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. Also, it's important to note that we don't know of any company that can provide you with an effective "marketing package". They replied within a week and were interested, so I'm immediately skeptical. Marketing packages that sound essential Find the perfect editor for yournextbook. How's Covenant Books Are they reputable companies and is it worth submitting a book proposal to Hay Houses free writers workshop book publishing contract if given the chance? I didn't agreed to anything and had several red flags in our phone conversations. Do you know if this is a reputable company? Grossly overpriced self-publishing services, 4. Any feedback? 5k plus for this book..and it only has a nice cover. Everything you read above about scammers is true with this group. Hiding negative complaints is only a Band-Aid. This company cold called and offered to market my fictional book via pre-recorded radio interviews, podcasts, Twitter and Facebook "fan pages". They do do good job for their authors, and if you know nothing about book marketing they could be the right option for you. That doesn't sound like a great deal at all. One can purchase as many or fewer services as needed. Anyone had experience with this Company? - they have a paid "beta reading" service, when beta readers are generally free; The address is in CA yet they are actually operating from the Philippines. The video and web page will genuinely do very little to sell copies of your book without those other piece in place (and are both something you could probably do in an afternoon, if you apply yourself). They did not list a price, but want me to respond by replying to their email or phoning them. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) has finally found a corporate conglomerate he doesn't oppose. Anyone ever heard of The Mulberry BooksPublishing House? Not really looking to 'sell' books, they just want to see their story and family history in print, good quality, of course. Privacy Policy. They have people that are just sales people and not professional. I wonder if this is a traditional publisher. 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. Thanks Reedy for this information. . How to Purchase our Books Pro-tip: Wondering whether to self-publish or traditionally publish? I was called today by Amanda Gray of Gold Touch Press. Then a web page, short video and distribution to all the different book companies. Theres no fee for publishing and they dont require me to buy any books. - they don't ask you to buy copies of your own manuscript at launch (watch for a clause like that in the contract) So YOP was totally upfront and no one there promised to make me rich or hard sold me anything. Lets dig into some of the miraculous marketing solutions that authors are often sold: Press Releases. and I googled them, Aelurus is my publisher. Upfront things when smooth but after publishing just fizzled out with little or no contact or royalties so now I am more careful about signing on with another company. I'd really appreciate your advice! "Poets & Writers" has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. I just saw a list of scammers and they were on it. My personal experience. The big ones are in London and Frankfurt (and Bologna for childrens books), and almost anyone can book a table at these events. thanks, Hi. Beacon publishes general-interest fiction and non-fiction books for adults. Chelsea kuhel? Beacon Publishing Group An Award-Winning, Independent Book Publisher. Unqualified staff. Any advice? Book Fairs. Also, is Submittable reputable? Others have asked about them in the comments as well. We've had a run of comments about Gold Touch cold-calling authors in the past month. They did everything they said they would and I did get some sales and ended up with a really well-done site. The truth is that you, the author, will always need to take an active role in marketing your own book. What is the best way to reach and get accepted by a traditional publisher? Companies who send unsolicited emails about their services (especially review services) and who don't have a website are most probably scams, yes. 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. That puts me on the fence about this company. My intention is to have my LLC as the publisher 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. I didn't even submit my materials to them yet but they said that the book was "chosen" to be featured. Beacon Publishing Group accept all genres of Fiction and Nonfiction. They seem to not make authors pay anything upfront and seem to offer a small advance. On the other hand, you'll still have to ensure that your manuscript is properly edited before you send it to the printers. Do you have any info on Folio Avenue Publishing Services LLC 2031 Union St. #6 San Fransisco CA 94123 ? 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. What about Kary Oberbrunner's Author Elite Academy? Just had a quick look at their site, and it doesn't look great. 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). Because THEY handle editing, THEY handle typesetting, THEY handle developmental editing, THEY handle cover design, and THEY handle distribution and online listings. I've been contacted by Pen It! I googled BBB and Xlibris and saw an A+ rating but only one star and I didn't see Xlibris anywhere, but the name Authors House. And for distribution, if you want to do it without fuss, you can use a distribution service like Draft2Digital which charges nothing upfront, but will take 10% of retail price. Beacon Publishing Group is a traditional publishing house releasing great literary works and audio books. Without a doubt, do your research and avoid rip off vanity houses. I am a debut novelist trying to get my head around all this. I don't know why but I don't like their sales team. That said, you don't really need a course to self-publish. 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. 1. I was able to find the previous inquiries into this company once you called them to my attention and will find another route. I was called by July Summers at Author's Press who want to market my self published book & send me to 2 book fairs where my book will be displayed , & I will have author interviews etc. and not a hire hand to assist with design and formatting. In 2004, Beacon Press will complete 150 years of continuous book pub-lishing. what is your view about "Author's Ink" . I was just contacted by someone claiming to be an editor from them wanting to offer me a contract on one of my works on another site. 