing Group - Literary Publisher I have experienced cold calls. A quick look at their website should've sent up some red flags: their homepage image is a picture of Neil Gaiman at a book signing. We since pulled the book because our single contact (who seems to be the only person there) was starting to comb my voice out and replace it with hers. My gut says its not Legit. Did you go forward with them? Are you willing to give this guy $5,000? Check out the section in this post about hybrids for some tips on what to look out for. I had an excellent experience with CreateSpace, Amazons publishing service. Cookie Notice You have been informed by our publisher that you were free to publish your book when we initially decided to rescind our offer. GREAT information. I was able to find the previous inquiries into this company once you called them to my attention and will find another route. Without a doubt, do your research and avoid rip off vanity houses. Format. Others will even get an anonymous screenwriter to adapt it into a Netflix pilot. I think they are a hybrid, but not sure. I must admit at the time I practically knew nothing about publishing. Sent in my children's book, WOW--TO A CHILD CHRIST RETURNED--to Covenant for review. Encourage others to kill their pop-ups too. can be in the millions of dollars, enhancing the value of the tradpub company by that much. It's not a scam, but it certainly is an *expensive* course If you want to go the course route, I'd rather recommend Mark Dawson's "Self-Publishing 101" course (it only opens once a year, but you can get on the waitlist). Now, there are "assisted self-publishing companies" out there very different from vanity publishers who're great: they do take care of everything, but they let *you* self-publish the book. They cold-called me numerous times about marketing my book SAVING ME, and want $2500 up front. Is anyone familiar with Covenant Publishing? Use the hashtag #ReadersRevolt to share that you're banishing pop-ups from your sites and encouraging others to do likewise. However, I'm leery of putting my credit card info into their site, even if it does have the https in their URL. Even though I have a ready InDesign file of the book, he mentioned that they would usually make a design on their own. This is ****** ****** from Booktimes. Avoid Prodigy Gold books at any cost. My dads thinking of publishing with covenant, one more thing! Does this sound legitimate? The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Over 3,000 vetted editors, designers, and marketers are available for hire. US$250-500 Proofreading and correction - basic. Not really looking to 'sell' books, they just want to see their story and family history in print, good quality, of course. Then they ask the receiver to click on a link that supposedly will "provide us PayPal information to receive royalty payments." Not sure of it is legit. my work at anytime and that I barely have a say so with the book cover I do not like it. The website looks clear and legit, but I wondered if anyone here has had any experience with them or knowledge about them? Has that been rated? From fonts to page layouts, cover design and ISBN number. Beacon Press Staff If you are interested in submitting a manuscript to Beacon Press, please view our submissions guidelines. Thank you for shouting at me. I believe this may be a scam artist. It has been the worst experience I've ever had and now I am determined to let every author I ever come in contract with about the business practices of this company. You can check a leaked website from these people Beacon Publishing Groupcontinues to expand their titles by acquiring innovative content from existing and debut authors worldwide. Theres no fee for publishing and they dont require me to buy any books. Chicago Review Press Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoirs D. X. Varos, Ltd. We publish genre-fiction in the categories of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction. they went down on the prices to 600 US$ but I am not sure if they are a legitimate company or they are just behind my money. "If it sounds too good to be true . I have published with them before but they were bought out recently and I am unsure about them now, as I have heard some negative things. However, it's tough to know what to think without seeing their agreement. They also direct you to participate in book shows for a fee. I wish my friend had read this. Classic virtue signaling. BPG publishes books in a wide range of categories and formatsfiction and non-fiction. Thanks Reedy for this information. His claims don't seem to pan out. For one, their website misspells "Hollywood" more than a few times. It's tough to know which company you're talking about, as there seem to be a lot of publishing companies with "Mulberry" in their name. If you just want to put a book out there and don't care much about selling it, or eventually making a living out of writing and if you have a big budget then sure, a vanity publisher can be a good option. 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). They are a company who is questionable in its ethics. Are they reputable? Visit Website. They don't call themselves a "publisher", they clearly identify as "assisted self-publishing", or "author services" companies, and they don't try to upsell you a bunch of marketing services afterwards (nor do they take any royalties on the book). 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. Beacon Publishing Group (BPG) is a general-interest book imprint established in 2007. Thanks. What to expect to pay for reputable services Pre-made ebook cover. In the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, they started targeting desperate authors with a publishing package that cost exactly the same amount as that received by American citizens in their federal stimulus check. Distributed by Ingram, published by Covenant Books. New York, NY 10001. I have now told them to back off and I will not go with them. Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. I've had a look at their site, and they look fairly legit as hybrid publishers go. I was contacted by email. Now Book Avenue Pub has contacted me, seeming very interested in highlighting my book at upcoming international book fairs in order to "guarantee" an acquisition by a major publishing firm. Hi. Screenplay adaptations/coverage. Have you heard anything about Dream Books Distribution. 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