. US$ 200-400 for approx 80,000 words. Sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. Then they ask the receiver to click on a link that supposedly will "provide us PayPal information to receive royalty payments." He wanted to write a memoir, but he needed help. As I tried to trace her down, the websites and youtube sites for bookthoughtspublishing were abandoned and then taken down. Wish this 1st time author had known all this before being r***d by a vanity publisher who over-price my book's retail by 3x!!! Please sort it out and refund me accordingly as you promised . Only in business a year. 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. She asked me to give her submissions of some of my writing I copied and pasted them into a email to her. HURRAH! And you can usually sniff them out by the fact that their prizes are not really prizes. 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. Traditional Publishing. The big ones are in London and Frankfurt (and Bologna for childrens books), and almost anyone can book a table at these events. Please download and complete the relevant Book Proposal Form below and return to submissions@beaconbooks.net. Anyone reading this who would like copies of any of this please feel free to contact me. Before you recommend that I could do this myself, please know I a fairly computer illiterate and it will probably not get done. From the research I've done, it's one of the many courses started by semi-successful authors who're looking to monetize their knowledge of publishing. If they are a scam, then they aren't a particularly prolific one but I would still suggest you avoid them. I was thinking about Bublish but wasn't sure if i should. 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. What is your opinion of Boulevard Books ? - they don't ask you for *any* money upfront (especially not reading fees, publishing contribution fees) I am all over the web. They are a hybrid publisher, but i cannot find their cost structure. It just so happens to be the publishing company that paid him a $170,000 . Has that been rated? Thanks for this additional info. BBB makes it easy for people to file complaints. Hiding negative complaints is only a Band-Aid. We were never given an advance and were told it may take 2 or 3 years to get a return on our money. station Tbn looking for Christian Authors. 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. So nine out of ten times, if a publisher asks you to pay to be published, it is a vanity press. Two books were supposed to be published. It just didn't add up, and something seemed fishy to me, in spite of links to their website and current magazine issue. If you're looking to distribute your book, we have a good post comparing the different ebook distributors out there: https://blog.reedsy.com/ebook-distribution/. The higher deal was more author development with branding input and focus group reviews and such. You just saved me from making a horrible decision. - a lot of their "marketing" services, though not crazy expensive, seem quite useless. My novel "Reflection of Memories" has been doing well . They say they invited me to Jacob javitts and help me sell. Is Covenant Books of South Carolina reputable? If an agent contacts you out of the blue (and you aren't already a bestselling author), they're probably not 100% legit. If their editors contact YOU, then that's a red flag. Hi wanted to know what you think of new book authors. 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.) Thanks for weighing in Reedsy. However, they don't specify what those costs are which means that it can be any number that they decide. I was contacted by a Renley Rudolph with Parchment Global. That publisher is based in NY. Thanks. i have been getting harassing calls from their sales people, and despite me saying they are doing a sales a pitch they continually deny it. Additionally, they bloat the cost of your book and make it so expensive that it can't possibly align with industry standards. Curious to hear any feedback- thanks much. Starting an "award" is a common marketing tactic to attract authors. 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). I was called today by Amanda Gray of Gold Touch Press. 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? I can 100% guarantee that they do not work with Neil Gaiman. *** I'm in a vicious battle with them myself right now. The Mulberry Books has approached me. 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 know, I got sucked in by them. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a19515def79387a I am wondering if you have any info on this. You can check a leaked website from these people It's that attitude that we decided to part ways with you. You are the customer and they don't care if you sell one copy. It was expensive and a huge mistake. sandiw947@gmail.com. Scam companies will sell you on the idea that the New York Times, Good Morning America, and Newsweek can pick up on your story but the chances of that actually happening are very slim. Even if they help you polish your manuscript before submitting it to publishers, it should not come with a charge. Think, folks. Their goal is to make money. I was also co reacted by EC Publishing, LLC I. Hi, I just found your article, thank you for the info. If they contacted you unsolicited, then chances are that they are a vanity press. What to expect to pay for reputable services Pre-made ebook cover. Thanks for this useful information. Also what about Xlibris? Thank you! That's actually why they're called "vanity publishers" in the first place :) They replied within a week and were interested, so I'm immediately skeptical. 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. There are, however, competitions that are little more than money-spinning enterprises. Get exclusive updates on new releases, bestsellers, and more. Others will even get an anonymous screenwriter to adapt it into a Netflix pilot. 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. Do you know anything about Covenant Books? Now get lots of calls to republish, etc. What they're doing here is getting you to pay them $5,000 in cash, plus purchase 2,500 copies at "cost" which will likely be marked up, regardless of what they're saying. Ive seen several vanity publishers that were either rip offs or scammers who went out of business. If you want to do further research, look up the books listed on their website and see where they rank in their Amazon categories I suspect most of them will not even be in the top 5,000 in their specific niches. I would like to know as well. I did some research & drove a hard bargain. My gut says its not Legit. Stay away from them. Make the informed choice with our free 10-day course. Aelurus is my publisher. They took the money and ran. 