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. Very interested in working with Author Academy Elite and would appreciate insights/opinions/comments. I am talking my case to the attorney general because they do not have a physical address listed anywhere on line or on their sites and they are not listed with bbb you can not file a complaint. .. and ever since it hit 30+ reviews on Amazon, my phone has been ringing. with a "let us help you market you book better" sales pitch. I can't see what they're charging, but I suspect they're not cheap. Do you pay a little more sometimes for the convenience of your file preparation being consolidated to one place? 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. Approach with caution! There has to be a catch somewhere, but where? I sent my information for them to send information on finding publishers. Looks like they are a member of the IPG and partner member of ALLi, which vouches for them. my work at anytime and that I barely have a say so with the book cover I do not like it. New York is home to Beacon Publishing Group, an independent leftist publisher that publishes both fiction and non-fiction manuscripts. Ah, I might have been mistaken there. I have been contacted by many so called promoters but do not follow up with them. - a lot of their "marketing" services, though not crazy expensive, seem quite useless. Are you willing to give this guy $5,000? I saw an ad on Facebook for the Christian T.V. Anyone have experience with them? I left them my email. As always, approach with caution. Thanks for this. reasonable costs for self-publishing services, read more about our selection criteria here. Atlantic publishing/ Dorrance publishing either of these legitimate? I also check their LLC with the state of New York & found out such entity does not exist. Thanks. They said they pay her to place the books plus she gets part of the royalties. He said that tomorrow will be late. The book came out great but it was made only in paperback and I couldn't set my own price and I don't have 100% royalty. Also what about Xlibris? My advice is to steer clear.". What's your opinion on WebNovel? Adelaide is long on promises and short on delivery. Tim Rice. What about Rushmore Press? Lets talk about traditional publishers and their insanely small royalties (while offering very little and requiring the author to do most of the marketing still) Reference to a spot at the LA book expo. Thats called business. Are you suspicious of a certain company? 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. 4. I am wondering if you have any info on this. I'm a new author and so far have attempted to have my books published via the traditional route, submitting my work to various agents, only to receive one form letter rejection after another. My advice learn the ropes and then dive in! History You can read more about the cons of Inkitt's marketing here: https://accrispin.blogspot.com/2016/04/spam-spam-spam-spam-inkitt-and-grand.html Is Trilogy publishing Reparable? And that covers most of the publishing companies you want to steer clear of in your career as an author. If an agent contacts you out of the blue (and you aren't already a bestselling author), they're probably not 100% legit. If you do it yourself, it might cost the same or a little more but you'll know who's working on the book. They also direct you to participate in book shows for a fee. 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. (801) 349-2844. The IP valuation (how much could the IP POTENTIALLY earn during the life of the author plus 70 years?) 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. As a first-time author, I am naive to the ways of the publishing world. "Gold Touch Press provides premium publishing services at a good value. I received a call today saying that he's a literary agent, and my book was "recommended" to him for review. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been And you can usually sniff them out by the fact that their prizes are not really prizes. The website is here: I'm not a pro when it comes to stuff like this. Your information has been helpful in me moving forward. The books they profile on their site actually have Amazon reviews, which is better than what most vanity/hybrid presses have. I baled. Has anybody had dealings with Mulberry publishers? I have accumulated knowledge and a diverse set of skills in finance, management, operations, contract negotiation, rights and permissions, and royalty accountingall of which play a role in my work here at Beacon. DONATE NOW! My thanks for any direction you may offer. Stay away from these people , there are better ones out there. For one, their website misspells "Hollywood" more than a few times. Contact Information. I don't see the thread on Mascot. It's free to publish and sell on Amazon both for the ebook and the print book you should never pay a third-party company for that. I am London-based, and a long time published/agented, but slightly lacking in techie expertise. 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. I've checked their website and it seems to pass the initial smell test. Don't go with them! Mary. Hi there, I submitted my novel to Breaking Rules Publishers, based in Florida. Can anyone tell me more about this publisher and whether or not I should be wary of them? Before We pay for their services. Be very careful with them. I personally tend to think that they can be a really good option for authors and the digital marketing they do on behalf of their authors is pretty on point. Hi Cy. BBB makes it easy for people to file complaints. Ripoff Report Needs Your Help! Also, do I have to worry that they'll steal my manuscript? Do you have any information on AAXEL Author Services or ebookpbook ? I decided NOT to go with them because I could not partner with an entity that does not exist. More info in this Twitter thread between David Gaughran and Victoria Strauss: https://twitter.com/davidgaughran/status/1031495833135591426?lang=en. What about dorrance publishing and page publishing? That said, I'd be grateful if you could forward that email to us: service[at]reedsy[dot]com so we can take a look. Hay House seems to offer some writers resources, but they include some online courses that are seriously overpriced. Thanks God I didn't pay anything.They are big scammers. My radar was on high alert. 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. Can you help? I can't find anything about them either, which is generally a bad sign (a reputable publisher, even small, would have a website). Do you know anything about Aladdin publishing? For your information , I have never seen the partially completed book or received a refund . I could not find much info about HDB, but the fee is rather steep for just registration. My book has been chosen as a finalist for book of the year. I won! The result was a beautifully printed and formatted book, complete with illustrations and innovative layouts. Are they reputable? 