Does anyone know them? Hi there, I submitted my novel to Breaking Rules Publishers, based in Florida. They are a company who is questionable in its ethics. We've heard a lot of very bad things about Capstone Media Services. You just saved me from making a horrible decision. However, in practice, we've seen too many authors get burned by hybrid publishers who looked reputable at first glance. 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. They seem to not make authors pay anything upfront and seem to offer a small advance. I thought they were reputable but now I'm not very sure:(. For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . . Authors should bear in mind that the journal is also available online and the inclusion of additional material, eg video clips and sound files, and links to useful websites is strongly encouraged. However, if they do everything they say they will do, the fee is not that bad. The submitting author must ensure that all eligible co-authors have been included in the author list (read the criteria to qualify for authorship ) and that they have all read and approved the submitted version of the manuscript. I am interested to see what you find out. If they contact you directly, they're almost certainly a vanity press. I'm lucky, I guess...I 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. Now, that’s entirely false, but you’d be surprised how many people believe it. If you want to become the next best-selling author, join us at Happy House. Congratulations on winning one of their contests and receiving a (positive) free review from them! Getting an International Standard Book Number (or ISBN) is not like joining the Illuminati: you don’t need some special introduction. The truth is that you, the author, will always need to take an active role in marketing your own book. Not only do I not appreciate his attitude or his blatant disrespect for anyone’s time, but I will be certain to report this to the better business bureau and the national do not call list with the government. What is your opinion on Trilogy/TBN. Do NOT have any dealings with Capstone media Services. Know any good inexpensive and real self-publishing websites that also help with marketing for me to republish with? To get started, simply enter your email address in the form on this page. We know Inkitt pretty well. We've had a run of comments about Gold Touch cold-calling authors in the past month. I believe that with a bit of research and motivation, you could learn everything he's teaching on your own. Not sure of it is legit. They did not list a price, but want me to respond by replying to their email or phoning them. Just had a quick look at their site, and it doesn't look great. I'm just wondering if there is any information on this company. 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. Some bigger publishers won't consider any writer who doesn't go through an agent. This may be the main reason vanity pressr publishers thrive. Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) has established itself as the single most recognisable DIY self-publishing platform for authors wanting to publish their books in e-book. Read on for specific figures on author earnings and tips to increase your author income! can you tell me if new reader magazine is legit? 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. How was this possible? Let’s talk about traditional publishers and their insanely small royalties (while offering very little and requiring the author to do most of the marketing still) Sincerely, In terms of where and how to find literary agents, check this out: https://blog.reedsy.com/find-literary-agents/. Does anyone have any experience or comments on blkdg publishing out of London? They’re also where you want to go if you have any questions about a service. Even though I have a ready InDesign file of the book, he mentioned that they would usually make a design on their own. However she do have other authors that she have published under her and they seem happy. I have received an "invitation" from EC Publishing to represent the book at the Frankfort Book Fair in Oct. And you can usually sniff them out by the fact that their prizes are not really prizes. And of course, if you have any questions about reputable companies or publishing scams, drop us a note in the comments below or drop us a line at service@reedsy.com. They met every clause in my contract & I am satisfied with their work. what is your view about "Author's Ink" . Thanks in advance. However, they don't specify what those costs are — which means that it can be any number that they decide. Do you know anything about them? He decided to go the ghostwriter route with an author working with a relatively new and unproven publisher They contracted with him to ghostwrite the book for 10,000.00 up front in full. at a ridiculous price. Thanks! 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. Does anyone have any experience with Covenant Books? No, but after a brief look at their website they seem like one of the numerous Author Solutions copycats that have sprouted in the Philippines in recent years. They have people that are just sales people and not professional. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been Also, is Submittable reputable? Thanks God I didn't pay anything.They are big scammers. If it hadn't been for the semi-literate 'editor', I'd have gone ahead. I wonder if this is a traditional publisher. While it may not be the smartest marketing tactic to say, "If you publish with XYZ company, you are not considered a Simon & Schuster title," I feel like there needs to be a clearer understanding of what, specifically, authors are getting. What do you think? Just curious as to what their standing is, in the self-publishing community. I am already published with a registered copyright. What kind of companies are Author House and Christian Faith Publishing? I’ve used vanity publishers before and loved it. Just got an email from them. Apparently, he asked if he could break it into two equal payments, but they told him his manuscript would not be worked on until all the money was received. I went to their tweet account and not alot of activity. They are one of (if not the) oldest existing companies of their kind. I won! Good to know. Well I spent 6 months learning everything from scratch. There are new companies offering these kind of "marketing packages" popping up every day. On one hand, that is refreshing: they don't claim to offer a complete editing package at a fixed price. This is my first time working towards publishing a children's book. I just received an email from Indie Author Project stating that "Last summer, we launched a pilot project with OverDrive where we took 50 curated indie titles from our program and put them into an indie author collection that libraries could opt into for free. They will happily work on titles they believe won’t sell. I signed a contract, still no work has been done and I cannot republish as he owns the rights. Never received a cent in loyalties even though I knew people who bought the book. 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. Thanks. Do you have any input on Mango Publishing? They say they will put my book in a London book fair. What is your opinion of Atlantic Publishing? 