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. More info in this Twitter thread between David Gaughran and Victoria Strauss: https://twitter.com/davidgaughran/status/1031495833135591426?lang=en. Hi I am searching for a publisher/illustrator for a children's book. I also googled her company and I did not find it. Yes. The size of the book was odd and the editing weak. Different people react to pop-ups and jiggling in different ways. What I'm finding out is that a true publishing house will never ask for money. 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. Hi, I wanted to know if you can tell me if power publishers is a real thing or scam. 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". What do you know about Global Summit Publishing? 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. Watch out for what they define as production costs as that could eat into your proceeds. Other than that, they don't raise any red flags. A look at their 'recent books' section will pretty much tell you what you need to know. Congratulations on winning one of their contests and receiving a (positive) free review from them! 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. approved for publishing." They have contacted me to republish a novel we had previously published with Tate. Thank you for the info on screen plays. Again, thank you for your attention. Am I being scammed? I already self published with Balboa Press. I sent my information for them to send information on finding publishers. There is an "authorhouse" which is totally dif. Hi Cy. By the looks of it, they would seem to be a vanity press. IMO BookBaby is reputable. Or should amateur authors hire out sub-optimal designers on fiverr and hope they get something that looks professional? 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. There are countless scams out there offering "book fair display" services. Is this legit or a scam? Know any good inexpensive and real self-publishing websites that also help with marketing for me to republish with? Just got accepted to Page Publishing? They look like they submit short films to festivals. 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 know someone who just recently had a book published in with them. A year ago I tried extensively to get with a traditional publisher but to no avail, since I was doing my first book. Convenant publishing company is an hybrid company. Thank you very much for the article. Any information on Eliezer Tristan Publishing? Their publishing 'packages' are not as ridiculously expensive as a lot of hybrid or vanity presses. I'm wondering about White Bird Publishing, which I believe is actually a hybrid publisher but claims to be a traditional one. 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. I just realized that I had been taken by cindyhill@bookthoughtspublishing. I didn't agreed to anything and had several red flags in our phone conversations. Have you heard of Covenant Publishing? I am London-based, and a long time published/agented, but slightly lacking in techie expertise. I thought they were reputable but now I'm not very sure:(. Reedsy is more than just a blog. They say they can send my story on to the Hollywood Data Base to possibly become a screenplay. One last thing: when a company like that says they'll do your marketing, it tends to mean very little. I've looked everywhere but can't find one with the proper experience. I vetted YOP before I jumped in and found nothing but Victoria said they were a fairly new company with only a handful of clients. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3545c85ed81996924e0e68383a9d488f86723352d6e727c4166f4174bdbb80b9.jpg. I recently published my first book with Page Publishing. Anyone have any information? Correct if you're with a real, traditional publisher, they don't force you to buy your own book. I've checked their website and it seems to pass the initial smell test. I had to resend all of the info multiple times! The website is here: You have a really good article here, but I feel you bleed these two kinds of companies together. For one thing, traditional publishers take ALL RIGHTS for the life of your copyright in exchange for whatever they offer the author. They claim to be a hybrid, and they certainly dont publish anyone and everyone, but I have my doubts. https://folioavenuepublishing.wordpress.com/. Please RUN from this company!! 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. Most of the time, I say, "Thanks but no thanks." They look like a self-publishing services company, with relatively low prices (especially for cover design) but a number of oddities: I was considering talking to them about it, but if it is an scam for authors, I want no part of it. Do I remove bits I wrote during this process? They promote to the mentally ill, I'm sure as easy prey. I was contacted by a consultant from happy media consulting. Everything you read above about scammers is true with this group. They sent me a contract to review, marketing promises etc., but to be honest the royalty structure seems absolutely predatory, 10%, and agreements to buy 100 copies, etc, upfront costs. So YOP was totally upfront and no one there promised to make me rich or hard sold me anything. Thats called business. I've seen a company, 48 hours books? However, if they do everything they say they will do, the fee is not that bad. With only a quick look, they seem like a company that's to be avoided. In general, they break a few of our golden rules: 1) they contacted YOU, which is never a good sign; 2) they have no testimonials from other authors of proof of their track record; 3) their prestigious address in Midtown Manhattan is a virtual office. Good to know. But if you simply must have one, check out our guide on how to get one without paying more than you need to. my work at anytime and that I barely have a say so with the book cover I do not like it. Please list some of the other or similar courses available and the price, or at at least the website(s). With vanity presses, the big risk isn't them stealing your manuscript. You should have rejected if straight away . But you will have to do the marketing yourself which can be quite time consuming and expensive. My personal experience. I have not signed a contract, and I have paid nothing. Without a doubt, do your research and avoid rip off vanity houses. 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. Beacon Publishing Group Beacon Publishing Group - Literary 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. 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