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? 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. Have you heard anything positive or negative about Westwood Book Publishers in LA? Thanks. Never received a cent in loyalties even though I knew people who bought the book. Thanks in advance. You said that the Author Academy Elite (AAE) is "one of the many courses" available. 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. Hi wanted to know what you think of new book authors. If you or others would like the real facts feel free to listen to our author clients. Hi, do you have any experience with Advantage Books? There are countless scams out there offering "book fair display" services. Hi. 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/. I have been contacted by Authors Press wanting me to attend a book fair in Arizona and they want to put my novel on the shelf at their bookstore. Ive seen several vanity publishers that were either rip offs or scammers who went out of business. Scroll through the comments here - their name has popped up more than a few times, I believe. How much would that cost ! I think itll mean reverting to my original MS, which is fine, but what if I added something on my own during that process? I have not signed with them yet because I found some clauses with their contract which require changes. Good info. So its no surprise that there are people who will offer to solve your marketing problems for a low, low fee. I have not signed a contract, and I have paid nothing. 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. Is Mulberry Books a reputable company? On one hand, that is refreshing: they don't claim to offer a complete editing package at a fixed price. 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". Are they reputable? Office: Beacon Publishing Group 1250 Broadway 36th Floor New York, NY 10001 USA They have approached me about marketing my book but I am feeling uneasy. Beacon Publishing Group | 152 followers on LinkedIn. Thank you for that. What is your opinion of Boulevard Books ? The publisher kept stalling my historical fiction with accuracy checks, never mind that I has already done extensive research on it. For publicity, contact publicity@beacon.org. BBB handles complaints regarding any business, whether or not the business is a BBB Accredited Business. Or should amateur authors hire out sub-optimal designers on fiverr and hope they get something that looks professional? My novel "Reflection of Memories" has been doing well . But that would be a big mistake. Have you received anymore info from dreambooks distributing? 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. Thank you very much for the article. It just didn't add up, and something seemed fishy to me, in spite of links to their website and current magazine issue. With only a quick look, they seem like a company that's to be avoided. There isn't a lot of info available on their website as to pricing, so I can't give a definite opinion. I'm trying to possibly find a way out without loosing my money. 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. I am glad that you emailed me back. What would be a red flag or have I already had one? Or is the company more of a vanity press? I lost a considerable amount of money and prior to severing my association with them realized just under $40.00 in royalties. If they contacted you unsolicited, then chances are that they are a vanity press. I have bought a self publishing package with Balboa press. 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. 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. ALLI does not seem to like them. sandiw947@gmail.com. Their publishing 'packages' are not as ridiculously expensive as a lot of hybrid or vanity presses. To put it in mild terms, I would warn any author to stay away from any Author Solutions operated company. He signed an Author Ownership release to get the manuscript. If you're going to spend $800 on anything, invest them in a proper marketing course, or on a reputable freelance marketing professional: https://reedsy.com/marketing/book-marketer. 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. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. I have always believed . The CEO is incompetent, as is the rest of her appointed staff. They are a hybrid publisher, but i cannot find their cost structure. Was so disappointed the review was nothing more than "it's been Take this short quiz, which will help you sniff out a predatory business. Great, Poets & Writers has a huge list of different small press, and i'm thinking which one to choose. Encourage others to kill their pop-ups too. What do you think? Academic or science based book proposal form MS WORD PDF 2. Check out the section in this post about hybrids for some tips on what to look out for. Again, thank you for your attention. Do you have information on Greenleaf? Ive used vanity publishers before and loved it. Wrong. They have contacted me to republish a novel we had previously published with Tate. Correct if you're with a real, traditional publisher, they don't force you to buy your own book. 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. Learn their tricks and avoid these unscrupulous bandits. Who knows about URLINK? And if you still don't hear back, hire an IP attorney to try to get the rights back. Did they offer 10% of the sale price or profits? But honestly, I wouldn't dismiss them as a publishing option because of that. 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. I am all over the web. Frank Johnson doesn't think so, which is why the 33-year-old now lives in a nursing home, locked in a chess-match feud with management that doesn't occupy nearly enough of his time. 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. I didn't happen to see anything about iUniverse. I believe that with a bit of research and motivation, you could learn everything he's teaching on your own. just out of curiosity . What did they say? The whole thing. They look like they submit short films to festivals. Do you have any info on this company? We're hearing a lot of 'book fair' offers but if you've been contacted out of the blue, then chances are they're looking to make money off of you. This doesn't sound like a legitimate operation to me. I just realized that I had been taken by cindyhill@bookthoughtspublishing. 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