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. Someone contacted my sisters and me about his appreciation for 1950s science fiction, and wanted to know if we would let him be the literary agent for my father's novels. I have not signed a contract, and I have paid nothing. Took a year and I did the cover art myself. Are they reputable? I have now published one book with Authorhouse and I have signed up to publish two more. Atlantic publishing/ Dorrance publishing... either of these legitimate? Reading all of these comments and responses has been informative -- very helpful! My publicist is with Gold Touch Press. They approached me about my book I published with Tate. The publisher will then cover the costs of editorial, design, and marketing. 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. Do you have information on Greenleaf? For example, they might only pay their editor $600 and then mark up the "editing costs" to $3,000 — so you could pay more than 100% of the actual costs without knowing it. Yes, there are a lot of predators working in the publishing field, but they’re nothing to lose sleep over. What do you know about Rushmore Press? I was sorely misled and after forking over close to $4000 sold very few books under their "guidance" (which supposedly included a decent amount of marketing.) In the body … But, one wants $3400 and the other almost $5000, I used x-libris cost me a few thousand and didnt sell much. Is it a vanity publisher, or traditional? Many authors won't question whether what they're paying upfront is 50%, 80%, or 120% of the actual production costs — they'll just be happy they're getting a 'publishing deal'. Very interested in working with Author Academy Elite and would appreciate insights/opinions/comments. Here is a brief review why and how should you start publishing your titles on Scribd today. Earlier today I approached Ugly Duckling Presse about publishing my father's bilingual poetry book. How would you classify Savio Republic publishing through Post Hill Press? With industry-leading publishing packages crafted from the largest selection of options and services available, we can help you find a package that's right for you. - they don't ask you to buy copies of your own manuscript at launch (watch for a clause like that in the contract) There will always be snakes in the grass. Companies who send unsolicited emails about their services (especially review services) and who don't have a website are most probably scams, yes. So as I said, the main point of my article is to raise the issue that Amazon are treating self published authors unfairly when it comes to book reviews, so for this reason I believe the article is valid. I could not find much info about HDB, but the fee is rather steep for just registration. What could you tell me about them? Let me know how you do. It may sound great that they'll do "everything for you", but in reality what that means is that you lose editorial control over your book: they decide who'll do the editing, they'll do the cover, and they decide all the metadata when distributing the book. If they claim to be publishers, they may be benefitting from having a similar name to Pearson, which is a major publishing group. They look like they submit short films to festivals. Thank you. Research your agents before you query them: see which authors are on their list and if former clients have something to say. Are they legit, or am I being scammed? I have stupidly deposited USD $1600 in one of those self publishing on line courses (I won't name) only to find out it is not what I signed up for. https://authoracademyelite.com/ourauthors. Senior Manager. If anyone has had experience using this publisher, Hello! Do you know if Trilogy Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Trinity Broadcasting Network, a Vanity Publishing or a Traditional Publishing Company? His claims don't seem to pan out. They are fraudulent and they revise to even address the fact they were in breech of contract ever though it was pointed out in ever single email I sent to them. I love it!...But then the comment space slid up out from under my fingers and a pop-up jiggled at me. To find a home for your book check out our who's-who guide to Christian publishers. He wanted to write a memoir, but he needed help. They also operate under alternate business names such as I-Proclaim Books, Red Lead Press, Rose Dog Books, and Whitmore Publishing Company.. Dorrance has often been called a vanity publisher. Has anyone published a children’s book with Storybook Genius Publishing? If you’re unable to find anything, or if something smells fishy, then you might want to stay away. Thanks for this useful information. What I'm finding out is that a true publishing house will never ask for money. Author Solutions - you may not recognize the name, but its publishing imprints will ring a bell. I left them my email. So thank you, YOP, for giving it a good shot! approved for publishing." I appreciate your time and help. I must admit at the time I practically knew nothing about publishing. 4,775 talking about this. Talk to authors who were published by the company in the past and ask them for their experience. Peer review by a direct coworker, collaborator or family member (peer review by a known colleague in the field is encouraged) JoVE reserves the right to publish an erratum disclosing a conflict of interest related to a previously published paper. I am currently working on a book, and I was found a publisher she seems nice but her contract is 3 years at a time... it stats that she can republish etc. They do a trailer and press release & radio interview the effectiveness of which I am yet to experience. I want to know have anyone heard about this company. Some of them have open reading period just for a limited period of time when some others are available to read your poetry for all year-round. I didn't even submit my materials to them yet but they said that the book was "chosen" to be featured. If that's the kind of company you're referring to, then I agree with you, but they're not called "vanity publishers". As a rule of thumb, a small press can be considered legit if: When you search for their titles on Amazon, do you see a lot of (or any) ratings and reviews? I read somewhere it is valued at $5,000, which seems totally excessive. There are also some competitions in which the prize might be a trophy. eliezer tristan publishing is a scam. Scribd is the leading reader subscription service with over 1 million active subscribers globally. 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? Sent in my children's book, WOW--TO A CHILD CHRIST RETURNED--to Covenant for review. You can submit a pitch of an unwritten article in the body of an email. If a company or service contacts you out of the blue by email or phone, the chances are that they bought your number. Unfortunately, like many other big traditional publishing houses, they chose to partner up with Author Solutions, which has been operating that imprint ever since. Other companies won’t even be that subtle: they’ll just take the money and run. 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