They don't need my permission to do that. How do I find the right publisher? Tate went belly up. Great, Poets & Writers has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. If they are a scam, then they aren't a particularly prolific one but I would still suggest you avoid them. 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). Thanks for this. This seems like an outright scam. My radar was on high alert. Leanne, it's unfortunate that you had a bad experience with our company. Then a web page, short video and distribution to all the different book companies. I don't know what the discussion is, but I'm interested in URLINK print and media. New Reader Media (owner of New Reader Magazine) contacted me today wanting to place books in my moms bookstore. Dennis W. C. Wongs memoir about his relationship with Read More. Their pitch of "we can get you on the NY Times top 100 bestseller list" sounds a bit too good to be true. If they ask you to pay for anything/co-finance the book, then you should start looking deeper, but they seem like they could be legit. The worst thing is that they may even quote reasonable costs for self-publishing services, leaving you unsuspecting at first, and then end up delivering low-quality work. Hi Cy. Before We pay for their services. I was considering talking to them about it, but if it is an scam for authors, I want no part of it. They have approached me about marketing my book but I am feeling uneasy. They are industry events where booksellers, publishers, agents and libraries negotiate on rights and distribution. There are countless scams out there offering "book fair display" services. Any place that asks you for $5,000 to publish your book is going to be a scam. Is it a scam? Scroll down and check it out :). Also, thanks for saving me from spending more than needed. That's actually why they're called "vanity publishers" in the first place :) In our opinion, Vanity Publishers are a bad choice in 99% of the cases *if you want your book to sell*. reasonable costs for self-publishing services, read more about our selection criteria here. If it's another one that I haven't been able to find with a quick Google search, then you should be vary wary. You should have rejected if straight away . I'm not a against a secular publisher but my series is a Christian one. Anyhow she said my submissions will be reviewed and she would get in touch with me in about a week. In 90% of the cases, when you receive an unsolicited email or phone call, it's not going to be from a reputable publishing company. 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. You have a really good article here, but I feel you bleed these two kinds of companies together. I'm entertaining the idea of having my work published through Plowshares Media which operates out of La Jolla, CA., and am interested in any information you might have on their credibility. I received a call today saying that he's a literary agent, and my book was "recommended" to him for review. They took the money and ran. Hello! (emphasis mine). Nolan Branding is the first class. I have Book avenue publishing helping with material for book, do you know of them and Nivra press their mother company. 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. Dennis W. C. Wong's memoir about his relationship with. What do you know about 'Books Agency Plus? The size of the book was odd and the editing weak. We wish you the best with your book. I would personally avoid them. I'd be wary of any publisher who asks for a fee irrespective of sales. Avoid companies that offer grand (yet vague) promises of instant stardom. What kind of small press is legit at this point? Is TBNs Trilogy Christian Publishing legit? Why? My father, David Duncan (not to be confused with Dave Duncan from Canada) wrote 13 novels, mysteries and science fiction books, as well as a couple of science fiction screen plays and lots of screen plays for television. We were never given an advance and were told it may take 2 or 3 years to get a return on our money. 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. Whats your opinion of Rushmore Press? 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. Firstly, literary agents wont ever contact you directly unless youre already a wildly successful author (and even then, most reputable agents would avoid poaching you from your current representation). Thanks, the cost is for me working with them and their team that would do the proofing, editing, layout, cover and marketing. 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 . 1,095 likes. My intention is to have my LLC as the publisher 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. As an academic writer, you will be providing sample papers to aid tutors in their teaching. 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 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. As a seasoned travel writer, I craft engaging content to enhance brand awareness and convert leads into sales, covering everything from luxury hotels to RV accessories. I know, I got sucked in by them. Writers Branding LLC in Pemberton, NJ | Company Info & Reviews Company Information Sponsored Links Reviews Sponsored Links Questions Post Question There are no questions yet for this company. Some of them don't accept unsolicitied materials, some of them do. However, I would not give out my credit card number for further verification.I gave my Name, Birthdate, home Address, Name of Book and phone number. The famous brand has released a new, limited-edition bag of jelly beans and each flavor inside is inspired by an international dessert. They'll handle distribution to a pretty sizable retail network and put all the data in one place so you don't have to bounce around between KDP, Nook Press, Apple Books, etc. is Austin Macauley Publishers a good publishing company ? I just got an offer to publish my book from Black Rose Writing. See answer below :) BookBaby is reputable, but there are probably more cost/value-efficient alternatives out there. The company retains a A+ Better Business Bureau rating. When it comes to agents, its best to stick to vetted lists like that of the Association of Author