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- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
ACD Writers
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with ACD Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Pro Hub
Be very careful reading the grant of rights clause. The initial cost quote was reasonable, but post-signature upselling was persistent throughout the process. In my experience with Amazon Pro Hub, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $15,000+
Meridian House Press
Total scam operation. They stole cover illustrations from another author's book and committed trademark infringement. Do not send them any money under any circumstances! In my experience with Meridian House Press, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Reedsy
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Reedsy, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ KDP Book Publishers
Total scam operation. They stole cover illustrations from another author's book and committed trademark infringement. Do not send them any money under any circumstances! In my experience with AMZ KDP Book Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- Paid for services
Evercrest Publishing
Good experience overall. Editing was sharp, manuscript feedback was constructive, and staff were friendly throughout production.
- Paid for servicesPaid No author fees
Scholastic
Fair contract terms, responsive staff, and reliable payment reporting. One of the few publishers that actually lives up to their guidelines. In my experience with Scholastic, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publication Profs
Total scam operation. They stole cover illustrations from another author's book and committed trademark infringement. Do not send them any money under any circumstances! In my experience with Amazon Publication Profs, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
888 Book Publishing
Total scam operation. They stole cover illustrations from another author's book and committed trademark infringement. Do not send them any money under any circumstances! In my experience with 888 Book Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Pro Hub
The production quality was decent, but their marketing package was described in unmeasurable terms. After signing, I was asked to pay additional fees for extra promotional tiers. In my experience with Amazon Pro Hub, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $15,000+
Meridian House Press
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Meridian House Press, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $500 to $2,000
Evercrest Publishing
Fast, reliable, and high quality. Interior typesetting is crisp and looks great on Kindle and physical paperback.
- VerifiedPaid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Reedsy
Great editorial team! They provided very detailed notes during structural edits and respected my creative vision throughout the publishing process. In my experience with Reedsy, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
AMZ KDP Book Publishers
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with AMZ KDP Book Publishers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid No author fees
Scholastic
Solid distribution and design quality. They were transparent about costs and timelines upfront, which made working with them seamless. In my experience with Scholastic, they handled communication professionally and contract clarity was excellent.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Amazon Publication Profs
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Amazon Publication Profs, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- ContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
888 Book Publishing
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with 888 Book Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Evercrest Publishing
Switched to Evercrest after a bad experience with another hybrid press. Smooth process, excellent print quality, and straightforward royalty reporting.
- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Ace Book Writers
The production quality was decent, but their marketing package was described in unmeasurable terms. After signing, I was asked to pay additional fees for extra promotional tiers. In my experience with Ace Book Writers, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Black Mount Publishing
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! They took $8,000 for a publishing package and ghosted me completely. Phone numbers bounce and their address is a mail forwarding service. In my experience with Black Mount Publishing, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.