Representatives or our directory of almost 700 literary agents across the world. Horrible. That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. Patrick McDonald Arts Editor 3 min read February 21, 2023 - 5:26PM Screenplay adaptations/coverage. If anyone has had experience using this publisher, Hello! Has anyone published a childrens book with Storybook Genius Publishing? But so have a lot others. Thank you! They cold-called me numerous times about marketing my book SAVING ME, and want $2500 up front. What do you know about Rushmore Press? This is ****** ****** from Booktimes. I have received an offer from Belle Isle publishing, the co-op branch of Brandylane Publishing. Let me know if you have any questions :) Martin. Yes. I am definitely thinking the same. *** Hi. That is my hope but there are so many scammers and by wanting that money up front, well, something about that guy has pretty much ended these hopes. Says he interviews authors on his radio show. Has anyone heard of Parchment Global Publishing-they want me to pay to have a radio interview with Al Cole of CBS Radio? They do editing, print formatting, cover design, and eBook conversion but you can also provide your own finished files, and their technicians will check the files over for any technical issues before printing, converting or distributing. If you're going to spend $5k, hire a really good editor, a really good proofreader, a top cover designer, and publish the book yourself. Never received a cent in loyalties even though I knew people who bought the book. Do you know anything about Covenant Books? Don't go with them! I will call back, if for no other reason than to let them know they can remove my name from their calling listbutthey can purchase my books anytime they want! Fees range from a few hundred dollars to more than $25,000. Are you suspicious of a certain company? "If it sounds too good to be true . We're looking to try out writers on a . Can you help? BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes. Loves solving problems. I've seen a company, 48 hours books? 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 could not find much info about HDB, but the fee is rather steep for just registration. With only a quick look, they seem like a company that's to be avoided. 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. But remember, there is not much money, if any at all, to be made in the book publishing if you are a new author unless you are a celebrity or famous person in which case you go to traditional publishing. To the point it made my head hurt. Scams in Action. They're a "boutique" house (everything outside the Big Five is, really) and I enjoyed a lot of support and personal attention from the EIC and the Publisher. My 15 year old daughter wrote a book and writers Republic wants to publish it. Thanks. Hi Edwin. If they claim to be publishers, they may be benefitting from having a similar name to Pearson, which is a major publishing group. Is Writers Republic reputable/legitimate? Thanks. . Let me know how you do. Are they reputable? Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been It was a mess. They do do good job for their authors, and if you know nothing about book marketing they could be the right option for you. We offer suggestions and resources for taking legal action, along with a variety of options for filing complaints. I guess you are aware how difficuly it is even to access traditional publishers. I hope this is not how your company conducts business. Because theyve NEVER done it before. Id be grateful for a comment. If a literary agent unsolicitedly contacts you to offer you a book deal with a publisher, or asks you to pay a reading fee, your spidey-sense should be tingling pretty hard. Convenant publishing company is an hybrid company. They seem to not make authors pay anything upfront and seem to offer a small advance. To be honest, most online retailers for indie authors will supply their own identification codes these days. That is NOT a review. I found it at WRITERS' BRANDING! writers branding complaints. You have to sign a contract with them and you will have to pay whatever the contract ask for if you sign. I was also contacted by the Dream Books Distribution. Are they legit? They seem to meet most of the IBPA's criteria for hybrid publishers: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/hybridpublisher I must admit at the time I practically knew nothing about publishing. But honestly, I wouldn't dismiss them as a publishing option because of that. Company Contacts LYN GOOT Agent 451 Cornell Ave Pemberton, NJ 08068 ADDITIONAL LINKS Post Question For This Company Contact Us Regarding Your Company Profile Minnie Elkins. To their credit, they seem pretty transparent about their costs. They seemed trustworthy but after reading the blog I'm now a bit reluctant. Any advice? but cannot find a thing on the internet. Now get lots of calls to republish, etc. 2 reviews. I did some research & drove a hard bargain. Newman springs and Dorrance have both accepted my manuscript. I was contacted by a consultant from happy media consulting. Thanks for this additional info. Does anybody know anything about them? My personal experience. Reviews have been splendid, sales tepid. I have not received anything and that is unacceptable . Thanks for weighing in Reedsy. Sadly, I learned the hard way, but I learned, i was given a cotract with trilogy publication house a subsidiary of tbn and am required to pay 5000usd. I thought I was paying for everything up to publishing stage. Theres never been any evidence of successful pitches, but these services will surely cost you a pretty penny. Either way, it's not an amazing royalty for an author who's footing the cost of production. Unfortunately, like many other big traditional publishing houses, they chose to partner up with Author Solutions, which has been operating that imprint ever since. If they contact you directly, they're almost certainly a vanity press. After listening to him and telling him numerous times I was not interested in putting money into my book, I told him I was not interested, do not contact me, and to place me on the do not call list.